Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 592 - 591: I’ve Discovered Something

Chapter 592: Chapter 591: I’ve Discovered Something

The night before May Day, Lin Dong came home after evening self-study.

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu had prepared a big table of delicious dishes to treat him, including braised pork, ribs, stir-fried greens, and chicken soup, a great balance of meat and vegetables.

Lin Xia sat by the round table, looking at her younger brother devouring his meal, her heart ached seeing the hollow cheeks and dark circles under his eyes.

She knew that the kid would definitely want to spend all his time on studying, minimizing his sleeping hours to the least.

"How many hours do you sleep at night?"

Lin Dong answered without changing his expression, "Six or seven hours! Big sis! I sleep quite well!"

Lin Xia didn’t believe him at all. She countered, "Sleep well? Then why do your eyes have dark circles and red veins?" It was clear he had been staying up late.

Lin Dong quickly explained, "I just didn’t sleep well last night because Wang Peng in our dorm snores too loudly! You have no idea, it’s literally like thunder!"

Lin Xia knew he was exaggerating but didn’t call him out on it, "That loud? How did you sleep before then? Think of something!"

Lin Qiu came up with a suggestion on the side, "Dongzi! Can you try plugging your ears with cotton balls, would that work? The snoring really affects your sleep!"

Lin Dong followed up, "Second sis! Then help me find some at our place!"

"Okay!" Lin Qiu immediately got up, "I’ll go find them now so we don’t forget it when you leave!"

Lin Xia kept serving Lin Dong dishes, "Dongzi! Eat more! Look at you with these dark circles, go straight to sleep when you’re back at the dorm, you shouldn’t sacrifice sleep for your studies!"

She felt truly conflicted having a student in the house.

Having studied so hard for so long, facing the life-deciding college entrance exam, she of course wanted her brother to give his all and have no regrets.

However, seeing the fatigue on his face, she couldn’t help but want to urge him not to overdo it.

Lin Dong took the bowl and the food Lin Xia served him and grinned, "Big sis! No worries! Our dorm mates all study late into the night! Moreover, the mock exams are coming soon, I can’t let up now!"

Success or failure hanged in the balance, and he had to rally his spirits and give it his all.

He was very clear that getting into college was not just for his own personal success but also to fulfill the high hopes of his older siblings; not just for himself, but for them, he had to give it everything he had!

Lin Xia also knew about the severe competition of this narrow bridge for thousands of horses.

So, she didn’t say anything further, only advising him, "Then just be careful, don’t ruin your eyes! And if you want to eat anything, just tell us. Are you eating those walnuts I got you every day?"

"I am! I eat about seven or eight every day!" Lin Dong knew his big sister was worried about him, "Big sis! You can stop worrying about me, once I finish the exams, I’ll be free and easy!"

"Alright! Once you’re done with the exams, let’s have big brother take time off, and we can all go out for a few days."

Lin Xia had already planned this; the four of them had never all gone out together before.

It would be a good opportunity to go out after the brother’s exams.

When she later went to Lu Zheng’s place, and her brother was off to university, another chance like this would only come during his winter or summer breaks.

But, if she had children by then, being overwhelmed, thinking of a trip with all four of them would certainly not be easy.

Lin Dong’s eyes squinted happily into slits, "That would be great! Big sis! You have to keep your word!"

He was especially keen on their all going out together.

He had suggested it before, but just when they planned it, a strict crackdown happened, and everywhere was too chaotic, so they had to give it up.

"I always keep my word! Eat some more! How’s the braised pork?"

Lin Dong nodded vigorously, "Delicious!" He checked the time, "When is big brother coming back?"

"He had something to do at work, he probably went off to some remote site, no need to wait for him!"

After dinner, the siblings each returned to their rooms.

Lin Qiu wiped her face, climbed onto the kang, and playfully nudged Lin Xia, who was reading a book under the covers.

"Sister! Tomorrow at Brother Sheng’s big feast, do you think Jiang Mingqing will come?"

Lin Xia turned her head towards her, "Who knows!"

Given Jiang Mingqing’s temperament, it was really hard to say, but it was more likely she would attend.

Lin Qiu pouted, "I think she will go! Besides, Brother Sheng is hosting a meal at our second brother’s restaurant, it wouldn’t be right for her not to go!"

By then, if someone noticed her absence, they would immediately start wondering, guessing her intentions.

"Xiaoqiu! Whether she goes or not has nothing to do with us! Stop thinking about it!" Lin Xia rubbed her eyes, closed the book, "Go to sleep! It’s late!" She did not want to discuss this matter with her sister.

"Okay!" Lin Qiu obediently lay down.

Once Lin Xia pulled out the light cord and lay down, after a while, Lin Qiu realized her sister hadn’t fallen asleep at all.

She immediately moved closer to Lin Xia and whispered, "Sister! Actually, I’ve noticed something but I haven’t spoken about it!"

She felt that now was a great opportunity to talk, especially since their older brother wasn’t home, and in the Western House, Lin Dong’s snoring was faintly audible.

Lin Xia’s heart stirred, sensing some premonition, she quietly asked, "What is it?"

"I think our oldest brother feels differently about Jiang Mingqing! Remember how he reacted that day when I mentioned seeing Jiang Mingqing at Number One Middle School.

And that time during the New Year’s dinner, Jiang Mingqing drank a lot because she was upset knowing Brother Sheng was getting married.

Why did he also drink so much out of character? He even threw up!

Moreover, recalling several past encounters, the way he looked at her was also quite peculiar..."

Lin Qiu, even if she noticed something, wouldn’t easily speak out.

However, concerning their oldest brother’s feelings, she had figured out a bit and couldn’t help wanting to discuss it with Lin Xia.

"Xiaoqiu!" Lin Xia spoke softly, "Actually, I’ve noticed too! But I haven’t mentioned it! Since our oldest brother doesn’t bring it up, let’s pretend we don’t know!"

Lin Chun himself hadn’t mentioned it, so they definitely couldn’t pierce that veil; otherwise, the situation could become very tricky.

Lin Qiu had a realization, "Sister, I see why you are so eager to set him up with someone! I originally thought you were just worried about being too busy after going to your husband’s place to handle these things!"

Lin Xia sighed, "That’s also a reason. Once I go to your brother-in-law’s place, I won’t come home as often as I do now.

My eagerness in finding him a suitable match was mainly because I didn’t want to delay our brother.

We all know what kind of person Jiang Mingqing is, too proud to even consider our brother seriously.

Even if one day she settled for our brother because she couldn’t find anyone else suitable, I wouldn’t be optimistic about their future!

Because they are simply not on the same wavelength!"

Lin Qiu lay flat, sighing lightly, "Yes, I don’t wish for such a sister-in-law either! We don’t want to return to our father’s place since our mom passed away.

In the future, our brother’s home will be our maternal home. Even if we get married, we’ll still visit from time to time.

If she becomes our sister-in-law, I can’t even imagine how we would interact..."

Lin Xia comforted her, "Don’t worry! I’m just speculating. She’s a college student and high school teacher, even if she settles in marriage, it won’t involve our brother!"

That night, the sisters talked for a long time before falling asleep...