Chapter 293
Dingxiang and Jie Zong both left. Guan Yuping listened to the sound of planes flying outside and was stunned for a long time.
She had tried to persuade her and explained all the reasons she needed to. Now, no matter what Guan Yuping was like, she didn't want to care about her anymore.
Not only did Qin Xiang stop trying to persuade her, even Ming Chuanxiu and Meilin were too lazy to do it. She was so disappointed in herself, helpless. She had to ruin her life for a man. Why bother?
On the third day after Dingxiang and the others left, Dingxiang's parents and two brothers also rushed over from Henan Province, exhausted, as Dingxiang had said.
It's a pity that the person left early, and it's time to reach the port city and prepare to catch the connecting flight.
The school leaders explained the benefits of studying abroad and the national policies in a nice way, but the family just cried and begged for her release, saying that the old couple could not survive. Dingxiang's two brothers were even more ruthless. They just stiffened their necks and said that they would not leave unless Dingxiang was returned, and they would sleep on the floor in school.
The school naturally couldn't let things go on like this, so Professor Sun sensed something was wrong and went over to inquire about their demands.
After much questioning, he finally expressed his idea: he wanted compensation from the school, and if the school couldn't give it to him, he would give money.
The school did not tolerate the situation and directly invited the police and higher-level leaders to explain the situation. Seeing that the police had arrived, the family dared not make a fuss and was eventually sent back.
After the farce happened, the school discussed it for a while. People couldn't believe that Dingxiang had such a family.
Huang Lin never showed up, and his relationship with Ding Xiang seemed to have come to a temporary end after he went abroad.
Exam week soon arrived, and after the final exams, the first semester of junior year was over.
Qin Xiang's base is in the capital, so naturally he won't go back. Everyone in the dormitory hasn't been back for a year. They don't plan to work during this winter vacation, so they all go back to take a look.
The one with the fattest wallet is Zhao Wenna. Her house is decorated very cozy. She has saved a lot of money in the past six months and plans to go back and tear down her parents' house and rebuild it.
Qin Xiang sent them to the train station, looked at them and said, "See you when school starts."
This year's winter vacation is quite long.
But Qin Xiang's job is not easy either.
The first job was to inspect the stores, starting from the wholesale city. After checking the accounts, I went to check the branches. It took several days to check the branches in the capital, and then I went to the Aimei Garment Factory to check the production progress.
The production of winter models has long been completed, and what is being produced now is the spring models that will be launched after the New Year. Spring in the capital is short, and spring models sell poorly, but they cannot be stopped from being produced.
Just as I finished looking at it, I heard the sound of a car outside. Qin Dong came in and said, "Director, Brother Zhao has driven the car back."
Qin Xiang was very happy, this was her car.
These days cars are much more expensive than trucks. She queued up to buy this car a while ago.
Although the car model was not as good-looking as those in later generations, it was very stylish in those days.
The black car was more stable and low-key. Several cadres had already gathered in front of the office building.
Qin Xiang got in the car and said, "Let's go for a walk together."
Qin Dong, Tan Xiumiao and Xiaofeng squeezed in the back seat. Zhao Ping started the car and drove out along the national highway.
Zhao Ping said, "Shall we drive south?"
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "Drive. There are more of us and we will take turns driving and head south."
Many of the bodyguards can even drive tanks, let alone cars. How can't three or four drivers drive over?
Moreover, taking a car is more convenient than taking a train as you can stop and go along the way.
The car set off that afternoon, and the first stop was Jinshi.
The last time Qin Xiang inspected the store, she caught a few rats, which made her very angry. She hired a lawyer to draft a new employee code of conduct and a supplementary contract. After that, He Liping and Qin Dong conducted inspections every two months to ensure that nothing was missed.
During this inspection, there are indeed no bad places, but the disadvantages of opening branches by ourselves have also been revealed. It is time to start attracting investment and setting up franchise stores after the new year.
They stopped and walked along the way, and it was already January 23rd when they arrived in the provincial capital. The storefront in the provincial capital was still managed by Qu Hanxiao. The girl was very serious about her work, so Qin Xiang simply let Qu Hanxiao manage several nearby branches.
