Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 214 - 213 Making Friends

Chapter 214: Chapter 213 Making Friends

Although Lin Xia was busy selling goods, she could feel Jiang Mingqing’s gaze on her, but she pretended not to notice.

Ever since the incident when her second brother’s restocking was delayed and Jiang Mingqing had said those words, even though she had later visited to apologize, Lin Xia hadn’t been too warm to her the next time they met.

But after all, there was the relationship between her second brother and Auntie Zhao, so out of affection for the family, she couldn’t completely ignore Jiang Mingqing, so the two maintained a superficially passable relationship.

Jiang Mingyuan, while selling goods, spoke to Jiang Mingqing, "There will definitely be a lot of people coming to buy goods tomorrow! Xiaoqing, why don’t you go back first? I’ll return later."

He had been staying because he was afraid that Lin Xia would be bullied in his absence, so he hadn’t gone home at all during this time.

Now with the National Day holiday coming up and business being good, he didn’t want the hassle of going back and forth.

Jiang Mingqing pouted unhappily, "Second brother! Do you really need to be so busy?

Why not go home with me tonight and then come back early tomorrow morning? Our mom mentioned you several times last time!"

She knew her second brother was pursuing Lin Xia, but surely one should have time for both, right? It’s not like he should neglect Mom and home for a girl he hasn’t even won over yet.

Jiang Mingyuan hesitated for a moment; he didn’t want to return at night partly because he was afraid that Lin Xia’s family might come looking for trouble.

But now it seemed that the issue had been temporarily resolved, so there shouldn’t be any danger, right?

Lin Xia had just finished selling her goods and had clearly heard the siblings’ conversation.

She smiled and advised, "Second brother! Then why don’t you just go home after you close up your stall? Auntie Zhao must be really missing you. Later on, you can leave your goods at my place and then go home without worries. Spend more time with your family. There’s no rush to come back! I’ll help sell your goods at the stall tomorrow!" Worried that her second brother might not be at ease, she added, "Dongzi has a holiday too, let him help out as well!"

Second brother had helped her so much, and she was tremendously grateful and appreciative.

His reason for not going back, besides the inconvenience of traveling back and forth, was mostly out of concern for her, right?

But now that Lin Aiguo and his people had settled down for the time being, it was time to go home.

In front of his sister, Jiang Mingyuan certainly couldn’t mention Lin Xia’s family issues, but thinking that Lin Dong was at home, it probably wouldn’t be a big problem.

So, after considering it for a moment, he smiled and said, "Okay! Thanks, Lin Xia!"

"Second brother! What’s this about trouble or no trouble? I’m the one who’s been bothering you more!" Lin Xia was more than willing to help Jiang Mingyuan.

Jiang Mingqing felt a bit sour seeing Lin Xia persuade her second brother with just a few words.

But in front of her second brother, she naturally couldn’t say anything.

Last time, because her second brother didn’t come back and she spoke ill of Lin Xia, it took quite a while before her second brother forgave her.

Jiang Mingqing still had to wait for Jiang Mingyuan and was quite tired from standing, so she sat down inside the stall.

Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia continued with their business, as there were many customers at this time.

Just after they were done, Lin Xia took a breath to tidy up the stall when she saw Ji Man suddenly come over.

Before Ji Man could get close, she caught sight of Jiang Mingqing sitting inside Jiang Mingyuan’s stall.

Since Jiang Mingyuan and Jiang Mingqing didn’t look much alike, she never suspected this person to be Jiang Mingyuan’s sister, so she subconsciously took a few more glances at Jiang Mingqing, feeling somewhat disconcerted.

Jiang Mingqing also curiously looked at the tall, attractive woman, wondering why she seemed to look at her with a strange expression.

When Ji Man approached Lin Xia’s stall, she asked with a light smile, "Lin Xia! Busy?" After saying this, her gaze drifted back to Jiang Mingyuan and his sister.

