United States securities and exchange commission logo November 21, 2022 Yan Gao Vice President of Finance Qudian Inc. Tower A, AVIC Zijin Plaza Siming District, Xiamen Fujian Province 361000, People's Republic of China Re: Qudian Inc. Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed April 29, 2022 File No. 001-38230 Dear Yan Gao: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance