Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 155 - 154: The Letter

Chapter 155: Chapter 154: The Letter

Lin Xia saw a large package in the living room, and when she opened it, she found that the quality of the goods her second brother had helped her bring back was really good.

When she got to the bottom and saw the polyester knit barrel skirt, Lin Xia was amazed!

The color was like frog skin; it looked good but would anyone dare to wear it?

She checked and found there were ten skirts in total.

Lin Xia had traveled in a sleeper compartment, so she wasn’t too tired.

She only had a few dozen yuan in her pocket, all of which was invested in the goods. Worried about needing money for an emergency, she waited until Lin Qiu left, then took the goods to set up her stall.

The weather was nice now, unlike in winter when cycling was slippery and cold. She usually had to return home to cook at noon, so she used her bicycle for commuting.

Plus, having been a vendor for a long time, she had become an old hand, and she would know about any news beforehand. If there were inspections or clearances from the authorities, they wouldn’t set up their stalls.

Sister He often set up next to her, and if Lin Xia arrived late, she would help Lin Xia reserve a spot.

The two of them would chat when they met, and she knew why Lin Xia hadn’t been able to set up her stall these past days.

Lin Xia got her stall set up and started selling.

To highlight the frog-skin-colored skirt, Lin Xia deliberately held it and swayed it back and forth.

To her surprise, many people asked about it and she saw their interest in their eyes.

She looked at the list her second brother had written for her inside the package; she had bought the skirts for eight yuan each, so she priced them at twelve, thinking there would be room for bargaining.

Just in that morning session, she sold three skirts!

Lin Xia calculated, four yuan profit per skirt, and that was twelve yuan total from just three!

She had also sold a few other items.

They were really selling well! In her heart, she increasingly admired her second brother’s sense for business. This guy was the real deal in trading!

No wonder people say men are good at handling clothing business! It really is true!

Even Sister He, looking on from the side, became envious and asked where she got those skirts!

Lin Xia didn’t hide it from her and told her straight up that someone else had helped bring them over.

At noon, Lin Xia hurriedly packed up her stall and went home to cook, thinking she would vend again in the afternoon.

Just as she was lighting the stove, she heard the front door. She thought it might be Lin Dong or Lin Qiu coming back.

But it was her second brother who entered.

Lin Xia smiled happily, "Second brother! You’ve come just at the right time! I was just looking for you!"

She had been thinking she needed to talk to her second brother; the goods were selling so well, she didn’t know how to thank him.

"Xiaolin, when did you get back? Look at you! Is your older brother alright?" Second brother, having noticed her happiness, guessed that Lin Chun might not have any big issues.

Lin Xia invited him to sit down in the living room. As she also sat down, she briefly updated him on Lin Chun’s situation, "...there’s nothing serious! Healing will just take rest now! Auntie Zhao is very good, isn’t she? I had to leave in such a hurry..." As for Lu Zheng’s incident, she didn’t mention it.

Jiang Mingyuan said, "As long as it’s nothing serious... she’s doing well! I just came to check if you had come back.

The day I came to deliver the goods, Lin Qiu told me about your older brother’s situation, then I went back and informed my mom, and now she’s been worrying day in and day out..."

"Well, when I have some free time I must go and visit Auntie Zhao!" Lin Xia felt very grateful to Auntie Zhao, who was genuinely good to her like a daughter.

"Sure!" Jiang Mingyuan proposed, "But when you do go, let me accompany you. Don’t run into trouble with those people again!"

Lin Xia didn’t refuse, and the two chatted for a while before the topic shifted back to the recent goods.

"Second brother! The skirts you helped me get are selling like hotcakes! I got off the train this morning, and without feeling tired, I went straight to the stall. I sold three in just the morning!

You really know how to pick the merchandise! How can I even thank you! I also can’t let all your hard work be for nothing!"

She had given him money before, but second brother refused to take it, even warning her that if she brought up giving him money again, he would stop helping her bring back stuff.

Lin Xia’s face glowed with excitement. By her calculations, including other goods, she had made nearly twenty bucks just that morning!

How much does a worker earn per month nowadays?

Jiang Mingyuan laughed, "Why mention that to me? Helping you with the goods doesn’t bother me at all! If you want to thank me, treat me to a meal!"

"Sure thing! I’ll make a few more dishes later. We need to really treat Second Brother!" Lin Xia only then realized that her brother had entered the house and hadn’t even had a sip of water.

"Look at me, busy talking and not even offering you water!"

"No worries! I’m not fussy!"

Lin Xia smiled and got up to pour him some water.

Jiang Mingyuan watched her graceful figure, his eyes and brows filled with smiles.

When Lin Dong got home from school, he was anxious to see not only his eldest sister but also his second brother. He hurriedly asked how Lin Chun was doing.

When he found out there was nothing seriously wrong, Lin Dong finally felt relieved.

After that, he began sitting in the living room, chatting with Second Brother.

Lin Xia was cooking in the kitchen, listening to the two of them. They seemed to have a lot in common.

Within less than two days, all ten dresses were sold.

Then, there were customers who had bought them wore them to work, received compliments from colleagues and friends, and brought along new customers who wanted to buy more.

Lin Xia could only tell them that new stock would arrive in a few days and quickly went to ask Second Brother about the dresses.

Second Brother said he had sold all but two of the thirty dresses he had brought, but the other goods he had received had hardly been touched.

Lin Xia understood that it wasn’t worthwhile to stock up just for one type of dress that sold well.

That day, Lin Dong, who was about to take his mid-term exams, came home from school with two letters.

One was from big brother Lin Chun, and the other was addressed to Lin Dong but intended for Lin Xia.

When Lin Xia saw the bold and unrestrained handwriting on the envelope, her heart pounded.

Lu Zheng had actually written to her!

Lin Chun’s letter was simple, updating her about his health, saying he was recovering well, and mentioning that his colleagues were taking good care of him.

Lin Dong read his letter as soon as he got out of school, so he was more interested in Lin Xia’s letter.

He kept asking like a curious baby.

"Big sister! Who is this from?"

"Big sister! It’s definitely from a guy, right?"

"Big sister! Can I take a look at it?"

Lin Xia, annoyed by his questioning, retorted, "No! This is a personal letter! And listen here, don’t tell big brother about this, or you’ll be in trouble!"

She was concerned her brother might mention it to her big brother and stir thoughts in the workplace.

In reality, exchanging letters with Lu Zheng had no special meaning. She couldn’t possibly refuse him when he had asked her that way.

But she hadn’t expected his letter to arrive so soon.

Lin Dong pursed his lips, "I won’t say a word! But can’t you at least let me have a look? I’m so curious!"

He had wanted to open it on the way home, but knowing that would be rude and inappropriate, he refrained.

He had hoped that after seeing the letter, his sister would let him see it, but unfortunately, she wouldn’t.

"There’s nothing to be curious about! It’s just a very ordinary letter!" Lin Xia subconsciously didn’t want to show it to Lin Dong, although Lu Zheng wouldn’t have written anything extraordinary.