Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 144 - 143: No Trouble

Chapter 144: Chapter 143: No Trouble

Seeing the situation, Lin Xia knew she couldn’t go on being stubborn.

"Alright then! Second Brother! You sure have taken on a burden!"

Lin Xia found a coat, a hat, and gloves for Jiang Mingyuan, and the two of them went out to the yard to work.

Jiang Mingqing saw Lin Dong sillily standing there, not knowing what to do, and she curled up the corners of her lips.

"Lin Dong! Dig out the questions you don’t know how to solve!"

"Okay! Thank you, Sister Xiaoqing!" Lin Dong hurriedly went to find his books.

In the yard, Jiang Mingyuan automatically picked up a large axe and started chopping wood.

Lin Xia continued to saw wood, and the two chatted while they worked.

"Second Brother! Look at this, you even ended up working!" Lin Xia felt terribly embarrassed.

Jiang Mingyuan smiled warmly, "Xiaolin! It’s okay! I’m used to doing chores at home! My dad and my elder brother work, so managing the firewood and the cooking are all up to me!"

"Even so! I shouldn’t let you do chores at my house!" Lin Xia exclaimed, half laughing, half crying.

Jiang Mingyuan also laughed, "Really, it’s nothing! Don’t be so formal!"

He didn’t want Lin Xia to feel awkward, so he changed the topic, "By the way, Xiaolin, did you run into them after you guys went back to give my mom the sweater last time?

I came back from the neighbor’s house later, and only then did my mom tell me you had come! I immediately went to the station, but I didn’t see you!"

Lin Xia stopped her work, "Second Brother! You went there afterward? We must have gotten on the bus and left by then!

At that time, you didn’t know how dangerous it was! Lin Qiang and that guy who tried to rob me before, the tall guy you fought, were lurking somewhere before that.

As soon as Dongzi and I reached the station, they came at us with clubs! We couldn’t just wait for them to hit us, so we also grabbed sticks and fought back...

Just when it looked like we were about to get beaten badly, luckily, two decent guys came along. They pretended to be from the police station and scared Lin Qiang and his crew away..."

Lin Xia didn’t mention the man named Yijin from the industry and commerce, who had helped her twice.

Jiang Mingyuan listened, feeling how thrilling it was, "Next time, please don’t go back so easily! If you do go, make sure I escort you...

With me there, at least those guys wouldn’t dare to act rashly, and even if it came to a fight, they wouldn’t be a match for me."

"Mm, I know, Second Brother! I was careless last time! I didn’t expect to be spotted so coincidentally!

Afterward, I was terrified. I kept thinking that if something bad happened because of me, it wouldn’t matter if I got hurt, but if Dongzi got seriously injured, I’d regret it deeply..." Lin Xia reflected on her actions later, realizing her crisis awareness was weak.

Jiang Mingyuan reassured her, "Actually, it’s not fair to blame yourself. You’re not someone who can predict these things; how could you have known what those people were planning in secret...

Besides, you’ve only been back twice, and there was such a long gap in between; who would expect you to run into someone every time... It’s just a coincidence..."

Lin Xia pursed her lips and smiled, "Second Brother! You really know how to console someone, with you saying that, I feel much relieved..."

Jiang Mingyuan laughed heartily, "I’ll take that as a compliment! Actually, back when I was in school, my classmates always loved to discuss their troubles with me..."

Jiang Mingyuan felt that the more he talked with Lin Xia, the more he enjoyed their conversations, and he couldn’t help but open up more.

The two then talked about issues related to selling goods after the New Year.

Jiang Mingyuan didn’t withhold any information, "Xiaolin! I’ve heard a bit of insider news, but it’s not confirmed yet!"

"What’s this insider news?" Lin Xia asked curiously, finding that the Second Brother always had a way to tell her things she didn’t know.

"I heard that after the new year, they’re planning to build a big shelter on Hatta Road in the city! There will definitely be stalls for rent!"

Lin Xia had no idea about it! Later, a shopping mall was built on the original site, and it was very successful!

"Brother! Really? That’s great! I’ll definitely try to rent one too!"

Lin Xia was thrilled. She had never paid attention to these things and didn’t know when they began.

If she rented a stall, wouldn’t that stabilize things? And she wouldn’t always have to worry about being caught and feeling anxious!

However, before that, she had to work harder to earn and save money.

Jiang Mingyuan sensed her joy, "Sure! If you’re also interested, I’ll help you check it out then! I happen to know someone!"

Lin Xia’s face lit up with a smile, "Then I’ll thank you in advance, Brother! If our stalls are close, we can look out for each other!"

"Yeah! We could even help watch each other’s stalls when one of us goes to stock up!"

The more they talked, the more they hit it off. Jiang Mingqing, who was in the house tutoring Lin Dong, could hear the laughter from the yard. She secretly pursed her lips; her brother was really something!

Lin Xia did not let Jiang Mingyuan work in the yard for too long, especially in this freezing cold weather—it wouldn’t be good if he caught a cold.

She found an excuse to persuade him to come inside so he could warm up by the fireplace.

Then she quickly washed her hands and started to cook. Earlier, while pretending to fetch water, she had already gone to the storeroom.

She took out a big piece of pork belly and some buns from the large jar.

Its current state was just right for slicing into pieces.

She planned to prepare several dishes for their lunch at home since Sister Xiaoqing was here tutoring her brother. Simply giving money wouldn’t be quite right;

what should she offer? She had observed Jiang Mingqing’s style and attire before, and doubted Jiang Mingqing would like the hairpins she had left.

Right now, she honestly didn’t know how else to express her gratitude, so for now, she thought they might as well have lunch at her place.

Jiang Mingyuan, seeing Lin Xia starting the stove and the contents in the basin on the stove stand, understood everything.

He planned to take Jiang Mingqing and leave directly without eating here.

"Xiaolin, you really shouldn’t bother! We’re leaving now, we’re not eating here. Your Sister Xiaoqing still wants to go shopping!"

Jiang Mingqing also stood up and followed him, "Yes! I’ll come another day when I’m free to tutor Lin Dong more."

Lin Xia blocked the bedroom door to stop them from leaving.

"Brother, Sister Xiaoqing! You two can’t go! Last time you and Mr. Jiang helped us move and left without eating, and now you brought Sister Xiaoqing to tutor my brother. You must stay for a simple home-cooked meal!

If you leave now, that means you find our food unappealing!"

She was determined to make them stay; otherwise, she wouldn’t be at ease.

"Xiaolin! That’s not what we mean! It’s just too much trouble!" Jiang Mingyuan smiled helplessly. He mainly felt it wasn’t right to stay for the meal, not that he looked down on it.

Lin Xia chuckled lightly, speaking very quickly, "It’s no trouble! Even if you want to go shopping, you’d still need to find a place to eat, right?

Just eat at my place first then go! Otherwise, Brother, I won’t let you leave this door!"

In the end, Jiang Mingyuan had no choice but to agree to eat lunch there before leaving.

Jiang Mingqing then sat back down on the edge of the Kang bed. She glanced at her brother’s slightly reddened face and a mischievous smile crossed her lips.

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