Chapter 80
Secretary Qin had just returned from work outside. He picked up the phone as soon as he heard it. He didn't expect to hear just these words. He had just heard from the villagers who had taken the college entrance examination yesterday that the scores were out.
Unexpectedly, he received a call from Qin Xiang early in the morning. He was stunned at first, then asked, "Xiangxiang, did you do well in the exam?"
"Not bad." Qin Xiang laughed. "Secretary Qin, I'm the top scorer in the province in science this time, with a total score of 635."
"What?" Secretary Qin couldn't believe his ears, his voice trembling. "The top scorer in science?"
Qin Xiang laughed and answered affirmatively, "Yes, the provincial top scorer in science."
Secretary Qin was a very calm man. He laughed happily at this moment, "Well done, Qin Xiang, you are great."
Qin Xiang hummed, "Could you please have someone call my dad? Secretary Qin, I want to tell him about this in person."
"Of course, of course. Wait, I'll have someone call your dad." Secretary Qin called his son and asked him to call Qin Baotian. After the man left, Secretary Qin whispered, "There's something you might not know. Your mom has moved in with your eldest brother and his wife. The last time your mom and dad came back, your dad wouldn't let your mom in. Then your eldest brother and his wife took your mom back, saying they wanted to take care of her in her old age. But we all know who your eldest brother and his wife are, and I just feel like there's something amiss about this."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang couldn't believe it. Her father actually kicked her mother Lian Fengying out.
I guess it was because of her sister's incident that her father was completely desperate about her mother.
The reason why Qin Jun and Tian Zhongmei wanted to take Lian Fengying home for their retirement was simple. Lian Fengying was still young and could still help them with their work. When she could no longer help with housework and childcare during the Lunar New Year, she could still use her age and status as the mother of their siblings to ask them for retirement money.
The pension was provided by Qin Jun and his wife, so how could Lian Fengying not give the pension money to the couple? I guess she could be coaxed into giving it to them with just a few nice words.
Qin Xiang smiled faintly and said, "I think my father has thought things through carefully, and my mother has always loved Qin Jun, so it's good for me to follow them."
Secretary Qin could tell she didn't want to hear about it, so he stopped talking and turned to talk about her father, Qin Baotian. "It's only early now, otherwise your father would have been out soon. Didn't I tell you before that he's leading a group of young people to build houses for people? They're doing quite well. Their construction team now has more than 20 people, and your father is the foreman. Many people who are building houses in the surrounding area come to your father for advice."
Qin Xiang was naturally very happy to hear this.
After a while, Qin Xiang heard footsteps outside. Secretary Qin didn't say anything to her, "Your father is here."
Then Qin Baotian's breathless voice came, "Xiangxiang, what happened? I tell you, don't be afraid, Dad is here."
Qin Xiang listened to his panting and felt so sad. She sniffed and smiled, "Dad, it's good news. The college entrance examination scores are out, and you have become the father of the provincial science champion."
Qin Baotian on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, then ecstatically asked, "Really? You got the provincial top scorer? So, number one in the entire province?"
"Yes." Qin Xiang laughed, "First in science."
Qin Baotian laughed heartily. "Great, great! Our Qin family's ancestors are proud to have a college student. We have a college student in our Qin family, and he's ranked first in the province."
But as he laughed, Qin Baotian couldn't help crying again, "Xiangxiang, Dad is so sorry for you. It would have been great if, if you had taken the college entrance examination two years ago."
A college student who is two years late.
Listening to Qin Baotian's crying, Qin Xiang felt very emotional.
But to be honest, because of the gap between her two lives, she really didn't care much about the past. When she was reborn, she brought up the college entrance examination to get a divorce. When she learned the truth about the college entrance examination, she was angry, but now she thinks it doesn't matter anymore.
She consoled him, "Dad, if it were two years ago, I probably wouldn't have gotten this good score. Good things never come late, and now is the perfect time."
In her previous life, she did study well two years ago and had the opportunity to be admitted to a university in the capital, but it was only a university in the capital, and the school she was admitted to was not necessarily better than the school Wang Junsheng is attending now.
