Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 203 - 202: Distracted

Chapter 203: Chapter 202: Distracted

Lin Xia’s questioning left Lin Qiu speechless.

None of the options were what she hoped for!

Lin Qiu saw the disappointment in her sister’s eyes and quickly explained, "Sis, I didn’t mean anything else! I’m not blaming you!

I just think that him going there definitely won’t be easy!

After all, he is our dad... The situation got this severe... when he gets out, won’t he come after us for revenge?"

Lin Xia caught her breath; she couldn’t tell Lin Qiu what would happen in the future, those were things that never happened in this lifetime.

With her around, she wouldn’t let such things happen again.

"Xiaoqiu, I did what I had to do. Even if you think I went too far, there’s nothing I can do about it! As for him seeking revenge as you mentioned, do you think if I weren’t this harsh, he would let us off?"

Could she still naively think that she could live peacefully with Lin Aiguo?

Lin Qiu knew what kind of person their dad was. Once he found traces of them, he definitely wouldn’t let them off easily.

When they lived in Zhao Auntie’s eldest sister-in-law’s house, didn’t he come with Lin Qiang looking for them?

Now with her sister setting up a stall in the greenhouse, finding their place wouldn’t stop him from causing trouble whenever he was free.

"Sis! You know what kind of person I am. I’m just someone with a soft heart and no firm opinions, so please don’t take to heart whatever I said! I was also shocked when I first heard about it..."

By the end of her words, Lin Qiu’s eyes turned red. She always knew she was useless. If it weren’t for her sister taking care of everything at home, she wouldn’t have had the chance to learn craftsmanship, spending money without earning.

If they had still been in that home, who knows what she would be doing now.

Lin Xia flicked Lin Qiu’s forehead with her finger, "Xiaoqiu, I’m not taking it to heart! But indeed, I am somewhat upset!

There are things you might not understand, but remember, my heart will always be with you guys! All right, let’s consider this matter settled. If he really seeks us out after he gets out, we will have to stand our ground just like before!"

Lin Qiu rubbed her eyes and nodded, "Sis, don’t worry! I will change!"

"Good! Sis! I believe you!" Lin Xia knew, with Lin Dong not at home now and only her and Lin Qiu here, if Lin Aiguo or Qian Chunli showed up at their doorstep with others, she would have to confront them teeth-gritted.

She couldn’t always rely on her second brother; what if he just happened to be out? What if the room was too far, or if her brother didn’t hear their cries for help? These were all possibilities.

She also told Lin Qiu about going to the provincial capital the next day with her brother to stock up on goods and left her some money and instructions to lock the doors and windows well. Those people still didn’t know where their house was, so there was no need to be afraid.

That evening, Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia didn’t go to Yecheng University, and they rested at home for most of the following day.

Lin Xia prepared some snacks for the road, and in the afternoon, when Jiang Mingyuan came to look for her, they left the house lightly packed and headed to the train station. After waiting, they boarded the train bound for the provincial capital.

Throughout the trip, with Lin Xia sitting beside him, Jiang Mingyuan felt that even the previously unbearable overnight journey was no longer a challenge.

Lin Xia didn’t feel much different, but indeed, she felt secure with her brother there.

In the middle of the night, she could sleep soundly without worries.

Jiang Mingyuan, wide awake, watched Lin Xia asleep against the seat back, his eyes and brows filled with undeniable affection.

Upon reaching the provincial capital, Lin Xia followed Jiang Mingyuan off the train.

They had breakfast on the train, so they bought the return tickets after disembarking and then went straight to the wholesale market after asking for directions.

Jiang Mingyuan planned to stock up first, and if there was time afterwards, they would store the goods and stroll through the provincial city to shop for some items.

Lin Xia had no objections, following Jiang Mingyuan closely.

This was her first visit to this wholesale market, a two-story building with a variety of wholesale items.

She first accompanied Jiang Mingyuan on his shopping; his items were just small trinkets, all fitting into one bag.

Afterward, Jiang Mingyuan accompanied her to restock. Lin Xia thought that it would get cold soon after the National Day holiday, and there was still some time until the New Year. People were making clothes to wear, so she didn’t take too much.

By the time they finished restocking, it was nearly noon, so they stored their items and started wandering around after eating lunch.

Jiang Mingyuan wanted to buy some things for his family, and Lin Xia went with him to the department store.

As they passed by the approximate spot where they had encountered Lu Zheng last time, Lin Xia still stopped to look around more intensely, thinking to herself that she couldn’t possibly bump into him again, right? What are the odds of that happening every time?

She thought about the last time she had come here with her younger brother and sister and what had happened then;

Although it was perilous, when she thought back on it later, the most vivid memories were of him fighting, the red on his back, and his appearance in a navy shirt.

The packages and letters she had mailed were about to be received by him, considering the time; she wondered what his reaction would be.

Jiang Mingyuan noticed Lin Xia standing and staring off into space, so he couldn’t help but ask, "Lin Xia! What’s wrong?"

Lin Xia snapped back to reality and caught up with Jiang Mingyuan, shaking her head with a light smile, "It’s nothing!" She didn’t want to bring up that incident to Jiang Mingyuan.

The two of them wandered up and down the department store; Jiang Mingyuan bought things for his family, and as Lin Xia passed by a counter selling watches, she bought a men’s watch.

Jiang Mingyuan felt it was inappropriate to ask whom she had bought it for.

Seeing his expression, Lin Xia straightforwardly said she had bought it for Lin Chun.

Jiang Mingyuan’s heart instantly relaxed; he had thought...

While waiting to board the train, Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan followed the crowd to find their seats.

She noticed a young, pretty girl sitting opposite her, who had a very nice demeanor.

Next to her was a shrewd-looking middle-aged woman; it seemed they were traveling together, both fashionably dressed.

However, dressing like that on a train could easily attract pickpockets.

She and her second brother dressed in simple, dirt-resistant clothes for safer travel.

As Lin Xia was sizing them up, they were also looking her over.

The young girl glanced at Lin Xia, then turned her gaze away.

Jiang Mingyuan placed their belongings on the luggage rack, especially letting Lin Xia sit by the window.

"Lin Xia! You sit inside!" he directed.

"Okay!" Lin Xia responded and settled in.

After Jiang Mingyuan took a quick glance at the two people sitting opposite them, he sat down and asked Lin Xia, "Tired?"

The two had been continuously active since they got off the train in the morning.

"I’m alright!" Lin Xia felt that although they had walked a lot to restock this time, because her second brother was there carrying things, she only felt a bit of soreness in her feet.

The train started and periodically stopped at stations.

Lin Xia was already used to this.

The young girl opposite clearly wasn’t; she softly spoke to the woman beside her, "Aunt! Why does the train keep stopping?"

"Linlin! Just bear with it a bit longer! We’ll be there in a few hours!" the middle-aged woman said soothingly.

"All right, Aunt! Does Sister Meiru know what time we’ll get there?"

"She knows! I’ve told her!"

"Oh!" The girl named Linlin smiled and looked out the train window.

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