Chapter 97
It’s quite a coincidence indeed.
But then I remembered what Uncle Ge had said before that I might be able to get a ride. Maybe the big boss was also going to the capital to start his family business on this day.
Qin Xiang nodded. "What a coincidence, but we have to catch a train, so we'll leave first."
Meng Huaiqing nodded slightly, a smile on his lips, "Okay."
After walking a distance, Qin Yang felt a gaze behind him. Turning back, he saw Meng Huaiqing standing there, staring in their direction. Qin Yang glanced at his unconscious sister, then looked back at Meng Huaiqing. Meng Huaiqing didn't seem embarrassed at being caught, but nodded openly and looked away.
Qin Yang frowned slightly, but was pulled back by Qin Xiang. "Third brother, what are you looking at?"
Qin Xiang also turned around, but saw nothing.
Qin Yang shook his head. "I didn't see anything. I was just checking if the door was closed."
Only Qin Xiang and Qin Yang live in this store. Once they leave, the place will be empty.
Qin Xiang hummed and excitedly told Qin Yang about her plans for college. "I'll see if there's any opportunity when I get there. I'll open a store there. If I have enough money, I'll buy a house in the capital."
As for houses in the capital, if she buys a courtyard house, can she just wait for the price of the courtyard house to go up and then wait to exchange it for money?
It’s beautiful just thinking about it.
Hearing her description, Qin Yang was very happy and relieved. His sister had her own plans and was not the same type of person as Meng Huaiqing. People from different worlds could not be together.
However, Qin Yang was not very optimistic about the many people appearing around his sister. If he had to choose one to accompany his sister, he would rather choose Jie Zong. Although he was a little younger, he looked steady and not as jumpy and unruly as Mi Hongjun. They were also students of Tsinghua University and had something in common.
Qin Yang said calmly, "That Jie Zong is very good."
Qin Xiang nodded, "That's indeed excellent. If I hadn't interfered, he would have been number one from childhood to the college entrance examination."
Qin Yang hummed, then continued, "From your description, his family tradition is quite good. Are both his parents teachers?"
"His father was the Dean of Studies at Experimental Middle School, and his mother was the Vice Principal of the Junior High School. With a family rich in scholarship, it's hard not to see a child excel. This shows how crucial environment is to a person." This is also why it's so much harder for rural children to get into college than their urban counterparts. Without a learning environment from a young age, their teachers might not be very good. Meanwhile, urban children, even those from ordinary families, grow up surrounded by different people and teachers, experiencing different experiences and understandings of learning.
Qin Yang, however, didn't think about these things, nor did he care about them. In his small piece of land, there were only his relatives. Upon hearing this, a smile appeared in the corner of his eyes, "Then it should be a good target for release."
At this time, Qin Xiang finally realized it and looked at the third brother in surprise, "Third brother, what do you mean?"
"It's nothing interesting, just listen to it." Qin Yang refused to say anything. After getting in the car, there were other people around him, so Qin Yang said even less. Qin Xiang didn't dare to ask any more.
After getting off the car, Qin Xiang said, "Third brother, if I meet someone suitable that I like, I will definitely date her, but dating doesn't mean I will get married."
Qin Yang nodded. "I know. I don't even want to get married myself, let alone persuade you to get married. But Xiangxiang, I hope you can be happy. If possible, I also hope someone will protect you when I'm not around. Although you are very brave and don't need anyone's protection. But men and women are not equal in physical strength. I hope you can live a peaceful and stable life for the next four years."
Qin Xiang looked at her third brother and couldn't find any words to blame him. She smiled and said, "Okay, but Jie Zong..."
It has been more than half a year since Qin Xiang was reborn, and the mentality of middle-aged and elderly people in his previous life has become less and less, and his mentality has gradually become equal to his age in this life.
She wasn't opposed to finding another partner, but, for her, while appreciation was fine, dating wasn't quite as satisfying. Furthermore, in her opinion, love was far less important than making money, and men weren't as attractive to her as money.
Qin Xiang looked at the third brother and said, "Don't worry, when I meet someone good, I will definitely take the initiative."
Qin Yang was helpless, "Okay, I'll wait."
When we arrived at the train station, Jie Zong was already waiting there, carrying two large luggage bags, and listening to his parents' instructions with some impatience.
When he caught sight of Qin Xiang, Jie Zong hurriedly said, "Mom, that's Qin Xiang, they're coming."
