Chapter 832
She's better at dealing with people
Chapter 832 She's better at dealing with people
On the way back, the atmosphere in the car was much more relaxed than on the way there.
The jeep drove slowly on the icy road, its wheels crunching over the snow.
Looking at the street scenes rushing past the window, Qin Ruixue suddenly asked, "Qiao Ge, tell me, what is the purpose of life?"
Lu Qiaoge kept her eyes on the road, driving steadily as she slowly said, "Look at Zhao Xiaojing, and you should know what people live for..."
Qin Ruixue remained silent for a long time before finally saying in a low voice, "I understand."
Lu Qiaoge didn't say anything more.
I'll say it again. So many people are teaching her; she really doesn't need to ask for help.
Moreover, she's not actually good at lecturing.
She's better at managing people.
They also enjoy disciplining people.
Because that gives you a greater sense of accomplishment!
As the car returned to the compound, the sun was already setting, its orange-red afterglow reflecting off the snow with dazzling brilliance. Lu Qiaoge handed the car keys back to the motor pool staff and walked side by side with Qin Ruixue towards the family quarters.
As she passed a grove of trees, Lu Qiaoge suddenly stopped and looked into the distance.
Qin Ruixue followed her gaze and saw a figure wearing a dark gray down jacket standing under an old locust tree deep in the woods, looking in their direction.
The man wore gold-rimmed glasses and stood tall and straight. Although it was only his back view, he exuded a unique scholarly air and a cool demeanor.
"Who is that?" Lu Qiaoge asked somewhat casually.
Qin Ruixue squinted and carefully examined him, her face showing a complicated expression for some reason: "It looks like Lou Zhe, the youngest son of the Lou family."
"Lou Zhe?" Lu Qiaoge thought for a moment: "Is he the legendary chemical engineering genius who's now been invited to Beidu University to work on chemical engineering?"
During her time in Jiangcheng, she spoke with Sang Juan on the phone once, and Sang Juan told her about this matter.
It was also said that the arrogant and disdainful Xia Yinghe had been introduced to Lou Zhe for a blind date before, but Xia Yinghe rejected him.
Lou Zhe was not annoyed by the rejection. The two still got along well when they met at Beidu University. Lou Zhe even invited Xia Yinghe to study and help in his laboratory.
Qin Ruixue withdrew her gaze and said in a low voice, "He and Hengzhi were classmates and teammates, but... I don't know what their relationship is like."
Then he said in a low voice, "I'm not familiar with him either, so let's not greet him."
Lu Qiaoge glanced in Lou Zhe's direction, then walked towards the Qin family with Qin Ruixue.
Lu Qiaoge naturally wouldn't tell Qin Ruixue... Just now, that man's gaze was fixed on her, and that gaze was familiar; he had seen her before.
However, she had no recollection of it.
Lu Qiaoge curled the corners of her lips indifferently, and quickly left Lou Zhe, who was standing under the big locust tree, behind her.
Even after Lu Qiaoge and Qin Ruixue had walked away, Lou Zhe, who was in the distance, still did not look away.
He watched their figures disappear into the twilight, a dark and ambiguous light flashing in his eyes behind his glasses.
"Lu Qiaoge, Lu Qiaoge..." he murmured to himself, "What a coincidence, it seems I'm in luck today."
Lu Qiaoge and Qin Ruixue went home after having dinner at a state-run restaurant.
When they entered the house, Grandpa Qin was still sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. When he saw the two of them come in, he put down the newspaper with a smile, but then began to look them over without making a sound.
He didn't look at Lu Qiaoge. Qiaoge was an emotionally stable child; often, you couldn't tell her joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness from her face.
He was looking at Qin Ruixue, his eldest granddaughter, and he noticed that she seemed to have changed. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Indeed, the old saying still held true: "Birds soar far when they follow the phoenix, and people rise high when they associate with the virtuous." Although he didn't know what his granddaughter had gone through, she must have been moved.
Grandma Qin asked with concern, "Have you two eaten yet?"
Lu Qiaoge continued, "We ate at a state-run restaurant; it was my older sister's treat."
Then she smiled and said, "I'll go upstairs first." Unexpectedly, the phone rang at that moment.
Grandpa Qin didn't answer the phone, but gestured to Lu Qiaoge: "Come and answer the phone, it must be Hengzhi."
Lu Qiaoge and Qin Hengzhi lived upstairs, but there was no telephone line in the bedroom. The telephone was downstairs. One telephone was enough for the whole house, since Lu Qiaoge was not often at home.
It was indeed Qin Hengzhi who called at this time.
She picked up the heavy black receiver, and Qin Hengzhi's clear and steady voice immediately came from the other end: "Qiao Ge? Still not resting?"
"I was just getting ready to sleep." Lu Qiaoge pressed the receiver close to her ear, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips. "It must be dark quite early where you are, right?"
"Yes." Then Qin Hengzhi asked, "Is it cold in Beidu today?"
"It's very warm." Lu Qiaoge asked casually, "By the way, when my older sister and I were going home in the evening, we happened to see a guy named Lou Zhe. My older sister said you two used to be classmates and teammates?"
Qin Ruixue sat on the sofa and nodded when she heard Lu Qiaoge mention her.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and it seemed as if the whistling wind could be heard.
The next moment, Qin Hengzhi's voice deepened, revealing a rare solemnity: "Lou Zhe... that person is indeed learned, but he is too cunning, likes to do things unexpectedly, is very unconventional, likes to call himself a gentleman, and is a very difficult person to describe."
Lu Qiaoge nodded: "Okay, I understand."
Qin Hengzhi's tone softened, becoming lower and more indulgent: "Then I won't bother you anymore. Get some rest and make sure the doors and windows are closed."
"Okay, be careful too. Good night."
Goodnight, Qiao Ge.
Lu Qiaoge put down the phone and then went upstairs with light steps.
At this moment, Qin Ruixue felt a little envious.
So this is what mutual affection looks like.
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The following day, a light snow fell in the northern capital, and the air was dry, cold, and biting.
Lu Qiaoge is planning to visit the instant noodle factory to see how her classmates are doing there.
The instant noodle factory and the Fifth Textile Factory are located on the same side, so she took the opportunity to ask Lao Min about Director Zhao of the Fifth Textile Factory.
Given the current situation, it seems likely that Zhao Xiaojing will be able to be recognized again.
Right after breakfast, the phone rang at the Qin family's house.
The person who answered the phone was still Grandpa Qin, who felt like he was now a telephone operator.
After answering the call and exchanging a few words with the other party, he greeted Lu Qiaoge: "Qiaoge, it's Director Bai on the phone."
Lu Qiaoge had originally planned to report to the State Administration of Foreign Trade tomorrow, since today was Sunday. That's why she chose to go to the instant noodle branch factory.
But Director Bai is calling her now... Could it be that something's wrong with that Chairman Feng? I heard he hasn't left Beidu yet.
"Qiao Ge, Chairman Feng's secretary just called the bureau. She invites you to the Friendship Hotel at noon. Oh, and Feng Zihan will be there too."
Lu Qiaoge nodded: "I understand, Director Bai, don't worry. I'll be there by noon."