Chapter 56
Qin Xiang was stunned for a moment. "Teacher Ning, why are you here?"
The key question was why was Teacher Ning in front of her shop? So early in the morning...
Well, I looked at my watch and it's already eight o'clock. It's not too early.
But she was still curious.
Ning Sumei stood up and straightened her clothes, looking at Qin Xiang's happy face, "Qin Xiang, I'm here to tell you some good news."
Qin Xiang exclaimed, "Are the first mock exam results out?"
"Yes, it's out." Ning Sumei hadn't expected this child to do so well in the exam despite being out of school for over a year. She looked at Qin Xiang and praised him, "You got first place in our county on the first mock exam, a full fifteen points higher than the second place."
In the college entrance examination, let alone fifteen points, even a one-point difference can make a big difference in your ranking in the province.
Ning Sumei said seriously, "I'm here because the principal asked me to persuade you to return to school."
Qin Xiang sighed and said to Ning Sumei, "Teacher Ning, let's go upstairs and talk."
At this time, Qin Yang also came out. Qin Yang had a natural respect for teachers. He nodded seriously and called out "Teacher Ning". Then he said to Qin Xiang, "You guys go up. I'll clean up below."
Qin Xiang and Teacher Ning went upstairs. Ning Sumei immediately saw the test papers on the table in the living room and felt satisfied. "It seems you haven't slacked off in your studies. I'm very pleased."
Qin Xiang went over and sorted out the test paper and handed it to Ning Sumei. "This is not from our school. This is from the Provincial Experimental Middle School. See if you can use it."
Ning Sumei became serious upon hearing this. "Provincial Experimental Middle School?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "Yes, a customer happens to be a junior high school teacher, but her parents are teachers at this school, so she helped me get them. She said that if you can use them, I can share them. I think these topics are very good, and some of them are not covered in our school. If you can use them, I can make a copy for you to take home."
This is true sharing.
Ning Sumei has been working in education for so many years, and she has truly dedicated herself to the school. Having taught on the front lines for many years, she naturally knows exactly which questions are best. She carefully looked through the stack of test papers, tears welling in her eyes. "Qin Xiang, are you really willing to share this? The English grammar knowledge you shared with us before has already helped students improve their English. If you share more, aren't you afraid that others will surpass you? You should know that you've been away from school and have a lot to do, but others have been studying in school all the time."
She looked at this student and liked him sincerely. But everyone has their own selfish side, and even if she saw that Qin Xiang didn't want to share, she wouldn't force the child.
Qin Xiang smiled and shook her head. "That customer's parents said that one person's goodness alone doesn't make a country prosperous and developed. The country needs talents, and so does our Lu Province. Only when more people pass the exams will there be more hope for Lu Province and the country. They can all say that, so how can I keep it to myself? Even if you don't come today, I will bring it back to you when I return in a few days."
Hearing her say this, Ning Sumei laughed, "You are a child with a big picture."
Qin Xiang smiled, "Maybe it's because I don't have much ambition for the college entrance examination?"
According to Teacher Ning, her score in the first mock exam should be very high. If nothing unexpected happens, she will be able to pass the preliminary exam next month. As long as she performs normally in the college entrance examination, at least she will be able to be admitted to a university in the provincial capital.
That's enough.
Ning Sumei still disagreed with Qin Xiang's words. "Since you have the ability, then of course you should apply to the best university. I've heard that the fashion design program at Tsinghua University in the capital is very good. I heard that some of the professors are returned from abroad. That would be good for you. You have a chance of getting in."
Qin Xiang was speechless when she heard Ning Sumei's expectations of her.
In fact, she's more concerned about not having enough time to focus on her career after getting into a better university than getting one. Education is merely a means to advancement, ultimately serving her career. While getting into a good university is certainly great, she doesn't want to give up on her current achievements. She also wants to quickly accumulate funds so she can build her own factory in a few years and become the boss, designing her own clothes.
Ning Sumei continued, "It's only been two months. Can you go back to school with your teacher?"
