Chapter 292
In the past, Qin Xiang would be very happy to see Guan Zhibin.
In the past, Guan Zhibin was always careful and considerate in his work and a decent person in his dealings with others. It was very worry-free to deal with him, and there was no need to worry about being cheated.
But now, after hearing what Guan Zhibin said, she couldn't believe it, and when she faced him again, she unconsciously felt a sense of fear and vigilance.
But she had nothing to worry about, as she had a group of bodyguards with her.
"Brother Guan, what a coincidence." Qin Xiang spoke first.
Guan Zhibin stood up straight, walked over and said, "Unfortunately, I was waiting here for you."
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Wait for me?"
"Yeah, waiting for Boss Qin." Guan Zhibin pointed at the car. "Shall we have a meal together and chat?"
Qin Xiang couldn't refuse, so she nodded and said, "Let's go find a tea restaurant in the city."
After saying that, she got into her own car instead of Guan Zhibin's.
Guan Zhibin pursed his lips as he looked at the bodyguard beside her. He could easily sense Qin Xiang's politeness and aloofness.
For a moment he felt that it was meaningless.
Maybe his request would be rejected even before he even said it. Qin Xiang is not like other people. Maybe she can achieve her goal by coaxing or pestering. But the more you do this, Qin Xiang, you may not even be able to be friends with her.
After getting in the car, Zhao Ping said worriedly, "It seems he knew you were coming, but he didn't tell Director Wu beforehand. He deliberately blocked you at the door. I guess he has something to ask you."
Qin Xiang nodded at this statement, "That's very likely the case, but whether to agree or not is up to me."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh, "The most important thing in doing business is honesty and conscience. He told me that back then. I never thought that things would change and it would end up like this. If I had known this would happen, I would have just kept running the stall."
The two of them sighed for a moment, then drove into the city and stopped at a random tea restaurant. Guan Zhibin also came over and said, "Let's go. It's my treat today."
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Brother Guan, we've known each other for a few years now, and you've always treated me to meals. Let me treat you today. Thank you for taking care of me over the past year."
"It can't be considered as taking care of someone." Guan Zhibin gave a wry laugh. "No one knows how far a person will go. At the beginning, I just did what I should do. It's just another way out."
He glanced at Qin Xiang and said, "Let's go upstairs to eat."
The tea restaurant is a typical Cantonese restaurant. Qin Xiang is not used to eating there, so she ordered some food casually and while waiting, Guan Zhibin talked about the development of Pengcheng in the past two years.
Guan Zhibin suddenly said, "You know Mr. Meng Huaiqing, right?"
Qin Xiang did not hide it, "I do know him, he is my fiancé."
"So you're engaged, congratulations." Guan Zhibin praised him, "Mr. Meng is very famous in Pengcheng."
Qin Xiang laughed, "I believe that. He's famous wherever he goes."
Guan Zhibin paused, and Qin Xiang thought he was going to change the subject, feeling a little downcast, but he didn't. Instead, he said, "You're quite famous in Pengcheng and Yangcheng."
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow, "Me?"
"Yes." Guan Zhibin looked at her with a burning gaze. "You forgot, this place is closest to Hong Kong City, so a lot of newspapers and other things flow in easily. I've read reports about you, saying that you made a lot of money in this stock market crash, and the returns are quite substantial."
Qin Xiang laughed, "You are well-informed. I didn't expect that I couldn't hide it."
This is a joke. Nowadays, the exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland are becoming increasingly close. Guangzhou and Shenzhen are adjacent to Shenzhen, and they have been learning some things from Hong Kong. It is normal for newspapers to flow over.
Qin Xiang's previous operations in Hong Kong not only allowed him to escape the stock market crash unscathed, but also saved Meng Huaiqing's stocks from being impacted. The Jiang and Chen families suffered heavy losses, while Meng Huaiqing's technology company was minimally affected in this stock market crash. With the help of his stocks, Meng Huaiqing became one of the top wealthy families in Hong Kong, and Qin Xiang also rose with the tide.
At that time, some reporters and radio stations tried to stake out Qin Xiang for an interview, but they could not find Qin Xiang at all. Later they learned that Qin Xiang had left Hong Kong City on the day he sold all his stocks.
At that time, the glory of Qin Xiang was spreading in Hong Kong. Some people said that she had the ability to turn stones into gold, some people said that Qin Xiang was good at fortune-telling, and there was even a Feng Shui master who came out and said that he had calculated the Feng Shui of Qin Xiang's house.
For a time, news came out in an endless stream, but the person at the center of the incident could not be found.
Guan Zhibin said seriously, "Qin Xiang, you are very capable and very suitable for business."
Qin Xiang smiled and thanked him, "Thank you for the compliment, Brother Guan."
