Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 542 - 541: Turn a Blind Eye

Chapter 542: Chapter 541: Turn a Blind Eye

Lin Qiu shook her head after thinking for a time, "It’s not that! Sister! You know, I’m just worried! What if things between him and I don’t work out in the future, what will outsiders say about me in our family’s territory?

I was already engaged to someone, but it fell through. Then I found another partner! Hmm, he was quite a good catch, but that didn’t work out either. What will people say about me then..."

Lin Qiu felt she could already imagine what kind of reputation she’d have in their area by then.

For a young lady, reputation is the most important thing. If her reputation is harmed, it will be very hard for her to find a suitable partner here, and she’ll only be able to look for someone in her grandfather’s place.

But there’s no wall in the world that doesn’t let some wind through, and the last thing she would want is for her situation to be heard by the wrong ears.

Actually, she didn’t want to care about what others thought, but she still couldn’t help but worry about it.

This might just be a deeply-rooted thought pattern, not easily changed.

Lin Xia gently stroked Lin Qiu’s hair, "Silly girl! Whether this relationship works out or not, nobody can say for sure, it ultimately comes down to the fate between you two.

And what if it doesn’t work out in the end? So what? Just look for someone else! You’ll definitely meet the person who’s right for you!

Xiaoqiu! You’re the one who has to live your life, just like wearing shoes—only the person wearing them knows where they pinch!

One should live for oneself! Why bother with what others think?

Besides, whatever people say is behind your back. Does it make you any less? If someone dares to say it to your face, don’t indulge them—just go up and slap them straightaway."

Lin Qiu couldn’t help but laugh as she envisioned her sister swinging her arm and slapping Miao Xue across the face, "Sister! You’re really something! I can’t do that!"

She knew her own personality. Even though she knew hitting someone might feel satisfying, she just couldn’t be as ruthless as her sister.

"What can’t you do? Have you forgotten what life was like for us in the past years? Wasn’t I the same as you? I thought I couldn’t do it either! But look at me now. Push yourself, and there’s nothing you can’t achieve...

Xiaoqiu! I want to see you become braver, to let go of those burdens of the past, and live a joyous life..." Lin Xia reminisced about the past, feeling she couldn’t compare with the current Lin Qiu.

With Lin Xia’s patient consolation, Lin Qiu’s heart, which had been hesitant and anxious, began to find peace. She nodded vigorously, "Mhm! Sister! I’ll try to be brave..."

The winter in the north was bitterly cold, especially early in the morning.

Because Lu Zheng doted on his wife, after they moved from the new house to the flat, he had Lin Xia and Song Zhiya stay home to prepare breakfast while he went to the train station with Lin Chun and Lin Qiu to pick people up.

Lin Qiu kept checking the time, her heart filled with various emotions such as nervousness, helplessness, and unease about the imminent meeting with Kang Yijun.

She still remembered their first meeting to this day.

Back then, Kang Yijun had rushed to meet her.

Looking at the handsome Kang Yijun, Lin Qiu was dazzled at first and then subconsciously felt she wasn’t suitable for him, sure that he wouldn’t fancy someone as ordinary as her!

However, when he sat down and politely started to speak, she realized he wasn’t as unapproachable as he seemed on the outside; on the contrary, he was a very amiable man, and they got along quite well...

Lu Zheng noticed Lin Qiu’s nervousness and distraction and said, "Lin Qiu! It’s not time yet! Don’t be anxious!"

Lin Qiu came back to herself, hurriedly saying, "Mhm! I know! Brother-in-law!"

About another quarter of an hour passed, and finally, the train they were waiting for slowly pulled into the station.

There were many passengers getting off, and like water bursting through a dam, people poured out of the train doors with large and small bags in tow.

Among the three, only Lin Qiu recognized Kang Yijun, so she was the main one searching.

Lin Qiu’s eyes darted through the crowd searching, but after a long time, she found no sign of him, which made her somewhat anxious.

Lin Chun noticed Lin Qiu’s urgency and gently soothed her, "Xiaoqiu! Don’t worry! It’s not easy to find someone in such a crowd! As long as he has gotten off the train, we’ll definitely be able to meet him! Besides, maybe he’ll see you first!"

Suddenly, a tall figure appeared in their line of sight not far away.

In such cold weather, the person actually wasn’t wearing much, just a thin leather jacket, carrying a backpack, and was quite eye-catching.

Lin Qiu shyly smiled and pointed in his direction from afar, "Big Brother! That’s him!"

She couldn’t help thinking, how could this person endure the cold so well? Wasn’t he cold wearing so little?

Lu Zheng and Lin Chun exchanged glances. Even if Lin Qiu hadn’t said anything, they could tell that this young man might be the one they were there to pick up!

Because he was different from ordinary people, whether it was his posture or the way he walked, both had an air of vigor.

"Kang Yijun! Over here!" Seeing that he was looking around and hadn’t spotted them, Lin Qiu hurriedly waved at him energetically.

Following her voice, Kang Yijun saw where Lin Qiu was and immediately smiled broadly, quickening his pace towards her.

When he saw that there were two other men with Lin Qiu, he politely nodded and smiled at them, "Hello!"

Lin Qiu quickly introduced them to each other, "This is my older brother, Lin Chun! This is my brother-in-law, Lu Zheng!"

"Hello, Big Brother! Hello, Brother-in-law!" Kang Yijun greeted them politely, one by one.

Lu Zheng and Lin Chun also greeted him back.

Lu Zheng casually asked, "Was your journey here smooth?"

Right from the first moment he laid eyes on him, Lu Zheng had been carefully sizing up his future brother-in-law, silently nodding to himself in approval.

The young man was tall with good height, a square face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and clear, spirited eyes. Under the straight bridge of his nose were lips that were neither too thin nor too thick.

The corners of Kang Yijun’s mouth were turned up in a gentle smile, "The trip was very smooth! It’s really so much trouble for you all, coming to pick me up so early in the morning!" He spoke while his gaze shifted towards Lin Qiu, his eyes filled with concern.

Why did he feel that Lin Qiu looked a bit thinner? But in the presence of her elder brothers, he didn’t dare to mention such things.

Under his gaze, Lin Qiu shyly pursed her lips. She knew what to say over the phone, but now that they were face to face, she found herself somewhat at a loss for words.

Lin Chun waved his hand with a chuckle, "No problem! It’s quite cold! Let’s go, and we can talk more comfortably at home where it’s warm!"

He also had a good first impression of Kang Yijun, sensing intuitively that the young man was a decent person.

After exchanging some pleasantries, the group headed home.

They chatted along the way, but the conversation touched only on inconsequential things.

Lin Qiu spoke the least; she didn’t walk next to Kang Yijun but instead stayed beside Lin Chun.

She actually didn’t know what would be good to talk about with Kang Yijun.

And with her big brother and brother-in-law also present, she felt even more embarrassed to say much.

Although Kang Yijun was talking with Lu Zheng, his eyes kept straying in Lin Qiu’s direction.

Lin Chun genuinely felt how superfluous his presence was, but since his younger sister didn’t want to walk next to her significant other, he, as the older brother, definitely needed to step in.

When the group was three households away from their home, a man pushing a bicycle suddenly came out of the Wu Family’s gate.

It was none other than Wu Zhengyang!