Qin Xiang knew that Teacher Ning Sumei was sincere to her and was truly thinking about her, but she was destined to disappoint Teacher Ning. She shook her head and said, "Teacher Ning, people want different things. You can see that I just opened this shop, so I can't leave for too long."
If everything had been on the right track earlier, she might have agreed, but the store had just started and the two sales clerks had not yet been brought out, so there was no way she could leave.
Seeing Teacher Ning's disappointment, Qin Xiang advised, "Teacher Ning, you should believe me. I didn't go to school to study before, but I still got first place. Don't worry, even though I won't go to school, I will study hard at home. You see, I can even get the test papers from Experimental Middle School, which can help the school."
Looking at Qin Xiang, Ning Sumei couldn't help but sigh. She knew that she couldn't persuade Qin Xiang. She said, "I can't persuade you, but I hope you will focus on your studies. Even if you earn less for two months, don't delay your studies."
Qin Xiang promised, "I will definitely study hard, and I won't be traveling far for the next two months."
Ning Sumei said helplessly, "You are such a righteous child."
If she had a wrong mindset, she probably wouldn't dare to get a divorce. This world is too harsh on divorced women.
Qin Xiang laughed.
Ning Sumei was anxious to leave, but Qin Xiang refused to agree. Seeing that it was getting late, she took Ning Sumei to a restaurant for a meal before sending her to the car.
Watching the car go away, Qin Xiang couldn't help but think of the two ungrateful teachers in her previous life.
That's an aristocratic school. The teachers are indeed good, but their ethics are hard to describe. Everything is paid for.
All of her teachers, including Zhao Qian's parents, are devoted to the cause of education, hoping that their students will become successful and giving their all.
After expressing his feelings, Qin Xiang hurried back to the store. Miao Xiaofeng and Tan Xiu were already in the store. Miao Xiaofeng was talking to Qin Yang, and when she saw Qin Xiang coming, she hurried back to work.
Qin Yang looked at her and said, "Go back and study. I'll post another job posting."
Qin Xiang paused and said, "Just recruit two more. I plan to go to the university town when I have time."
"Okay." Qin Yang took two steps and came back, saying awkwardly, "You write it."
Qin Xiang was happy, "Okay."
My third brother graduated from junior high school after all, but he didn’t like studying when he was in school and his handwriting was not very good.
Qin Xiang finished writing and took it down. Qin Yang took it and pasted it directly on the door of the shop. Turning back to see Qin Xiang still standing there, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Not going to study? Let me call Teacher Ning?"
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I wanted to ask if you want to enroll in a night school?"
Hearing this, Qin Yang looked at her in horror and said, "Are you crazy or am I crazy? I won't go."
After saying that, he went to help with the inventory.
Qin Xiang stood there laughing so hard that she fell backwards. Her third brother really had not liked studying for decades.
Qin Xiang laughed enough and then said something to Miao Xiaofeng and Tan Xiu before going upstairs. Zhao Qian had sent a lot of test papers, and it would be a time-consuming task to finish them and then check the answers.
Qin Xiang's physics and chemistry were a little lacking, and she also needed to spend time memorizing politics and listening to the radio. So in the afternoon, she had no choice but to go to the department store next door and spend a lot of money to buy a radio specifically for listening to the radio. She also had to buy some newspapers to read.
After a few days, Qin Xiang deeply realized how difficult it was to study.
As he was learning, Qin Yang came up with a list and said, "These clothes are selling well, and there are not many left. Do you want to restock them?"
Qin Xiang took it and took a look, "Where are the others?"
“There aren’t many others.”
Qin Xiang looked through it from beginning to end, marked out the goods that needed to be purchased, and then said, "Third brother, I need you to go purchase the goods this time."
Qin Yang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Okay."
Qin Xiang then instructed, "Third brother, don't be so rigid about these styles. Look at some good ones and come in if you find something nice. I'll call Guan Zhibin and ask him to help with the selection. He's a good guy and doesn't have the bad habits of those businessmen. If you can establish a good relationship with him, let him help you."
Qin Yang nodded, "I understand."
Qin Yang went out after he finished speaking. Qin Xiang sighed and went out to call Guan Zhibin.
To be honest, Guan Zhibin didn't expect Qin Xiang to call him, but Qin Xiang's appearance was so impressive that it was hard for Guan Zhibin to forget her. He remembered her as soon as Qin Xiang mentioned her.
Qin Xiang didn't hide it, "Boss Guan, I can't go over this time, so my third brother will be there. Please help me place an order. Also, if you have similar styles, please set aside fifty pieces for me."
Guan Zhibin was amused. "You dare to let me choose the style? Aren't you afraid that I will choose something that won't sell?"
"You won't." Qin Xiang had to say this even though she wasn't completely certain. Since she couldn't get over it, she had to take a gamble. She'd already made the right bets on Long Yuqiang and Deputy Director He's character before, so why not try again? Guan Zhibin, a native of Shandong Province, had come all the way to Yangcheng to become a stall owner. He clearly had someone behind him. If she was bolder, she might even be able to join this line.
"You know how to do business to retain customers and make big money in the long run. It's not worth it for a little profit. I'm not afraid to tell you that my business is long-term, and this small amount of goods is not enough to affect me. As long as the cooperation is good, I will continue to purchase goods from you within the appropriate time."
As for inappropriate times, that’s another matter. She also wants to open her own factory and be the boss.
Guan Zhibin laughed out loud when he heard this. "It's rare that the beautiful boss trusts you. Just ask your brother to come. I will definitely pick out a good-looking one for you."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and called the manufacturer of jeans at that time. However, the other party didn't remember her. Qin Xiang talked nonsense for a while before the other party could barely remember her.
Fortunately, there are fewer styles of jeans these days, so it should be no problem to explain more.
The next day, Qin Yang took a train south, leaving only three women in the store.
Qin Xiang got up early and opened the shop. Just as she stretched, she saw another luxury car parked in front of the door of Mr. Ge next door. It seemed to be the same car she had seen before.
Four bodyguards in black suits stood on both sides and opened the car door. A young man in a white shirt, black trousers and leather shoes got out of the car.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but be surprised, because she had seen this person before. He was the big boss of the electronics store in Guangzhou. It was really good to be rich. He drove a Mercedes-Benz in Guangzhou and another Mercedes-Benz in the provincial capital.
But you stopped here because you know Uncle Ge?
When Qin Xiang was confused, the other party seemed to notice her gaze and met her eyes. When his eyes met Qin Xiang's, he nodded politely, then walked up the steps and stood in front of Uncle Ge's door.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but sigh that this man looked like he walked out of a painting. Not to mention his looks, his whole temperament alone gave people a great favorability. If he were to act in a TV series, he would definitely be an unparalleled example of a gentle and kind gentleman.
However, according to the electronics store employees, their boss is from Hong Kong, so the person in front of them must be a wealthy businessman from Hong Kong. Such a young wealthy businessman, unless he is extremely outstanding, is probably a second-generation rich.
People are different.
Qin Xiang sighed twice and wanted to go back to the store, but she was curious, so she stood there without moving.
The young man raised his hand and knocked on the door, "Uncle."
It was a pure Chinese accent.
Qin Xiang was even more surprised.
As if noticing her gaze, the young man looked at her in confusion. Qin Xiang felt too embarrassed to continue looking at him, so she smiled and went into the store.
Miao Xiaofeng and Tan Xiu came in from outside. Tan Xiu excitedly said, "Sister Xiangxiang, there's a very handsome man standing next to me. He's dressed very elegantly, and his car looks very expensive."
Qin Xiang laughed, "If I'm not mistaken, that man is a Hong Kong businessman, a pretty wealthy one."
Tan Xiu's eyes were about to sparkle.
Miao Xiaofeng bit her lip and said, "I think Brother Qin Yang is more handsome and manly."
Qin Xiang looked at her in surprise and saw that Miao Xiaofeng's face was a little red. When she met Qin Xiang's gaze, she hurried to sort the goods.
Tan Xiu rolled her eyes, muttered a few words, and went to get busy.
