Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 136 - 135 Bad News

Chapter 136: Chapter 135 Bad News

Lin Qiang directly embraced Mangzi with a hug, "Mangzi! No more words, brother! From now on, we’re just like real brothers! I’m counting on you for this!"

"Qiangzi! Just put your heart back in your belly! Our place is only so big; I’ll definitely find them for you!" Mangzi was made passionately warm inside by Qiangzi’s heartfelt words and gestures.

After Mangzi had left, Lin Qiang stood in the same spot without going directly back to his unit but instead watched his retreating back and smiled triumphantly.

With Mangzi, who had nothing else to do but wander around, on the task, it was only a matter of time before Lin Xia and the others would be found, and when that time came, he would definitely give them the punishment they deserved.

If it weren’t for Lin Xia and her siblings, how could he and his mother have fallen into such a state?

The life they were living now, compared with before, was like heaven and earth.

All of this was thanks to Lin Xia! He was going to take his revenge on her, ruthlessly!

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The Lin Xia who Lin Qiang hated to the bone had no idea about any of this; when she returned home, she told Lin Qiu and Lin Dong about how Zhao Dam’s daughter was a college student.

Both Lin Qiu and Lin Dong held Zhao Da in high regard; it wasn’t easy to raise a college student nowadays;

However, Zhao Da herself didn’t bring it up frivolously to show off, and she was always warm and kind in her demeanor, without a hint of arrogance—that’s what made her truly respectable.

Lin Dong asked uncertainly, "Big sister! But Zhao Da’s daughter is a college student, would she be willing to tutor a middle school student like me?"

In his eyes, college students were like beings surrounded by a halo, practically godlike.

Without even having met her, Lin Dong had already placed Jiang Mingqing in a very high regard.

"That’s not yet decided! We still have to see if she has time!"

Seizing the opportunity, Lin Xia gave Lin Dong and Lin Qiu a spirited educational talk.

"Dongzi! Regardless of whether she can come in the end, you must learn from her!

Just think about going to a university in the provincial city, and getting a job after graduation! If you study hard, you can have that too, and think how proud your second sister and I would be to talk about you!"

As Lin Xia spoke these words of encouragement, in her heart, she wasn’t set on making her brother achieve anything specific;

But at this moment, ambiguous words could easily cause her brother to feel lost and uncertain, so it was better to set a clear goal for him to strive for and courageously pursue.

Lin Dong immediately felt even more motivated to study, "Big sister! Don’t worry! I will definitely learn from Sister Xiaoqing, and I will become a college student in the future."

Lin Qiu felt the same way, "Sister! Me too! I will learn my craft well from my master, and even if I don’t go to university, I can support Dongzi through college!"

"Good! If the two of you think like this, your big sister couldn’t be happier! Keep it up!"

Seeing her aims achieved, Lin Xia was very gratified.

Then, she also began to make plans for herself.

Today, because she went back to see Zhao Da, she didn’t set up her stall; with not much stock left, she planned to sell for a few more days and then make a trip to the provincial city.

The New Year was in late January, and there were nearly two months left, so this trip to stock up would probably be her last of the year. Therefore, she had to bring back more goods to sell before the New Year no matter what.

But after buying the sewing machine and the monkey stamp, together with the money from the day’s sales, she only had a little over two hundred yuan left. The capital was tight, so she had to make sure every penny counted.

The next day, when Lin Xia went to her stall, He Sister asked why she hadn’t come the previous day. She explained that she had something to do and couldn’t make it.

After two days of selling, Lin Xia only had a few earrings and nylon stockings left. She had to set off to restock immediately.

Since they often traveled, Lin Qiu and Lin Dong had grown accustomed to it.

Before leaving, Lin Xia repeatedly reminded them to take good care, not to run around carelessly and to lock both the main door and the house door.

She wasn’t worried about anything else, Lin Qiu and Lin Dong were both obedient and honest children. Her main concern was what to do if, in her absence, Lin Aiguo and his people suddenly showed up.

After she had instructed everything that needed attention at home, Lin Xia then boarded the train to the provincial city.

When she saw that the seat opposite her was occupied by a middle-aged man, Lin Xia was distracted, thinking she wouldn’t run into that man named Lu Zheng again, would she?

If she did, she wouldn’t invite him to sit across from her again, as it was really hard to know what to say to avoid the awkwardness.

In fact, she also knew that perhaps it was just his nature not to be fond of talking to people; that man was not only kind-hearted but also magnanimous;

But to be face-to-face for half a night at such close distance was truly torturous.

Fortunately, her wishes were fulfilled, and she did not encounter him.

Lin Xia endured a night on the train and, upon arrival, immediately went to purchase a return train ticket. After securing the ticket, she quickly went to buy supplies.

Considering it was close to the New Year, and regardless of whether people had money, everyone would buy something. Since this was also her last time stocking up for the year, she only left ten yuan as small change and for household expenses. She spent all her money on goods.

Seeing that there was still time, she had originally wanted to stroll around the provincial city.

But then, thinking of the mere ten yuan in her pocket, she felt it was better not to go anywhere. It would be too frustrating to find something she wanted to buy but couldn’t afford because of lack of funds.

So, Lin Xia returned to the train station early and fortunately found a seat in the waiting room to bide her time before boarding.

After enduring another night on the train, she was met by Lin Qiu upon disembarking. The sisters chatted all the way home.

"Xiaoqiu! Go on your way! I can manage by myself! Don’t be late, it’s not good!"

Lin Xia urged Lin Qiu to hurry along; although her master was currently satisfied with her work, being an apprentice was not that easy, and it was best to avoid any avoidable mistakes.

Lin Qiu knew she was really late today, so she told Lin Xia that the meals were all in the pot and rushed off in a hurry.

Lin Xia first used the hot water from the kettle on the stove to wash her hands and face, afterwards serving herself the food from the pot to eat.

After having her meal, she was truly exhausted and laid down to rest.

She had planned to set up her stall to sell goods the next day, but to her surprise, Lin Qiu returned that evening with bad news.

Sister Xiaoqing had gone out of her way to visit their aunt’s house to inform Lin Qiu, and someone had come down to inspect; they were advised not to set up their stall for the next few days and to stay low at home.

"Sis, Sister Xiaoqing said it seems to be a severe crackdown this time, and she told me to suggest that you stay at home for a few more days!"

After finishing, Lin Qiu looked at Lin Xia with some concern, knowing her sister had just come back from restocking and unsure how much money she had on hand.

Their family was entirely dependent on her sister to earn a living, and not being able to set up their stall was truly disastrous.

Lin Dong stopped writing his homework, put down his pen, and looked at Lin Xia, "Big Sister! Don’t you go selling at the stall! What if you get caught?"

Lin Xia knew that even if she were anxious now, it was of no use, and just by looking at her brother and sister’s faces, she could tell they were definitely worried again.

She pretended to be relaxed and chuckled, "No selling! Then I’ll just take the opportunity to rest well! It’s about time I finish knitting Zhao Da Nian’s sweater!" Previously, it was her and Xiaoqiu who would knit whenever one of them had the time.