I went to Aunt Cao's store again to take a look. Although the university was on vacation, the business was still good.
Aunt Cao pulled her to sit down, asked her to drink some hot water, and then whispered, "Let me tell you, the man your sister had before came to see you again."
Qin Xiang raised her eyelids and asked, "Do you still want a child?"
Aunt Cao nodded. "I don't know how she found me here. She wanted me to pass on a message. She wanted to read Nian Nian and said she could give her money."
Qin Xiang couldn't help but sneer after hearing this. "You're treating children like objects. You can't have children yourself, but you think of Nian Nian. What the hell are you dreaming of? My sister doesn't need that little money."
"That's what I said, and they were so angry that they turned cold and said some bad things to me, and then kicked me out." Aunt Cao smiled. "I knew what they were thinking, so I didn't tell your sister. I called your father, but he didn't tell me, so I don't know."
She paused and asked, "Your sister is still young, so doesn't she plan to have another child?"
Qin Xiang thought about Qin Juan and the young cadre and couldn't help shaking her head. "I don't know what she's thinking."
Speaking of this, I can't help but think of that time when we had a bad meal.
She thought she had done what she could, but she still felt unhappy when her sister said that. From that time on, she never went to see her fourth sister again.
This incident also reminded her that brothers and sisters are the closest family members before they get married. Once they get married, brothers and sisters are also two families, so she should find a limit. Even for her closest sisters, fourth sister and third brother, she should not control them too much.
Thinking of this, Qin Xiang smiled and said, "She is older than me and more mature in thinking. Maybe she has her own plans."
"You're right." Aunt Cao couldn't help but talk about something else after finishing her story. "A while ago, the second son of the Wang family and his wife brought their parents to the provincial capital. I heard they seemed to be looking for Wang Junsheng and the eldest son's family. I don't know if they found them, but the old woman in the Wang family doesn't look well."
In the past, when Qin Xiang heard about the Wang family's misfortune, she would gloat over it. But now, she can only listen to the fun like an ordinary person, "Let them be."
Since Wang Junsheng had abandoned them, it was impossible for him to go back. Boss Wang was a henpecked man, and Cai Hongyan was not one to be taken advantage of. Even if they were found, they would at most make a scene, and it would be impossible for them to provide for her in her old age.
No one knows whether Wang Dazhu and Cui Lianhua have ever regretted their lives. Qin Xiang said that they deserved it.
Thinking about life that year, it seems like a lifetime ago.
After leaving Aunt Cao's house, you must go to Zhao's house.
The third brother went to Pengcheng as soon as he got married and has not come back yet. She had agreed with Zhao Qian in advance about coming here. Zhao Qian's school was on vacation, so she went to Pengcheng with him and the couple reunited.
She bought some gifts and went to the Zhao family. Zhao Wenbo and his wife were there. They were very happy to see her. "Your third sister-in-law has been looking forward to your coming."
Qin Xiang apologized, "I was too busy, inspecting the shops along the way, so I came late and kept my sister-in-law waiting."
"It's okay. It won't be a problem if we wait a few more days." Zhao Wenbo looked at Qin Xiang, who seemed to be quite capable. "I heard that you bought another piece of land in Pengcheng? What are you planning to do with it?"
Qin Xiang didn't hide it, "The land is relatively small, so I plan to convert it into a youth hotel."
Zhao Wenbo really didn't understand this, but he felt that what Qin Xiang did must be right, "You are amazing."
Jiang Manling cut an apple and sat down. "Did you know that Jie Zong went abroad?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "I've heard that going abroad is good too. You can see the outside world, learn advanced knowledge, and then return to serve the motherland."
Zhao Wenbo liked to hear this, but when he thought of the people who had left in recent years, he couldn't help but sigh, "But I also heard that with so many students leaving, not many are willing to come back."
Qin Xiang was helpless. "That's their loss. Our country is developing rapidly, and the opportunities are no less than those abroad. When they want to come back one day, there may not be a place for them to stand."
"Who says it isn't?"
Jiang Manling snorted again, "You don't know, after Jie Zong went abroad, her mother was so angry at the school that she almost ignored the principal. She even came to our house to show off twice. I almost kicked her out."
