Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 572 - 571: He Really Loves to Joke

Chapter 572: Chapter 571: He Really Loves to Joke

Lin Fang saw Lin Xia’s attitude was not bad, so she relaxed as well, "We’ll still go to work on the sixth day of the New Year!"

"Oh!" Lin Xia didn’t really have much to talk about with Lin Fang, it was just a casual question.

Having worked at the processing factory for such a long time, how could she not know when her unit would start after the New Year?

Curiously, Lin Fang inquired, "Lin Xia! How many days can you stay here? It’s not easy to come back, so stay a few more days! If there’s no room here, you can go to my house or my aunt’s place! There are places to stay!"

"No need for that much trouble! We are leaving tomorrow!"

Originally, Lin Xia didn’t care how long Lin Chun and the others stayed here, since she planned to head back to prepare for her trip to Lu Zheng’s place.

But after they sat down and discussed it, Lin Chun had to be on rotational duty at his unit on the second day, and Lin Qiu and Lin Dong weren’t willing to stay longer either.

Therefore, they celebrated the New Year at Lin Aiguo’s home today and would stay overnight.

Tomorrow, on the first day of the New Year, they would visit her godmother Zhao Damei’s house to offer New Year’s greetings.

Speaking of which, these past few years during the New Year, they had never just taken New Year’s gifts and visited others directly.

It was because relations with Lin Aiguo and others had been too tense, making it difficult to return. They generally had Jiang Mingyuan help bring the gifts back.

This year was different, though. Since they could all return to Lin Aiguo’s place for the New Year, they naturally had to visit and pay respects at Jiang Mingyuan’s house as well.

Even though her godmother was not the kind of person who was picky and fault-finding, proper decorum could not be neglected.

However, when they discussed visiting Jiang Mingyuan’s house, the eldest brother’s reaction was a bit subtle.

Lin Xia could only pretend she didn’t know anything.

She couldn’t possibly skip visiting her godmother’s house because of the hidden intentions of her elder brother.

Lin Fang suddenly became anxious, thinking how could they properly connect with such a short visit.

"Leaving so soon? I thought you all weren’t busy and could stay a few more days!"

Just then, Luo Yue gently touched her chest as she entered the room and interrupted their conversation.

Seeing the slightly pale expression on her face, Lin Xia immediately stepped forward with concern and asked, "Sister-in-law! Are you feeling better now?"

Luo Yue smiled and waved her hand, "It’s nothing! I just suddenly felt nauseous! It’s due to early pregnancy, but I should stop throwing up after a while!"

"That must be quite uncomfortable! Isn’t there any way to relieve it?" Lin Xia empathized, thinking that if she were to experience the same thing during her own future pregnancy, it would indeed be troublesome.

"There are a few small remedies, but they haven’t really worked well for me!"

Seeing that Lin Xia and Luo Yue had warmed up to their conversation again, Lin Fang could not interject and so she turned to talk with the taciturn Lin Qiu nearby.

"Lin Qiu, I heard from our uncle that the train attendant you were seeing came over recently?"

Lin Qiu nodded indifferently, "Yeah! He has been here!"

Envy filled Lin Fang’s eyes, "Is he particularly handsome? Tall too, right? His treatment must be really good!"

Lin Fang used to look down on Lin Qiu, but ironically, even though her engagement had been called off, Lin Qiu still ended up with a man of good standing.

As for herself? Until now, she hadn’t even found a decent match.

Lin Qiu didn’t like Lin Fang much, as they never really clicked, so she brushed her off with a casual, "It’s okay!"

Inwardly, Lin Fang rolled her eyes, feeling that Lin Qiu was deliberately putting on an indifferent facade.

In the living room, Lin Gang initially harbored the thought of winning some money from Lin Chun, but, to his dismay, fortune favored Lin Chun today.

Lin Chun’s luck was incredibly good, and after playing for only a short time, there was a thick stack of change in front of him.

