Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 198 - 197 I Know I Was Wrong

Chapter 198: Chapter 197 I Know I Was Wrong

After the movie ended, everyone filed out with the crowd.

Ji Man had come on a bicycle, so she couldn’t walk with them. "Lin Xia! I’m heading off first! See you tomorrow at Yecheng University!"

"Okay! Ride safely! See you tomorrow!" Lin Xia said smilingly as she gave her instructions.

Lin Qiu and Lin Dong also said their goodbyes, but Jiang Mingyuan barely reacted.

Ji Man waved goodbye with a smile and left first, but after riding a bit, she deliberately looked back at Lin Xia and the others. She sighed quietly and turned her head away.

She understood that getting close to Jiang Mingyuan was not easy, as his heart was currently set on Lin Xia.

But from the first time she saw Jiang Mingyuan, she felt there was something special about him, even though he was just a street vendor without a formal job, she still thought highly of him!

She even had a premonition that he would definitely make something of himself in the future.

She wanted to be with him, so giving up easily was not an option.

Moreover, she knew that Lin Xia had someone in her heart, but that person was not Jiang Mingyuan.

Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan walked slowly toward home.

Lin Qiu and Lin Dong were discussing the movie they just watched and walked ahead, gradually creating a distance;

They intentionally gave Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia some space to talk.

The consistently silent Jiang Mingyuan was the first to speak, "Lin Xia! I know it was you who told Ji Man, right?"

He felt it necessary to talk things over with her properly to prevent her from trying to create opportunities for them again in the future.

He wouldn’t deny that Ji Man was a nice girl, but his heart already had Lin Xia, and there was no possible room for anyone else.

However, he couldn’t openly say such things now.

Lin Xia bowed her head, "Yes!" She didn’t deny it.

Actually, while at the cinema, she felt restless just sitting there.

Because her brother’s gaze kept sweeping over, she pretended to watch the movie intently, but she could still sense his looks in the corner of her eye.

And Ji Man also kept looking over at her brother, making her feel that her clever ploy had backfired, secretly admonishing herself for a long time.

Jiang Mingyuan really wanted to rub her little head, but he refrained, "Don’t do this next time! Brother is very serious when he says this to you, I have no feelings for her! I only see her as a classmate!"

Lin Xia also understood that such matters couldn’t be forced, "I understand! Brother! Don’t be mad at me! I just thought you two would be a good match!"

Frankly, she did think Ji Man was matching with her brother in every aspect, and Ji Man had told her many times how much she liked her brother, so she thought to pair them up when the opportunity arose.

Her brother wasn’t young anymore, and Mrs. Zhao might be anxious about his marriage too.

If the two of them really made it, it would be joyous for everyone.

That was her thought then, which is why she helped Ji Man.

Jiang Mingyuan was almost laughed out of irritation, "Lin Xia! What if I match you with someone I think you’re compatible with, how about that?" For instance, himself with her!

"Brother! I know I was wrong! It won’t happen next time!" Lin Xia hadn’t expected her brother to react so strongly.

But putting herself in his shoes, she indeed had been thoughtless.

If her brother tried to match her with someone else without her consent, she would also feel uncomfortable and awkward.

Jiang Mingyuan shook his head and laughed, what was he to do with this girl, "Alright! I believe you! But you have to promise me one thing..."

The next day, he would set up his stall during the day and go to Yecheng University in the evening.

When Ji Man saw Jiang Mingyuan sitting next to Lin Xia, who unlike before, wasn’t avoiding him,

she understood something must have been said between Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia, a wave of discomfort washing over her.

Where was she lacking compared to Lin Xia?

In terms of appearance, family, and job, she felt she was not inferior in any aspect.

Maybe it was just that she met Jiang Mingyuan too late!

Who made them know him earlier than she did when she had only recently met him!

Lin Xia appeared to be listening intently and taking notes, but in reality, she felt helpless inside.

Last night, her second brother had asked her to agree to sit together at Yecheng University from now on.

Since she was at fault first, she had no choice but to agree.

But facing Ji Man’s gaze, she was powerless, since her second brother had said he had no feelings for her.

Finally, the class was over. Lin Xia quickly packed up her things and followed Jiang Mingyuan out.

Ji Man timely came up and took Lin Xia’s arm, "Lin Xia! I need to speak with you for a moment!"

"Okay!" Lin Xia also had things she wanted to say to her.

Jiang Mingyuan glanced indifferently at Ji Man, "Lin Xia! I’ll wait for you by the big tree!"

Ji Man and Lin Xia walked to the side of the steps before stopping, "Lin Xia! What’s going on? What did he tell you afterward?"

Lin Xia didn’t want to hide anything from her, as being secretive would only make things worse.

"My second brother scolded me, he said he just sees you as a classmate! Ji Man! I’m sorry, but I can’t help you anymore!"

If she took matters into her own hands again, her second brother would definitely get really angry.

Ji Man had actually guessed it already, but hearing the truth from Lin Xia’s mouth still made her heartache.

Nevertheless, she bit her lip, her eyes warming as she forced a smile, "Lin Xia! What are you talking about! There’s no need to apologize! These things are out of your control! Go on, hurry home now! I’m fine!"

She knew she couldn’t blame Lin Xia; it was all still on Jiang Mingyuan.

Lin Xia saw her struggling to keep her emotions in check, but she knew that anything she said now would be in vain, better to let her calm down on her own.

"Then okay! You should head home too, see you tomorrow!"

"Yeah! See you tomorrow!" Ji Man smiled and waved at Lin Xia.

Only once she saw Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan walk far away did she begin to dab at the moisture in her eyes.

How could she give up just because of a setback, given there were still many days ahead...

Thus, a few calm days passed. On the surface, Lin Xia seemed no different than usual, but she was always on edge inside.

She didn’t know how Qian Chunli and the others, once released from detainment, would retaliate, or what Lin Aiguo would do upon learning the truth.

Thus, she was constantly vigilant and watchful.

Jiang Mingyuan more than once told her to relax and not be nervous, but she couldn’t help but ruminate over the situation.

That day, Lin Aiguo finally appeared.

Lin Aiguo had walked around the greenhouse twice before finding Lin Xia’s stall; at the moment of his arrival, Lin Xia was speaking with a man next to her, appearing utterly calm to see him.

"Lin Xia! Impressive as always!" Lin Aiguo was increasingly unable to recognize this daughter who had defied the image he held of her.

Last time after Lin Dong’s middle school exams, when he went to them asking for money but ended up getting beaten, and was pointed at and chased away in embarrassment.

Every time he thought about it, he would get terribly depressed.

But, at the same time, he realized that he had indeed aged, and those little rascals had truly grown up.

They had grown enough to fight him fiercely, to strike him, no longer just the era when he used to boss them around.

But, no matter what, he was still their father!

Confronting Lin Aiguo alone, Lin Xia seemed to understand something.

Later, her second brother told her that Lin Qiang had been detained for twenty days.

With just Qian Chunli and Lin Yu coming out, yet they didn’t show up...

Perhaps Qian Chunli and the others dared not face them anymore.

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