Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 379 - 378: Not Worthy of You

Chapter 379: Chapter 378: Not Worthy of You

Mingyuan lowered his eyes to hide the pain within, and when he looked up again, he suddenly laughed heartily, "Alright, foolish girl! You’re overthinking it!

Now that you have a boyfriend, and you’ve even met his family, you might get married at any moment. What could I possibly expect?

Moreover, I’ve been considering a match recently, and who knows, I might find you a sister-in-law any day now!"

Lin Xia didn’t believe what he said, looking slightly startled, "Second Brother! Are you serious?"

She was worried that Second Brother was fixating on a notion and delaying his life, yet she hadn’t expected him to get over it so quickly.

Listening to him, it sounded truthful, but she always felt a huge disparity in his emotions.

Mingyuan laughed, "Of course! It’s not like I don’t have admirers? Your Second Brother’s charm isn’t small!"

Lin Xia knew that Xu Haihua, Ji Man, and Wu Zhengmei’s sister-in-law, Niu Yuelan, were all interested in Second Brother.

Mingyuan stood up, not wanting to continue the conversation, as talking more would only bring more heartache.

"Lin Xia! Take care of yourself and don’t think too much! From now on, just regard me as your own brother, and I’ll treat you as my own sister! Do not be a stranger to me about anything. We might not be fated to be lovers, but being siblings for a lifetime is not so bad!

Let’s go, you’ve been hustling non-stop since you got off the car. I’ll take you back so you can rest well!"

Lin Xia followed Mingyuan out of the office, and as soon as they reached the lobby, she saw Niu Yuelan standing by the bar.

It seemed that Niu Yuelan was pestering the girl wiping the bar, trying to find out something.

Lin Xia had a really poor impression of Niu Yuelan.

Considering that she was the sister-in-law of Lin Qiu’s elder cousin, if she were decent, Lin Xia would definitely have greeted her and chatted.

But towards Niu Yuelan, she just nodded and headed straight to the hotel entrance.

The female bartender had a look of disdain, but upon seeing Mingyuan’s figure, she smiled brightly, "Brother Jiang!"

"Hmm!" Mingyuan nodded slightly.

Niu Yuelan glanced at Lin Xia’s retreating figure, and when facing Mingyuan, she put on another expression, "Second Brother! So you are here at the shop!"

She had been asking about him for a while now, but the staff kept saying he hadn’t arrived yet.

Mingyuan, with a cold face, left no room for face-saving grace, "Book a table with the staff!"

He then directly stepped forward to catch up with Lin Xia towards the direction of the restaurant’s door.

Niu Yuelan still refused to give up and caught up, "Second Brother! I’m not here to book a table! I came to see you!"

She had come here several times, arriving during meal times, but Mingyuan was too busy, and she couldn’t approach him.

After meal times, she didn’t know where Mingyuan had disappeared to.

She wanted to pursue him and be in a relationship; she had to catch sight of him first.

"We’re not familiar enough for that!" Mingyuan coldly dropped a line, his current mood was particularly terrible, and he had no leisure to mind others.

Even though Niu Yuelan had a thicker skin, she had her pride. Her eyes reddened instantly, "Why are you like this!"

Mingyuan didn’t bother with her anymore and just drove away with Lin Xia.

Niu Yuelan, frustrated, stamped her foot behind them. Lin Xia had a partner, and it was said that she visited her partner’s family a few days ago. How could Mingyuan still not understand propriety? Always revolving around Lin Xia, what’s the meaning of this!

The car sped along the road.

Lin Xia looked at Mingyuan, reminding him, "Second Brother! Niu Yuelan is not worthy of you! You don’t need to consider Xiaoqiu’s and Wu Zhengyang’s family ties; you absolutely must ignore her!"

That day when Lin Qiu got engaged, Wu Zhengmei and her spouse brought Niu Yuelan, and she was very displeased.

Later, at the restaurant, Niu Yuelan caused such a scene.

She couldn’t let Second Brother leave any room for face-saving reasons.

Such people are clingy and shameless; you never know what they might do.

Mingyuan turned his head and glanced at Lin Xia, his mood instantly improved a little.

They couldn’t become lovers, but they were the best of friends.

He knew Lin Xia truly cared for him too, with all her heart and soul.

"I understand! Don’t worry, would your second brother be someone who’s easily troubled?"

Lin Xia pursed her lips and smiled, "That’s true! Second brother is not just anyone!"

The atmosphere between them instantly lightened, as if returning to old times.

Jiang Mingyuan dropped Lin Xia off at her front door.

"Drive safely, second brother!" Lin Xia said, concerned.

Jiang Mingyuan smiled and waved at her, "Don’t worry!"

Lin Xia silently stood there, watching his car drive away, and let out a sigh.

She didn’t know whether second brother was just putting on a front or had truly let go, but her heart felt odd.

But some things, she had to say.

In her heart, second brother’s place was only second to her older brother, Lin Chun.

If he was not doing well, she would feel distressed and would sympathize with him.

Jiang Mingyuan was driving the car, but he didn’t return to the restaurant.

He aimlessly drove, traveling along the road.

Scenes of being together with Lin Xia continuously played in his mind.

He knew Lin Xia meant well for him, not wanting him to waste his time or delay his own life for her sake.

But human emotions are not like a water faucet that can be turned on and off at will.

When Lu Zheng left with Lin Xia for the provincial city, he had already started to let go in his heart.

But these past few days, he hadn’t been doing well.

Falling for someone might only take a minute!

But forgetting someone might take a lifetime!

...

Lu Zheng returned to his unit while Lu Pengcheng was still at home.

So, the Shao sisters, Shao Meirou and Shao Meifang, definitely needed to avoid Lu Pengcheng if they wanted to discuss something.

Shao Meifang’s hospital office wasn’t a good place for a chat either, so the two sisters agreed to meet outside, both looking worried when they met.

Shao Meifang knew why her sister was troubled, and she hung her head in self-blame, "Sister! It’s all because of me! If it weren’t for what I said, being caught in the wrong by someone... It wouldn’t have..."

Shao Meifang still felt annoyed when she recalled the whole incident.

Despite her age, she ended up indirectly supporting Lin Xia, leaving a good impression in the face of her brother-in-law.

Shao Meirou actually regretted deeply that she took her sister to see Lin Xia that day.

If they hadn’t brought up Ye Lin and his son spending the New Year together, things wouldn’t have evolved into what they were today.

At least, before that, Lu Pengcheng still wanted to meet Lin Xia and then decide.

As a result, that incident triggered a sudden change in Lu Pengcheng’s mindset.

Shao Meirou understood too well that Lu Pengcheng was reminded of his own past experiences and empathized deeply.

"Alas! It’s too late for regrets now! They’re only dating after all, who knows when they’ll marry. Let’s just see how things go," she thought that after Lu Zheng returned to his unit, it would be a while before he saw Lin Xia again.

Although the old man said they should marry by the end of the year at the latest, it was just talk, and plans can’t keep up with changes. Who knows what the future holds.

"Sister! Your future daughter-in-law is no ordinary woman! Look at how Xiaozheng feels she’s been greatly wronged and gives me the cold shoulder, my brother-in-law is entirely on her side now, right? Even our father values her so much... he even directly gave her that bracelet..." Shao Meifang was worried for her, "If this continues, and one day she really marries Xiaozheng, where will your position as a mother-in-law stand!"