Seeing only two banknotes left in front of him, Lin Gang furrowed his brows in the shape of a "chuan" character and slammed down his cards, spitting out his frustration, "Lin Chun! And you say you can’t play? Who are you trying to fool? If you really knew how to play, wouldn’t others be dead by now?"

Lin Aiguo was sitting beside Lin Chun initially intending to join in the fun and perhaps offer some advice, but seeing Lin Chun play well, he ended up just enjoying the spectacle.

Now hearing Lin Gang say such things, he immediately scolded, "Lin Gang! What are you talking about death for during the New Year?"

"Exactly! Lin Gang! We’re all family here, isn’t it all just for some fun?" Yu Changbai also spoke up, feeling that Lin Gang’s sportsmanship was really lacking.

Lin Chun’s face grew cold; he really didn’t want to play cards at all. If it weren’t for Lin Gang dragging him unwillingly and his uncle speaking up, how would he have sat down?

He knew Lin Gang was upset because he didn’t lose to him and was using harsh words to vent on him.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t the same person he used to be, and he certainly wouldn’t tolerate this any longer.

"Lin Gang! If you can handle the game, let’s play. If you can’t, let’s just call it off! There’s no need for slamming and throwing things around. Who are you trying to impress?"

Lin Gang had meant to mutter a few words, but didn’t expect everyone to take Lin Chun’s side. Now, the only one not speaking up was his father sitting behind him.

Lin Gang forced a smile, "Look at you, Lin Chun! It was just a joke! And here you are, getting all red-faced and worked up over it!"

"A joke? I don’t have time for your jokes! Uncle! You guys continue playing! I’ll go check the back room," Lin Chun nodded towards Yu Changbai and stood up from his seat.

"Lin Chun! Lin Chun! Why are you so hot-tempered!" Lin Gang called after him, but Lin Chun completely ignored him.

As Lin Chun passed by the kitchen, Zhang Lanxiang was cooking while listening to the noise coming from the living room.

Seeing Lin Chun’s upset expression, she anxiously smiled and asked, "Oh Lin Chun! Why aren’t you playing with them anymore? Dinner won’t be ready for a while!"

"I don’t feel like playing anymore!" Lin Chun responded and went into the back room.

Zhang Lanxiang lifted her apron to wipe her hands, about to follow into the back room as well, but Liu Shuqin grabbed her by the arm.

"Hurry up with the cooking! Whatever it is, there will be plenty of time to talk about it later!"

"Alright then!" Zhang Lanxiang knew her mother-in-law meant well and didn’t want to go against her wishes.

The Lin family’s others had already seen and heard everything that happened in the living room from the glass windowed door.

Lin Fang knew what kind of person her brother was; he was always the same when gambling with others—fine when he won and jubilant, but a sore loser if he lost, either throwing cards or complaining nonstop.

Now, as their family sought to stay on good terms with Lin Xia and the others, she quickly tried to smooth things over, "Lin Chun! Don’t take it to heart! My older brother is just like that, always joking around!"

A sarcastic smile crossed Lin Chun’s lips, "Is that so? He sure loves to joke!" He had never intended to pocket the money he won; thinking that when everyone was done, he’d settle up and give back whatever others had lost.

But now, with Lin Gang acting this way, his stubborn temper flared up, and he decided to pocket all the winnings and not return them.

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, the Lin family’s lunch wasn’t particularly late; they started eating just before one o’clock.

Two tables were set up, one in the living room and one in the bedroom, each with a balance of twelve meat and vegetarian dishes.

The men sat in the living room, the elderly women and children in the back room.

Lin Aiguo took a moment with a glass of wine in hand to express his thoughts,

"This New Year, our Lin family has gathered together nicely! Except for Lin Xia’s partner, Hongmei, and Cao Jianbin, everyone else is here!

I’m not one for sweet words, but I wish us all fiery prosperity and utmost safety—nothing could be better!"

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