Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 135 - 134 College Students

Chapter 135: Chapter 134 College Students

Zhao Daniao kept nodding her head, agreeing with Lin Xia’s words, "Then when your second brother comes back, I’ll ask him if he bought any. If he didn’t, we will also buy a couple! Anyway, those things don’t eat grass or feed, just let them sit there. Who knows, they might appreciate in value and become valuable..."

"Exactly! Daniao! That’s what I think too! Spend a few bucks now, who knows how many times it might multiply in value later on!" Lin Xia was relieved now, having said what she should have said, so she wouldn’t feel guilty in the future.

Zhao Daniao held her hand and wouldn’t let go, "Xiaolin! I haven’t asked yet, how is your brother doing in school since transferring? Can he keep up?"

"Not bad! He’s very diligent and hardworking in his studies! But after all, the quality of education we have here can’t compare with that of the city, so I’m thinking of finding someone to tutor him during the winter break!"

Lin Dong was very committed to learning and wholeheartedly wanted to do well, but the previous educational gap was evident. His grades might rank among the top few here, but in the city, he would only be considered average.

However, Lin Xia didn’t lose heart, with a winter break and another term’s worth of effort, she planned to improve his grades somehow.

If by that time Lin Dong didn’t get into the top middle school and instead went to No. 8 Middle School, she wouldn’t be disappointed because, compared to her previous life where he dropped out and wasn’t allowed to go to school, he at least had the opportunity to receive education and learn.

Zhao Daniao patted the back of her hand and smiled, "I’ll help you look into that! My eldest daughter is studying at a normal university in the provincial capital. I’ll talk to her when she comes back for the winter break, to see whether she should go to your place or whatever, to tutor your brother!"

Lin Xia was incredibly surprised, "Daniao! You have a daughter in university? Having a university student tutor my brother, that would be wonderful, I don’t even know how to thank you enough!"

At that time, not to mention university students, even high school students or vocational school students had a high worth.

Ever since she got to know Zhao Daniao, she really hadn’t heard her mention once that her daughter was a university student; she was quite understated about it.

If it were someone else’s family with a university student, they surely would mention it to everyone they met, wishing all knew about it.

"Thank me for what! We mother and daughter don’t bother with such formalities! However, although Xiaoqing is about your age, she isn’t as mature and capable as you, and I have spoiled her a bit, so she’s somewhat willful.

If she goes to tutor your brother and says something too lightly or too harshly, please don’t take it to heart!"

Zhao Daniao knew her daughter was a bit willful and slightly arrogant, so she wanted to give them a heads up to avoid any issues, because even though it was supposed to be a good thing, it wouldn’t end well if everyone got upset.

Lin Xia thought Zhao Daniao was just being humble, "Daniao! Please don’t say that! You and your second brother are such easy-going and kind-hearted people, your daughter can’t be bad! I’d be grateful for her tutoring my brother - I wouldn’t dream of fixating on those things!

However, we should still see if it fits her schedule! She’s probably got a lot to do over the winter break when she finally gets to come home."

Lin Xia was too embarrassed to have Zhao Daniao force her daughter to tutor her brother, causing unhappiness that might backfire.

Zhao Daniao felt that Lin Xia considered things very thoroughly, and she couldn’t help but smile, "That’s fine too! I’ll ask her when she’s back for the break!"

As Lin Xia left Zhao Daniao’s house and walked toward the bus stop with a smile on her face, she rejoiced at her plentiful gains from this visit, not only securing the monkey stamps and settling the matter of longer sleeves, but also potentially getting a university student as a tutor for Dongzi during the winter break.

If she could also find Teacher Hao for some additional math lessons, living close by would be convenient. This way, she wouldn’t worry about Lin Dong’s studies lacking progress.

After Lin Xia boarded the bus with the crowd, she was unaware that two men had spotted her figure.

Dahai and Qiangzi were both dressed warmly, wearing hats and gloves as they stood under the eaves, so even if Lin Xia had seen them, she might not have recognized them as the ones who had robbed her before.

Dahai spit on the ground and said, "Isn’t that Lin Xia?"

He had incidentally come across her before and tried to follow, but Lin Xia and her brother immediately took off on their bicycles and left him in the dust.

Afterwards, he still wanted to follow them, but they surprisingly didn’t head towards the factory’s entrance anymore.

Seeing the car driving away, he recognized it as well. "Yeah! Didn’t Qiangzi just tell us a few days ago he was looking for her but couldn’t catch even a glimpse of her? Is she going to the city to buy stuff, or what the heck?"

Dahai took out half a cigarette and put it in his mouth, "Who knows! Got a match?"

Grabbing a match from his pocket, Mengzi struck it and lit the cigarette for him, "Then let’s follow and see!"

Dahai took a drag from his cigarette and shook his head, "No way! The car’s already too far, who knows where she got off! Besides, even if we follow, it’d be pointless. Lin Qiang that stingy bastard won’t give us anything decent!"

"Isn’t he working now? Once he gets paid, won’t he have money!" Mengzi felt his relationship with Lin Qiang wasn’t bad.

Slapping Mengzi on the head, Dahai said, "Are you dumb? Didn’t you get the hint from what he said the day before yesterday? His stepdad made him go back to work, but his salary has to be handed over!

His stepdad works at the same place, even though one is up on the mountain and the other down below, but the accountants all know each other. With one inquiry, they’ll know exactly how much he’s making. No way he can hide any cash."

Without money, Lin Qiang didn’t want to hang out with him at all.

Mengzi didn’t say much. After the two had wandered around enough and parted ways, Dahai went straight home, but Mengzi went to Lin Qiang’s workplace.

Coming out from his workplace and hearing what Mengzi had learned, Lin Qiang was very grateful as he thanked him.

"Mengzi! You’re a real brother! I won’t say much, but once I have money, I’ll definitely treat you to a good drink! Did she have anything in her hands when she got on the bus?"

After Lin Aiguo got a bit better, he returned to work up the mountain, but before leaving, he set down the rules for everyone.

From now on, he had to work hard to earn money and give it all to Lin Aiguo, not keeping a single penny.

The damn salary Lin Aiguo indeed didn’t want, but from now on, he wouldn’t contribute to living expenses, and everybody had to earn their own keep.

Although it was unfair, they had to clench their teeth and accept it, as it was currently the best outcome. It was still better than all of them sheepishly moving back to their grandmother’s house.

The hatred for Lin Xia made it so difficult for him to sleep soundly, yet no matter how hard he glared, those three people were nowhere to be found!

He guessed they were hiding somewhere, but no matter how he searched, he could not find them.

He never expected that his buddy Mengzi would come today to tell him there was news about Lin Xia.

Mengzi recalled for a moment, "She didn’t have anything! Her hands were empty!"

"Empty-handed! Where the heck does she live?" Lin Qiang was also a bit puzzled, but looking at Mengzi, he had an idea in his head.

"Mengzi! My good brother! I’m tied down by this damn shift and can’t get out! Help me keep a watch, and if by chance you run into her again, follow and see where she actually lives. I will certainly make it up to you...

Among the three of us, I still feel closer to you..."

Mengzi was utterly convinced by Lin Qiang’s spiel, with only the chest-thumping assurance missing, "Qiangzi! You just focus on your job. When I’m free, I roam around everywhere. Those three, no way we can’t catch a glimpse of them forever!"