Guan Zhibin sighed, "I'm telling the truth." He paused, then continued, "Sometimes I envy you for having such an ability. Many people in the newspapers say you rely on Mr. Meng, but I don't think so. I think you just have this ability."
His words moved Qin Xiang's heart, but that was all.
At this time, the food arrived. Zhao Ping and others were eating at a table not far away. Qin Xiang glanced at them and said, "I have one advantage that others don't have. That is, I don't care what others say. I only do what I like and what I can do. It is absolutely okay to do things that go against my will and my inner scale."
Guan Zhibin's smile was a little stiff, and he couldn't put down the spoon he had picked up. After a while, he nodded, "It's good. Sometimes when people have the confidence, they can really do what they like. No one can force them, but some people..."
"It's the same for everyone." Qin Xiang interrupted him and continued, "Brother Guan, you know my past better than anyone. From the moment I set up my stall, I told myself that I entered the clothing industry because I love it. Whether I'm setting up a stall or being a boss, I must be true to my conscience and do what is rightfully mine. I can't start by eroding my reputation and putting myself in trouble."
She looked at Guan Zhibin and continued, "So later, when I set up a stall, even if I was selling the most outdated clothes, I only sold the best quality and the most durable ones. After I opened the store, I always insisted on buying goods from you, Director Guan, because the quality was guaranteed. Later, I signed an OEM agreement and set up a factory. I have dedicated people to strictly control product quality, and I went to great lengths to hold design competitions at school. I invited senior students from the school to work for me with high salaries and good benefits. Brother Guan, why do you think I do this?"
Guan Zhibin pursed his lips, "Quality."
"It's about quality, but it's not just about quality. A piece of clothing isn't just about quality; that can only be sold in underdeveloped rural areas. It also has to be about style." Qin Xiang looked at him and said bluntly, "The soul of a piece of clothing lies in its style. This is the soul that the designer gives to the garment. Quality, style, fabric, and post-sales service—none of them can be missing."
Guan Zhibin remained silent.
Qin Xiang looked at him with mixed feelings. She believed that someone had told Guan Zhibin the same thing, but it was hard to say whether he had listened to it or not.
After all, they knew each other and he had really helped her before, otherwise Qin Xiang would not have said it so clearly, "Brother Guan, if you want to develop well, you can either continue to engage in wholesale and directly open a wholesale city, or build your own factory with your own design team, quality control team, and sales team."
She didn't finish the meal in the end. Her appetite should have taken her to Hunan and Sichuan provinces. Cantonese restaurants were really not suitable for her.
After coming out of the restaurant, Guan Zhibin did not tell her his request. It was unknown whether he had thought it through or his self-esteem was getting the better of him because of what she said.
In short, he didn't say it, so there was no need for them to quarrel.
Before getting in the car, Guan Zhibin called her, "Qin Xiang."
Qin Xiang looked over and said with a smile, "Brother Guan, what's wrong?"
Qin Xiang thought that if Guan Zhibin spoke, then the last bit of affection between them would be gone.
"It's okay." Guan Zhibin said, "Next time we go to Pengcheng, let's eat together. I know a delicious Sichuan restaurant."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang laughed and said, "Okay, Brother Guan, let's go together next time."
After getting in the car and starting it, Zhao Ping asked her, "Can he figure it out?"
Qin Xiang shook her head, "I don't know."
Someone must have told Guan Zhibin this truth, but he didn't listen.
Now she said it again, it’s hard to say whether Guan Zhibin will listen to her.
It was already evening when we drove back to Shenzhen from Yangcheng.
Qin Xiang was starving. The car stopped at the residential complex. Looking at the light coming out of the window, her heart softened.
When I opened the door and went in, the room was already filled with the aroma of rice.
Meng Huaiqing put on an apron and said, "Wash your hands and eat."
Only after sitting at the table did Qin Xiang speak, "It feels like a spoiled husband waiting for his wife to come back home."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "I am a spoiled husband?"
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow, "What else?"
Meng Huaiqing shook his head helplessly, "I always thought I was the overbearing boss, you were the strong woman, and we were the strong man and the strong woman, but in the end, I became the spoiled husband in your place."
"Oh, my dear husband." Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing.
Meng Huaiqing is a good cook and his food tastes good. After not eating well at lunch, it's inevitable that he ate a little too much at dinner.
After dinner, Meng Huaiqing took me downstairs for a walk. He pointed at the green belt in the community and said, "Do you think it's well done?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "Not bad." She pointed to the flower bed in the middle. "Wouldn't it be better if there were some outdoor fitness equipment over there?"
Meng Huaiqing agreed, "It can be considered."
He looked up at the nearby shopping mall under construction and said, "When it's finished, I'll leave a good spot for you. Come and open a store."
Qin Xiang rolled her eyes at him and said, "You have to give me the internal price."