She can achieve what she has today because of the accumulation of so much time in her previous life, including several years of accompanying her children to study.
Qin Xiang figured it out herself and advised Qin Baotian, "Dad, that wasn't your responsibility. You shouldn't blame yourself for it. Even the person who did something wrong is so arrogant, why should we blame ourselves? I think now is the perfect time to take the college entrance examination."
"Oh, oh, oh, take care of yourself." Qin Baotian laughed and said, "When you get the notice, be sure to tell Dad. Dad will go to the grave to comfort the ancestors. Dad will also set up a banquet in the village to let all those who have abused you and looked down on you know that I, Qin Baotian's daughter Qin Xiang, am a good person. Even if she gets divorced, her future will be more exciting than anyone else's."
He, Wang Junsheng, was just a college student in the capital, but he became a hot commodity in the surrounding area. Because of this, even if Wang Junsheng did something wrong, his daughter bravely divorced him. Many people said Qin Xiang was stupid and that Qin Xiang would regret it sooner or later.
It's not that Qin Baotian isn't angry, it's that people in Wangjiazhuang are waiting to see his daughter regret it.
But now his daughter not only passed the college entrance examination, but also got the first place in the province, the top scorer! Doesn't that mean his daughter has to choose the universities in the country by herself?
Hearing her father's excited voice, Qin Xiang was also infected and became happy, "Okay, Dad, just set up the table, I'll pay for it."
"No need, your father has money." Qin Baotian was overjoyed. "I'm a contractor now and I'm making money. I have to pay for this."
Qin Xiang felt warm in her heart, "Okay, if you want to go ahead, go ahead. As long as you're happy, that's fine."
The father and son chatted for a while, and Qin Baotian felt sorry for the phone bill, so he reluctantly let her hang up.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Baotian looked at Secretary Qin and said excitedly, "My daughter ranked first in the province."
Secretary Qin smiled, "Yes, first place."
Qin Baotian was so happy that he wanted to tell the world that his daughter was the number one in the province in science.
Qin Xiang was also filled with emotion after hanging up the phone.
Being in first place was indeed enough to make her happy.
At this time, the director of the guesthouse came over and asked, "Student Qin Xiang, are you the top scorer in science this year?"
Qin Xiang restrained the unbridled smile on her face and said in a reserved tone, "Yes."
"You've truly brought honor to Qingshui County. It's an honor for us to have you staying at our guesthouse. So, we'll give you free accommodation and waive your meals for the duration of your stay," the director said happily. "This is an honor for Qingshui County."
At the warm invitation of the director of the guesthouse, Qin Xiang had a free breakfast and then hurried to Qingshui County No. 1 Middle School.
It only took a few minutes to walk there, but before I even got close, I could hear the sound of gongs and drums. Above the school, a large banner read, "Warmly congratulate Qin Xiang for achieving a score of 635 on the college entrance exam and becoming the province's top scorer in science."
The banner is very long and eye-catching, fluttering in the wind under the sun.
The school gate was filled with students watching the excitement, looking at the names above their heads with envy and admiration.
Many people knew Qin Xiang's experience, and some people had looked down on her, but facing these achievements, no one dared to say anything bad about Qin Xiang.
This result is the first time that Qingshui County No. 1 Middle School has achieved such a result since the resumption of the college entrance examination eight years ago.
No one doesn't admire it.
Principal Cao and Ning Sumei looked at the banner with smiles on their faces.
Teacher He called out, "Alright, everyone, go back to the classroom. When Qin Xiang comes, she'll tell you about the college entrance exam and how she studied for it. As you know, your senior Qin Xiang is very busy, so this is the only chance you can get. You must seize this rare opportunity."
The students went back to the classroom, and Qin Xiang also came closer. She saw a girl standing at the door, looking at the banner above her head for a long time without moving.
She walked over, stood next to the other person, and said, "Does it look good?"
Wang Xiao heard the noise and turned his head, glaring at Qin Xiang, "You are so proud."
Qin Xiang was amused. "Shouldn't I be proud? I haven't been to school for over a year, and yet I managed to get the provincial top scorer in science. I'd like to ask how many points Wang Xiao, who studied for two years and took the college entrance exam three times, got?"
