Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 324 - 323: A Myriad of Emotions

Chapter 324: Chapter 323: A Myriad of Emotions

Qian Chunli felt a bit panicked inside, "Mom! Do you think something happened to Lin Yu? Ever since she came back for Yu Hongmei’s wedding, she hasn’t returned..."

She had thought that Xiaoxia would surely come back for the New Year, but at this hour, there were no more buses, not even a person in sight.

"That can’t be! It’s the New Year; don’t start imagining things!" Qian’s mother spoke calmly, though she was also silently worried.

The child hadn’t been home in days, and who knows what she was up to out there!

The more Qian Chunli thought about it, the more furrowed her brows became. Her son was already inside, and if something happened to her daughter, how could she go on living?

"No! I have to go to the city to find her!" she said, getting ready to get out.

Qian’s mother firmly held her back, "Chunli! How can you go now? There are no buses! And where would you even start looking? I’m thinking that she’ll definitely come back in the next few days!"

Qian Chunli deflated, yes, without the buses, and with the cold and slippery roads, she couldn’t ride a bicycle either.

Besides, she didn’t even know where Lin Yu had run off to.

She finally couldn’t hold back her tears and started sobbing, "Mom! How did this come to be? Lin Xia and those worthless brats of hers keep getting better and better, while us three suffer so miserably..."

Qian’s mother also started shedding tears beside her; who knew why, just in a few years, things had turned out this way...

Meanwhile, Lin Xia’s family was enjoying their first reunion dinner in several years, each person having mixed feelings.

Lin Chun and Lin Dong had a drink with Lin Aiguo, and Lin Xia and Lin Qiu also drank a little, thinking of letting loose for the New Year.

Lin Xia had never imagined that one day she would be sitting at the same table as Lin Aiguo for dinner on New Year’s Eve.

With her elder brother returned, they finally reunited. The table now included Lin Aiguo, stirring mixed feelings within her during such moments.

But it was the New Year. Hoping for good fortune, she didn’t wish to dredge up the past.

Even Lin Aiguo himself had never imagined he could quietly join them for the New Year’s dinner.

After the many tumultuous events over the years, his fierce quarrels with the children, he was now finally able to sit down calmly for a meal, feeling a whirlwind of emotions.

Reflecting on his past actions, memories filled his mind; if he hadn’t been so excessive before, things might not have turned out as they had;

Even though he tried to reconcile, his children still kept their distance; some things were simply unforgivable.

The meal was quickly eaten, and afterward, they all went out to set off fireworks.

This year, Lin Xia had bought a lot of fireworks and firecrackers, and they began setting them off after dark.

Next door, Mrs. Wu’s family would only have her daughters returning for the New Year on the second day, so it was just Wu Zhengyang and the old couple at home.

Hearing the sounds of fireworks, they also came out and exchanged New Year’s greetings.

Mrs. Wu saw Lin Aiguo and cheerfully exchanged a few words with him.

"Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!" Lin Aiguo didn’t give a cold response like before. After all, his younger daughter was dating a young man, and things were going smoothly. He had to make a good impression publicly.

The neighbors also came out, all wishing each other festive greetings for the New Year.

When the New Year’s Gala started, some neighbors came over to Lin Xia’s house to watch TV. They warmly welcomed them, offering seeds, candy, and fruit.

The living room was bustling with people.

In such an atmosphere, Lin Xia, sitting in a corner of the sofa, thought of Lu Zheng and wondered how his New Year was going.

Lin Chun, sitting beside her, noticed her daydreaming and quietly asked, "Xiaoxia, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Xia turned to him with a smile, "Nothing much, just curious about how your workplace celebrates the New Year!"

Once Lin Chun heard her mention it, she immediately guessed that her eldest sister was thinking of Lu Zheng.

Given the presence of so many neighbors, he did not tease her but started explaining to her.

"Our New Year’s is also very interesting. Everyone gets together to make dumplings, watch the Spring Festival Gala, and we even have our own performances... Sometimes there are consolation performances too..."

That made Lin Xia feel that celebrating New Year’s with men didn’t seem too bad; having so many people together must be very lively, at least she wouldn’t feel lonely.

Lin Xia was mistaken; Lu Zheng was very lonely at that moment.

Even though there were wonderful singing and dancing performances on the stage in front of him and his colleagues, who were clapping and cheering next to him, made the environment bustling, his heart was not there at all. It had flown to Lin Xia’s side.

Lin Chun had gone back for the New Year, and finally, Lin Xia and the others could have a reunion New Year.

He actually wanted to go too.

Before he knew it, another half year had passed since his return.

During that half year, he constantly thought about Lin Xia, about her, about the dishes she cooked.

He rubbed his sleeve, wearing the warm sweater Lin Xiazhi had knitted him, which warmed his entire person and his heart, making him even more absent-minded, thinking about what Lin Xia was doing at that very moment.

Ye Lin was performing a dance on stage, yet her eyes kept darting towards one spot, knowing that Lu Zheng was sitting there.

She wondered if he was watching her on stage.

Originally, she wasn’t part of the personnel here for the performance; she had specially requested to come.

Only to spend New Year’s with Lu Zheng, even if one was on stage and the other was off it.

Ye Yongfeng really had no choice but to give in to his granddaughter’s infatuation.

But since he doted on her, he tried his best to help her.

Yan Meiru was also sitting below the stage, her gaze cold. She was very clear about Ye Lin’s intentions, yet felt that she stood no chance.

Because Lu Zheng already had someone he loved, that girl named Xia Lin.

After the performance ended, Ye Lin found an opportunity to rush up to Lu Zheng.

"Big Brother Lu!" Since last time she called him "Brother Zheng" and he gave her the cold shoulder, she reminded herself not to call him that next time.

Lu Zheng looked at the heavily made-up girl in front of him and recognized who she was.

He had not expected Ye Yongfeng’s granddaughter, Ye Lin, to come here and perform.

But the overpowering scent of her face powder was too pungent, making him unconsciously step back, "Do you need something?"

Ye Lin slightly turned her face to the side, knowing that this was her best angle, "Nothing! Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year!"

"Thank you!" Lu Zheng replied indifferently and walked past her.

Ye Lin was not content. What was wrong with her that made Lu Zheng see her as a flood or a natural disaster?

She could have sat at home nicely with her family for the New Year, but because of him, she had insistently begged her grandfather to agree to let her come to this remote place for a consoling performance.

Just as she was about to follow him again, Yan Meiru grabbed her arm, "Linlin!" It was too awkward to cause a scene in front of so many people, and it would shame Ye Lin’s grandfather.

Instantly, Ye Lin’s eyes reddened, "Cousin! Why is he like this?" she couldn’t understand at all.

"It’s very cold, let’s go back!"

Ye Lin touched her arm; she had only draped a coat over her performance dress...