Chapter 98
Hearing this, Jie Zong looked up at Qin Xiang, his face slightly red. "I'm a physics major. We're from the same place, so it's only natural for us to help each other. Third Brother Qin, you're too polite."
Qin Yang smiled, a rare moment. "Calling me Third Brother Qin is so strange. It's much better to just call me Third Brother. It sounds more intimate."
"Third brother." Qin Xiang didn't understand what was wrong with her third brother. Why did he have to drag her and Jie Zong together? She quickly said, "Third brother, why are you saying this? I'm such a grown-up, do I still need someone to take care of me?"
Then he looked at Jie Zong awkwardly, "Jie Zong, don't listen to him."
Jie Zong looked at her and said, "I think what Third Brother said is very good. If you need any help in the future, just come to me. It's always better to work together than alone." Jie Zong said to Qin Yang calmly, "How many days can Third Brother stay this time?"
Qin Yang glanced at him, satisfied. He'd taken the reminder seriously, and he said casually, "I'm not a big boss like Mr. Meng, with a lot to do. I'll have to wait until school starts before I go back."
Jie Zong hummed, "Then maybe we can use the two days before school starts to explore the capital."
"Sure! They say you're not a true man if you haven't climbed the Great Wall. We can climb the Great Wall together." Qin Yang politely asked Meng Huaiqing, "Mr. Meng is very busy and probably doesn't have time, so we won't invite you."
Qin Xiang was completely bewildered. She thought her third brother was crazy. What on earth was he doing? Jie Zong was just going to the capital with them, so why was he invited? And Meng Huaiqing, who had nothing to do with them, was nothing special. Why was her third brother talking like that? It was obvious that they had something against Meng Huaiqing.
"Third brother, what on earth are you..."
"I'm in the capital for an inspection, a day or two won't make a difference. I've never been before, so if it's okay, let's go for a tour together." Meng Huaiqing seemed oblivious to Qin Yang's hostility and said gently, "Mr. Qin, you won't be unhappy, will you? Don't worry, I won't be following you for nothing. I'll take care of everything. I'll have someone arrange the car and food in advance."
Qin Yang stared at him and frowned, "There's no need to go to so much trouble, Mr. Meng."
Meng Huaiqing shook his head. "This isn't a big deal. It's just something I arranged. Since I'm here, how can I not help out?"
Qin Yang chuckled, his expression becoming increasingly grim. He looked at Jie Zong, feeling somewhat disappointed in his friend. "Jie Zong, what do you think?"
Jie Zong: “…”
Does he have the right to say no?
Qin Xiang no longer wanted to pay attention to any of them. What was going on?
It’s fine if his third brother is just crazy, but why are Jie Zong and Meng Huaiqing getting involved?
She climbed up and glared at them, saying, "That's perfect. You three will have company. I won't go. I'll be watching the luggage at the guesthouse."
After saying that, Qin Xiang lay down again.
It is said that three women make a drama, and three men are no less so, both are a troublesome combination.
Fortunately, Qin Yang finally shut up when he saw Qin Xiang's displeasure.
Meng Huaiqing, who was sleeping on the upper bunk opposite, was living in such an environment for the first time and felt very uncomfortable.
He looked at Qin Xiang and asked softly, "Is Miss Qin asleep?"
Qin Xiang, "I'm asleep."
"Okay." Meng Huaiqing's voice was filled with a hint of laughter, "Then I won't bother you."
In order to confirm her position, Qin Xiang closed her eyes and faced the wall.
Qin Yang and Jie Zong in the lower bunk looked at each other in amazement.
Jie Zong felt that his thoughts were clearly visible to everyone.
"Go out and get some fresh air." Qin Yang went out, and Jie Zong thought about it and followed him.
The two men didn't dare to go far, and talked at the interface between the two carriages a few steps away.
Qin Xiang vaguely heard the two people talking, and was completely dazed.
Meng Huaiqing rested his head on his arm, looked at Qin Xiang and said, "Your third brother doesn't seem to like me."
Qin Xiang's sleepiness faded away. She savored the slight grievance in Meng Huaiqing's tone and said in disbelief, "Mr. Meng cares a lot about what my third brother thinks of you?"
No way, no way? Is it that exciting?
Although, her third brother is indeed very charming and manly, Meng Huaiqing doesn't look like that.
No wonder Meng Huaiqing was so polite to her and asked her to curry favor with him. Could it be because of the third brother?