In his previous life, Wang Xiao passed the entrance exam to a junior college in the provincial capital this year, but he didn’t know how many times he had passed it in this life.
Qin Xiang's ridiculing words made Wang Xiao feel embarrassed, and she ran away. Her test score was more than ten points lower than she expected. She only applied for a junior college in the provincial capital, and now she had no confidence at all that she could be admitted.
It's so ironic that a woman like Qin Xiang actually got the top score in science in the province.
God is so unfair.
Wang Xiao came to the provincial capital today just to know Qin Xiang's score. Now that he knew, he was completely furious. How could he still stand here waiting to be ridiculed by Qin Xiang, or watch Qin Xiang proudly stand in front of his younger classmates and talk about study methods?
Qin Xiang looked at Wang Xiao and couldn't help laughing, "I wish you good luck."
In her previous life, Qin Xiang had tolerated Wang Xiao for the sake of her family, but she wouldn't tolerate him in this life. Furthermore, Wang Xiao probably wouldn't dare approach her in the future.
Ah, I just don’t know what the Wang family’s expressions would be like when they found out that she got such test results. Also, I don’t know how Cai Hongyan is doing now, and whether she is treating her mother-in-law well.
Qin Xiang felt refreshed as she walked towards the school. Principal Cao and Ning Sumei couldn't help but laugh when they saw her. "Let's go! Your fellow students are waiting for you and can't wait to talk to you."
The three of them went to the school auditorium, which was now full of students who were about to enter the third year of high school. Qin Xiang was familiar with some of them. They were classmates from her previous class, but because they failed to pass the preliminary exam or had poor college entrance exam scores, they had already entered the next class to start a new round of review.
Qin Xiang took a deep breath and slowly walked up to the podium. The students below immediately burst into thunderous applause.
At this time, who still remembers that Qin Xiang was a poor divorced woman at the beginning of the year.
At this point, who would say to her that she would regret it later?
Now it seems that the Wang family will definitely regret it.
Qin Xiang spoke slowly, "I'm honored to be able to stand here today and share with you the method of learning..."
Qin Xiang's composure and calmness moved Principal Cao and Ning Sumei deeply. Principal Cao had been very excited since yesterday, and was even more so now. "Qin Xiang is such a good child."
He said this many times, but each time it was a sincere compliment.
Ning Sumei also had a smile on her face as she whispered, "Of course not. She was my former student."
"From our school."
Teacher He coughed and said, "I came out of my class."
Teacher Qi was jealous. "As a homeroom teacher, you've never done anything for anyone."
Teacher Qi now has only one feeling: regret, deep regret.
If I hadn't been the meanest, I might have been assigned to his class.
Teacher He chuckled, "So what? She invited me to dinner and acknowledged me as her homeroom teacher, so why wouldn't she invite you? Oh, by the way, you said before that being a divorced woman has a bad reputation and is a bad influence on the school."
"That's enough." Teacher Qi was speechless. "That happened eight hundred years ago. I apologized to Qin Xiang, and she accepted it. Why are you still going on and on? Everyone makes mistakes."
Teacher He chuckled twice and ignored Teacher Qi. Teacher Qi was just jealous anyway.
Qin Xiang spoke for a full hour and then answered some questions from other students. It was only then that she saw people from the county TV station taking pictures.
After communicating with the younger students, the TV reporter came to interview Qin Xiang. It was already past midnight when everything was done.
If Ning Sumei hadn't come and pulled Qin Xiang away, it would have been difficult for Qin Xiang to escape.
"You have to go to Yangcheng tomorrow, so after dinner, take your bodyguards and go back to the provincial capital."
Qin Xiang nodded and said, "Thank you, Teacher Ning. I'll come to see you again when I have time after I get my admission letter."
Ning Sumei laughed and said, "Okay, go ahead."
Qin Xiang didn't go out to eat at noon, but went to the cafeteria to reminisce about her previous life.
The food in the cafeteria was indeed not very delicious, but Qin Xiang still ate it carefully, and even Zhao Ping was full.
After dinner, the two said goodbye to the teacher and the principal, left the school and took the bus back.
