Chapter 94
Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows when she heard this, and somehow she thought of her uncle's nephew Meng Huaiqing.
Could it be that he was getting a ride?
It seems like his ride is pretty good, after all, it's a luxury car.
But even the best luxury car, constantly chugging along a bumpy road, wouldn't be as comfortable as a train sleeper. And this Hong Kong tycoon is truly a whiz! He's already been to several cities in Shandong Province, including Guangzhou, and now he's heading to the capital? Is this the kind of daring a tycoon should be?
Uncle Ge looked at her. "Surprised? Unexpected?"
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Master, I'll just take the train. It's more comfortable. Taking a bus would be too jarring. Besides, he's a big boss and he has important business to go to the capital. Why would I bother him? My third brother will see me off. We can just take the train."
"You're useless." Uncle Ge didn't say anything else and went back to the house.
Qin Xiang didn't care, thinking that it was only a few days away from the 28th and she should go buy tickets. However, Jie Zong said they wanted to go together, so they had to buy tickets together. Including the third brother's, there would be three tickets.
As Qin Xiang was leaving, Qin Yang asked her, "Are you going to buy the tickets? I can find someone to buy them for me."
"There's another person who wants to come with us," Qin Xiang said helplessly. "I have to ask him first. Since we're going together, we have to buy tickets together. So I told him not to buy one."
To be honest, she really couldn't understand why Jie Zong was willing to go out with her. Was it really because they were from the same hometown and were admitted to Tsinghua University together?
But Jie Zong doesn't look like he likes to hang out with others.
Qin Yang was surprised. "Who?"
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "That boy who ranked second in the provincial science exam this year is the son of Director Jie from the Provincial Experimental Middle School. When he gave his speech the other day, he mentioned that they were both at Tsinghua University, so he said they were going to the capital together, so we could look after each other."
Qin Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'll go with you. I'll go buy the tickets after I finish asking questions."
Qin Xiang thought about it and nodded.
On the way, Qin Yang asked a lot of questions about Jie Zong in a roundabout way, but Qin Xiang didn't know anything except what she said at the beginning. "I'm not dating him, so I don't care about his family. As long as he's a good person and we can get along, then we'll just be friends. After all, we're from the same hometown. Isn't there a saying that goes, when fellow villagers meet, they shed tears. Although not to the point of tears, we can still look after each other, right?"
Seeing she didn't seem to think much of it, Qin Yang didn't say anything. Qin Xiang would still be in the capital for the next four years, and there were things he couldn't handle in the provincial capital. He was probably overly worried. As long as his sister liked him, who cared about the man? At most, if this one wasn't good, she could just find another. His sister had always been a person with her own ideas. After her experience with Wang Junsheng, she had a better understanding of what kind of men were good and what were bad. He didn't need to worry at all.
Thinking of this, Qin Yang felt less worried and started talking to Qin Xiang about the capital.
The two of them went directly to the Provincial Experimental Middle School and asked the old man at the gate. They then learned that Jie Zong had indeed come to the library here again.
Because he knew Qin Xiang, the security guard asked her to register and then let them in.
But when he saw Qin Yang, the old man muttered in his heart, feeling a little worried, so Qin Xiang said, "This is my third brother, his biological child."
The old man waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
When the two of them entered, Qin Xiang burst out laughing. She looked at her third brother teasingly and said, "Third brother, you have to change in the future. Don't always have a stern face. You scare people. They think you are a bad guy."
The third brother is not ugly, on the contrary he is very handsome, but he has a stern face for many years, which makes him look a bit fierce and ferocious, not like a good person. He scares people wherever he goes.
Qin Yang didn't care, "That's because they don't have the courage."
"How many people have the courage?" Qin Xiang advised. "Look, you'll have to go to Yangcheng most of the time to purchase goods, and you'll also have to find new suppliers. If you keep a stern face like that, won't you offend people?"
Thinking of this, Qin Xiang felt that in addition to the third brother, she had to let Mi Hongjun go too. After all, Mi Hongjun was sweet-mouthed and eloquent, otherwise it would not be easy to let the third brother go.
Qin Yang was impatient. "I know, I know."
It happened to be the end of school time, and the two of them were good-looking, so many students turned around to look at them as they walked on campus.
