Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 329 - 328: Didn’t Want to Come So Didn’t Come

Chapter 329: Chapter 328: Didn’t Want to Come So Didn’t Come

After they had drunk quite a bit, Lin Aiguo’s tongue was swollen, and Yu Changbai was also speaking drunkenly.

Lin Aijia scolded both of them, "Have you not seen alcohol in ages? Drinking so much!"

"We are happy today! Happy!" Yu Changbai said with a smile, his face glowing red.

Normally at home, Lin Aijia wouldn’t let him drink freely like this.

Lin Aiguo chimed in, "Aijia! Just let us be! Let’s have a good chat!"

"Fine, it’s New Year! You guys have broken your fast! I won’t interfere!"

Actually, Lin Aijia had come today not only to see Lin Chun and Lin Xia but also to act as a mediator, hoping to persuade Lin Chun to take Lin Xia and others to visit Liu Shuqin.

The old lady hadn’t had a good year this year.

During the New Year, she shed tears because she knew Lin Chun had returned. On the thirtieth, Lin Aiguo didn’t visit; only their family of three spent the new year with Lin Aiye’s family.

"Lin Xia! When you are free, why not visit your grandma while your brother is still here?"

At her advanced age, the old lady was eagerly hoping to see Lin Chun upon hearing of his return.

Who would have thought that they wouldn’t visit her during New Year? That really bothered her! On the thirtieth, she even cried! It troubled everyone to see her like that!

Lin Xia really didn’t feel any affection for that old lady.

Perhaps it was typical of that generation, where mothers-in-law would bully their daughters-in-law.

But she couldn’t get over it; she could never forget how that old lady had treated her mother.

In fact, during these past few years, she hadn’t visited the old lady even once; otherwise, she would have definitely had some sharp words for her.

"It’s up to my big brother! I don’t have time!"

Lin Aijia caught the underlying meaning in Lin Xia’s words, but she didn’t dare to contradict Lin Xia right then.

She then discussed it with Lin Chun.

"Lin Chun! Why don’t you visit your grandma sometime?"

Since his return, Lin Chun had thought about this issue. His father had also mentioned taking a trip to see the old lady.

Previously, he had taken Lin Xia’s side because of the past grievances.

But as the New Year was almost over, he figured it was reasonable to make a quick visit.

"Let’s wait for the day after tomorrow! I’ll see about taking Dongzi to visit!"

He knew his two sisters didn’t like that place, and with their grandma’s favoritism towards males, she’d definitely be happier to see her grandson; why should he force his older sister and them to go and be uncomfortable?

Lin Aijia was pleased; she felt her trip hadn’t been in vain.

She also knew her own mother had done many things wrong in the past, but now that her sister-in-law was gone, what was the point of holding onto those grievances?

"Alright! You two go then! Can you find your way home, or should Hongli take you?"

"We can find it!"

"Then it’s settled!"

Lin Aiguo, somewhat tipsy, was smoking beside Yu Changbai and chatting, but his ears were also listening. He knew Lin Chun was going to visit the old lady, and he finally felt somewhat relieved.

After sending these people off, Lin Xia and the others cleared the table.

Lin Chun was somewhat unsure whether Lin Xia would be upset about his agreement to go to the valley.

"Xiaoxia! Big brother said he wants to bring Dongzi along to the gully, you don’t mind, right?"

"I don’t mind, but you guys better not buy too much stuff. Just carrying a couple of cans and two boxes of rice cakes is enough, and don’t carry too much cash either. Just go, have a look, and come back!"

Lin Aiye and Lin Gang, she knew exactly what they were like. Now that they knew there was money, they were definitely scheming something.

In their dreams!

Lin Chun scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "Alright! That’s exactly what I think too! You know, I come back once and if I downright don’t visit, it wouldn’t be nice! But I’m also not going to buy them anything too fancy!"

Just thinking about how they used to treat us, I just can’t feel warm about them!"

"Alright, Big brother! As long as you know what you’re doing," Lin Xia knew her brother’s temperament. Now that their relationship with Lin Aiguo wasn’t as strained as before, it wasn’t really a problem for him to visit Liu Shuqin after being away for over two years, but she wouldn’t go.

Lin Dong wasn’t exactly thrilled about going to the gully!

But he thought if his big brother went alone, he still wouldn’t feel at ease.

Although his brother had changed a lot, those people in the gully were always scheming to take advantage without end.

What if they set a trap for Big Brother or caught him in some trickery?

The next day, Lin Chun and Lin Dong, following Lin Xia’s instructions, really did just carry a couple of cans and two boxes of rice cakes and took a bus to the gully.

Lin Aiye saw the two entering the yard, startled while he was by the doorway cleaning a wild chicken he’d just caught.

He squinted and took a closer look before recognizing that it was Lin Chun and Lin Dong.

"Lin Chun! Lin Dong! What brings you two here! You still remember this place!" His tone hinted a bit of an aftertaste.

Lin Dong looked at him with not so friendly eyes, "We came to see my grandma; is she at home?"

Liu Shuqin, hearing the noise, and seeing two figures in the courtyard hurried to put on her shoes and ran out.

When she saw it was Lin Chun and Lin Dong, the old lady actually teared up.

"Lin Chun! You’ve been gone for two years without any news! If it hadn’t been for your aunt and them coming up here for New Year’s, we wouldn’t even know you were back!"

Liu Shuqin’s eyes were a bit blurry, she moved closer and looked at the much sturdier Lin Chun.

"Yes, back for a visit! Happy New Year, Grandma!" Lin Chun greeted her somewhat coldly.

Lin Dong echoed from behind, "Happy New Year!"

"Ah! Yes, yes! Come on in! It’s pretty cold! Quick, come inside!" Liu Shuqin warmly ushered them into the house.

Zhang Lanxiang and Lin Fang also came out, and seeing only Lin Chun and Lin Dong, and not spotting Lin Xia or Lin Qiu, they inevitably asked, "Lin Chun is here! Boy, you’ve changed a lot! If you walked on the main street, I wouldn’t dare recognize you! Why didn’t Lin Xia and Lin Qiu come?"

"The two of them were busy and couldn’t come!" Lin Chun explained briefly.

Zhang Lanxiang wanted to press further, but Liu Shuqin shot her a look, and she quickly shut her mouth.

Lin Chun and Lin Dong went inside, sat on the edge of the kang, and looked around Lin Aiye’s home.

Compared to their own home now, this place was simply too shabby and chaotic.

Lin Fang was busy bringing two cups of tea for them; they took them but neither of them drank, setting the cups on the edge of the kang.

Next door, Lin Gang’s family with his eldest son and several months old daughter also hurriedly came into the house.

Lin Gang, seeing the decent dress of Lin Chun and Lin Dong, spoke with a different tone, "Ah! Lin Chun and Lin Dong are here! What a rare visit! Why didn’t you come on New Year’s Day?"

"Didn’t feel like coming, so we didn’t come!" Lin Chun didn’t indulge him.

Yesterday, if it hadn’t been for his aunt Lin Aijia insisting like that, and seeing his dad also seeming to want that, he wouldn’t even want to come at all.