Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 550 - 549: How Do You Want Me to Say It?

Chapter 550: Chapter 549: How Do You Want Me to Say It?

Lin Xia was no fool, how could she not see whether Ji Man considered her a good friend?

At first, when Ji Man started getting close to her, she might have been sincere.

But afterwards, since Jiang Mingyuan went to Yecheng University, Ji Man’s intentions changed, becoming impure, mostly hoping to use her to chase after Jiang Mingyuan.

She had never minded these things, thinking that Ji Man was a decent person, and she had tried hard to matchmake the two.

But indeed, her older brother didn’t fancy Ji Man, and there was nothing she could do about that.

People change, and Ji Man was changing; she didn’t deny she was changing too.

She didn’t want to keep playing with someone who never really considered her a friend, right? She had that right, didn’t she?

"Lin Xia! Don’t rush off! I want to ask you something!" Ji Man finally asked the question she wanted to know more, "I saw your cousin sitting with Jiang Mingyuan, are the two of them dating now?"

In fact, Lin Xia had noticed something on the day of her wedding banquet, Jiang Mingyuan’s mother was sitting very close to Lin Xia’s cousin, chatting and laughing intimately; one would have thought they were mother and daughter, or mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

"No!" Lin Xia gave a denying answer.

Strictly speaking, Song Zhiya and Jiang Mingyuan weren’t dating at this point.

It’s just that they both had a fondness for each other and were both thinking of getting to know one another better.

So naturally, Lin Xia could not tell Ji Man about the situation between them now.

And Ji Man was fond of Jiang Mingyuan, Lin Xia could see that, and she still liked him now, so it was better not to complicate matters further.

Ji Man was half-doubting; she thought they shouldn’t be dating so soon, how long had it been since Lin Xia got married?

"Then you better go back and have your meal! I should hurry back too, and someday when I come to find you, let’s have a good chat!

In fact, there are some things... ah... I’ll tell you when I get the chance..." She deliberately left a cliffhanger.

"Okay!" Lin Xia didn’t become very curious at her hesitant manner; she turned and walked towards the private room.

Ji Man stood still, watching Lin Xia’s graceful retreating figure, her gaze deep and thoughtful.

It wasn’t until Lin Xia was out of sight that she sneered coldly, Lin Xia, you say I’ve changed, but do you know why I changed?

If it wasn’t because of... I wouldn’t have suffered...

So, why should you and Jiang Mingyuan be happy?

...

Song Zhiya had long noticed that Ji Man, who took Lin Xia out, had feelings for Jiang Mingyuan.

If someone likes someone else, it shows in their eyes, something that can’t be hidden.

Especially after Ji Man came in and saw her sitting next to Jiang Mingyuan, that sharp look in her eyes said it all.

She found it amusing; it seems Jiang Mingyuan’s popularity was quite something.

On the day Lin Xia and Lu Zheng had their wedding banquet, she had noticed quite a few girls shadowing Jiang Mingyuan.

But Jiang Mingyuan didn’t seem to have any particular interest in Ji Man or the other girls.

Being a man with too much personal charm and too many girls falling for him didn’t seem like a good thing!

If one day she really got together with Jiang Mingyuan, it looked like she’d have a long time dealing with romantic rivals!

Jiang Mingyuan saw Song Zhiya giving him that amused, secretive glance, the shimmer in his bright eyes not knowing why, but his heart unexpectedly began to beat faster.

But Jiang Mingyuan had been through many trials and was no longer the naive youngster he had been.

Especially after opening this restaurant, greeting and dealing with various relationships.

He had learned to conceal his emotions well; even if he was angry, he could smile without giving anything away.

He put down his wine glass and asked softly, "What’s wrong?"

Song Zhiya smiled and shook her head, "Nothing!" How could she tell Jiang Mingyuan what she was thinking?

"Lin Xia, why has she been out for so long? Should I go look for her?"

She was quite curious about how Ji Man would pry into her relationship with Jiang Mingyuan from Lin Xia.

Jiang Mingyuan curved his lips into a smile, "No need! She’ll be back soon!"

He knew Ji Man took Lin Xia out, perhaps not just for small talk, but more so to probe into matters concerning him.

Such conversations wouldn’t take too long.

Sure enough, no sooner had he spoken than Lin Xia pushed the door open and came in.

Song Zhiya pursed her lips and smiled at him, "You guessed it with such precision!"

Jiang Mingyuan watched her smiling face, his eyes flickering, not knowing whether it was because of the alcohol or something else;

At this moment, he found Song Zhiya’s flushed, smiling face extremely adorable.

Seeing Lin Xia return, Lin Chun casually asked, "Lin Xia! What did you talk about for so long?"

Lin Xia replied with a light laugh, "Nothing much! Have you all been waiting for me? Big brother, aren’t you working this afternoon? Drink less!"

Surely, her mood must have been somewhat affected by the extended talk with Ji Man.

But she didn’t want to discuss it openly with others, as it was a matter between her and Ji Man.

Lin Chun’s face would flush easily with alcohol, and right now, with his face red and swollen, Lin Xia even wondered if his leaders at the office would comment on his appearance.

But upon further thought, she considered that in these times, the system was so relaxed, they likely wouldn’t care.

Lin Chun, with a smile, raised his glass to show her, "I’ll stop after I finish these!"

He truly felt joyful today, with his eldest sister married off, he had one less worry on his mind.

His second sister’s boyfriend seemed like a decent young man.

It was just that his job seemed busy and taxing.

Actually, ever since he learned about his second sister’s breakup with Wu Zhengyang;

He had felt unsettled, with a worry he couldn’t shake off.

Unlike his eldest sister, he always feared that his gentle-hearted second sister wouldn’t be able to get past that hurdle.

Once Lin Xia took her seat, Song Zhiya leaned in and whispered, "Did she ask you about me and Jiang Mingyuan?"

Lin Xia nodded lightly, "She did!"

Song Zhiya’s curiosity rose, "What did you say?"

Lin Xia couldn’t resist teasing her, so she whispered close to her ear, "Cousin, how do you hope I responded? Did I say you two are dating?"

"Ah! I’m not talking to you anymore!" Song Zhiya, constrained by Jiang Mingyuan sitting right beside her, didn’t dare to speak loudly to begin with, and now with Lin Xia’s words, the temperature on her face soared instantaneously.

After a few playful exchanges with Song Zhiya, Lin Xia continued to eat.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but ponder the matter that Ji Man alluded to but stopped short of fully disclosing.

Was Ji Man feigning mystery, or was there something she didn’t know?

She always felt that after such a long absence, Ji Man must have had her reasons for coming back so changed.

Judging by Ji Man’s thinness, it seemed she had gone through something.

But these thoughts merely crossed her mind before she let them go, as she lacked the desire to delve any deeper.

In the future, when Ji Man got married, she would go to the wedding, bring a gift, and by returning the favor, they would be even.

After the meal, Lin Chun went straight back to work from there.

Jiang Mingyuan offered to drive them home, but seeing that he had also drunk quite a bit and was staggering a bit, Lin Xia did not agree.

So, the group walked home as if they were out for a stroll.

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