Meng Huaiqing smiled and hummed, "Of course."
Qin Xiang's heart began to beat fast.
It turns out that there is really no perfect person in this world. It turns out that the preferences of Hong Kong bosses are so different.
But her third brother is indeed excellent.
But as far as she knew, her third brother was the most upright man, and Meng Huaiqing was destined to be disappointed.
Qin Xiang felt that she had benefited so much from the other person, so it was necessary to remind the other person.
Then he said tactfully, "Mr. Meng, although my third brother is very outstanding, you..."
Well, as a straight woman, Qin Xiang couldn’t continue speaking.
She would not have any negative feelings about Meng Huaiqing's sexual orientation, but that did not mean she supported him in pursuing her third brother.
This is fruitless.
After she finished speaking, Meng Huaiqing on the opposite side was stunned.
Facing Qin Xiang's complicated gaze, Meng Huaiqing suddenly chuckled, "Miss Qin, do you think I have some strange thoughts about your third brother?"
Qin Xiang didn't say anything, but her eyes told it all. She almost told Meng Huaiqing not to be so delusional, saying that her third brother liked women.
"You misunderstood." Meng Huaiqing looked at Qin Xiang with a smile on his face, his tone still unhurried. "I want to be friends with your third brother and you. But he seems to have some misunderstandings about me and doesn't have a very good impression of me."
Qin Xiang looked at Meng Huaiqing with a sincere face and thought to herself: Yes, you read that right. But my third brother doesn't like you because you are the boss.
I didn't expect you to be such a person, Mr. Meng.
I didn't expect that the third brother, who has always been honest and kind, would also have a hatred of the rich.
"That's good." Qin Xiang said seriously, "My third brother is just like that. He has this temper towards everyone. It's not directed at Mr. Meng, so Mr. Meng, don't worry."
Meng Huaiqing nodded. "That's good." He hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Xiang. "But why don't you want to go out with us? Is it because of my joining you? If it's because my joining you makes it difficult, then I won't go. I should be going to the capital quite often in the future, so I can always find other opportunities."
Meng Huaiqing's eyes are really beautiful. When his slightly narrow eyes look at you with a bit of hurt, it makes people feel very uncomfortable and think that they have really done something wrong.
The look from a big boss almost made Qin Xiang think that he was interested in her. She coughed lightly and said, "No, I just don't want to climb the Great Wall."
It’s so tiring, who would want to go?
Meng Huaiqing breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile on his face. "How about I arrange something else? I've never been to the capital before, and I'd love to go shopping. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone, and it's boring to go out alone."
Qin Xiang faced such expectant eyes, and the words of refusal were on the tip of her tongue but she couldn't bring herself to say them.
"I can page them ahead of time to let them know where you want to go."
Then Qin Xiang saw Meng Huaiqing take out a pager.
Well, it looks very old-fashioned.
Fortunately, she didn't take out her cell phone, otherwise Qin Xiang felt that she would be defeated.
Qin Xiang waved her hand and said, "Forget it, let's climb the Great Wall."
It's awkward anyway, no matter where you go. Maybe it won't be so awkward anymore if you're in an open space.
Meng Huaiqing laughed, seeming very happy, "Then I'll arrange it."
So when Qin Yang and Jie Zong came in, they found that Meng Huaiqing and Qin Xiang had already had a pleasant conversation, and they also learned that the two had agreed to climb the Great Wall together after arriving in the capital.
Qin Yang's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could pinch a fly to death. He hadn't even managed to prevent it in such a short while. He couldn't help but glance at Jie Zong, hoping that the boy would be more clever.
The two men looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes.
Meng Huaiqing was so different, different from anyone they had ever met.
No matter his family background, character or behavior, there is nothing wrong with him.
Can a young girl in her early twenties really resist such a man?
Can a young boy under twenty really win in front of a man like this?
With this in mind, the men didn't speak again. In the afternoon, Jie Zong said to Qin Xiang, "I'm going to compile a set of college entrance examination materials to give back to the school. I heard that Qingshui No. 1 Middle School is also short of materials. Would you like to help me compile them and send them to the school when the time comes?"
Qin Xiang's eyes lit up and she nodded immediately, "That's a good idea. But I've already given all my information to my cousin, so I didn't bring anything for the college entrance exam."
Hearing this, Jie Zong smiled and said, "I brought some with me. The knowledge is universal. You can look at my information."
"Okay, no problem." Qin Xiang became excited and decided not to stay in the upper bunk. She went to the lower bunk and sat opposite Jie Zong at the small table. Then the two began to discuss how to clean up.
Jie Zong said, "The most important subjects in the college entrance examination are Chinese, math, and English. However, languages like Chinese and foreign languages require long-term accumulation. We need to slowly organize and summarize English grammar and skills, so math, physics, and chemistry are particularly important. We can start with math. As we sort out each subject, we can send it back and have my dad find someone to print a copy for Qingshui County No. 1 Middle School. What do you think?"
Qin Xiang agreed, "That's exactly what we should do. I hope we can sort it out sooner so they can use it sooner."
The imbalance in educational resources has led to poor educational development in some counties, and Qingshui County No. 1 Middle School is one of them.
If they can help a little, even if it means helping those students improve their scores by one or two points, they can improve their ranking in the college entrance examination significantly.
Because of this, Qin Xiang even forgot about the embarrassment and discussed and sorted out important topics with Jie Zong.
Qin Xiang realized it belatedly and asked, "Did you bring all the information? No wonder you have so many bags."
Jie Zong looked a little embarrassed. "No, I only brought the math papers. I've already told my parents about the other subjects. They'll send them to me once I'm settled. We're in the same school. I'm not sure if the dormitories are far away, but since we're in the same school, we should always find a chance to pack together."
Qin Xiang also laughed, "That's right, we can sort it out separately when the time comes. There are many libraries in the capital, and the school also has a library. We can just look up the information and complete it."
Jie Zong also laughed, which was rare.
Speaking of libraries, Qin Xiang remembered something. Meng Huaiqing's driver seemed to have mentioned that Meng Huaiqing donated a library to Tsinghua University?
Since he donated a library, why did Meng Huaiqing say that he had never been to the capital?
What's wrong with this?
You can't be saying this on purpose just to be with them?
Could it be that Meng Huaiqing is not interested in the third brother, but in her?
My teeth are sore.
That's impossible. They are not the same kind of people.
"Miss Qin, do you have something to tell me?"
Qin Xiang came back to her senses and realized that she had been staring at someone without knowing when. She quickly shook her head and said, "No."
However, he couldn't help but frown when he looked away, becoming more suspicious.
Of course she knew she was beautiful, but the two of them were clearly not suitable. She didn't believe Meng Huaiqing didn't know. She didn't want to have to deal with wealthy in-laws in the future, or have to deal with a bunch of so-called sisters.
She shook her head, thinking that maybe she was overthinking it. Even if he had donated a library, it didn't mean he had ever been there. Maybe it was just a prelude for his men to visit.
Jie Zong knocked on the table, and Qin Xiang hurriedly lowered her head to continue tidying up.
On the upper bunk, Meng Huaiqing looked at the two people below who were chatting from time to time, and couldn't help but pursed his lips.
For the first time, he regretted that he was born in Hong Kong instead of the mainland.
Qin Yang looked up at Meng Huaiqing, who smiled and said, "Mr. Qin."
Qin Yang hummed, glanced at the two men, and said meaningfully, "They get along quite well."
Meng Huaiqing remained noncommittal. "Miss Qin has a very good personality and can get along with anyone."
"That's true." Qin Yang said nonchalantly, "But Mr. Meng seems to have a good temper and a powerful family background. I'm sure there are many celebrities who like him, right?"
Meng Huaiqing had a gentle expression on his face, but he shook his head slightly, "That may not be the case."
But why is it not certain? Even though Qin Yang was confused, Meng Huaiqing didn't say anything.
But Meng Huaiqing's intentions were somewhat obvious. Qin Xiang didn't have those thoughts, so she didn't think much of it. However, Qin Yang, as a bystander, saw it clearly. He had just chatted with Jie Zong and given him an injection, but he hadn't expected Meng Huaiqing to find an opportunity to strike up a conversation with Qin Xiang. This made Qin Yang furious. He had already determined that Meng Huaiqing was not as gentle and polite as he appeared to be. In fact, he was a man with deep scheming.
Yes, as a big boss in Hong Kong, how could he build such a huge business without any scheming?
Qin Yang said with a wry smile, "For a family like Mr. Meng's, when getting married, does the family have to carefully select a well-matched socialite? In Hong Kong, they talk about socialites, right?"
