Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 202 - 201 Excessive

Chapter 202: Chapter 201 Excessive

Lin Xia raised her head and said, "I did it because I thought of these things, but maybe I’m not a ruthless person after all, and now I feel weird inside, with an indescribable taste.

Brother, I understand that even when he comes out, he will still trouble me and might even become more aggressive!

But what could I do? I couldn’t possibly kill him, could I? It’s not worth ruining my life over someone like him.

So, I could only make him suffer more, so he will think twice before causing trouble again..."

Faced with a relative like Lin Aiguo, Lin Xia was helpless.

But there was no way she would let herself be oppressed and bullied like a pushover, not in this lifetime!

Jiang Mingyuan raised his eyebrows; it was the first time he had seen this side of Lin Xia.

He comforted her, "Lin Xia, don’t think too much! You are indeed not a ruthless person, and it’s normal to feel this way! Don’t worry! I live nearby and can look after you all if anything happens!"

He was glad that he had rented a house near Lin Xia’s place, making it more convenient for him to protect her.

As long as he was there, there was no reason for those people to bully Lin Xia.

Lin Xia looked at Jiang Mingyuan with a grateful smile, "Brother, I really have to thank you! I’m lucky to have you!"

Ever since she got to know Mrs. Zhao and him, it seemed she hadn’t faced much difficulty anymore.

Sometimes, she even wished her older brother was as capable as him.

Jiang Mingyuan liked the way Lin Xia smiled at him, naive yet full of absolute trust.

He waved his hand nonchalantly, "Why be polite? Didn’t we agree the other day? From now on, you’re my little sister! If you need anything, your brother will help you!"

After being persuaded by Jiang Mingyuan, Lin Xia finally felt much clearer at heart.

Jiang Mingyuan thought for a bit and proposed, "Lin Xia, I see that we have sold almost all of our stock. Why don’t you rest at home for a couple of days, and I’ll go stock up! When I return, we can set up the stall together again!"

He suggested this partly because they really needed to restock, and partly because he wanted Lin Xia to take a break at home.

He figured if they were to set up the stall tomorrow, the other vendors in the pavilion would probably pay more attention to her, and the Lin family might even send someone over.

Lin Xia knew that restocking was necessary, but this time she didn’t want Jiang Mingyuan to go alone.

"Brother, I want to go with you to stock up! Last time, it was really scary!"

She didn’t want to go through that wrenching experience again, and she couldn’t always rely on him for everything without doing anything herself.

What if she had to stock up by herself in the future and knew nothing about it? Wouldn’t that be foolish?

Jiang Mingyuan didn’t want Lin Xia to endure that hardship, and he gently said, "Lin Xia, it won’t happen this time! I heard that there’s a big wholesale market outside the city in the province. I won’t go down south this time; I’ll go directly to the city to stock up!"

Although the profit might be slightly less, it would relatively be safer and more stable.

When it came to life and safety, he naturally knew that life was more important, and money was just paper!

Lin Xia’s eyes lit up, "The city! Brother, I really need to come with you! You see, you always go to stock up, and now I don’t even know how to pick the goods! You can’t keep loading the goods for me!"

What she didn’t say was that he didn’t have a partner now, and helping her with the goods was okay.

But one day, when he had a partner, surely they would have thoughts about their close relationship.

Jiang Mingyuan really wanted to say how could he not keep loading the goods for her? He could do it for her in the next lifetime too!

But seeing the extraordinary determination in her eyes, he thought again and figured it wouldn’t be bad to take Lin Xia with him. It would be like both of them taking a trip while stocking up.

"Alright then! Let’s not set up the stall tomorrow. Think about what goods you want to stock up on and then take the afternoon train to the city!"

"Okay!" Lin Xia happily agreed. She hadn’t stocked up by herself for a long time, and this time, following her brother, she could also pick some goods according to her own taste.

On the other side, Qian Chunli and her daughter Lin Yu had been waiting for most of the afternoon. By the time the crowd in the greenhouse had mostly dispersed, Lin Aiguo still hadn’t appeared, and they began to sense that something was amiss.

There were two exits from the greenhouse, both available for leaving.

Qian Chunli suspected that Lin Aiguo might have already left during the time they were eating wontons at noon.

Lin Yu also thought it was very possible!

They cautiously entered and took a round inside, only to find that Lin Xia’s stall had been packed up early, and there was nobody around.

The two of them sulkily rode the bus home, complaining about Lin Aiguo’s selfish cruelty all the way.

How could he leave without even looking for them? Letting them waste an entire afternoon for nothing.

But when they got home, they found the front door securely locked, and there was no sign of Lin Aiguo.

The two of them were somewhat bewildered, not knowing where he had gone!

However, no matter how hard they racked their brains, they would never have guessed that at that very moment, Lin Aiguo was in Anding Hospital receiving "treatment".

When Lin Qiu returned home, she was surprised to see Lin Xia already there.

Usually, she was the first to get home, and by the time dinner was nearly ready, her sister would arrive, but today she was so early!

There were four dishes covered with plates on the table and a covered rice container beside them; even the meal was ready!

She felt uneasy in her heart, fearing that something might have happened.

"Sister! Why did you close your stall so early today?"

"Xiaoqiu! Eat first! I’ll tell you after we’ve eaten!" Lin Xia had made dinner earlier, and let the second brother eat at home before he left.

But she estimated that if she spoke to Lin Qiu first, she might not even be able to eat.

After all, Lin Qiu was not like her!

Her hatred for Lin Aiguo was the accumulation of grudges from two lifetimes, whereas Lin Qiu was not!

Currently, Lin Aiguo had not yet forced Lin Qiu to marry that scumbag because of the extra two hundred yuan in dowry money;

Lin Qiu had also not suffered from domestic violence or the torment of a wicked mother-in-law. Her hatred for Lin Aiguo stemmed from the beatings and indifference they endured from him throughout their childhood.

Even if Lin Qiu thought she was overreacting, she could understand.

But she did not regret it at all! What was done was done!

Lin Qiu knew her sister’s temper, so she did not ask further and started eating after washing her hands.

She finished eating quickly and then asked, "Sister! What exactly happened?" She felt it might be something bad.

Lin Xia did not hide it from her and simply told her the course of events, "...and then, someone came and took him away..."

After hearing this, Lin Qiu could hardly believe her ears; her sister had sent their father to a psychiatric hospital!

It took her a long time to recover. After a moment of silence, she spoke hesitantly, "Sister! Isn’t what you did a bit too much?"

She knew their father had changed, no longer insisting on dragging them back home, but instead began demanding a lot of money.

They did not have it and could not give it to him.

But, even then, was it necessary to be sent to a psychiatric hospital?

Lin Xia had actually foreseen Lin Qiu’s reaction, but when she saw her somewhat accusatory gaze, her heart really ached.

"Am I being excessive? Then what would you suggest? Let him act shamelessly out there? Let him find out where we live and then come to make trouble every day? Or should I give him two hundred yuan a month from now on?"