"Director Jie." Qin Xiang went over and greeted Director Jie enthusiastically. Director Jie smiled and introduced the woman next to him, "This is Qin Xiang. She's an excellent female student."
Compared to Jie Zong's coldness, Director Jie and his wife Wen Yanan were both very kind people. Looking at Qin Xiang, Wen Yanan's eyes were full of gentleness. "You look like a very good person."
After some pleasantries, Jie Zong said, "It's getting late, we should leave."
"Pay more attention to safety on the road. You are a boy, so take good care of Qin Xiang." Wen Yanan reminded him carefully.
Hearing this, Jie Zong glanced at Qin Xiang uncomfortably and said, "I understand."
After saying that, he picked up his luggage and went straight to the front.
It's not that Jie Zong didn't want to bring gifts to Qin Xiang, it's just that there was no place for them. Qin Yang held a large suitcase in each hand and another on his shoulder, while Qin Xiang held a shoulder bag and a net bag in her hands. The net bag contained the breakfast she had made earlier.
Qin Xiang said goodbye to Director Jie and his wife, and followed her third brother into the car.
Director Xie laughed and said, "This kid has it really tough. He should have gone to college two years ago. I heard he was a good student back then, but it took him so long to get to this point."
"This might be the best time." Wen Yanan didn't feel sorry at all. "Some things can only sharpen a person's character through experience. If she had been admitted to university two years ago, she might not have achieved what she has today."
Director Xie teased, "You seem to like her very much."
"So what if she likes me? She's not my daughter." Wen Yanan rolled her eyes at him. "But your son seems to be different when it comes to other girls?"
Director Xie was surprised. "You don't want to stop it?"
"It's no use if I stop him?" Wen Yanan said helplessly, "Our son has always had his own ideas. How could he listen to us? Even if he likes it, it's useless. Qin Xiang may not like this little brat who hasn't even grown a hair yet."
At this time, Jie Zong, who had not even fully grown his hair, finally got on the train with Qin Xiang and his sister and found their berths.
Qin Yang spent a lot of money to find someone to buy the tickets. They were all in the same carriage, so he didn't have to run around.
Qin Yang said to Qin Xiang, "You can live in the upper bunk. Although it's not very comfortable, it's safer. You can go up there when you sleep, and stay in the lower bunk the rest of the time."
Qin Xiang had no objection to this arrangement. Just as her third brother listened to her in business matters, she also had to listen to him in terms of travel safety.
Qin Xiang packed up their things and asked them to wash their hands and prepare to eat. At this time, the train was only about ten minutes away.
The berth above Jie Zong's head was still empty. Perhaps someone would get on at the next stop, or perhaps it would remain empty all the way. It was not at all like a hard seat carriage where it was so crowded that it was difficult to walk.
However, after a while, footsteps were heard in the corridor and someone came in.
Qin Xiang was sitting there peeling eggs. When a shadow appeared above her head, she shrank back and said, "I just prepared a simple breakfast. Let's just have a quick bite first and then have a box lunch at noon."
Unfortunately, after waiting for a while, there was no response. Qin Xiang felt a little strange. When she looked up, she met a pair of warm eyes. "Mr. Meng?"
A warm smile appeared on Meng Huaiqing's face, "Miss Qin, what a coincidence."
Qin Xiang: "..."
She didn't believe it was a coincidence at all. She suspected Meng Huaiqing had bought the train ticket on purpose.
Before she could say anything, Qin Yang and Jie Zong came back.
Suddenly, three more men appeared in the small carriage, and all the light disappeared in an instant.
Seeing that the three of them were silent, Qin Xiang said, "You are blocking the light."
After saying this, the three of them started to move. Miao Sheng, who was behind Meng Huaiqing, took the things away and said, "Boss, I'm next door. Call me if you need anything."
Meng Huaiqing looked up at the bed above, frowned slightly, and seemed to be thinking about how to get up.
Qin Yang sat down next to Qin Xiang and casually took some eggs and buns to eat. Qin Xiang also took one portion for Jie Zong. She thought for a moment and asked Meng Huaiqing, "Mr. Meng, have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat something?"
But she was just being polite. A big boss like him has people taking care of him wherever he goes, so how could she let him go hungry?
Unexpectedly, Meng Huaiqing turned around and asked with a smile, "Is it okay?"
Qin Xiang was stunned and nodded, "Of course."
At this time, Miao Sheng from next door came over quickly and set up a folding stool in the aisle. Meng Huaiqing thanked him, sat down, and looked at Qin Xiang.