Someone recognized Qin Xiang and greeted her, then kept glancing at Qin Yang with an incredible look in his eyes.
Qin Xiang didn't explain and went straight to the library.
The library of the Provincial Experimental Middle School is a small two-story building. It looks like a renovation of an old building. The walls on both sides are covered with lush ivy. As you approach it, it becomes quiet, making you walk lightly.
However, when they went over, they were stopped by the teacher and found out that non-school students were not allowed to enter.
Qin Xiang waited here, and the teacher went over to help call people.
After a while, a series of footsteps were heard, and the clean-looking male high school graduate Jie Zong appeared.
Jie Zong had obviously been jogging all the way here, and originally had a barely perceptible look of joy on his face, but when he saw Qin Yang next to Qin Xiang, his expression paled.
"Student Qin Xiang."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I'm planning to go to the capital on the 28th. Do you want me to buy a ticket for you? My third brother will go buy tickets later to see if he can get a sleeper ticket."
"Your third brother?" Jie Zong looked at Qin Yang and felt that the two men didn't look much alike. However, a subtle change occurred in his heart, which he himself didn't even notice.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Yes, this is my third brother. He went to ask in advance if he could buy it."
Jie Zong nodded, "It's fine with me. I can leave any day."
Now that he said that, Qin Xiang felt relieved. "Then see you on the 28th."
Coming out of the library, Qin Yang said, "This guy is quite handsome."
Qin Xiang agreed, "He is quite handsome, but not as handsome as the third brother."
Qin Yang was speechless. "You always manage to talk people to death."
"That's because you're my third brother." Qin Xiang didn't care. "I definitely wouldn't act like this in front of outsiders."
When returning, He Liping said happily, "Boss, someone came to apply for the job."
Qin Xiang was a little surprised. If she remembered correctly, this job notice was posted this morning?
I didn't expect someone to come so soon.
Qin Xiang glanced at Duofang and said, "Come in."
After interviewing the person, Qin Xiang felt that he was not bad, so she handed him over to He Liping.
She said to Qin Yang, "Third brother, I will hand over these two stores to you from now on."
She knew the clothing industry still had a long way to go, and she couldn't rush into anything. She would definitely focus on her studies while in school, accumulating experience for her own brand. She would only be able to come here during winter and summer vacations.
If all goes well, she can open a few more branches in the capital. If she really doesn't have time, these two stores may be her main source of income for the next four years. She can't help but attach importance to it.
Qin Yang knew her worries and put away his casual temper. "Just go to school and leave everything to me."
Qin Xiang looked at her third brother and smiled, "Okay."
On August 24, Qin Baotian brought his second uncle's two daughters, Qin Zhen and Qin Mian. The two girls were in the provincial capital for the first time and were extremely excited. As soon as they met, they kept pulling Qin Xiang to ask this and that.
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I'll take you around for a few days, and you'll know for yourself."
The two girls nodded excitedly, but then shook their heads, "Cousin, my mom told us to come here and work hard with our eldest cousin, and not to play around casually."
Qin Xiang laughed, "It won't matter if I take a day or two. I've seen it, played with it, and then I won't think about it anymore. I can just get back to work."
Seeing her happy smile, Qin Baotian's tense face relaxed a lot. He instructed Qin Yang, "You have to take good care of her when she is not here. This will be her confidence in the future."
On this point, Qin Baotian never thought that Qin Xiang would never get married in the future. However, he felt that if a woman had money and ability, she would have someone to rely on after getting married, and at least she wouldn't have to worry about the opinions of her in-laws.
Because of this, Qin Yang said impatiently, "I know, how could I not know this?"
Qin Baotian sighed and said, "Don't blame me for nagging. Xiangxiang has had a hard time."
"Um."
Qin Baotian added, "Don't worry about things at home. Your mother is at your eldest brother's house now, and I won't let her go back. That's it."
Qin Yang doesn't interfere in his parents' affairs. As long as they don't bother him, Qin Yang doesn't care what happens.
Qin Xiang had already arranged her work, so she took her two cousins and Qin Baotian out for a walk, but Qin Baotian didn't want to go. "You young people go and walk around. I'll stay here and have tea and chat with Mr. Ge next door."
It is normal for older people to be reluctant to go out, so Qin Xiang did not force them and took her two cousins out.