Qin Xiang was amused. "If she wants to show off, then let her show off to her heart's content."
As they were talking, Zhao Qian came back. She was naturally happy to see Qin Xiang coming. Zhao Qian had prepared everything. Qin Xiang told her the flight time for tomorrow and then went to find her second brother and sister-in-law.
I originally wanted to invite them to go to Pengcheng together to see the renovated house, but when we arrived at their supermarket, we found that there were really a lot of people there. Because it was close to the Chinese New Year, more people were willing to buy things.
When Qin Hai heard about going to Pengcheng to look at houses, he waved his hands and said, "I don't have time to go. Let's talk about it next summer. I'll take the kids there then."
Now is the time to make money, and Qin Xiang couldn't persuade her anymore, so she could only go with Zhao Qian.
Originally planning to drive there, Qin Xiang had no choice but to fly there. Zhao Ping followed the two of them, and the remaining bodyguards followed Qin Dong to continue south to inspect the stores, and finally met up in Pengcheng.
We took a flight that afternoon and it was dark when we arrived in Shenzhen.
They didn't tell Meng Huaiqing and their third brother in advance, as they planned to give them a big surprise directly.
Qin Yang also bought a house in the same community in Pengcheng and renovated it, so the two of them came to the community together.
But there was no one at home. Zhao Qian also had a house upstairs, so she opened the door and went in. Qin Xiang did the same.
Turning on the light, the room was cold and without any signs of life. Looking at the placement of the cups on the table, it seemed no different from when she left.
Everything told her one thing: Meng Huaiqing might never have lived here.
But if you take a look in the bedroom, you can see the difference. The position of the clothes in the closet has changed, and there are a few clothes hanging on the balcony.
It is very likely that Meng Huaiqing just came back to take a nap.
Qin Xiang went to the kitchen and took a look. The refrigerator was empty.
She sighed and came out, just in time to run into Zhao Qian who was about to go out. The two looked at each other helplessly, "Going to buy groceries?"
"Let's go buy some groceries."
Pengcheng is still a bit chaotic now. When the two went downstairs, they called Zhao Ping and the three of them went straight to the vegetable market.
This place is close to the sea, so there's plenty of seafood. Qin Xiang bought a few crabs without hesitation. Although they weren't as fat at the time, there were still some plump crabs, just at a higher price. Qin Xiang also bought some octopus and sea-caught prawns, but bought fewer vegetables and meat.
Seeing her buy so much, Zhao Qian was immediately helpless and asked, "Why did you buy so much?"
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I haven't eaten for a while, I'm craving it."
It was almost seven o'clock when the two of them returned, so they hurried to cook.
But the meal is ready, but the person hasn't come back yet.
It was not until after nine o'clock that the door finally rang. Qin Xiang quickly closed the door and stood behind it.
Meng Huaiqing seemed to be on the phone, and after giving a few instructions, he hung up.
As soon as I walked in, I realized something was wrong. I smelled the aroma of rice.
I turned on the light and the room looked exactly the same as when I left, yet I felt like something was different.
The table was filled with food.
Meng Huaiqing chuckled, thinking of something, and slowly went to wash his hands and sat down at the table, "It's really tasteless to eat such delicious food alone."
Qin Xiang couldn't stand behind the door any longer and came out. "It's so boring. You didn't even look for me."
Meng Huaiqing stood up and said, "I was just about to look for it."
Just when he wanted to hug her, he remembered that he was covered in dust after just coming back. "I'm going to change my clothes and take a shower."
Meng Huaiqing washed very quickly, and Qin Xiang was amused. "You washed so quickly, did you wash off all the mud lumps on your body?"
Meng Huaiqing raised an eyebrow, "How about taking it off so you can check it?"
"Beautiful you, sit down and eat."
Fortunately, the food was not completely cold, otherwise Qin Xiang would have been dissatisfied with Meng Huaiqing.
The crab was very fat. Qin Xiang ate his own crab. Meng Huaiqing asked, "Do you want me to peel it for you?"
Qin Xiang shook her head, "No, you don't understand the joy of eating and peeling it yourself."