When they got on the bus, the provincial TV station and many newspapers reported that Qin Xiang, a self-employed boss, had passed the provincial science exam and ranked first.
If being a student alone is not enough to attract people's attention.
But if you call yourself a self-employed boss, it will attract attention.
There are more and more self-employed people nowadays, but few of them pursue academic progress.
Not to mention that Qin Xiang is number one in the province.
On TV, in newspapers, wherever there are pictures, you can see the exquisitely decorated store with many beautiful clothes. The words "Xiang Ai" on it are particularly obvious and attract more attention.
Many people who have been to the Grand Plaza recognized it and said, "Look, it's this clothing store. Their boss is very young and beautiful. I didn't expect she was also the top scorer in the college entrance examination."
"She's amazing. She's pretty, good at studying, and she can make money. I'm so proud to be her family."
Some young girls even happily told their parents, "Mom and Dad, look, the clothes I'm wearing are from Xiang Ai Store. I wonder if I can get into a good university with some of their luck."
At this time, in the Experimental Middle School staff quarters, Zhao Qian's parents turned on the TV and read the newspaper, exclaiming repeatedly, "This little girl Qin Xiang is really amazing. She's really amazing."
Zhao Qian smiled and said, "Yes, she has a good temper and doesn't hide anything."
Zhao Qian's father was also very satisfied, "The information we sent was not in vain."
The family of three watched the young girl on TV and admired her from the bottom of their hearts.
There are few women who can quickly get back on their feet after divorce, find their place, and get to where they are today.
Qin Xiang is a very powerful person.
The Zhao family was not the only one discussing the same thing. Other people who had been to the 'Xiang Ai' store also recognized Qin Xiang and were discussing this powerful woman.
As for Qin Xiang, after getting off the car, she felt many subtle gazes.
A little girl looked at her and said, "Miss, are you the top scorer in science this year?"
Qin Xiang looked at the little girl and nodded, "Yes."
"Oh, it's really my sister, you are so amazing!" The little girl was so excited that she said to her mother, "Mom, I will learn from you and become the top scorer in the imperial examination in the future."
The little girl's mother's eyebrows softened and she touched her head, "Okay, you will be the top scorer."
Qin Xiang said goodbye to the mother and daughter and returned to the store.
The store was very crowded at that time, and several shop assistants were extremely busy. Even Mi Hongjun and Qin Yang were helping out. The five of them were busy getting clothes for customers, collecting money and packing them. No one was idle.
When they saw Qin Xiang, Tan Xiu and the others looked over excitedly and said, "Look, our boss is back."
A large number of people who come to the store are here to be the top scorers in science, but they are attracted by the fashionable and beautiful clothes in the store without even seeing anyone, and start trying them on.
After hearing what Tan Xiu said, everyone in the store looked over. She was indeed beautiful, even prettier than what they saw on TV.
Several customers asked Qin Xiang to help them choose clothes.
To be honest, Qin Xiang was a little tired, but looking at the enthusiastic customers, she couldn't bear to say no, so she said, "Okay, please wait a moment, I just got off the car and I'm sweating all over. I'll change my clothes and come down right away."
Qin Xiang went upstairs, washed herself a little, changed her clothes, tied her hair into a big ponytail, and came down looking refreshed.
The clothes she was wearing were the same ones from the store: a pair of jeans and a bat-winged short-sleeved shirt that was popular as a child. She looked youthful and energetic, and had the spirit of a college student.
Looking at the clothes she was wearing, some of the younger ones immediately wanted to look for the same style in the store, while others hoped that Qin Xiang could help them choose.
Qin Xiang agreed to all of their requests and was busy selecting suitable styles for everyone.
To be honest, at this time of year, summer styles are almost off the market and autumn clothes are about to be released, but everyone is very enthusiastic at the moment and can't put down whatever Qin Xiang recommends.
After finally finishing this busy period, Tan Xiu came over with the inventory and said, "Sister Xiangxiang, we are running low on stock. The autumn clothes from the university town have been temporarily brought here. Brother Yang placed an order for goods from Yangcheng yesterday after you left. He said he would send some first and order the rest after you get over."
Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, that's it. I'll take Zhao Ping there early tomorrow morning and let Third Brother stay at home to watch over the place."
This was a decision she made after careful consideration. Although Zhao Ping could also watch the situation, her third brother was more intimidating and more suitable to watch from home. Now was a critical moment, and she didn't want anyone to take advantage of her.
If she didn't go this time, she didn't know when she would have the chance again. This time, she had to talk to Guan Zhibin in detail and contact more suppliers to prepare for future development and expansion.
Of course, this is only temporary. When her capital has accumulated to a certain level, she will have to invest in building her own factory and create her own brand.
There was a constant stream of people coming to visit and see the top scholar. Qin Xiang kept them busy until ten o'clock in the evening, when the crowd finally dispersed.
After closing the shop, Qin Xiang held a meeting with everyone in the store. "We're sure to have a lot of customers these days, so everyone should work hard. We must serve customers well and don't be impatient. Of course, if someone is unreasonable and bullies you, just throw them out. Don't be afraid of anything. After this busy period is over, I will give everyone a bonus."
The sales of clothes in the store are recorded by who sells them. At the end of the month, Qin Xiang will give out bonuses based on the number of clothes sold in addition to the basic salary. The girls are very motivated.
Tan Xiu and the others responded loudly, "We will definitely work hard."
Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing when she looked at Tan Xiu. Last month, Tan Xiu was the clerk with the highest sales in the store, with a salary of 112 yuan. Miao Xiaofeng and another clerk followed closely behind.
As for He Liping, she is now enthusiastically setting up a stall to sell those things. She has been working for less than a month, but her salary is definitely not small.
Seeing how motivated they were, Qin Xiang was happy for them. "Work hard, and when we open a branch in the future, you can become store managers."
It has almost been decided in the university town that Mi Hongjun will be the temporary store manager and Tan Xiu will be the deputy store manager. When the others heard that they also had opportunities, they immediately became excited.
Miao Xiaofeng glanced at Qin Yang and whispered, "So after you start school, will Brother Yang also go to the capital?"
She looked at Qin Xiang nervously, which made Qin Xiang stunned. "Let's talk about it later. I shouldn't go."
After she finished speaking, she went upstairs. Qin Yang followed her up. "How about I go with you this time? I've already bought the tickets. Can I return them?"
Qin Xiang paused, and Qin Yang continued, "Besides, I will still have to go purchase goods in the future. If you open a new supply factory, shouldn't I go and take a look?"
In a word, I won't feel at ease if I don't follow it.
Qin Xiang thought the same thing and said, "Then let Brother Zhao stay at home and watch over the door."
The news that evening also reported that Qin Xiang, a self-employed boss, became the top scorer in science. When Cui Hong and Wang Junsheng returned to their short-term rental house, they saw it and stopped to take a look.
The scene reported on the news was exactly what he had seen that day in the square. Whenever Wang Junsheng thought of it, he felt extremely uncomfortable. In the past two days, he had been dreaming about Qin Xiang. When he woke up, he was filled with regret and remorse.
Such an outstanding woman should have belonged to him. If they had not divorced, he would have been the one standing next to her, and the news would have definitely reported the good story that both husband and wife were college students.
Unfortunately, all of this was ruined by Cui Hong, and he and Qin Xiang could never go back.
"Regret it?"
Cui Hong watched his eyes fall on Qin Xiang. This scene stung her eyes. She looked at Wang Junsheng and said, "What's the point of regretting? Why didn't you feel any regret when you were lying on me and kissing me?"
Wang Junsheng suddenly turned his head to look at her, "Stop talking."
"Why can't I say it?" Cui Hong now feels a little disgusted with Wang Junsheng. If she hadn't thought that Wang Junsheng would become the richest man in the future, she really wouldn't want to be with such a man.
Whether in the capital or the provincial capital, this man often tormented her when they were in bed, but once they got out of bed and pulled up their pants, he would deny it and continue to look at her with disgust.
Wang Junsheng turned and left. Cui Hong turned around and looked at Qin Xiang on TV, who was smiling like a flower and was surrounded by people admiring her, and her eyes narrowed.
We are all divorced women, why do you live such a glamorous life?
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