Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 251 - 250 Unaccustomed

Chapter 251: Chapter 250 Unaccustomed

Lin Aiguo went to see Lin Xia the day after he finished his night shift.

Having not seen each other for a while, the father and daughter each felt different emotions upon meeting.

Lin Aiguo had actually visited here on the seventh day but had not found Lin Xia tending her stall, and since then, he had not come by again.

He now wanted to let her know about the visit from Zhang Lanxiang and the others.

Regardless, this was a family matter; he could not let those people cause trouble.

"I know about Lin Fang and the others coming here. Don’t worry, I’ve warned them. They won’t come to bother you again!"

"Hmm! I got it!" Lin Xia noticed that Lin Aiguo was trying to bridge the gap between them.

He was truly old now; he had never spoken with such a pleasant tone.

He used to start talking with curses.

Perhaps the aging process, combined with everything he had experienced over the past two years, had changed his personality and many other aspects of his character.

But how could she easily forgive all that he had done just because he was old now?

Leaving aside the past life, how much had happened since she came back in this life?

Moreover, the most heartbreaking thing for her was the death of her mother, who had now turned to dust. Who would compensate for all she had suffered?

Lin Aiguo pursed his lips as he looked at Lin Xia, who sat indifferently in her stall. This daughter, once so inconspicuous and only ever working hard in silence, could truly be described as "untroubled by smoke and unflustered by fire."

But the changes in the past two years were simply too great, at times so fierce that even he was afraid.

"Is there anything else?" Lin Xia faced his probing gaze without fear or retreat.

But being stared at like this was something she found rather distasteful.

Lin Aiguo knew they had nothing to say to each other. Once they wished they could kill each other, how could they now speak warmly?

Still, he didn’t want to leave just yet. He glanced over at the stall beside Lin Xia and noticed that not only had the owner changed, but the goods for sale seemed different too.

"Where’s that young man?"

Zhou Ge did not hide his disdainful gaze as he looked at him, for Jiang Mingyuan had told him about Lin Xia’s father.

"He’s out on an errand!" Lin Xia answered. There was no need for her to lie; if Lin Aiguo came several times and never saw him, he would understand.

If he was thinking of causing any trouble because her second brother was away, he was sorely mistaken.

Lin Aiguo rubbed his nose. He actually wanted to ask about that young man’s relationship with Lin Xia, how protective he was of her.

But seeing Lin Xia’s cold demeanor, he guessed she wouldn’t answer even if he asked.

"Then, I’m leaving!"

Lin Xia nodded in surprise, "Alright!"

The father and daughter were unusually polite to each other, making both Lin Xia and Lin Aiguo feel uneasy.

Zhou Ge, watching from the side, also raised an eyebrow in astonishment; this man was not as ruthless and unreasonable as Jiang Mingyuan had described.

Lin Xia continued to read her book, but she couldn’t focus on the words.

She thought that maybe it was because of the memories of her past life. If it were Lin Qiu or Lin Dong sitting here today, they probably wouldn’t share her cold and distant attitude.

That time, when Lin Dong and she discussed how Lin Aiguo had grown old, she could tell that despite how terrible Lin Aiguo had been in the past, her brother and sister still acknowledged him as their father.

It could be said that the bond of blood kinship is hard to sever.

However, for her, Lin Xia, it didn’t work that way; she couldn’t easily let bygones be bygones with a smile.

Sometimes she wondered, if they were still like doormats, letting others bully them and cowering in that house, would Lin Aiguo have treated them with the same mildness he showed now?

She knew full well it would have been impossible!

Isn’t it just because they managed to stand on their own feet, for now they can make money and have been through so much, that Lin Aiguo no longer dares to underestimate them, that led to today’s situation?

Lin Xia shook her head, deciding not to think about it any longer. As long as he could keep to himself and get along quietly, she naturally wouldn’t provoke him.

After reaching Ji City for over half a month, Jiang Mingyuan sent a letter to Lin Xia. He didn’t say much in his letter, only telling her that things were going well there, and that she should take good care of herself.

He also asked whether anyone had come to cause trouble at Lin Xia’s home since he left, which was his biggest concern.

The way Second Brother wrote differed from Lu Zheng’s writing. It is often said that one’s handwriting reflects their personality, and it truly seemed so.

Lin Xia quickly replied to his letter, telling him to also take good care of himself and to pay extra attention.

Thinking about it, the year was now ’83, and the Clivia craze had at least a good two years left. Lin Xia dared not assert whether the timelines from her previous life matched her current one.

She could only think about reminding him to pull out in time before the bubble burst.

Lin Xia also corresponded with Lu Zheng, with both exchanging letters every one and a half months on average.

Actually, perhaps there weren’t any flirtatious words written in each letter, but having such a person to correspond with made her feel quite good.

Lin Xia continued with her wholesale business.

Aside from sticking to pedal-pusher pants, she developed two skirt designs, which sold well during the refreshing springtime.

However, where there are people, conflict arises.

Originally, when Second Brother was around, no matter how much she sold, he would never give it a thought.

But now that her neighbor had changed to Brother Zhou, things became very different.

Speaking of which, Brother Zhou was decent. If only his girlfriend, Zheng Haiyun, could be the same as him.

Zheng Haiyun initially looked at Lin Xia with wary eyes every time she came to the stall.

Now, after seeing Lin Xia take in so much money from wholesaling several times, she kept prying into this and that.

Lin Xia had spoken to her once and realized they were not kindred spirits and had nothing in common, so she mostly brushed her off.

But everyone needs to use the toilet from time to time, right? There must be moments when she’s not around, right? When Lin Xia discovered that some goods were missing upon her return, and Zheng Haiyun claimed nothing was sold, Lin Xia instantly understood that this person was not trustworthy.

From then on, she sought help from others.

As time flew by and the weather grew warmer, Lin Xia began looking into changing her storage room into a mud walled with wooden board structure.

Lin Qiu had actually started apprenticeship after the New Year, but since she wanted to practice more, she sometimes brought back work from her master; now, she was not working for free but earning a wage.

When Lin Xia found the right people to start the construction, she asked Lin Qiu to watch the stall while she oversaw the workers.

Neighbor Mrs. Wu came over to inquire with Lin Xia.

"Xiaolin ah! How much did you spend on all this?"

Lin Xia asked with a smile, "Mrs. Wu! Why ask about that? Does your family also want to do it?"

Their homes were not far from the greenhouse, and if both families went ahead with it, spurring the nearby area into a trade street would indeed be great. Business would be even better.

But on the flip side, this would mean competition if anyone else started selling the same goods as Lin Qiu.

Mrs. Wu didn’t hide anything from her. "Yes! My second daughter learned hairdressing, and we’re thinking about where to open a shop.

Someone had previously suggested a simple wooden shack, which although mobile, wasn’t in a great location.

I think it would be better right in front of our house. It’s not just the foot traffic; in winter, we could light a stove for warmth and ease our suffering a bit!"

"Indeed! Well then, discuss with them..." Lin Xia shared with her the cost of hiring workers, buying materials, and about getting a license.

Mrs. Wu was truly grateful to Lin Xia. She had initially planned to just ask around, but didn’t expect Lin Xia to be so forthright, not hiding anything at all.

That very evening, she had Wu Zhengyang bring over a plate of dumplings to Lin Xia’s home.