Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 680 - 679: Pretending Not to Understand or Playing Dumb?

Chapter 680: Chapter 679: Pretending Not to Understand or Playing Dumb?

"I went out to buy some stuff, and it was getting a bit dark. I was in a hurry to get back to school, but on the way, I was stopped by three guys."

Lin Dong had a shadow in his heart because he had been robbed before, so now he hardly goes out too late, and he won’t easily go to remote and deserted places even in daylight.

But the place where he encountered those three people was truly on the main street.

"They grabbed my neck and pointed a knife at my back, demanding money, saying they needed to ’borrow’ some cash. I realized I couldn’t take on all three of them, so I thought it’s better to lose money than to invite disaster upon myself.

Fortunately, I didn’t carry much money with me, only a few bucks in my pocket. They took not only my money but also my watch and the pen you, Brother-in-law, gave me!"

He really liked that pen, so he always carried it with him.

Having it stolen by those crooks made his heart ache terribly.

Lu Zheng consoled him, "It’s okay! Your brother-in-law will buy you another one! What happened after?"

Whether it was money or possessions, those were all external things; losing them wasn’t the end of the world, as long as Lin Dong himself was unharmed.

Otherwise, he didn’t know how he would break the news to Lin Xia.

He had seen how much Lin Xia cherished her brother.

He himself had come to regard Lin Dong as his own younger brother.

Back when he was pursuing Lin Xia, Lin Dong had been a great help.

Such a sensible and good younger brother, if he encountered any misfortune, neither he nor Lin Xia could accept such an outcome.

"Who would have thought, after they robbed me of my money and things, they beat me up too!

I only remember they were wearing dark hats and neck gaiters so I couldn’t see their faces clearly.

One was short, the other two were skinny and tall. Hearing their accents and tones, I felt like they could be thugs from the streets..." Lin Dong tried hard to recall and describe what he knew of the situation.

After understanding the situation, Lu Zheng solemnly promised, "Dongzi, rest assured! Your brother-in-law will make sure you haven’t been beaten for nothing!"

No matter whether those punks acted on impulse or were instructed by someone, he would make them pay a painful price!

"Brother-in-law! If you can find those three, then find them; if not, just let it go! I didn’t suffer any major harm," Lin Dong felt that this kind of robbery might not be so easy to solve.

After being taken to the hospital, he had filed a police report, and they came to understand the situation, telling him it probably wouldn’t be easy to crack the case.

"Dongzi, focus on healing; don’t worry about these things! Your brother-in-law has everything under control!"

Lu Zheng knew Lin Dong was considerate and didn’t want to cause trouble for others because of his own issues.

But how could he let it go so easily when his brother-in-law had been robbed and beaten?

Lin Dong could see his brother-in-law was determined to act, and his starting point was for his own good, so he didn’t say anything else to dissuade him.

Afterward, Lu Zheng went out to buy breakfast including canned food and rice cakes, and the two ate together in the hospital room.

After the meal, Lu Zheng told Lin Dong to rest up and heal, saying he would come back to bring him lunch at noon.

Lu Zheng left the hospital to meet with his friend.

Having heard Lin Dong’s detailed account of the incident, although it seemed like a common robbery and assault, his intuition told him it wasn’t that simple!

...

Next to a bare tree opposite Lin Dong’s dormitory building, Meng Xiangnan took two wrapped lunch boxes from Meng Xiangzi’s hands.

Meng Xiangnan said with a smirk, "Sis! The sun must have risen from the west today. What made you think of bringing me lunch?"

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, a young lady’s first time getting into a sedan chair!

He had never enjoyed such treatment before!

Meng Xiangzi slightly lifted her chin, "What’s wrong? Are you not grateful? Fine! Give it back to me! I’ll keep it for myself and take it to the office to eat!" She said, pretending to snatch the lunch box back.

Meng Xiangnan chuckled and dodged her hand, "Sis! I was just joking! What’s the tasty thing inside? One box is rice and the other is a dish? Braised pork?" He even leaned in to smell it.

Meng Xiangzi shook her head with a smile, "You’ve guessed all wrong! It’s pork buns made by Aunt Li!" She said proudly, "See how good I am to you? I know you love them, so I specially brought them to you!"

"Good enough! Good enough! Then Sis, I’ll head back first! After eating, I still need to tidy up and go to class!" Meng Xiangnan turned around to head back to the dormitory building.

Meng Xiangzi stopped him in a hurry, "Hey! What’s the rush? I haven’t left yet!

I’m telling you, I specially brought you two lunch boxes, share some with your dorm mates so they can also have a taste, and remember your kindness!"

Meng Xiangnan turned around, his gaze darkly fixed on Meng Xiangzi, the smile that was on his face had completely disappeared, and he asked emotionlessly, "Sis! Did you really come to bring me buns? You don’t have any other motives?"

Meng Xiangzi’s expression remained unchanged as she denied vehemently, "Of course! What else would I come to your school for if not to bring you buns?"

Meng Xiangnan looked at the still familiar face of his sister standing in front of him, yet her clear and bright eyes were filled with scheming and probing, which made him feel a chill across his body and his teeth nearly clattered.

He knew all too well what kind of temper and personality his sister had.

Since when could he get the young lady of the family to bring him food?

He detested this kind of pretense!

He approached Meng Xiangzi and in a voice only the two of them could hear asked shockingly, "Did you come here, perhaps not to find out if Lin Dong was okay?"

Meng Xiangzi was slightly startled, she hadn’t expected her brother to notice something was off.

She indeed had someone deal with Lin Dong, but after she paid them, she didn’t want to have any more contact with those people.

So she pretended to come to bring her brother buns, while also casually inquiring about Lin Dong’s situation.

But she only hesitated for a moment before putting on a puzzled look, "Xiangnan! What’s wrong with Lin Dong? What do you mean by that? I don’t understand what you’re talking about?"

Meng Xiangnan sneered, articulating each word, "Don’t understand or playing dumb? Sis! You’ve really disappointed me!"

Lin Dong was in the hospital, and their dormitory mates even took the time to visit him when there were no classes.

But now he felt incredibly guilty and ashamed, unable to face Lin Dong again.

Because what happened to Lin Dong this time, was very likely the handiwork of his own sister!

As for the reason, he also had his guesses.

Maybe it had something to do with Lin Dong’s sister!

Ever since the first time his sister met Lin Dong’s sister, she acted very strangely.

Later, when she heard that the other party was pregnant, her expression was so ferocious and frightening.

"Xiangnan! I really don’t understand what you’re talking about?" Meng Xiangzi covered the tempest in her eyes, still maintaining a look of confusion on her face.

How could she possibly admit it!

Lin Dong got beaten, and maybe it would eventually be classified as a robbery and assault case,

and those who beat him had long since fled. Who would suspect her?

But the estranged look in her brother’s eyes made her breath catch, within it she saw disappointment, heartache, and contempt...

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