Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 343 - 342: The Xia Family?

Chapter 343: Chapter 342: The Xia Family?

That evening, Lin Xia mentioned Wu Zhengyang’s issue to Lin Qiu, "They work in the same unit, and even share an office, so normal interaction between colleagues is nothing to worry about.

But you never know what’s in a person’s heart, and that woman is a schemer; I’m just afraid she might take advantage of his naivety...

You should find an opportunity to remind Wu Zhengyang, but don’t mention it lately, or he will definitely think that our second brother has told us something..."

Lin Xia didn’t want to drag their second brother into this mess, making it awkward for everyone during future meetings.

Lin Qiu pursed her lips, "Sis! Don’t worry, I know what to do!

Even though we are engaged, I can’t turn a blind eye if he really does something to betray me; I definitely won’t deal with him anymore..."

Lin Qiu had always been concerned about a woman named Miao Xue at Wu Zhengyang’s company, and now that her sister Lin Xia had brought it up, she became even more vigilant.

In a relationship, love alone is not enough; loyalty and commitment are also essential.

She hoped she hadn’t misjudged him, hoping Wu Zhengyang wasn’t that kind of person.

Because if Wu Zhengyang were interested in Miao Xue, he wouldn’t have let her chase him for so long without any response.

But there are always exceptions, and she couldn’t be sure what might happen in the future.

Seeing that Lin Qiu really took her words to heart, Lin Xia felt somewhat relieved, but she couldn’t help but remind her again,

"Xiaoqiu! I still stand by what I said, even though you’re engaged now, don’t do anything improper! A girl must always protect her reputation to ensure she has a way out!"

If things really didn’t work out one day, the rumors wouldn’t affect anything if Xia Lin and Wu Zhengyang hadn’t taken any bigger steps.

However, if they were to do something reckless, it would be the woman who ended up hurt the most.

Especially since Lin Qiu wasn’t the type to take things lightly; the hurt would be even deeper.

Lin Qiu blushed from her talk, nodding in agreement as the sisters whispered under the covers.

The next evening after work, Ji Man came over to Lin Xia’s place to talk to her. Lin Xia felt like she had become a confidante; just yesterday it was with Lin Qiu, and today it continued with Ji Man.

She kept their second brother’s advice close to heart; he wasn’t wrong.

The best years of girl Ji Man’s life were just wasting away on him; wouldn’t that be misguiding her whole life?

But how should she start this conversation?

Luckily, Ji Man initiated the conversation, beginning to speak about her feelings for Jiang Mingyuan, "Lin Xia! We’ve known each other for a long time now, do you think I’m being foolish? Jiang Mingyuan doesn’t have any feelings for me, and yet I continue to hold on!"

"Well, how to put it... Ji Man, I think that it’s best not to hold on to something that’s going nowhere... You see, a girl only has so many good years!

As you get older year by year, your options will only become fewer..." Lin Xia spoke very earnestly.

She treated Ji Man as her friend and of course wanted her to be happy.

But their second brother was really a tough nut to crack...

Ji Man was smart; she sensed from Lin Xia’s words that Jiang Mingyuan must have spoken to Lin Xia.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have said such things.

Ji Man, enduring the heartache, changed the subject, "Let’s not talk about me anymore. How are things with your guy? Keeping in touch through letters?"

Lin Xia didn’t hide it, her eyes and brows brimming with happiness, "We’re doing great! We occasionally call each other! He’s coming to see me in a few days!"

Just thinking about meeting Lu Zheng made her feel both expectant and nervous.

She was restless, hardly able to eat or drink; maybe when he finally arrived, her anxious heart would settle down completely.

Knowing Lu Zheng was visiting, Ji Man’s eyes twinkled, and a smile crept across her lips, "Really? That’s wonderful! It’s been a long time since you two saw each other, hasn’t it?"

She was actually quite envious and jealous of Lin Xia, having a boyfriend in a distant place who thought of her and cared for her, and having Jiang Mingyuan by her side hopelessly in love with her.

Between her and Lin Xia, to be precise, they weren’t as close as they used to be.

At least that’s how she felt in her heart.

Watching Jiang Mingyuan shower Lin Xia with care and seeing that she was the only one in his eyes, as a normal person, she couldn’t help but feel some emotions, unless she was a saint.

Fairly speaking, she didn’t think she was inferior to Lin Xia in either appearance or stature.

Even when it came to their families, she believed she was far superior.

Though she couldn’t earn money like Lin Xia, her family background was good, and so was her job.

Why couldn’t Jiang Mingyuan notice her?

"Hmm! Almost eight months!" Lin Xia had even rounded down the time.

"Seeing each other only once in such a long time! Your love affair must be quite tough!" Ji Man commented empathetically.

"It is tough," Lin Xia couldn’t deny, "but I can handle it!"

She wished that Lu Zheng could be by her side more often, to watch movies, take walks, enjoy delicious food, and do many things that lovers do.

She was quite envious of Lin Qiu and Wu Zhengyang, who could meet several times a day.

But when you fall in love with someone, there’s no choice. They were just too far apart.

Ji Man cautiously asked, "Lin Xia! If you really marry him, will you go live where he is?"

"Who knows what the future holds! We’ll see when it comes," Lin Xia wasn’t sure if a wedding day with Lu Zheng would ever come. The differences between their families were too great, and she was not very confident about the future...

Two days later, Lu Zheng hadn’t come.

However, there was a middle-aged woman dressed in simple yet elegant clothes with a graceful demeanor standing at the front door of Lin Xia’s house.

That woman was none other than Shao Meirou.

Given that her mother-in-law, Fang Youlan, was getting on in years, the task of scouting out this girl Xia Lin had fallen to her.

She looked at the address on her paper, confirming it once more. It was definitely this house, no mistake.

She didn’t dare to just walk in but instead looked towards the open clothing shop next door.

Peering through the barred window, it seemed like a girl was busily working on a sewing machine inside.

She wasn’t sure if this was the person she was looking for.

Shao Meirou thought for a moment then went to the small store across the street.

Wang Lan was wiping the counter. Seeing Shao Meirou enter, her eyes lit up.

In their neighborhood, it was rare to see such a well-maintained, graceful woman.

Upon hearing her speak in standard Mandarin, she was even more convinced that this woman might be a foreigner, perhaps the wife of a leader reassigned here.

Wang Lan greeted her enthusiastically, "What would you like to buy?"

Shao Meirou glanced at the items on the counter and said casually, "I’ll buy some bread!"

Wang Lan handed it to her, then took the money and gave change.

Shao Meirou could tell Wang Lan was willing to chat.

So she pretended to be interested in making clothes and started inquiring.

"Excuse me, is that clothing shop across the street owned by the Xia family?"

"What? The Xia family?" Wang Lan was puzzled, "They have the surname Lin across the street!"

"Surname Lin?" Shao Meirou was confused. Could it be the wrong address?

But it shouldn’t be.

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