Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 573 - 572: The Person I Don’t Want to See

Chapter 573: Chapter 572: The Person I Don’t Want to See

Seated in the inner room, Lin Xia heard Lin Aiguo’s words and slightly tugged at the corners of her mouth, her downcast eyes brimming with derision.

Lin Aiguo had really changed dramatically, as if he had shed his skin and become a completely different person.

She didn’t care what her older brothers thought, but no matter what he became, she couldn’t bring herself to forgive him.

Compared to the clinking of cups and the noisy chatter in the living room, the people eating in the inner room were much quieter.

Everyone else was quietly eating, only Zhang Lanxiang was attentively making conversation, "Lin Xia! You must eat more, I see you’re too thin. How can you properly take care of your children in the future!"

She had thought that Lin Xia would get pregnant immediately after getting married.

Now that the New Year had come and there was no news, she guessed that Lin Xia surely hadn’t conceived.

Thinking about this, she said kindly on the surface, but there was a trace of schadenfreude in her heart.

Lin Xia was doing so well for herself, and she had found such a good match, even out-of-the-blue relatives from her grandmother’s side showed up; all the good luck seemed to favor her, so it was about time she hit a snag in something.

Liu Shuqin, on the other hand, sincerely added, "Your second aunt has a point, you shouldn’t just focus on making money at the expense of your health. Young people shouldn’t only pursue beauty, you need to put on some weight to have an easier time... At your age, people are eager to have grandchildren soon! Have your in-laws been urging you to have children?"

Lin Xia’s brow involuntarily furrowed. She didn’t like Zhang Lanxiang or Liu Shuqin. No matter whether their words were meant to be kind or had an ulterior motive, she found them unpleasant to hear.

Especially the idea of being pregnant and having a baby—she longed for it greatly.

"We’ve just gotten married, what is there for them to urge!"

She said this, but she knew well enough that both Lu Pengcheng and Shao Meirou, even though they didn’t say anything or press the matter, must be eagerly anticipating her and Lu Zheng having a child soon.

Liu Shuqin looked at Lin Xia kindly and said with a smile, "I truly didn’t mean anything by it! Just caring about you both!"

Zhang Lanxiang also realized her mistake and hurriedly said, "Yes! Look at me and my big mouth! Lin Xia! Don’t take it to heart, okay!"

Lin Aijia, noticing Lin Xia’s displeased expression, quickly interjected, "Mom! Look, it’s the New Year; why bring up these topics, let’s just eat!"

The young couple had just gotten married, and it wasn’t long before they were separated, so how could they have children?

Just like Yu Hongli and Luo Yue who were together every day, it took them a long time to conceive; this kind of thing couldn’t be rushed.

"Lin Xia! Try our dishes and see how they taste, whether they suit your palate!"

"Sure!" Lin Xia looked at the dishes in front of her, which were hardly appetizing.

She took a bite of the sour cabbage and vermicelli stew; the taste was truly nothing special.

Then she tried the chicken, which was overly salty, and the meat was a bit tough.

Lin Xia managed to eat only half a bowl of rice before getting up from the table, with Lin Qiu and Luo Yue doing the same.

In contrast, Lin Gang’s wife and Lin Fang seemed to be thoroughly enjoying their meal.

After all, the living conditions back then weren’t as good as they would be later.

During the New Year’s celebration, to have chicken, fish, meat, and some stir-fried and stewed dishes was considered a very lavish spread already.

All year round, except when hosting banquets, when could one eat such delicacies at home.

Lin Gang’s son and daughter were also eating deliciously, their little hands and mouths greasy.

Lin Xia liked children, but she truly couldn’t bring herself to like these two.

Perhaps it was a case of hating the house and its crow.

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu took the excuse of going out for a walk to aid digestion and headed outside the front gate.

Lin Dong, who had been sitting at the living room table, put on his coat and followed them out.

Seeing that it was just the three of them without anyone else around,

He spoke without reservation, "Big sister! Second sister! The food was really terrible, wasn’t it? Do you both think it was bad as well?"

Lin Qiu chuckled lightly, "I think it’s okay! Just make do with it! Why are you so picky?"

Lin Dong protested his innocence, "Me, picky? It’s really bad!"

The truth was, he wasn’t too fussy—if he could endure the food in the school cafeteria, he could endure anything.

But today, with so many dishes on the table, he couldn’t find a single one that tasted good; he felt it was a waste of the ingredients.

Yet, he couldn’t bear to let his two sisters, like before, toil thanklessly in the kitchen during the New Year.

During New Year, it was already a blessing they could come home, how could they still work?

Lin Xia scolded with a laugh, "If it’s bad, you’ll just have to bear it!" After all, he chose to come, didn’t he?

If only they could spend the New Year in their own home, indulging in delicious food and drink, it would be so much better than eating here.

"I’ll endure it! Worse comes to worst, I’ll go to the convenience store and buy some bread! Anyway, we’re going to visit my second brother tomorrow! The food at Auntie Zhao’s place is definitely not bad!" Lin Dong was quite good at comforting himself.

Lin Xia looked down to check the time, "Then let’s go buy it now, it might be too late soon, they might close or there could be none left!"

She knew there was a convenience store nearby.

But today was not a normal day, and there’s no telling when they might close.

"Sis! Do you know where there’s a convenience store?" Lin Qiu asked, rubbing her hands.

She, along with her elder brother and younger brother, were all visiting for the first time, completely unfamiliar with the area, clueless about where anything was.

Lin Xia was momentarily stunned, but quickly regained her composure, "I found out accidentally the last time I came here with your brother-in-law!"

She could never let her younger brother and sister know her secret–those secrets would go to the grave with her.

Lin Qiu and Lin Dong didn’t notice anything unusual about Lin Xia,

Lin Dong urged, "Then let’s hurry up and go!"

Lin Qiu agreed, "Right!"

With Lin Qiu and Lin Dong flanking her like guards, Lin Xia looked at this unfamiliar yet familiar place, feeling a mixture of emotions.

When the three siblings got to the convenience store, it was a warehouse-like building, similar to Lin Xia’s house, made of planks and mud.

It was actually open; they entered in single file.

The light inside was dim due to the plastic cloth nailed over the windows, and the temperature was very low.

The store didn’t have a wide variety of items; there were some sweets, cigarettes, canned goods, and a few loaves of bread and cakes on two small counters.

The owner was an old man with a face full of wrinkles, white hair, and a beard, wearing a black cotton-padded jacket with his hands shoved into his sleeves.

Seeing that Lin Xia and the others were strangers, he asked casually if they didn’t live around here.

Lin Xia and her siblings gave vague responses, and none of them revealed who they were.

Lin Dong saw that there really wasn’t much to buy; he ended up buying two old-fashioned loaves of bread, squashing them a bit and slipping them into his coat pocket.

As they opened the door to leave, someone outside was about to come in, and they faced each other for a moment.

It was an ordinary-looking man.

Lin Qiu and Lin Dong glanced at him without much interest.

Lin Xia’s face changed slightly; she kept her head down and walked on, feigning calmness while her heart pounded uncontrollably.

On the way back, Lin Dong playfully threw a snowball at Lin Qiu, and she, not to be outdone, quickly bent down to form one to throw back at him in retaliation.

Watching them chase and play, Lin Xia wore a light smile on her face, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes.

She had been back here several times and had finally seen someone she had hoped not to see...

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