Of course, before leaving, they gave each of them a set of clothes to change into. Qin Mian was the younger one and was very excited. "Cousin, the buildings here are so tall, much taller than those in our county."
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "So this is the provincial capital, not the county town."
When they were out, the two girls followed their mother's instructions and stayed by Qin Xiang's side obediently.
Qin Xiang took them on a tour around the provincial capital, then directly to the university town. Seeing so many college students, they were even more shocked. "Are they all college students?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "Almost. Do you regret not studying hard now?"
Qin Zhen hurriedly shook her head, "I studied hard, but my brain isn't working well enough to learn."
Qin Mian, on the other hand, looked at the provincial university with envy, "College students are so nice, so impressive."
"Then it's not too late for you to study now. I was 21 when I was admitted to university, and you're only 17. After three years of study, you'll be 20." Qin Xiang looked at her, "Of course, the premise is that you can get into high school. If you can get into high school, I think Second Aunt will definitely be happy to support you in your studies."
Qin Zhen said, "Qin Mian, go and take the exam. If you can get into high school, I will earn money to support your education."
You know what, Qin Mian was really tempted. Qin Mian was a good student at first, but she failed the high school entrance exam last year. Seeing that her sister didn't have to go to school, she felt envious and refused to go to school.
After working at home for a year, she no longer wants to stay at home. This time, she is more active than anyone else when coming to the provincial capital.
She envied the lives of city dwellers, assuming they were all like Qin Xiangshi. But after arriving, she realized it wasn't the case. It was much better than their country life. And there were so many college students, all looking so impressive. In comparison, they were just country bumpkins.
Girls have stronger self-esteem and don't want to be inferior to others. After hesitating for a moment, they said, "Let me think about it first."
Qin Xiang knew she was tempted, so she advised, "If you want to go, I haven't thrown away all the information I have. I'll give it to you. When you feel you're ready, go back to the No. 1 Middle School in the county and ask Teacher Ning to take the exam. As long as you don't do too badly and can pass this year's high school entrance exam, I think she'll agree to let you go."
Qin Mian nodded. "Okay, if I still can't pass the exam even with the top science student's textbooks, then I will be embarrassed for my top student sister. I can't embarrass you no matter what."
Qin Xiang was happy to hear her say that, "Then remember what I said today."
Qin Mian nodded.
Seeing that they were talking happily, Qin Juan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll close the shop early tonight. Let's go to my place for dinner with our brothers and sisters and dad. I'll make a good meal. Nian Nian has been talking about you for a long time."
Qin Xiang also missed it, so she nodded, "Okay."
In the afternoon, Qin Zhen refused to go out to play and went to help Qin Juan directly. Qin Mian went back with Qin Xiang and moved the sisters' luggage to the store to live upstairs. She also brought Qin Xiang's reference books and said, "Cousin, I will definitely study hard."
Qin Xiang nodded and said seriously, "Mianmian, you have to remember that you are going to college to change your own destiny, not to learn for Second Aunt, nor to save face for me, understand?"
"I understand." Although Mianmian is young, she has been narrow-minded since she was a child. Even Qin Zhen supports her.
Qin Mian grinned, "I'm so envious of you for getting into college, but I'm not jealous. If I have the chance, I want to get into college too."
"Go ahead," Qin Xiang encouraged. "The small goal is to pass the high school entrance exam and successfully enter high school. The big goal is to get into college. Even if you can't get into college, going to a junior college is better than working after graduating from junior high school, okay?"
"clear."
After arranging the two sisters, Qin Xiang returned to the store, but Qin Baotian was about to leave.
How could Qin Xiang let him go at this time? "Fourth sister said that we should go to her place tonight to get together. Aren't you here because you are worried about her? Don't you want to go and see her current house?"
Qin Baotian was moved by what he said. He was indeed worried about Qin Juan. "Then I'll leave tomorrow."
In the evening, Uncle Ge brought over a bag of swimming crabs. After looking at them carefully, there were at least a dozen of them, each weighing about half a pound. What was even more rare was that every one of these swimming crabs was still alive.
Qin Xiang was surprised and said, "Uncle Ge, your place is really a treasure chest. How come there are all kinds of good things here? I can even eat this."
This wouldn't be uncommon in later generations, as people could just haul it from coastal areas via refrigerated trucks, allowing even inland cities to enjoy fresh seafood. But this was the 1980s, and there weren't any refrigerated trucks around. For ordinary families, it was out of their reach.