Jie Zong sat down on his lower bunk, casually peeling eggs and eating buns. His eyes swept from Meng Huaiqing to Qin Xiang, his eyebrows lowered and his expression could not be seen clearly.
Although the breakfast Qin Xiang prepared was not particularly large, it was barely enough for four people. After distributing it, she concentrated on eating her own food and ignored the others.
Occasionally, I looked up and saw Meng Huaiqing eating breakfast, and I couldn't help but be stunned. The slender fingers peeling the egg slowly and methodically were actually quite pleasing to the eye.
A beauty is a beauty, she can be so charming even when eating an egg.
She was just wondering why Meng Huaiqing was on the train. Even if he didn't drive to the capital, he should have taken a plane. It only took a few hours to fly from the provincial capital to the capital, and she didn't believe that Meng Huaiqing couldn't buy a ticket.
Even if it was her, if she could buy a plane ticket, she would buy it without hesitation.
The atmosphere among the four people while they were having dinner was a little awkward.
Qin Xiang finished eating first, and Qin Yang said, "Put the food there, I'll go wash it later."
Qin Xiang said "oh" and leaned on the lower bunk, looking out the window boredly.
Qin Yang looked at her and then at Meng Huaiqing. Meng Huaiqing still smiled and nodded, which made Qin Yang very depressed. "Why is Mr. Meng here?"
Meng Huaiqing replied, "I went to the capital to investigate the market. I had never taken a train before, so I bought a train ticket to give it a try. I didn't expect to run into you by chance."
Hearing this, Qin Yang just wanted to curl his lips. If Meng Huaiqing's eyes didn't often fall on Qin Xiang, he might still believe a few words of it, but now he didn't believe it at all.
Qin Yang curled his lips and said, "It's unfair for a big boss like Mr. Meng to take a train like this."
"What's wrong with that?" Meng Huaiqing seemed oblivious to Qin Yang's sarcasm, his tone still warm and welcoming. "Even a big boss is still an ordinary person. He needs to eat, drink, defecate, and urinate, just like everyone else. Mr. and Miss Qin and I are friends, so there's no need to be so polite."
Qin Yang snorted and said nothing more.
Qin Xiang pretended not to hear their conversation. She stood up, washed her hands, and came back to climb onto the upper bunk. "You got up too early. I'll take a nap."
As for whether the men were embarrassed, she didn't bother to care.
The atmosphere was indeed awkward. Not only Qin Yang was looking at Meng Huaiqing, but Jie Zong was also looking at Meng Huaiqing.
Meng Huaiqing was very gentle to everyone and asked with a smile, "Is this Miss Qin's junior?"
This sentence made Jie Zong's face turn cold. "We are friends and will be classmates in the future."
"Yeah." Meng Huaiqing smiled warmly and apologized, "Sorry, I was wrong. You seemed a few years younger than Miss Qin, so I thought you were my junior."
These words really hurt the heart, and directly reminded people of the fact that Jie Zong was two or three years younger than Qin Xiang.
Jie Zong did not shy away and asked Meng Huaiqing, "Mr. Meng is not as mature and steady as you. Is Mr. Meng forty years old this year?"
Qin Xiang, who was on the upper bunk, pretended to be asleep. The world of men is also quite scary. Not only do women like to compare themselves, but men can be quite scary when they do. She came to the conclusion that men also care about age. She should not casually mention age in front of men from now on. Young people don't want to hear that they are young, and old people don't want to hear that they are old.
But she was also curious about Meng Huaiqing's age. Rumor had it that Meng Huaiqing had established himself in Hong Kong City independently of his father's resources, establishing a tech company that had become a dark horse and quickly dominated the electronics market. So, how old was he now?
Meng Huaiqing didn't seem offended at all. Instead, he answered seriously, "I'm twenty-six years old. I might look a little old, so Mr. Xie might have misunderstood me."
The 26-year-old Hong Kong tycoon!
Qin Xiang admitted that she was envious. What kind of achievements would she have made when she was 26 years old?
Jie Zong was a little embarrassed, "Sorry."
"It's okay, they're all small matters." No matter what Jie Zong said, Meng Huaiqing's attitude was very gentle, which made Jie Zong seem like he was deliberately making things difficult for him.
Jie Zong remained silent. He was nineteen years old this year, but the seven years lost in between could not be easily made up.
He must concentrate on studying during his four years in college. Four years later, Meng Huaiqing will have other achievements and his assets will be even more substantial, while he will be just a young man who has just graduated from school.
