Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 390 - 389: What Does It Mean Not to Be Related?

Chapter 390: Chapter 389: What Does It Mean Not to Be Related?

Yu Qiushui panicked and quickly stood up, grabbing Chen Zhaodi’s arm, "Mom, you can’t talk nonsense at this time! What if Lin Xia and the others heard and it affected our Daming..."

Having this family relationship could be somewhat useful.

If there wasn’t one...

"I know! I understand now!" Chen Zhaodi’s face turned pale as she realized the severity of her slip-up.

The mother and son hurried down the steps and walked toward the hospital entrance.

Jiang Mingyuan, carrying canned nutritional products up the steps, happened to overhear their conversation and turned to look at the two quickly departing figures, deep in thought.

In the hospital room, Lin Xia was momentarily stunned to see Jiang Mingyuan carrying things in but quickly realized he must have heard about Lin Aiguo’s hospitalization.

"Brother! How did you find out?"

Jiang Mingyuan glanced at Lin Aiguo, handing over the items to Lin Xia, "Lin Qiu told me! Your dad is okay now, right?"

"He’s fine now! But he needs to stay a few more days!" She took the items and placed them on the cabinet, then introduced him, "Brother! This is my uncle’s son, Brother Hongli!"

Yu Hongli greeted Jiang Mingyuan and exchanged a few pleasantries.

Lin Aiguo, lying in the hospital bed, saw Jiang Mingyuan buying things to visit him and knew deep down that he came out of kindness, considering Lin Xia’s face.

But his heart felt exceptionally awkward; this youngster must have already heard from Lin Qiu why he was admitted to the hospital.

Fortunately, the two did not get along usually, so he simply closed his eyes and kept silent.

Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia both noticed Lin Aiguo’s reaction, while other patients and their families in the room also occasionally glanced at Jiang Mingyuan, listening to their conversation.

Jiang Mingyuan stayed in the room for a few minutes, then followed Lin Xia out.

In the corridor, the two walked and talked.

Jiang Mingyuan’s tone carried a hint of complaint, "Lin Xia, your dad had an accident, how could you not tell me? Don’t you consider me your brother anymore?"

If he hadn’t gone to Lin Qiu’s store today, he still wouldn’t know about it.

Lin Xia quickly explained, "Brother, how could I not consider you my brother! I just didn’t feel right saying it! After all, this matter is too much... Even Lu Zheng doesn’t know yet!"

It just happened that she had been busy running back and forth these past few days and hadn’t seen Jiang Mingyuan, so she hadn’t mentioned it.

Having heard the gist from Lin Qiu, Jiang Mingyuan nodded in understanding, "I see!"

He didn’t dwell on this issue any further and changed the subject, "I heard from Lin Qiu that you’ve been buying meals from the little store next to the hospital. For the next few days, I’ll have the store’s people come deliver the food!"

Lin Xia quickly waved her hand, "Brother, there’s no need for that! The food from the small store here is quite tasty, and it’s close and convenient!" She didn’t want to cause any hassle.

"Why be so polite!" Jiang Mingyuan whispered with a smile, "You forgot you have shares in that store! If you don’t agree, I’ll just deliver the meals myself!"

Faced with Jiang Mingyuan’s threat, Lin Xia laughed in resignation, "Alright, alright! Let the store’s people deliver then! I wouldn’t dare to trouble you, Boss Jiang!"

She knew if she refused again, Jiang Mingyuan would definitely end up delivering the meals himself.

The two laughed and talked as they walked, passing by the doctor and nurse’s office, where they happened to meet Head Nurse Luo coming out.

Lin Xia greeted her warmly with a smile, "Head Nurse Luo!"

"Going out?" Nurse Luo responded with a warm smile, taking the opportunity to glance at Jiang Mingyuan next to Lin Xia.

"Yes!" Lin Xia nodded with a smile, casually watching Jiang Mingyuan’s reaction.

With a beautiful woman in front, she didn’t know if he would be attracted, but it would be better if he wasn’t—the age difference was too much.

She truly felt regretful inside, wondering why there had to be such a large age difference. Even if it were just three years older, that would be fine. A woman three years older is like a golden brick; even Mrs. Zhao probably wouldn’t oppose that!

Jiang Mingyuan simply gave a faint nod to Nurse Director Luo, acknowledging her presence.

"Then we’ll be leaving first!"

"Okay!"

Nurse Director Luo curiously glanced a few more times at their retreating figures, a handsome man and a beautiful woman who looked quite matching together. She wondered whether these two were in a relationship?

Once out of the hospital, Jiang Mingyuan managed to get Lin Xia’s bicycle onto the vehicle.

After getting into the car, he asked, "Lin Xia! Has anyone else visited the hospital recently?"

"Yes! My mom’s aunt and brother came! Big Brother, what on earth is happening with our family! Just thinking about it makes me sick!"

Lin Xia really couldn’t understand what Yu Ruiming was thinking to mess around with someone as old as Qian Chunli.

Jiang Mingyuan comforted her, "Don’t think too much! It’s good that the mistake wasn’t your dad’s!"

Lin Xia nodded in agreement, "That’s true! Speaking strictly about the situation, he’s also a victim!"

Who could have expected that Daming would have a case against him!

"My mom is an exceptionally kind and decent person; how could her relatives be of such poor character?

Sometimes I even think it would be better if they weren’t relatives at all! It’s utterly disgraceful!"

Even if Lin Xia didn’t voice it, she was frustrated inside.

What family could be happy with such situations?

Even though she had conflicts with Lin Aiguo and harbored many complaints against him, this time she couldn’t help but sympathize with him.

He was seriously harmed by Qian Chunli and the others!

Physical injuries would eventually heal, but what about the loss of reputation?

By now, probably everyone around their home and workplace knows about their issues!

Others might not experience such a thing in their lifetimes, but her family faced problems every year!

Jiang Mingyuan drove the car out of the hospital, and once onto the spacious main road, he finally brought it up,

"Lin Xia! Earlier, I saw an old lady and a man at the entrance talking about not being related, and they mentioned your name and Daming’s!"

Lin Xia exclaimed, "Ah? Those must be the two people I told you about!" She tilted her head, puzzled, "What does ’not being related’ mean?"

Her heart throbbed with anxiety; she found it hard to believe yet felt it was very possible.

"I think," Jiang Mingyuan paused before speaking, "there might be more to your mother’s background! Otherwise, they wouldn’t have said such things!"

Jiang Mingyuan had only overheard it by chance, and if their words hadn’t included Lin Xia’s name, he wouldn’t have been interested in what the two were saying.

"Is that so! If this is the case, are my mom and they not related?" Lin Xia gently touched her chest, "Big Brother, it would be great if they weren’t related! I feel so embarrassed to have such relatives!"

Jiang Mingyuan couldn’t be sure, "Maybe ask around to see! If they really aren’t, wouldn’t that be better!"

"They must still be around here, but I don’t know where they are staying." She truly did not want to have an offensive relative like Yu Qiushui.

"No worries! I’ll find someone to handle this!" Jiang Mingyuan suddenly asked, "I heard that they still haven’t found Qian Chunli?"

Lin Xia frowned, "She must be hiding somewhere! Perhaps Lin Yu knows! The police could find out with an investigation!"