Chapter 287
The global stock market crash swept in with great force, spreading from Australia to Hong Kong, then to America, and even to the whole world.
Major domestic newspapers also began to report on the incident, and the atmosphere in the business community suddenly became tense.
But for college students, this is a very distant thing.
After listening to it on the radio, they lost interest. They were more interested in the current relationship between the school celebrity Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing.
During class on Monday, Qin Xiang was still thinking about the stock market crash, and many people were looking at her openly and covertly during class.
It’s not that Qin Xiang didn’t notice it, but her mind wasn’t on it.
Dingxiang and the others were secretly anxious, and they wanted to open their mouths and explain one by one. But they also knew that explanations were useless in this kind of thing. The best way was for Meng Huaiqing to show up and debunk the rumors.
After all, it happened a long time ago. Even if Meng Huaiqing really had a first love, that was in the past. As long as Meng Huaiqing is on Qin Xiang's side now, that's all good.
That means Meng Huaiqing didn't care about Qin Xiang selling his stocks.
However, some people quickly reacted, "I seemed to hear on the radio that Hong Kong City's stock price plummeted..."
Another person's eyes widened. "So, Qin Xiang selling Mr. Meng's stocks is a good thing?"
Several students became excited. "That Qin Xiang's luck is truly incredible! You have no idea how terrifying the broadcast was."
At this point, everyone belatedly realized that Hong Kong stocks were associated with Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing.
Qin Xiang sold all her stocks in anger, and someone who was concerned spread the news back at school. Many people were actually very worried about Qin Xiang, and only now did they feel relieved.
But others said, "If they really had a falling out, would Qin Xiang be able to return such a large sum of money to Mr. Meng? Mr. Meng has made tremendous contributions to our school, no matter what. It seems inappropriate for Qin Xiang to do that."
"But maybe Qin Xiang will go back. Who can say for sure? Even the newspaper reports aren't necessarily accurate. Qin Xiang isn't such an unstable person. Maybe there's something hidden."
"What's the secret? She's just resentful of her boyfriend for having a first love. I don't understand. She's a secondhand product herself, so why should she..."
Before she could finish her words, a slap slapped his face, and a voice said lightly, "If I were you, apologize quickly, otherwise you will get a slap on the other side of your face."
The boy looked up in surprise and met Qin Xiang's face.
It is indeed shameful to tell gossip in front of others. The boy's face turned red with embarrassment and he turned around and wanted to leave.
Qin Xiang said, "Stop."
The boy stopped, not daring to raise his head, "What else do you want?"
"I don't want to do anything." Qin Xiang glanced around and said calmly, "After all, you are a student of Tsinghua University. Don't keep talking about second-hand goods and first-hand goods. How clean are you? You can discuss the matter between me and Meng Huaiqing, but please keep your mouth clean."
As soon as she finished speaking, a girl shouted, "Student Qin Xiang, I believe you. I don't believe you would do such an irrational thing. They said you sold Mr. Meng's stocks privately. Is that true?"
Qin Xiang looked over and saw a girl with short hair. She smiled and nodded, "Yes, I sold it. It didn't sell well, did you hear the news?"
The girl nodded when she heard this, "I heard it, the Hong Kong stock market continues to fall."
"Yes, the Hong Kong stock market fell, so isn't it a good thing that I sold it?"
Another person also asked, "So what is your relationship with Mr. Meng like now?"
Qin Xiang replied, "I said it's fine, do you believe it? Time will tell."
After saying that, Qin Xiang turned and left. Everyone present looked at each other in confusion, "What does this mean?"
"From the way she looks, I don't think their relationship has changed."
Some people also speculated, "Could it be that Mr. Meng instructed her to sell it?"
"But how did she know the Hong Kong stock market would fall? One person can't influence the stock market."
This student is right, Hong Kong stocks indeed cannot influence the stock market.
Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing understood this principle, so even though they knew a stock market crash was coming, they could only protect themselves and find a suitable scapegoat.
Fortunately, the Chen and Jiang families are not human beings, so they have no psychological pressure to cheat.
Just as Qin Xiang guessed, the school finally came looking for her.
The first person to come to her was Li Minghui, asking about her and Meng Huaiqing.