With such a comparison, the difference seems to be immediately apparent.
Jie Zong couldn't help but look at Qin Xiang who was sleeping on the bunk above him, feeling mixed emotions.
He couldn't really describe his feelings towards Qin Xiang. Initially, it was just frustration, then it grew into admiration, and then he started thinking of ways to see her. When Meng Huaiqing appeared on the train and spoke gently to Qin Xiang, Jie Zong's nerves suddenly tensed up.
He saw light in Meng Huaiqing's eyes, and that light followed Qin Xiang, which made Jie Zong a little uneasy.
Meng Huaiqing rested for a while, then folded the folding chair and handed it to Miao Sheng, then tried to climb to the upper bunk.
He was originally wearing a thin suit, but in order to climb up, he took off his coat and climbed up in an awkward posture wearing only a shirt.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but open her eyes when she heard the noise, but she didn't expect to meet Meng Huaiqing's gaze.
Meng Huaiqing asked her, "Is this the way to go?"
It was the first time for the big brother to take a train in mainland China, and the first time for the big brother to climb an escalator like this.
Qin Xiang suppressed her laughter and said maliciously, "It went up just by arching its butt."
She thought that someone like Meng Huaiqing probably wouldn't do what she said, but Meng Huaiqing really did it seriously, his posture was funny but serious.
People really went up.
It was just that because of the strange movements, the lines on the legs and arms were stretched out, and Qin Xiang couldn't help but glance there a few more times.
What a sin! He is indeed a high-quality man. I almost had two nosebleeds.
Meng Huaiqing turned to look at her and said gratefully, "Miss Qin's method is indeed useful."
Qin Xiang didn't look away in time and was caught red-handed: "..."
Then Meng Huaiqing said, "But Miss Meng's movements when she climbed up just now seemed more graceful and decent."
Qin Xiang covered her face.
It seems that people already know her bad intentions and are deliberately cooperating with her.
Qin Xiang showed a sincere face, "Sorry, I thought Mr. Meng would."
Who knew you were such a loser?
Meng Huaiqing's eyebrows became more gentle. "It's nothing. It's an honor for Huaiqing to make Miss Qin happy. If Miss Qin thinks it looks good, I don't mind climbing it again."
But he had the nerve to say that, but Qin Xiang was embarrassed to let someone do it again. She was a serious person, not a scumbag who liked to tease decent women and men. What's more, the other party was a big shot in Hong Kong City, and he was probably just teasing her when he had nothing better to do.
"I dare not."
Qin Yang's teeth were gritting with anger. He was very sure that Meng Huaiqing had ill intentions towards his sister. He even chased her onto the train and wanted to follow her to the capital. It was too obvious.
He looked at Jie Zong again and found that Jie Zong's face looked very unhappy.
Qin Yang couldn't help but sigh again.
Jie Zong is still not doing well enough.
After all, he was young and was defeated in just a few words. If the three of them were all in the capital in the future, would his sister really be able to withstand someone like Meng Huaiqing? It would be great if Jie Zong was a few years older.
That’s not right. If Jie Zong was a few years older, he probably wouldn’t have had the chance to meet Qin Xiang.
Qin Yang felt very bad when he thought that if Qin Xiang got together with Meng Huaiqing in the future, she would have to go to Gangcheng to deal with so many people.
But the emperor was not anxious, but the eunuch was. He was so anxious that his mouth was blistered, but his sister didn't seem to notice.
In comparison, Jie Zong has too many advantages.
He was a brilliant, young, and handsome man. His parents were both intellectuals and gentle, and they seemed to like his sister. Such a family was far more suitable for his sister than the wealthy Hong Kong families.
Being two years younger is nothing. A woman who is three years older than a man will bring him gold bricks. Even if she is two years younger, she will still be a gold bar.
Thinking of this, Qin Yang felt more comfortable looking at Jie Zong's cold face. It was a pity that this kid only had a pretty face. He was a top student, but his mouth was almost dumb.
Look at Meng Huaiqing, he's already started talking over a trivial matter, while this guy is still just standing there with his head down like a pillar.
Qin Yang decided to help Jie Zong, so he took the initiative to ask, "Xiangxiang is studying fashion design. What major are you studying? Will it be too far away from her? I'm really worried about Xiangxiang being alone in the capital. You are alumni and fellow villagers, so I'll need you to take care of her in the future."
This one sentence attracted the attention of several people, and they all looked at Jie Zong.
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