Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 109 - 108: Less Nonsense

Chapter 109: Chapter 108: Less Nonsense

"I don’t need them to think highly of me! Anyway, it’s impossible! Besides, I still have to get Lin Xia back to work soon!"

Lin Aiguo understood his brother’s family; once they took up a position, it was hard for them to step down, and it would cause a big fuss when the time came.

Liu Shuqin curled her lips, "Boss! You still think I don’t know? Lin Xia is ready to stab you, and you think she would listen to you and go back to work?"

The words she uttered were like poking a hornet’s nest.

Lin Aiguo stood up abruptly and yelled, "Who told you that?"

The incident with Lin Xia attempting to stab him was a massive disgrace for Lin Aiguo, making his blood boil whenever he thought of it, but he hadn’t expected that the old lady knew about it too and spoke to him with such an expression and tone.

Liu Shuqin immediately panicked; she hadn’t expected her eldest son to react so strongly!

"Aijia! She told me, otherwise how would I know..."

Furious, Lin Aiguo glared at his mother, unable to lay a hand on her, he angrily yanked at the legs of the kang table, flinging it to the floor, where plates and bowls crashed down, mixing with the food.

Just then, Lin Aijia pushed the door open, carrying a freshly fried plate of eggs, and was so startled by Lin Aiguo’s actions that she shuddered and the plate fell from her hands.

With veins bulging on his forehead, Lin Aiguo pointed at Lin Aijia’s nose and cursed, "Lin Aijia! Let me tell you! From now on, you don’t need to meddle in my family’s affairs! Keep your damn mouth shut and stop blabbering!"

Having said that, he pushed Lin Aijia out of the way of the obstructed Eastern House door, angrily kicked open the outer door, and walked out.

Lin Aijia, hurt by his words and the mess around her, had red-rimmed eyes. Who had she provoked?

Liu Shuqin was at a loss, "Aijia, I didn’t mean anything by what I said! I just wanted to remind your big brother that Lin Xia wouldn’t go back to work at the factory, why can’t Lin Fang take her place?"

Still angry, Lin Aijia cleaned up while shouting back at her, "Don’t say anything else, just hurry back to the village tomorrow!"

She even explicitly instructed her several times later, just to ensure that even if her mother knew, she would pretend otherwise, especially not to bring it up in front of her big brother.

What kind of parent would want others to know that they had been threatened with a knife by their own child and ran away in fear?

But her mother, of all things, had bluntly pointed it out, ultimately because she was looking out for the younger son and his family!

By the time Yu Changbai and his son came back and saw the mess, they would definitely ask what happened, and she was too embarrassed to tell them.

Yu Hongmei, hearing the commotion from the Western House, ran over, "Mom, be careful not to cut yourself!" She frantically went to the kitchen to fetch a broom and a dustpan.

Seeing no one was offering a kind face, Liu Shuqin slapped her thigh and sobbed, "What sin have I made! Neither my son nor my daughter can tolerate me!

I might as well be dead! Old man! Hurry up and crawl out of the grave to see how your children are treating me..."

Lin Aijia was not buying her drama; she threw the picked-up broken plates back onto the floor, stood up, and coldly huffed, "That act might have worked with my former sister-in-law, but it’s useless on me! I was kindly trying to keep you from going to Lin Xia’s, fearing you might be taken advantage of!

What did you just say to my big brother? That I told you? You only have the younger brother in your heart, always scheming for them, I wonder who will take care of you when you’re old! Anyway, I’m a daughter, so you figure it out..."

It’s not that she thought ill of people, but now that her mother could still cook, farm, look after children—basically, do anything, the younger brother’s family would definitely want to keep her at home.

But when she could no longer move, who knows what situation might arise then.

Liu Shuqin was left speechless by Lin Aijia’s remarks.

Early the next morning, she quietly returned to the valley...

Lin Xia and the others had no idea that the Lin family had started quarreling among themselves, and they led peaceful and satisfying lives, each busy with their own affairs.

Time slipped by unknowingly, and before they knew it, the beginning of November had arrived.

After undergoing a physical examination, Lin Chun finally prepared to leave without alerting Lin Aiguo.

Since only the leaders at his place of work were alerted about Lin Chun’s departure, and fearing that Lin Aiguo might get wind of it and cause complications, he chose to spend his final moments with Lin Xia and the others in their own little home.

Lin Xia bought lots of food, the table was adorned with braised pork, stewed ribs, steamed fish, plenty of stir-fried and cold mixed vegetables, peanut candy, and sodas.

Lin Qiu took leave, and Lin Dong also came back from school, the four siblings sat together, enjoying the delicious food and sharing their innermost feelings, all aware that they might not see each other for a long time after this farewell.

Lin Chun, feeling emotional, said, "Xiaoxia, Xiaoqiu, Dongzi, I will definitely work hard wherever I go this time! No matter how hard or tiring, I must persevere..."

Lin Xia did not want to recall the unhappy memories during this moment of farewell, she chuckled lightly, "Hey, big brother! Why bring up those things now? From now on, you’re a brand new Lin Chun!"

Everyone says clothes make the man, and with his new outfit, her brother’s entire demeanor had changed.

Lin Xia was very relieved, regardless of what hardships they had faced in the past, from now on, they would gradually change their destiny and live better lives.

Lin Chun was smiling, but Lin Xia and the others could see tears welling up in his eyes.

Yet, everyone pretended not to notice, striving to lighten the mood.

Halfway through the meal, with the imminent separation looming, Lin Qiu couldn’t hold back her tears any longer.

She knew it was good for her big brother to leave, but the thought of potentially not seeing him all year made her heart ache deeply.

She wanted to hold back but ultimately couldn’t.

Lin Chun wiped her tears for her, holding back his own as he advised, "Xiaoqiu, why cry? Stop crying! After big brother leaves, listen to your big sister at home! Speak up if something’s wrong, don’t keep it all bottled up!

Be tough at work, and if anyone bullies you, stand up to them. If you can’t handle it, you still have your sister and Dongzi!"

He knew his sister was sensitive and a bit introverted, and although she had changed a lot recently, old habits die hard; some ingrained traits aren’t so easily altered.

Lin Qiu nodded incessantly, "I know, big brother! Don’t worry! We’ll all be fine! You take care of yourself too..."

Lin Xia, wiping her tears with her sleeve, joked, "Big brother! You really are different now! Telling Xiaoqiu to stand up to people!

But, Xiaoqiu, big brother is right! Don’t let anyone bully you. You have to stand up for yourself! Be tough! Don’t be afraid! If you can’t handle it, Dongzi and I are still here!

If Dongzi and I can’t handle it, we can only wait for big brother to come back and seek revenge for us!"

"Right!" Lin Qiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Could there be anyone my big sister can’t handle?"