Knowing Li Minghui well, Qin Xiang was reluctant to explain further. "This is our private matter. I don't think it's necessary to explain it to the school."
Li Minghui's face suddenly turned ugly. It had been the third year, and he still couldn't like this student who was praised and admired by other professors.
In his opinion, Qin Xiang was arrogant, did not fulfill his duties as a student, and acted arbitrarily.
A student like this shouldn't be allowed to stay in school.
Because of Qin Xiang's incident, he has been criticized by the school several times. It would be strange if Li Minghui liked this student.
Now that Qin Xiang was extremely uncooperative, Li Minghui became even more furious. "Mr. Meng donated the library to our school and also donated a lot of funds for its maintenance. Our school has the right and obligation to understand this matter. If you weren't a student at our school, do you think we would care?"
Qin Xiang looked at him sarcastically and asked directly, "Then may I ask, how did the school notify you? How did they tell you to ask? Did they tell you to come up and ask what my relationship with Meng Huaiqing is like now?"
Li Minghui's eyes flashed, "Of course."
"Of course?" Qin Xiang sighed. "Then why don't we go to the leader and confront him. Who I date and how I date are my own personal issues. The school rules prohibit marriage. I'm just dating, not getting married. I don't think I need to report my personal affairs to you."
Li Minghui was already feeling guilty, and after hearing what Qin Xiang said, he immediately became angry and embarrassed. "Qin Xiang, please don't go too far. Your relationship with Mr. Meng affects the school, so the school can't just ignore it."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "I said, time will tell."
As she spoke, she took out a business card of Meng Huaiqing and threw it to him. "If you want to know so much, you should call him and ask."
After saying that, Qin Xiang turned around and left. Li Minghui looked at the business card and felt overwhelmed, his face looking extremely ugly.
Several other professional counselors in the office were also secretly looking at him.
A female counselor said, "You too, why are you asking people this? The school just wants you to understand the situation. If you start asking this right away, who wouldn't be angry?"
Li Minghui said with a cold face, "I also want to understand the situation."
Seeing that he was stubborn, the female counselor stopped talking.
Li Minghui and Qin Xiang seem to have been in conflict for a long time, because Qin Xiang has been criticized by the college several times, but he still refuses to change his bad habits. Why bother?
Qin Xiang came out of the office and went straight back. The class was over by then, and it looked like Hongcheng was about to close.
Black Monday will forever remain in the history of Hong Kong City.
Starting tomorrow, Gangchengjing will be closed for four days, but the closure cannot solve the problem.
That is the world of capital and has nothing to do with her.
Qin Xiang's case came to nothing.
And her mind was not on this at all.
Her branch has been opened, and now the team has grown, and new autumn and winter clothes are gradually added to the store.
Qin Xiang took a look when she had no classes and found that business was good.
Sure enough, no matter how good the advertising is, the time period is also important.
When Qin Xiang came back from the store and arrived downstairs of the dormitory, she saw a boy walking back and forth downstairs. She didn't pay any attention and went upstairs directly.
But the boy called her, "Qin Xiang."
Qin Xiang turned around in surprise and found that the boy was Jie Zong.
It's been a long time since we last met.
Jie Zong seems to be the same as before, looking a little cold, but his temperament seems to be much more mature.
The look in her eyes was complicated.
Qin Xiang thought of Guan Yuping's condition and felt indescribable disgust. "Is there something wrong?"
Jie Zong nodded, "I want to talk to you."
Qin Xiang glanced at the window of her dormitory. She seemed to see Guan Yuping standing there. She raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't think there's anything to talk about."
"Don't be in such a hurry to leave," Jie Zong said hurriedly, "I just want to ask, are you okay?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."
Jie Zong uttered an "oh" and spoke after a long while, "If, if you were given another chance, would you regret your original choice?"
Qin Xiang was stunned for a moment, a little puzzled, then she laughed, "Of course I regret it."
Without waiting for Jie Zong's reaction, Qin Xiang continued, "If I had known you would become such a bastard, I shouldn't have met you in the first place. I wasted my time."
After saying that, Qin Xiang turned and went upstairs.
She knew Jie Zong was still looking at her, but the look in his eyes made her feel nauseous.
It's been so long, and you're asking her this question. Did you hear about her and Meng Huaiqing?
That's fucked up.
She and Meng Huaiqing had only slept together for a few days, and nothing had happened yet, but everyone started to worry about them.
Eat salty radish and worry less.
When I returned to the dormitory, Guan Yuping was indeed standing at the window.
Hearing the door open, Guan Yuping didn't turn around and said, "He still likes you."
Qin Xiang was speechless, "So."
Guan Yuping pursed her lips and did not answer.
Qin Xiang was filled with anger and didn't bother to say anything to her. Some problems you can't figure out by yourself, and you will never figure them out, no matter how others persuade you.
What's more, because of what happened just now, Guan Yuping might have hated her.
So why bother?
Waste of time.
Qin Xiang took the textbooks and materials and went to the library to find Ding Xiang and the others.
Guan Yuping slowly turned around and continued looking downstairs.
Jie Zong had already left, and Qin Xiang walked away slowly with a canvas bag in her hand.
It is this girl that Jie Zong and He Chenghua can never forget.
And she was the one who was left behind after all.
On Friday, the results of the TOEFL exam came out. Dingxiang passed the exam successfully, Mingchuanxiu failed, but Dingxiang's boyfriend Huang Lin was eliminated.
In the end, seven out of more than twenty people passed. After careful consideration, the school finally decided to send all seven to study abroad on government scholarships, and Jie Zong was among them.
Based on the situation in previous years where students were sent abroad and never returned, this time the school required students to sign a return agreement. If they do not return by then, the school will conduct cross-border investigations.
It sounds a bit cruel, but it is also a helpless move. There has always been a craze for studying abroad. How many people spend the country's money and enjoy the convenience brought by the country to study abroad, but in the end they are dazzled by the colorful world of capitalism and never return.
The school’s training and the country’s efforts cannot resist the attraction of the outside world.
The school had no choice but to remove this second volume.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but sigh, and only hoped that they would be able to return after completing their studies one day.
The country is in a period of rapid development. It would be a pity if they left and never came back.
After expressing her feelings, Qin Xiang calmed down and continued with her work.
The money in Hong Kong has been converted into US dollars and transferred to her account in China through legal channels.
This was a huge amount of money, and within a single day several groups of bank personnel came to her.
Such a large amount of money can bring huge profits to the bank even if it is deposited for a fixed period.
Qin Xiang was not stupid either. He deposited all his money into the National Bank and then made an agreement with the bank that he could withdraw the money whenever he needed it.
It is not possible to make a fixed deposit.
She doesn't mind that little bit of interest. She can earn more money by investing all of it.
First, the two plots of land that Pengcheng liked had to be auctioned. Since she couldn't take leave, Mi Hongjun went to auction them on his behalf. When she got there, Meng Huaiqing's people and Qin Yang would take Mi Hongjun with them, so she didn't have to worry.
I called Meng Huaiqing on the weekend. He seemed very tired and his voice was a little hoarse.
Qin Xiang asked, "Have they come looking for you?"
"Of course I have." Meng Huaiqing said, "And I have stopped their people from going to the mainland several times."
Qin Xiang was surprised, "Come to the mainland to ask your grandmother for mercy?"
"Yes." Meng Huaiqing said, "But I've already arranged a place for them. Please go over and take a look at grandma's place."
Qin Xiang responded, "I understand."
This matter caused a lot of uproar. The two elderly people had a TV in their home, so even if there was little domestic coverage, there would be news.
Meng Huaiqing laughed and said, "Now everyone in Hong Kong knows that the two of us will not be affected by this stock market crash."
"This situation will intensify on Monday," Qin Xiang said, "because a market closure won't stop the stock market from falling. This is an inevitable trend. Their hopeless mentality is useless."
Meng Huaiqing changed the subject and said, "I miss you so much."
Qin Xiang was helpless, "We've only been apart for a week."
"A week?" Meng Huaiqing sighed, "but it feels like a long time has passed. Qin Xiang..."
He paused, then suddenly smiled. "I don't know why, but I just wanted to call your name. Thank you for saving me."
Qin Xiang laughed, "When I promised you my body, please take good care of yourself and exercise diligently. You know, I like your muscles."
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang bought some food for the elderly and went to where Ge Lijuan and Mr. Ge lived.