Qin Xiang seemed to be thinking about something.
Yes, her third brother was indeed very outstanding and handsome. In later generations, he was considered a badass. He was very attractive to many young girls.
Qin Xiang couldn't say that Miao Xiaofeng was wrong. If her third brother was willing, she wouldn't care as long as the other person had good character. The prerequisite was that her third brother had to like her, otherwise everything would be in vain.
After a while, there was a slamming of a door next door, followed by Uncle Ge's high-pitched voice, "No, if you say you won't go, then don't go. I'm fine here. I'll stay here and not go anywhere."
Then the young man's helpless voice came over, "Uncle, grandma misses you very much. I don't want you to live with her permanently, but to go visit her, okay?"
"No."
Qin Xiang felt like her ears were pregnant when she listened to the young man's voice.
Not only is he handsome, but his voice is like a subwoofer, it's so nice.
She secretly thought that even if a man like this was not a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, he could at least become a star, and the young girls and wives in Hong Kong who couldn't help but be attracted to him would scream in admiration.
After Qin Xiang finished complaining about herself, she felt it was not appropriate to go out and watch the fun, so she prepared to go upstairs to study. She was a studious girl.
The door of the shop was pushed open, and Uncle Ge came in, frowning and saying, "Xiao Qin."
Qin Xiang responded, and then the handsome guy from Hong Kong came in and said helplessly, "Uncle."
Uncle Ge snorted, pointed at Qin Xiang and said to Meng Huaiqing, "Meng Huaiqing, ask her if I'm living well here."
Qin Xiang was embarrassed.
Meng Huaiqing looked at Qin Xiang with helplessness and apology in his eyes, "Uncle, I'm sorry to have caused you trouble."
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "If we're causing any trouble, it's us who are causing trouble for Mr. Ge. Mr. Ge is very enthusiastic."
enthusiasm?
Meng Huaiqing pondered over this word and felt that his Chinese language skills were not good enough. How could he be so enthusiastic even with his uncle?
Qin Xiang blushed and nodded calmly, "Yes, passionate."
Uncle Ge was a little proud. "You heard me, right? Why would I go to Hong Kong with you? If everyone can speak Mandarin like you, that's fine. But if you all keep talking nonsense, I won't go."
The old man spoke bluntly and simply waved his hand to chase the person away. "You go back. If she misses me, let her come back by herself. If she doesn't come back, I won't go anyway. I'll just stay here and wait for her."
Meng Huaiqing was helpless and could only apologize to Qin Xiang, "Please help me take care of my uncle. This shop... can be used by you for free."
After saying this, Meng Huaiqing bowed solemnly to Qin Xiang...
Wow, so this property belongs to a Hong Kong businessman, and now she can use it for free.
So Uncle Ge is not the landlord’s old servant, but the landlord’s uncle.
She seemed to have gained a great advantage invisibly.
"I'll have someone deliver the rent later. Sorry for the trouble." Meng Huaiqing said helplessly to Mr. Ge, "If you don't want to go, don't go for now. Contact me when you've figured it out."
Then he took out a business card and handed it to Uncle Ge, but Uncle Ge refused to take it, saying, "No."
Meng Huaiqing turned his arm and handed it to Qin Xiang. "Excuse me, if you need anything, please call me privately. Thank you very much."
Qin Xiang took the man's business card and saw the handwriting on it was clear, with the three characters "Meng Huaiqing" written on it. It matched the name on the rental contract.
Qin Xiang said, "Putting everything else aside, Uncle Ge and I are neighbors, and he's helped me a lot, so it's only natural for me to look after him. As for the rent, I'll just leave it as it is. It's not right to take advantage of him."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you for your help."
Then he said goodbye and left.
Uncle Ge breathed a sigh of relief, "Finally he left."
Qin Xiang handed him the business card, "Really? After all, he is a close relative."
"No." Uncle Ge sneered, "It's been so many years, what's the point of seeing each other?"
With that, Uncle Ge turned and walked away. He took a few steps and then turned back. "Don't be fooled by his face. He's not suitable for you. His family is very complicated."
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