Meng Huaiqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You're talking as if I didn't peel the food myself."
However, Meng Huaiqing had a bad stomach and could not eat any more big crabs after eating one. Three of the four crabs were eaten by Qin Xiang.
Meng Huaiqing dug out a bottle of rice wine and poured her a glass. "Drink some of this. Crabs are too cold. Otherwise, you'll have a stomachache again next time you have your period."
Qin Xiang took a sip and said, "Not bad."
After a while, Meng Huaiqing suddenly said, "What do you think about me starting a brand to research and produce sanitary napkins?"
Qin Xiang was stunned. "You want to produce sanitary napkins?"
"Is it not good?" Meng Huaiqing asked, "What do you think of this market?"
Qin Xiang thought about it carefully. "Of course, but if we produce sanitary napkins, I think we can also develop children's diapers, which are small baby diapers. Toiletries can also be considered, but that would make the business even bigger."
Meng Huaiqing had a headache, "That's all I'm saying, let's start with sanitary napkins."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay, okay."
Nowadays, women's hygiene needs to be improved. Condoms can only solve part of the problem. Many women are still using wood ash to solve menstrual problems.
Although Qin Xiang herself uses sanitary napkins, they are all bought at high prices, and women from ordinary families really can't afford them.
Qin Xiang paused and said, "If you can really lower the price, I would like to thank you on behalf of my fellow women."
"Thank you with your own body?"
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "No matter how noble the question is, it becomes a mess when it comes to you. It's boring."
Regardless of whether they were energetic or not, after eating and washing up, the two of them, under the influence of alcohol, would definitely develop from supporting each other to playing poker for two.
As for the noise coming from upstairs from time to time, who cares about that?
Isn’t it true that a short separation is better than a new marriage? I understand.
Zhao Qian was on winter vacation and had nothing else to do, but Qin Xiang came here to work.
The next morning, I got up early with a tired body and followed Meng Huaiqing to the industrial park to check the progress of the factory construction.
The factory has basically been completed. Qin Yang has led people to decorate the interior. Qin Yang was too busy to handle the remaining exterior walls, so he outsourced it to other teams.
Mi Hongjun came over happily and told her what was going on here, "Is everything okay?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "That's right, but can't you take some time to go back and see Hao Jingjing?"
Mi Hongjun froze for a moment, then chuckled, "She came to see me. She's been traveling all over the country lately, so I might not be able to see her when I go back."
This made Qin Xiang very helpless. The two of them were traveling all over the country. If this continued, what would happen if there was a problem in their relationship?
Perhaps sensing her worry, Mi Hongjun said, "Don't worry, we're both fine."
It was like honey and oil. When Hao Jingjing came, they were both so excited that he almost couldn't get out of bed.
Of course, he couldn't say this to his sister.
"Come on, let's take a walk."
The area here is quite large, with two factory buildings, each three stories high, and a three-story office building. There are many rooms of various sizes.
Mi Hongjun said, "Your office and conference room are both on the third floor. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Forget it, I won't look at it for now. But we need to build a separate office for the factory director here. I can't be stationed here. We still have to look for someone to be the factory director. If we can't find someone, I'll just put you here."
"I promise to complete the mission." Mi Hongjun paused, "But I can't stay here. I have to go back to the capital."
Seeing him like this, Qin Xiang rolled her eyes and said, "I know, I know. Just find the person, I don't care."
After visiting the factory here, I went to see the newly acquired land. Because it was close to the Chinese New Year, construction had not started. However, the construction team had already reached an agreement and started work directly after the New Year.
Across the road, Meng Huaiqing’s shopping mall has already built three floors and seems to be still being built.
Mi Hongjun sighed, "My brother-in-law is amazing. He said there will be a shopping mall below and an office building above, and he wants it to be very high."
Qin Xiang was surprised. She had never heard Meng Huaiqing say this.
After touring here, Qin Xiang went back to the office to settle down. Some documents that required Qin Xiang's signature were thousands of words long, and those that needed to be processed were also processed together.
Now I have time to relax.
After a short break, Mi Hongjun came over again in a hurry, "Sister, someone wants to see you, and it seems to be from Gangcheng."
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