Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 79 - 78 Fate (15 more updates completed!

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Jiang Mingyuan wasn’t one for beating around the bush.

“Today, on my way past the Xu Family’s house, I saw those two kids who robbed you before, hanging out with a kid who had a swollen eye!

I…”

Before he could finish, Lin Xia and Lin Qiu both gasped in unison, their eyes widening.

“Lin Qiang?”

“You already knew?” Jiang Mingyuan instantly understood that they must have found out who the person hiding near the White Restroom that day was.

Lin Xia hurriedly said, “Big brother!

We only found out about it later too!

Is that kid not very tall, with prominent forehead lines?”

She was a bit confused.

They had all moved away, so why would Lin Qiang still be taking those two kids near the Xu Family’s place?

“Exactly!

That’s what he looks like!

They were acting all sneaky, probably up to no good!”

“I just happened to pass by and recognized those two kids…”

Lin Xia asked anxiously, “Big brother!

You were unharmed, right?”

Given Lin Qiang’s temperament, wouldn’t he have sought revenge on big brother right then and there?

Lin Xia felt especially sorry; if it hadn’t been for Jiang Mingyuan’s help with her own trouble, he wouldn’t have encountered this…

Jiang Mingyuan waved it off with a smile.

“I’m fine!

They are no match for me!

“I ended up fighting them, and then our neighborhood’s Security Chief saw us.

He recognized the kid, the one who had gone to Aunt Xu’s house a few days ago looking for your family…

“My mom got worried when she heard about it,” he continued.

“She feared you might be unaware and get conned by that kid again!”

“So she sent me out to look around, just to let you know if I saw anything,” Jiang Mingyuan briefly explained.

Lin Xia felt even more embarrassed after hearing this.

She hadn’t expected Zhao Auntie and her big brother, despite their brief acquaintance, to have such warm hearts.

“Big brother, you really went out of your way for us!

And thank you to Zhao Auntie and you!

I’m at a loss for words to express my thanks…” Lin Xia pondered how to repay their kindness.

But Jiang Mingyuan simply got on his bicycle, ready to leave.

“No need for thanks!

Now that you know, we can rest easy.

I have to get going!

I’ll let mom know right away, so she won’t worry…”

He had intended to give them a few more words of caution, but he felt embarrassed to linger any longer.

As Jiang Mingyuan was about to pedal away, Lin Xia wanted to stop him, but her bicycle was loaded front and back with stuff, so she urgently said, “Big brother!

Don’t rush off!”

Lin Qiu also hurriedly intervened.

Jiang Mingyuan looked at Lin Xia, “Xiaolin, is there anything else?”

“Big brother!

Actually, our new place is just up ahead.

Come by for a drink of water, and then I have something I’d like you to take to Zhao Auntie!”

They had already reached the doorstep of their home, and people had been searching for them purposely just to let them know about Lin Qiang, so they wouldn’t come to harm!

Even if Lin Xia wasn’t very worldly, she knew she had to respond somehow.

She was very grateful for their concern.

“No need, Xiaolin!

You are too polite!

I’ve got to go!” Jiang Mingyuan did not want to take anything from them.

That pen, he had initially thought about returning it to her, but seeing the sisters’ expressions, he decided to keep it, reasoning that they might otherwise feel uncomfortable.

Lin Xia hurriedly wheeled her bicycle to block his way.

“Big brother!

It’s just ahead, at the Black Gate there!”

“Yes, big brother!

We’re already at our doorstep!” Lin Qiu joined in.

Jiang Mingyuan glanced in the direction Lin Xia indicated with her eyes, and his expression subtly changed, his initial refusal stuck unvoiced.

“All right then!”

So, Lin Xia and Lin Qiu led Jiang Mingyuan back to their home.

They opened the Black Gate, entered the courtyard, and Jiang Mingyuan helped Lin Xia unload the jugs and vegetables.

“Big brother!

Just set them down on the ground!”

Mingyuan was holding a jar in one hand and a cloth bag filled with vegetables in the other as he insisted, “It’s okay!

It’s okay!

I’ll bring them in for you!”

Lin Xia had no choice but to enter the house empty-handed with Lin Qiu, letting Mingyuan carry the items into the kitchen.

After setting down the jar, Lin Xia asked Mingyuan to sit in the Eastern House while Lin Qiu busied herself pouring water.

Lin Xia hurried to the Western House to find something, actually retrieving a Lingzhi mushroom from Jade’s room.

She didn’t have many impressive items to give, and although these mushrooms were available on their mountain, they weren’t easy to come by.

Considering how kind and enthusiastic Zhao and her son were, Lin Xia felt that giving the mushroom was the right decision.

However, the Lingzhi taken from Jade’s room was too big, and she figured Mingyuan might not accept it as it was.

Lin Xia took out her sharp pocket knife and cut one third of it, thinking of giving these to Aunt Zhao first.

She planned to deliver it herself next time, making the gesture less conspicuous by giving just a bit at a time.

Indeed, as soon as Mingyuan saw Lin Xia entering with a piece of Lingzhi, he understood her intention and stood up quickly, “Lin Xia, you can’t be so polite!

If you keep this up, how are we supposed to keep visiting each other?”

Lin Xia smiled and explained, “No!

Brother!

This isn’t anything valuable.

I just stumbled upon it while picking hazelnuts.

I even gave some to my older brother.

It’s really good for making tea!

Take it to Aunt Zhao, let her brew it in water for her health when she has a chance!”

Lin Qiu also chimed in to persuade him, “Brother, please just accept it!”

Mingyuan refused persistently but finally accepted it reluctantly.

Lin Qiu sat on a stool aside while Lin Xia and Mingyuan sat on the edge of the kang bed, though they sat quite far from each other.

The three of them sat there, and it felt quite awkward.

Mingyuan glanced around the tidy room and then asked, “Lin Xia, where did you find this house?”

Lin Xia laughed, “I heard about it from someone!

It took a lot of effort to find this place!”

“Actually, this house belongs to my aunt!” Mingyuan revealed shockingly!

Lin Qiu and Lin Xia were stunned.

“Your aunt?” Lin Xia asked incredulously.

It was just too coincidental.

“Who did you rent it from?” Mingyuan asked with a smile, hinting that since they were going to keep in touch, he might as well mention it.

“A man who works at the motor pool, Team Leader Guo!”

“That’s my uncle!” Mingyuan’s smile grew even wider, “My dad and he are colleagues, also working in the motor pool!”

It turned out they knew each other after all!

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu both laughed, finding the situation incredibly amusing!

“If I had known, why would I have gone through so much trouble?

I could have just asked Aunt Zhao,” Lin Xia reflected, recalling how many people she had asked at the time.

Mingyuan asked, “How much did you pay to rent it?”

“Ten yuan!

He wouldn’t go any lower!” Lin Xia said lightheartedly.

“The house remained unrented because it was too expensive!” Mingyuan explained.

“But a bit more expensive is okay if it’s comfortable to live in!” Lin Xia laughed, “If we had known about this house earlier, we could have just rented it directly.

Why bother with the hassle…”

“My mom didn’t mention it, probably because she thought you would find it too expensive!” Mingyuan explained, “Also, at that time you were looking for something like the Eastern and Western Houses…”

“Yes!

That’s right!

We didn’t think too much at the time.

We just needed a place to live!”

Lin Qiu seldom interjected; she sat beside, laughing quietly as she listened to her sister and Mingyuan converse.

She felt that their family really had a special connection with Mingyuan’s family…