"Not too bad! Just finished up! Ji Man! What brings you here?" Lin Xia asked with a smile.

"I got off work early today and have a holiday tomorrow, so I thought I’d come by your place for a visit and ask if you need any help tomorrow?"

Ji Man already knew about the temporary solution to Lin Xia’s family issue, so her coming here should not be opposed by Lin Xia;

But with an unfamiliar girl sitting at Jiang Mingyuan’s side, even her voice turned a little quieter when she spoke.

"If you’re not busy, of course it would be great if you could come help!" Lin Xia had always thought Ji Man and her second brother were well-matched, although her second brother said he had no feelings for her, Ji Man. People sometimes grow feelings over time, right? So she was also happy to create opportunities for them.

She noticed Ji Man kept looking towards Jiang Mingqing, waiting for an introduction from her second brother, which would probably be difficult.

So she introduced Ji Man herself, "Ji Man, this is my second brother’s sister, Jiang Mingqing!"

"Sister Xiaoqing, this is my and my second brother’s classmate from Yecheng University, Ji Man!"

Upon hearing that she was Jiang Mingyuan’s sister, Ji Man instantly relaxed. She had thought... She quickly smiled and greeted Jiang Mingqing.

"Hello!"

Jiang Mingqing also politely got up and exchanged a few words with her.

At that time, two people came to buy goods.

Lin Xia was busy attending to the customers, so Ji Man naturally struck up a conversation with Jiang Mingqing.

If both women genuinely wish to get along, they have countless topics to talk about, from hairstyles to clothes.

Jiang Mingyuan was aware of Ji Man’s interest in him but also could not prevent her from talking to his sister.

Seeing that the two of them were chatting enthusiastically, he took the opportunity to leave the stall when there were no customers around.

Jiang Mingqing, observing Ji Man’s subconscious following of her second brother’s retreating figure, got a glint of amusement in her eyes. Her instincts told her that this pretty girl had special feelings for her second brother.

When a person likes someone, their gaze towards that person is different.

This discovery thrilled Jiang Mingqing tremendously; even though she knew her second brother liked Lin Xia, in her heart, she really did not want Lin Xia to become her sister-in-law.

Even if Lin Xia was also pretty and capable of earning money, she didn’t know why, but she just couldn’t bring herself to like her!

Now this girl called Ji Man, Jiang Mingqing found her quite pleasant to look at.

And after chatting a bit, she also felt that Ji Man was substantive in conversation and that they had more in common.

Taking advantage of her second brother’s absence, she quietly inquired about Ji Man’s situation.

Ji Man was clever and keenly noticed the difference in Jiang Mingyuan’s sister’s attitude towards her.

Of course, she was happy to go along with her, regardless of what Jiang Mingyuan was currently thinking, being able to impress his family members first wasn’t bad either.

By the time Jiang Mingyuan returned, Jiang Mingqing, who had initially met Ji Man, was already chatting and sitting together with her, both wearing smiles on their faces, conversing, while Lin Xia’s stall had two women shopping and she was busy with it.

Jiang Mingyuan frowned a bit unhappily; he did not like Ji Man getting too close to his sister.

But such things, he definitely couldn’t say in front of them now. He could only find an opportunity to talk to Xiaoqing about it behind their backs.

Ji Man noticed the change in Jiang Mingyuan’s expression and stood up to say to Jiang Mingqing, "Sister Xiaoqing, I’ll be leaving now. Let’s meet again when there’s a chance!"

"Sure! Goodbye!" Jiang Mingqing waved to her with a smile.

Ji Man leaned close to Lin Xia and chuckled, "Lin Xia! I’ll come to help tomorrow!"

"Great!" Lin Xia smiled and patted her arm, "I’ll be waiting for you!"

After Ji Man left, Jiang Mingqing stopped talking and just sat there quietly, waiting for Jiang Mingyuan to close the stall.