Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 335 - 334: Really Looks Alike

Chapter 335: Chapter 334: Really Looks Alike

"Would he agree to that? It’s so awkward to have them at home!" Qian Chunli was very dissatisfied.

Although Lin Aiguo now mostly treated her as if she were air, as long as she was still in this house, it was half hers.

"What can we do if he doesn’t agree? Those people just showed up at our home!" Qian’s mother also felt it was awkward.

Qian Chunli sneered, "They really have some nerve, don’t they? We haven’t been in touch for so many years, and they still act like close relatives?"

If it were her, she would be too embarrassed to show up at someone’s house uninvited.

Qian’s mother wasn’t concerned about other things, she was just preoccupied with the hope that Qian Chunli’s illness would soon get better so she could return to the village sooner.

"What’s there to be embarrassed about! Chunli, you just focus on getting better, and don’t worry about anything else!"

Qian Chunli grunted, frowning deeply. The thought of Yu Wanhua’s maternal family moving into the household made her feel uncomfortable all over.

Yu Qiushui and her father eventually settled temporarily in the house; Lin Aiguo’s home had kang beds facing both south and north, and they stayed on the northern bed.

Lin Aiguo later took the opportunity of being on night shift to seek out Lin Xia and the others, informing them about the arrival of his mother-in-law’s uncle and brother.

Lin Xia was extremely taken aback upon hearing this. How could these people suddenly show up?

She was surprised, but remained calm.

Her mother had passed away so long ago, and no one had ever visited. Their sudden appearance meant it couldn’t be for no reason.

In her previous life, there had never been such an incident, which proved that due to her return, many people and events had changed.

"What are they here for?"

"Your uncle’s younger brother has a son, just turned twenty and looking to find a job here..." Lin Aiguo explained, then asked, "I thought, since they are your mother’s family, maybe you would want to meet them?

That uncle came here when he was younger, back when your older brother was only a few years old, so you probably don’t have any memory of him..."

If this has been before, he would have certainly brought them over directly, but now it was definitely different.

He was afraid Lin Xia would be displeased.

Besides, he had his own selfish concerns; he was not familiar with Yu Qiushui and her father and was more considerate of his daughter’s feelings.

Lin Xia pondered for a moment; logically, she should meet them, but she was virtually strangers to these people.

"We can meet, but let’s not go to our house! It’s usually just me and Lin Qiu at home; we shouldn’t bring just anyone back."

"Right! That’s what I was thinking too! So where do we meet?"

"Let’s just go to a restaurant. We can treat them to a meal!" Lin Xia initially had no desire to interact with them much.

When her mother died, none of them showed up, proving that this side of the family was not valued in their hearts.

When the time came to meet, Lin Xia and her siblings felt a sense of displeasure upon seeing this so-called uncle and his son.

Lin Aiguo hurried to introduce them, "This is your mother’s brother’s younger brother, Yu Qiushui. You should call him uncle, and this is his son Yu Ruiming..."

Lin Xia and the others greeted him with a slight nod, calling out "Uncle."

Yu Qiushui, noticing Lin Xia and her siblings’ lukewarm attitude, smiled unconcernedly, "I’ve only been here once over these years, back when you were just a few years old, so of course you wouldn’t remember me!"

Lin Aiguo urged them, "Then please, take a seat and talk, don’t stand!"

Yu Qiushui was adept at making conversation, "In the blink of an eye, Lin Xia and the others have grown up so much! I hear from your dad that your big brother is working out of town! Each one of you has become so successful!

Not like this younger brother of yours, always so quiet... I’m constantly worrying about him... On the other hand, your sister Ruili is a child who brings peace of mind..."

Lin Xia observed Yu Ruiming more carefully and noticed that he seemed to be a silent type, who hadn’t made a peep since they met at the restaurant.

Seeing Lin Xia and the others acting distant, Yu Qiushui sighed, "When your mom passed away, your dad sent us a telegram, but back then we were poor and couldn’t make the trip..."

"Luckily the house hasn’t moved, otherwise it really would have been impossible to find..."

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu exchanged a glance and both felt it was hypocritical. What was the use of saying so much if they didn’t want to come?

In the years since then, not once did anyone come to visit them.

Their relationship with this branch of the family had essentially been severed, yet here they were, showing up on their own.

Lin Xia thought to herself, rather sardonically, that their timing was just right.

If Lin Qiu was to get the red-brick house later in the autumn, who knew if there would be anyone left in the old house.

Lin Xia wasn’t heartless; she knew there was only one uncle and aunt’s family left among her mother’s relatives.

If they had been good people, she would have been willing to associate with them.

She remembered hearing from her mother about how her maternal grandparents fell ill and passed away one after the other. At that time, her mother Yu Wanhua was just over ten years old and had gone to live with her uncle’s family.

Her uncle had a son and a daughter, close to her in age.

But ever since she arrived there, all the chores fell to her, and she was bullied no end.

The reason she later followed her relatives to find work in Spring City was also because they were so poor they were nearly starving to death.

Now, looking at this so-called uncle with shifty eyes and a glib tongue, Lin Xia had a poor impression of him.

"Lin Xia ah! You and Lin Qiu look so much like your mom when she was young, but you’re the spitting image of her! I heard from your dad that you’re doing your own business, a girl like you is really capable!" Yu Qiushui said, beaming with a smile.

From the moment he walked in, he could tell from the children’s clothes and complexion that this family was truly living well.

He also discerned that Lin Xia was the decision-maker of the household, so he kept flattering her during the conversation.

Unfortunately, Lin Xia was not receptive; she didn’t want to engage with him, "Really?" she said absentmindedly, her voice indifferent as she looked down and fiddled with her fingers.

She didn’t think she resembled her deceased mother; if anyone did, it would be her older brother Lin Chun.

Yu Qiushui seemed quite certain, "How can it be false! Your mom didn’t have photos when she was young, but if you compare, you’d know! You look so much like her!"

Lin Aiguo then took a few more glances at Lin Xia but said nothing.

Lin Dong really didn’t like Yu Qiushui or his son, so he remained silent and sat there.

Lin Qiu felt the same; she always had a creepy feeling about the way Yu Ruiming would occasionally look up at people.

Right then, the dishes gradually arrived, disrupting the dull conversation.

Lin Aiguo and Yu Qiushui had some alcohol, while Lin Xia and the others drank soft drinks.

Yu Ruiming licked his lips, his gaze fixated on the bottle of alcohol, seemingly wanting to drink, but a stern look from Yu Qiushui stopped him.

This moment was caught by Lin Xia.

She secretly speculated that Yu Ruiming must have a liking for alcohol, and Yu Qiushui forbade him to drink, perhaps afraid that he would behave improperly if he got drunk.

After the meal, Lin Aiguo took Yu Qiushui and his son and left directly by bus.

The three siblings, Lin Xia, Lin Chun, and Lin Qiu, all had their own opinions on these two people.