The yard is equipped with bodyguards and nannies, and there are quite a few people.
Seeing Qin Xiang coming over, the nanny Sister Li hurried over to greet her, "Miss Qin, the old lady hasn't been in a good mood these past two days, and I was just about to have someone notify you."
Qin Xiang knew what was going on as soon as she heard it, and nodded, "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Sister Li."
It's just that I'm worried about Jiang Licheng's family.
She had heard a lot before that people's minds become very quick when they get old, especially when they see their children suffer. Once they see them suffer, they will immediately forget the evil deeds their children have done.
If one of the children is not doing well, the elderly will feel both distressed and pitiful for the child and will want to use the other children to support the child.
I completely forget how hateful this child was in the first place.
Ge Lijuan is going through this phase now. Now in her seventies, she feels like her days are numbered. Her son and other children are about to lose everything, while Meng Huaiqing has everything he needs. It's inevitable that she feels sorry for them.
Qin Xiang found it ironic.
To be honest, if Meng Huaiqing hadn't asked her to come, she really wouldn't want to come.
She was very happy to visit Uncle Ge, who was an open-minded old man. But Ge Lijuan was in a very complicated mood and didn't want to have any contact with him if possible.
She went into the house and closed the door, blocking the autumn wind outside.
Ge Lijuan was staring at the TV. The national international news was reporting on the stock market crash abroad.
Uncle Ge was bored and went over to close the door with a bang.
"Why did you turn off the TV?" Ge Lijuan was very angry and stood up to turn it on again.
As a result, Uncle Ge was even more ruthless and directly pulled out the socket. "I won't watch it anymore. I'm so fed up with the stock market crash every day. What the hell is that?"
Ge Lijuan glared, "What do you know? Since the stock market crash, many families have been ruined."
"What does that have to do with you, an old woman half buried in the ground?" Grandpa Ge refused to give in. "I didn't teach my son well, so he deserves what he's done."
"You...how can you talk like that? He's your nephew."
Uncle Ge chuckled, "Luckily he's my nephew. If it were my own son, I would have beaten him to death long ago."
Ge Lijuan was so angry that her breathing became rapid. She turned her head and saw Qin Xiang, her tone a little stiff, "What are you doing here?"
Qin Xiang said, "I came here to see you go crazy and torture yourself. Why are you doing this? Do you want to torture yourself so that Meng Huaiqing can help Jiang?"
Ge Lijuan denied it, "I didn't."
"That's good. I almost misunderstood." Qin Xiang sat down on the sofa, looked at her and said, "Then you wouldn't mention this matter if Huai Qing called back, right?"
She looked at Ge Lijuan and refused to give in. Ge Lijuan was a little annoyed. She didn't want to agree, but Qin Xiang acted as if she would not let it go unless she agreed, which made Ge Lijuan look unhappy.
Uncle Ge gloated, "I've already told you it's a hopeless situation. If it goes bankrupt, it's bankrupt, and you're still feeling bad. I suggest you don't embarrass Huai Qing over this. Don't you think about it? It's because you were soft-hearted and didn't raise your child well that Huai Qing has to bear the consequences?"
Ge Lijuan shuddered all over.
Grandpa Ge continued, "Huaiqing is good in every way except his stomach. I've seen him vomit blood. Lijuan, that child is filial. If you continue to pressure him with filial piety, I'm afraid you will really lose this grandson."
Ge Lijuan pursed her lips and sat down with a cold face, "I didn't say anything."
"I'm glad you didn't say that." Qin Xiang said with a smile, "But don't worry, they are all Jiang family members after all, Huai Qing will take care of them."
Ge Lijuan looked up and asked, "How do we arrange it?"
"It's a good place, a place suitable for them." Qin Xiang said, looking at Uncle Ge, "Uncle, when you have time, go out for a walk, go to the park and practice Tai Chi with others, don't stay at home bored."
Uncle Ge laughed and said, "Okay, I will definitely go."
After coming out of here, Qin Xiang did not go home. She thought of her old father Qin Baotian.
But I didn’t expect that before I even reached my residence, I saw Qin Baotian and Lan Ting strolling hand in hand in a park halfway.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but think that she would probably have to attend her own father's wedding soon.
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