Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 557 - 556 Plans Can’t Keep Up With Changes

Chapter 557: Chapter 556 Plans Can’t Keep Up With Changes

That afternoon, Kang Yijun also had to leave.

Lin Qiu worried that Lin Xia would feel even worse at the train station, so she and Song Zhiya went together to see him off.

According to Song Zhiya, who later recounted to Lin Xia, Kang Yijun had a private word with Lin Qiu before boarding the train;

exactly what was said remains unknown, but judging by the flush on Lin Qiu’s face, it must have been sweet nothings.

Lin Xia chuckled at the thought and didn’t go out of her way to ask Lin Qiu what Kang Yijun had specifically said to her.

Her younger sister was grown up now, and she deserved some privacy of her own.

If Lin Qiu wanted to share with her, she’d be all ears, but if she didn’t want to, then she wouldn’t ask.

Until she received feedback from Grandfather Qin Zeming, she intended to take a wait-and-see approach.

After all, the contact between Lin Qiu and Kang Yijun usually consisted of nothing more than letters and the occasional phone call, so their relationship hadn’t reached any profound level yet.

After Lu Zheng left, Lin Xia took a few days to gradually recover.

He was gone, but life had to go on.

Because she had been busy with the wedding, and afterwards spent every day with Lu Zheng, the business didn’t get much of her attention, so there was definitely an impact on the sales figures.

Until the New Year, both businesses were at their peak, and Lin Xia couldn’t afford to stay down for too long.

Therefore, Lin Xia immediately got her spirits up and started to get busy.

At the same time, she called Song Zhiyi, asking him to help send some toys from the south.

School holidays were approaching, and during the vacation, these toys would certainly be a hot seller.

With the profit from toys being astonishing, Lin Xia certainly didn’t want to miss such a lucrative opportunity. She planned to make a good profit during this holiday and have a prosperous New Year!

In the midst of busyness, New Year’s Day of 1985 arrived just like that.

On New Year’s Day, the factories in Lin District believed in starting the year with good luck and didn’t take a break.

The schools, on the other hand, were on a regular holiday, and Lin Dong came back from school the night before.

Lin Xia took out a lot of frozen goods to thaw, preparing to have a sumptuous feast for the holiday.

But plans can’t keep up with changes, and Auntie Zhao unexpectedly came to the city without any warning.

She called Lin Xia from Jiang Mingyuan’s store, telling them not to bother with cooking at home and to eat there instead, as it would be convenient, time-saving, and they could all have a chat.

Lin Xia got along just fine with Auntie Zhao, so she agreed right away.

Song Zhiya, however, was shyly conflicted about it, after all, she used to regard Auntie Zhao as a kind and amiable elder.

Now, with her relationship with Jiang Mingyuan unclear, facing someone who could potentially become her future mother-in-law, she wasn’t quite sure how to act.

"Lin Xia! Why don’t you guys go! I won’t go! I’ll go to Auntie Luo’s house to eat! After all, Auntie Luo will definitely have prepared something delicious!"

Seeing Song Zhiya all twisted up in knots, Lin Xia teased, "Cousin! Don’t tell me you’re too shy to meet your in-laws because you’re the bashful bride? That’s not like you!

Besides, my godmother is such a good person. If she knew you and my brother had something budding between you, she’d be thrilled!"

From Lin Xia’s understanding of Auntie Zhao, once she found out that her long-anticipated son finally had a prospect for a partner;

she’d surely be eager to do everything in her power to push them together, hoping for the relationship to progress rapidly towards a quick wedding.

Song Zhiya bit her lower lip. She was close to Lin Xia and would speak her mind. Luckily, it was just the two of them in the back at that moment.

"Lin Xia! Actually, I know Auntie Zhao is a really nice person, and I enjoy having meals and chatting with her."

"But I just feel quite embarrassed! After all, Jiang Mingyuan and I are nothing right now, we can only be considered friends, I guess! He hasn’t clearly confessed or said anything about pursuing me..."

Speaking of which, she still felt a bit awkward.

She could sense that Jiang Mingyuan didn’t lack feelings for her.

Compared to others, like Lu Qing, Ji Man, and the daughter from Uncle Lin’s family, Jiang Mingyuan’s attitude towards her was completely different.

But that guy was just so good at keeping his cool.

Their movie dates and meals together were no different from what friends might do, which inevitably made her anxious and insecure.

Lin Xia playfully rolled her eyes, "So you’re tangled up because my second brother hasn’t confessed to you? Then I’ll find an opportunity to ask him what he means. Is he too shy, or does he just not know how? If he doesn’t know how, I’ll get him to ask his friends for advice on how to pursue my cousin!"

Song Zhiya almost stamped her foot in embarrassment and annoyance, "Lin Xia! You’re teasing me again!"

Lin Xia laughed out loud, "Alright! I won’t tease you anymore! Cousin, trust me! My godmother’s sudden visit must have a reason, perhaps my second brother said something to her.

Otherwise, why would she come to the city today and ask us out for a meal?

Jiang Mingyuan’s grandparents and his parents are all working as usual today without taking a break. She didn’t stay home to make lunch but came into the city. Could it just be a simple meal at my second brother’s restaurant?

So, you should just go boldly and see what’s actually going on.

You should be able to feel it, my godmother really likes you..." She instinctively sensed from the tone of the call that her godmother was elated, surely there must be some happy news.

As for why she didn’t directly tell her, perhaps it had something to do with Song Zhiya living at her house.

Song Zhiya also thought Lin Xia’s analysis made some sense. She looked pensive, and after a long pause, she finally made up her mind, "Okay! I’ll go!"

Meanwhile, in Jiang Mingyuan’s office, a conversation was also taking place.

Jiang Mingyuan sat behind his desk, with not only Auntie Zhao on the sofa but also Jiang Mingqing.

Auntie Zhao’s face was full of joy, glowing with happiness.

Ever since she made the call yesterday and found out from her second son that he had some interest in Lin Xia’s cousin, and they had even gone to a movie and had meals together, she couldn’t stay still at home.

The thing she had been yearning for was happening so fast; she had to come over quickly, hoping to meet and have a meal to foster the relationship during the New Year’s holiday.

"Second son! That girl’s mother is really satisfied, you should strike while the iron is hot and develop a good relationship with her! It would be best if you could get married after the New Year..."

Auntie Zhao even already had visions of them getting married and having children; the mere thought made her smile so wide that she couldn’t close her mouth.

Jiang Mingyuan was caught between laughter and tears; he really had no way to deal with his mother.

"Mom! How can it happen so quickly? I just watched a movie and had a meal with her by ourselves.

Besides, she doesn’t like the formalized setting of blind dates, so we are slowly getting to know each other as friends right now. We’ll talk about marriage when our feelings are deep enough... You’re really too impatient!"

Upon hearing this, Auntie Zhao grew anxious and abruptly stood up and walked a few steps to Jiang Mingyuan’s desk, "Second son! It’s not that I’m impatient! But how old will you be after the New Year? Why not get married first and then take your time to know each other?

If you’re too shy to say it, I’ll ask Lin Xia in private what she thinks later, ask her to pass on a word..."

Jiang Mingyuan hurriedly tried to stop her, "Mom! Please don’t ask! Can’t we just let things take their natural course?"

Auntie Zhao put on a serious face, "No!"

Jiang Mingqing looked at his second brother with sympathy.

Who could bear their grandmother’s tactics of pressuring them into blind dates and rushing a marriage?