Meng Huaiqing nodded. "That's the theory, but not absolute. I grew up with my grandmother, and my relationship with my father wasn't very good. My father had no shortage of children to marry into, so he couldn't control my marriage. My grandmother always respected my wishes and often told me that money can be earned slowly over a lifetime, but finding a girlfriend requires careful search for a compatible partner, and family background is not a consideration. So who I marry is entirely up to me."
He glanced at Qin Xiang and continued, "As for arranged marriages, that's something only incompetent people would do. For me, there's no need for arranged marriages. When it comes to marrying someone, the only thing I consider is whether I know and love them. Everything else isn't a problem."
Just these few words made Qin Yang regret bringing this up. He said with a half-smile, "Mr. Meng should have a partner by your age, right? I remember you're a bit older than me."
Meng Huaiqing had a good temper and smiled. "You can't tell if she's a year or half older than me. I don't have a partner yet. In Hong Kong, people in their twenties are still young, and there are many people getting married in their thirties. Your twenties are the time to build a career, so there's no need to rush. The most important thing is to find someone who shares your thoughts and feelings. Maybe we'll meet when fate arrives."
Qin Yang shut up immediately.
He realized he couldn't win an argument with the other person, whose skills far surpassed his own. Having had limited contact with him before, he'd assumed he wasn't good at talking, but he'd never expected the silent dog to bite. Once he opened his mouth, he was far more talkative than the rest of them.
It would be great if they could fight, Meng Huaiqing would definitely not be able to beat him.
But he was polite and helped them several times. If he dared to beat Meng Huaiqing, Qin Xiang would definitely be angry.
Qin Yang was very unhappy.
However, Qin Yang and Jie Zong seemed to have agreed that as long as Meng Huaiqing was in the carriage, they would never go out together.
At six o'clock in the evening, the dining car started delivering food. Before Qin Xiang and the others could go buy dinner, Miao Sheng, who had disappeared for a long time, came over with a big box. "Boss, dinner is ready."
Meng Huaiqing looked at Qin Xiang and Qin Yang and said, "I asked someone to prepare dinner. Although the food is not much, it is enough for the few of us."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Boss Meng is too polite. We can just handle it ourselves."
Meng Huaiqing came down, placed the box on the small dining table, opened it, and revealed the food inside. He said with embarrassment, "I've prepared so much, I can't finish it all by myself, so it would be a waste."
There was indeed a lot of food inside, six dishes, plus steamed buns and rice. Judging by the quantity, it was prepared for four or five people.
Before Qin Xiang could say anything, Qin Yang said with a hint of meaning, "Boss Meng is really generous and thoughtful."
Meng Huaiqing shook his head slightly. "It's my duty. I'm very grateful that you agreed to take me to climb the Great Wall. I'm just doing a small thing for everyone within my ability. Mr. Qin, don't take it to heart."
Then he said to them, "Let's eat together."
Then Miao Sheng very attentively brought over another box, which contained bowls, chopsticks, and napkins, everything very complete.
After putting down his things, Miao Sheng brought over a folding table and placed the food on it. "Enjoy your meal, everyone."
The atmosphere in the narrow carriage was strange.
It's eerily quiet.
Meng Huaiqing said gently, "Ms. Qin, Mr. Qin, Mr. Jie, let's eat. We are all friends, so there is no need to be restrained. If you are so polite, I will wonder if what I prepared is not to your taste, or if my joining you has caused you trouble."
After saying that, he looked at Qin Xiang, and Qin Yang and Jie Zong also looked at her.
Qin Xiang suddenly had a headache. The food was already on the table. Did they still have any choice?
Qin Xiang sat down, and Meng Huaiqing smiled, "I hope it suits your taste."
Qin Yang and Jie Zong were helpless. The food had already been put on the table and they couldn't get out. They couldn't refuse even if they wanted to.
What bothered Qin Yang the most was that these six dishes were all Qin Xiang’s favorites, and the specificity was too obvious.
Four people, four different thoughts.
Qin Xiang didn't ask Miao Sheng and the bodyguards how to solve the problem. Look at their attitude. They can even prepare a banquet on the train, and they are still worried that the bodyguards and drivers will starve?
The food is very much to Qin Xiang's taste. Qin Xiang loves spicy food, so every meal must have spicy food to satisfy her.
But if she remembered correctly, Meng Huaiqing seemed to have a bad stomach and had been to the hospital because of this before?
Can people with poor stomach eat like this?
Looking at Meng Huaiqing who seemed to be eating very happily, Qin Xiang was a little confused.
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