Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 597 - 596: What’s Your Partner’s Name?

Chapter 597: Chapter 596: What’s Your Partner’s Name?

Lin Chun had not expected that Ji Man would find his workplace in just a couple of days.

In the hallway, Ji Man called Lin Chun out of his office.

"Lin Chun! I just happen to be free, so I came on behalf of my friend Xiaomin to ask if there has been any progress in the case? She is very anxious!" Ji Man had a smile on her face, but a slight panic flashed in the depths of her eyes.

Lin Chun remembered Lin Xia’s words that she was no longer friends with Ji Man.

Yet, when Ji Man visited his workplace, posing as a friend of a victim asking about the case, he had no choice but to receive her.

He politely replied, "There are no clues yet! Please tell your friend to take good care of herself; we will definitely do our utmost to solve the case quickly!"

Ji Man’s expression changed slightly; she felt that Lin Chun was different today compared to that other day.

Now, Lin Chun treated her courteously but distantly, utterly professional, without the warm and friendly manner he had shown towards a sister’s friend that other day.

"Good! With your words, I am reassured! You must catch the criminal quickly! Otherwise, we girls go to and from work frightened, and we dare not even leave our houses at night!"

"Yes, we will!" Lin Chun glanced briefly at his office.

He thought this gesture would prompt Ji Man to take her leave.

However, Ji Man showed no indication of leaving; as they exchanged glances, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

"Is there anything else? I am very busy!" Lin Chun did not want to be too blunt, but he truly had a lot to attend to.

Besides, now that he knew Ji Man had targeted his sister, he was unwilling to deal with someone like her.

Realizing she had nothing further to ask, Ji Man should have left.

But thinking about outside...

She felt compelled to make small talk with Lin Chun, "Lin Chun! Lin Xia must be busy lately? I haven’t found any time to visit her!"

Lin Chun found her smile somewhat forced and was even less willing to entertain her. "Recently, our brother is preparing for his college entrance exams. She’s quite busy with that!"

"Lin Dong is taking college exams? He studies so well; he will surely get into a good university! You can rest assured!" Ji Man said this, finding her own words awkward.

Lin Chun chuckled dryly, finding the conversation difficult to continue.

Ji Man clenched her teeth, deciding that her only option was to ask Lin Chun to cover for her.

She made up her mind and suddenly felt more relaxed, "Lin Chun! It’s not convenient to talk here! Let’s step outside for a chat! There’s something I want to tell you!"

Lin Chun did not want to go, "Can’t you say it here?"

"It’s something very private! Hmm! It’s about Lin Xia! I haven’t felt comfortable telling her about it; maybe you can help me convey it! It will only take a few minutes of your time!"

Upon hearing it was about his sister and a very private matter,

Lin Chun, reluctant as he was, finally agreed to go out with Ji Man, "Alright then!"

The two of them stopped by the steps at the entrance.

Lin Chun asked, "What is it?"

Ji Man looked nervously around the surroundings.

Lin Chun thought she was worried about being overheard, "Just say it! Speak softly, no one will hear!"

Ji Man’s mind raced, trying to think of what to say, judging from Lin Chun’s reaction, Lin Xia must have told him something.

Regarding the incident that involved her, knowing Lin Xia, she would never have let her brother know.

So, could it be that the words she had said to her cousin Song Zhiya had been discovered by Lin Xia?

Then, Lin Xia harbored resentment towards her?

The more Ji Man thought, the more she believed it to be the case. She cleared her throat, "Lin Chun! Please tell Lin Xia I am sorry! I liked Jiang Mingyuan, but Jiang Mingyuan chose Song Zhiya;

Out of anger, I once said some unpleasant things to Song Zhiya."

Lin Chun’s brows furrowed, "What did you say?" He could guess without asking that it was definitely something bad about his sister.

’I actually spoke the truth! Jiang Mingyuan likes Lin Xia, has always liked her!

I just wanted to remind Song Zhiya of that!" Ji Man pursed her lips, "But I still need to apologize to Lin Xia! Perhaps if I hadn’t spoken, Song Zhiya might never have known!"

Lin Chun was truly infuriated by this girl, she liked Jiang Mingyuan, but what did her older sister have to do with it?

He had previously seen that Jiang Mingyuan liked Lin Xia, but Song Zhiya should have been unaware of this!

Wasn’t this a typical case of stirring up trouble between them?

No wonder Song Zhiya wasn’t as close to them as before!

Lin Chun said with an awful tone, "Enough! I got it! You can go now! I advise you, don’t be too despicable as a person!"

Ji Man bit her lower lip, anger flickering in her eyes, but she also knew what she did was unscrupulous, and without a word, she left directly.

Lin Chun watched her figure, turned around to go back, feeling both angry and anxious, what kind of people are these!

Not long after Ji Man left, she heard loud footsteps from behind.

She quickly turned her head toward the person coming, and sure enough, it was Xu Haimin, haunting her like a persistent ghost!

"What do you want? I’m telling you! Mess with me again, and I will yell for help!" Ji Man took two steps back warily, as fear continuously surged in her heart.

Although she clearly knew that under the bright daylight, Xu Haimin wouldn’t dare to do anything outrageous in public.

But her body still trembled uncontrollably.

The terrible incident that had occurred before had left a deep scar on her.

The things she feared the most now were rainy days and Xu Haimin.

Xu Haimin took a sinister step forward, "What do I want? Don’t you know? Ji Man!

Go ahead and scream! Better yet, let everyone know what good deeds we’ve done?

What are you doing inside there? Reporting to the police? Want to get me caught? I’m waiting!"

His leg was completely crippled, and he had also lost his previous job.

Could he not hate Ji Man and her family?

He hated them to death!

But still, he liked Ji Man.

He had already kissed her, touched her, and she must become his wife!

Ji Man’s limbs felt weak, and her breathing became rapid, but she clenched her teeth tightly, trying not to appear weak in her demeanor.

"Did you see just now? My boyfriend works inside there! If you dare show up in front of me again, I’ll tell him everything and let him teach you a harsh lesson!"

Xu Haimin’s expression changed, as he had indeed seen Ji Man talking with a young man at the door while he was hiding.

The veins on his forehead bulged, "You found a boyfriend that quickly?" This woman is truly flirtatious!

"What’s wrong with me finding a boyfriend? I’m telling you! My boyfriend’s family is incredibly powerful!" Ji Man grew more confident as she spoke, "He could crush you like crushing an ant! Get lost now!"

She hoped to scare him off this way!

Otherwise, if she returned home and discussed it with her parents again, she would have to endure another round of scolding.

In her parents’ eyes, they always believed that it was her fault for provoking others, otherwise, such an incident would not have occurred.

Just thinking about it made her heartbreakingly sad.

They were her biological parents, yet that was how they thought of her.

Xu Haimin stared coldly at Ji Man, "Is that so? He’s that capable? What’s your boyfriend’s name?"

Although he no longer worked in the city, he still knew quite a few people.

Ji Man swallowed hard, "What’s his name to you? What’s it got to do with you?"

Xu Haimin squinted his eyes and sneered coldly, "Ji Man! You’re trying to fool me, aren’t you? Otherwise, why don’t you dare say his name! You said he was capable, right?"

Ji Man knew that if she didn’t come up with something substantial, Xu Haimin wouldn’t just let it go.

He was now unemployed and had nothing to lose.

"His name is Lin Chun!"