Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 166 - 165: Waiting to Cut You Down

Chapter 166: Chapter 165: Waiting to Cut You Down

Lin Qiu, feeling anxious upon hearing this, muttered to Lin Xia, "Sis! I would love a chance to take a train someday." She hadn’t taken a train before!

Lin Dong teased Lin Qiu on purpose, "Second sis! You’ll have to wait—wait for big sis to restock next time!"

"When will that be?" Lin Qiu pouted. They had brought back so much stock this time; who knew when next time would be.

Lin Xia looked at them and laughed, "That’s not difficult! Just wait a while, after we’ve made and sold all these goods. If nothing else comes up, I’ll take you two on a train. We’ll have a trip to the provincial capital and then try to visit big brother!"

Although Lin Chun had written in his letter that he was fine and not to worry about him, who knew his real situation?

And she had seen big brother, but her younger siblings hadn’t seen him in over half a year.

Lin Qiu’s eyes twinkled, "Really? The provincial capital!"

The farthest she had been was the city where she currently resided; she had never been to a place as far as the provincial capital.

Lin Dong, grinning from ear to ear, said, "Then we can not only have fun but also visit big brother!"

Lin Xia added a condition, "But going to the provincial capital isn’t as simple as just going; we need to notify big brother’s unit in advance."

Lin Dong suddenly felt energized. He excitedly said, "Big sis! Then I’ll write a letter to big brother right away!"

"Alright! If we can go, we’ll bring him some tasty treats! If not, we’ll send a package!"

Lin Xia also remembered she needed to send some treats to Lu Zheng, but she had been too busy lately to manage it.

It had been a while since they last communicated. He hadn’t responded to her, leaving her unsure whether he hadn’t received her messages or simply didn’t want to reply. Lin Xia still felt uneasy every time she thought about it, but she was committed to following through since she had promised.

In the following days, Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan were busy wholesaling to a few places outside.

Lin Dong constantly accompanied Lin Xia at the stall. Next to the stall were sticks and bricks; he had to be ready to fend off Lin Qiang and his people from causing trouble.

Sister He felt bitter as she watched Lin Xia’s business thriving across from her.

Their relationship had never been the same since the incident with Xiaolin’s stepmother.

Angered, she had refused to give Xiaolin a spot at her stall afterward.

And Xiaolin, well, he directly set up across from her, and now even if there were spaces next to her, they refused to set up there.

She really couldn’t understand why people had to be this way! Could it all be her fault?

Xiaolin’s stepmom sobbed so convincingly; how could she know who was genuine and who was faking? Could a mother also perform?

Upset, she found time to visit her aunt’s house, taking the chance to learn all about Xiaolin’s family matters while Lin Qiu wasn’t around.

But even her aunt criticized her, saying she wasn’t handling things properly!

She had started to see the truth—it was all because Xiaolin brought work her way, and she made money from it!

Whoever gave her money, she spoke in their favor!

If not for her, who would know who?

Now, she really wished that stepmom and that boy would stir up trouble again. It would be better to have a clear confrontation with Xiaolin and his brother—sparing her the frustration.

Sister He knew these thoughts were not kind, but she couldn’t help it, especially seeing Xiaolin’s brother who had passed the entrance exam for a prestigious school yet still helped at the stall to earn money. It made her even more depressed!

Why couldn’t her own son be more sensible? He hadn’t even passed the entrance exam for the prestigious school and lacked the desire to help her at the stall.

Busy Lin Xia across the street could hardly guess what Sister He was thinking; her mind was occupied with counting money and crunching numbers.

Perhaps Lin Qiang had heard Sister He’s silent call because, at ten in the morning, he finally showed up here with his buddy Mangzi.

He had initially just wanted to try his luck, but unexpectedly he saw Lin Xia and Lin Dong directly across from them.

Lin Qiang and Mangzi had barely appeared when Lin Dong, who had been vigilant, spotted them.

He directly grabbed the bat that had been prepared for a long time!

Lin Xia was dispatching goods outside when she saw Lin Qiang and his group approaching. She swiftly secured the money and urged the people in front of the stall to leave quickly.

She also conveniently picked up a bat, and the siblings fearlessly watched as Lin Qiang and his group approached.

Lin Qiang was holding a stick he had just found, although he had actually brought a spring knife. But seeing that both siblings were armed with sticks, his knife was of no use.

"Lin Xia! Lin Dong! You guys are really prepared!"

Lin Dong snorted coldly, "Of course! Always waiting to take you down!"

Over the past few months, he had grown taller and stronger, and he had been exercising more often, no longer the weaker teenager he was before the year began.

"Then let’s get right to it!" Lin Qiang, recalling his previous lessons, no longer wanted to waste time with indecision.

"Mangler! Let’s smash their stall first!"

Mangler rushed directly at the stall as he was ordered!

Lin Xia and Lin Dong immediately swung their bats and charged at them!

In their hearts, the siblings had no other belief but to rush in and beat them down! To make them never dare to underestimate them again!

The four of them clashed right away!

Sister He across the street covered her mouth; did she have some kind of special function? It was just a thought, but how did people come so suddenly?

Looking at Xiaolin, who usually greeted with a smile and was known for her good temper, she fiercely wielded the bat and fought desperately; it seemed Sister He had really misjudged this young girl before.

Almost all the stall owners in the vicinity knew Lin Xia, and now seeing them fight, those with guts came forward to help!

No matter what, from an outsider’s perspective, seeing a man hit a woman is just intolerable!

Lin Qiang and Mangler, one-on-one, were temporarily unable to win, let alone with three extra men coming to help?

Suddenly, Lin Qiang’s shoulder was fiercely struck with a bat, the pain searing.

Lin Xia seized the moment to charge at him again! She’d had enough of these people constantly causing trouble! This time, she was determined to make him suffer and learn his lesson!

Lin Dong remembered his sister’s advice not to hit the head, so he furiously struck Mangler’s body instead.

Lin Qiang and Mangler later lay on the ground, protecting their heads and begging incessantly, "Stop hitting! Stop hitting!"

The helpers didn’t move anymore, but Lin Dong and Lin Xia still gave a few more swings of their bats.

"Will you come and cause trouble again?" Lin Xia asked coldly. Though she used all her strength, her voice quivered, yet it was still imposing.

Lin Qiang, clutching his shoulder, spoke through gritted teeth, "No more!" He had cursed Lin Xia and her brother in his mind numerous times, but under the circumstances, he dared not voice it.

"Lin Qiang! I’m telling you! If you dare come again, I’ll break your legs!" Lin Dong said as he raised his bat towards Lin Qiang’s legs, truly seeing red.

Terrified, Lin Qiang quickly pulled his legs back, "We really won’t dare again!"

Mangler made whimpering noises as he was hit.

Lin Xia quietly pulled on Lin Dong’s arm, urging him to calm down a bit.

Today, her brother’s performance truly impressed her.

Lin Dong yelled, "Get lost! Don’t let me see you again!"

Lin Qiang and Mangler hurriedly got up and ran away.

Lin Xia and Lin Dong quickly thanked the people who helped them, for without their intervention, the siblings might not have been able to beat the two guys.

"No need to thank us! Don’t mention it!" they said, but Lin Xia couldn’t just let it go. Later, she bought each of them a pack of cigarettes.