"Of course." Meng Huaiqing laughed, "If you'd like, I can give it to you as compensation in the form of stocks."
Seeing Qin Xiang about to speak, Meng Huaiqing quickly said, "Of course, I know you don't want it, so I won't force you. But I still say..."
"Thank you, Qin Xiang." Meng Huaiqing hugged her and said softly, "Just like you said, many people who were rich became poor, many people went to the rooftop and jumped off, and there were also many rich people lining up to commit suicide. During that time, I kept having a dream. I dreamed that I jumped from a tall building in a poster of a stock market crash. The pain of my body being shattered when I hit the ground was so obvious. Time and time again, I felt that if it weren't for you, this might have been my ending."
Listening to his words, Qin Xiang's heart was filled with huge waves.
In Qin Xiang's previous life, there was no such person as Meng Huaiqing.
She didn't know whether Meng Huaiqing didn't exist in the world she lived in, or whether Meng Huaiqing didn't come to the mainland or left early for some reason, but she didn't want to think about it.
Qin Xiang hugged Meng Huaiqing tightly. Such a good person should live a long life and should not leave this world in such a tragic way.
Not to mention how many people's employment problems Meng Huaiqing solved by investing in and setting up factories in the mainland, just the few projects he did, such as the condoms produced by the rubber factory, which were distributed across the country for free or at low prices, have saved many families.
Although he didn't say it, she also knew that Meng Huaiqing had donated a lot of supplies to help others on the Chinese mainland and did what he could.
"You will be fine, always." Qin Xiang hugged him and said firmly, "Even if one day you go bankrupt and have nothing, you still have me. You don't have to despair or feel sad. Come back and I will support you."
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Okay, actually, that's what I've been waiting for."
Qin Xiang burst into laughter.
"Let's go back." Qin Xiang glanced at Pengcheng, then thought about the snow-covered capital, and smiled, "To be honest, I prefer the distinct four seasons in the capital."
Meng Huaiqing nodded, "I like it too."
Reunions are always too short. The two played poker for half the night, and on January 3rd, Qin Xiang still had to fly back.
Meng Huaiqing made time to send Qin Xiang to the airport. He watched her go in and watched the plane fly into the sky and disappear forever before he left in a car.
On the way, the assistant reported to him about Qin Xiang's situation in Yangcheng. Meng Huaiqing remained calm and said, "You don't need to tell me everything about her. Just ensure her safety."
The assistant nodded, "Yes."
It was already past eight o'clock in the evening when the plane landed. Qin Xiang did not stop, bought some food on the street, and had someone take her directly to school.
Late at night, the people in the dormitory did not go out, but stayed in the dormitory to study and review their lessons.
The final exam is just over ten days away, and everyone is reviewing their lessons very hard.
Dingxiang will make the final preparations and will leave tomorrow to follow the team to Hong Kong City, and then take a plane to study abroad in America.
"Qin Xiang, you're back."
Dingxiang was reluctant to leave. She couldn't bear to leave her roommates, the school, and Huang Lin, but she had dreams and aspirations, so she had to leave no matter how reluctant she was.
Dingxiang was very happy to see Qin Xiang before leaving.
Qin Xiang nodded, "I'm back, luckily I made it in time."
She bought a lot of things, all of which were put in lunch boxes and placed in an insulated box. Just now, Zhao Ping accompanied her downstairs.
Qin Xiang put the box on the table and said, "We don't have time to go out for dinner, so let's see Ding Xiang off in the dormitory."
We had actually had the farewell dinner before the holiday, but the mood was different when we had it again.
Meilin stood up and said with a smile, "We are lucky again."
Glancing at Guan Yuping on the upper bunk, Meilin went over and tugged at her, "Guan Yuping, come down and eat."
Guan Yuping didn't want to get up because Jie Zong was also leaving tomorrow.
"Let's have dinner together." Qin Xiang said to Guan Yuping.
Guan Yuping came down silently and put the food on the table. The roast duck was still hot, and the other dishes were also hot.
On a night like this, six girls gathered together, enjoying a beautiful tomorrow, and the time was just right.
Qin Xiang said, "Let's wish Ding Xiang well."
Everyone has a teacup, and the teacups are filled with boiled water.
Qin Xiang said, "I wish Dingxiang good luck in her studies in America."
Meilin laughed hurriedly, "You're being too rigid. I wish Dingxiang can eat all of Damei."
"If I were to eat anything, I'd probably choose a hamburger." Ming Chuanxiu laughed.
After everyone finished speaking, it was Guan Yuping's turn. Guan Yuping said, "I wish you a speedy return."
This is also what she wanted to say to Jie Zong.
Ding Xiang's eyes were blurred with tears, but she smiled again, "Thank you. When I come back, we will work together to promote Chinese clothing."
"cheers."
"cheers."
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