Qin Xiang thought that it was probably a gift from Mr. Ge’s good nephew.
She smiled and said, "Brother, we can't finish all this. Why don't you take some back?"
"I don't like this. My teeth can't chew it, and it's too much trouble to handle." Uncle Ge said, "It's better to make something more practical. If you really want to make me feel bad, make me a pot of spicy meat tomorrow. I like it. It would be great with a little wine."
Qin Xiang was at a loss for words. Who would have thought that Mr. Ge liked to eat spicy hot pot?
She nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do it tomorrow. I'll have a couple of drinks with you at noon tomorrow."
"Okay, let's go." Uncle Ge walked away in a cool manner. Qin Xiang gave the swimming crab to his third brother, and the three of them went out to Qin Juan's house.
On the way, Qin Baotian said, "City people are different. They can eat this kind of thing."
Qin Xiang explained, "This thing is not easy to eat even for people in the city. Isn't Mr. Ge's nephew from Hong Kong? I guess he went to the beach early in the morning to get it back. I guess he must have put some ice in it."
This thing will definitely die if it is left overnight. If you can't finish it today and don't have a refrigerator, it will go bad tomorrow.
Qin Baotian was even more shocked. "Is the boss of Gangcheng so powerful?"
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It's just that the development situation is different. Our country has just started to develop, so of course it can't be compared with Hong Kong City. But let's see in ten or twenty years. Maybe our mainland will be able to survive better than Hong Kong City."
She paused and said, "Besides, Hong Kong City will return to China in a dozen years. No matter how powerful they are, they are still our country's children."
Qin Baotian's generation was even more patriotic than Qin Xiang and other young people. Hearing this, they all became excited. "You're right. No matter how great they are, they are still our country's children."
When they arrived at Qin Xiang's house, Qin Juan was already cooking with Qin Zhen. Qin Mian was playing downstairs with Nian Nian. When she saw them coming, the little girl quickly ran over and hugged Qin Xiang, "Auntie, I miss you so much. You haven't come to see Nian Nian for several days. Don't you like her anymore?"
Qin Xiang stuffed everything in her hands into Qin Yang's hands, squatted down, picked up Nian Nian, and kissed her on the face, "Of course I miss you, I came to see you as soon as I had time. Look, I even brought your third uncle and grandfather with me."
Only then did Qin Niannian see her third uncle and grandfather, and she obediently called them.
"Good boy." Qin Xiang felt much more relaxed as she looked at Nian Nian.
It hasn't even been a month since we moved here, but Nian Nian has visibly gained a little weight and seems to be a little more cheerful.
Aunt Liu came out of the house and pulled Qin Xiang along, saying, "This child is so pitiful. Even though your sister gave me money to look after her, she's so obedient that she practically sits there without me saying anything. Even when my naughty boy wants to take her out to play, she has to cautiously watch my expression until I say it's okay."
Qin Xiang felt very distressed when she heard this.
Although he seems much more cheerful now, the subtle influence of the past three years is still there.
Qin Xiang sighed and said, "Auntie, my sister is busy, so I'll have to take care of this child."
"That's nothing." Aunt Liu said happily, "I like this child, and your sister doesn't let me take care of him for free. Not only does she give me one dollar a day, but she also gives my family any leftovers from her stall. This has already saved me a lot. My daughter-in-law even asked me to tell your sister not to give her money anymore."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I still have to give it to you. If I don't share the leftover food with you, you will just throw it away, which is even more wasteful."
Aunt Liu: "Your sister sends some to other families every now and then. Now there is no one in the family compound who doesn't like your sister and her mother."
She whispered, "Someone's asking about your sister."
In this regard, Qin Xiang would not advise her sister on the idea of not getting married and not having children to ensure safety. After all, once the child is born, her sister has to walk the future path on her own, and she, as a younger sister, cannot do everything for her sister.
As they were talking, they saw a man in his thirties carrying a bag of things upstairs.
Aunt Liu pursed her lips, "Did you see that person? He's been running into your sister a lot these days."
Qin Xiang looked in the direction of the sight, but only saw a silhouette, and couldn't see clearly what the person looked like.
Is my sister's peach blossom coming?
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