Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 278 - 277: Angry but Dares Not to Speak Out

Lin Xia’s expression subtly changed, she had actually guessed that these people would come again.

Even though they had managed to get the house certificate handled, it was certain that problems would still be found now.

However, she hadn’t expected Lin Aiguo to also be at home.

She patted Lin Qiu’s shoulder and whispered, "Then let’s close the door! Two more days won’t make a difference! You go back first, I’ll find someone after I’m done here!"

Obstacles could be countered like fighting soldiers with generals and stemming floods with earth; encountering problems wasn’t terrifying, she just needed to find a solution.

"Sister! It’s all my fault!" Lin Qiu, having jogged all the way, was very self-reproachful. If it weren’t for her associating with Wu Zhengyang, their family would have led a quiet life without all these troublesome matters.

Lin Xia helplessly pinched her cheek, "Silly girl! Stop saying nonsense! This is nothing serious! There’ll always be someone able to deal with them!"

This sister of hers always tended to blame herself for everything.

After sending Lin Qiu on her way with reassurances, Lu Zheng stepped closer and asked Lin Xia, "What’s going on?"

"I’ll tell you later!" She was busy at the moment, especially with so many eyes watching.

When they had nearly finished their tasks and left the greenhouse, Lin Xia then began to tell him what had happened.

After hearing her out, Lu Zheng’s face became stern and he asked, "Xiaoxia, do you need my help with anything?"

Lin Xia smiled, "Not from you! You’re not a local here, and many of your connections are from elsewhere and don’t reach this far!"

Although the two were currently in a relationship, Lin Xia did not want Lu Zheng to go asking for favors.

Moreover, even if he had connections, they were not local, which was a different matter.

Lu Zheng coughed lightly, "That’s true."

He was here and only his grandfather back home knew about it.

If he were to reach out to someone, it would expose him.

"I’ll look for Sheng Yijin!" Lin Xia had already asked him for help the day before when Sheng Yijin had visited her home.

"Then I’ll come with you!"

"That’s good! When we get to his office, you help me find him and bring him out! If he’s free, we can have lunch together!"

Things were not like before; Lin Xia also feared causing trouble for Sheng Yijin which might result in him receiving disfavor from higher-ups at his workplace.

"Okay!" Lu Zheng had previously looked for Jiang Mingyuan and had gone to Sheng Yijin’s office to make a call, so his familiarity made him well-versed in these matters.

Sheng Yijin came out of his office with Lu Zheng, Lin Xia wanted to grab lunch with him and discuss things while eating.

Sheng Yijin declined, as it wasn’t yet time for him to leave work and their relationship didn’t necessitate that.

Lin Xia didn’t insist further and briefed him on the situation.

In the end, they agreed to visit someone else’s house that evening.

After parting ways with Sheng Yijin, Lin Xia and Lu Zheng returned home.

As soon as Lin Xia stepped through the door, she saw Lin Aiguo sitting on the sofa.

Lin Aiguo hadn’t left!

But now Lu Zheng was also there, having returned with her.

Perhaps Lin Aiguo would ask something.

But even if he asked, she had nothing to hide.

When Lin Aiguo saw Lin Xia return, he stood up, his gaze more on the tall man who had come back with her.

This was a man he hadn’t seen before, not the one who was next to Lin Xia’s stall.

Lin Aiguo looked Lu Zheng up and down, feeling that this young man was quite impressive!

Just looking at his stature and appearance, he was one in a hundred; his demeanor seemed unlike someone from an ordinary family.

Lu Zheng also looked at Lin Aiguo, a very ordinary-looking old man who now didn’t seem all that fierce or overbearing.

But he knew what this person was originally like.

Lin Dong had told him a lot about how they had fallen out with their family, how Lin Xia had struggled to earn money to support the family, and had arranged everything for each of them.

There was also how their father and stepmother had caused trouble over and over again until Lin Xia negotiated to give them money each month, which temporarily settled things down.

He had suffered from insomnia for a long time afterward...

Lin Xia looked at Lin Aiguo and asked indifferently, "Why haven’t you left yet?"

"I was concerned about how this matter would be resolved, so I didn’t leave!" Lin Aiguo rubbed his hands together.

Since she could earn money, this daughter had changed the most; perhaps it was the confidence that made her eyes sharp and her speech carry a hint of arrogance.

Lin Xia hummed in response, feeling uncomfortable to see Lin Aiguo in her home.

It simply wasn’t easy to overcome the barriers of hatred, as some scars and memories were indelible.

Lin Chun and Lin Dong were carefully observing everyone’s expressions. They had hinted a few times, but he just wouldn’t leave. They certainly couldn’t just kick him out.

Now that Lin Xia had returned, they were worried she would get angry and blow up.

Lin Chun asked, "Sis! How did it go?"

"Big sis! Did you find someone?" Lin Dong eagerly asked.

"Don’t worry! It’s all fine! We’ll be able to open in a few days..." Lin Xia said casually, not wanting her siblings to know some of the details.

"Big sis! Lin Yu is actually working at the machinery factory!" Lin Dong quickly shared the news he had just learned.

"Sis! Do you think she’s also involved in this matter?" Lin Chun asked cautiously.

"Possibly!" Lin Xia frowned, now scheming in her mind. If there was a chance to harm them, Lin Yu certainly wouldn’t pass it up.

At that moment, Lin Aiguo looked at Lu Zheng and finally asked, "Lin Xia, who is this?"

Lu Zheng did not respond rashly, although he had already guessed who the person in front of him was. He wanted to see how Lin Xia would introduce him.

"My partner, Lu Zheng!" Lin Xia introduced directly, "Lu Zheng! This is our..." She paused before saying, "father!"

Since they had met today, she might as well introduce him. Whether she was in a relationship or getting married, she would make her own decisions. Lin Aiguo dreaming of interfering was just that—a dream.

With such an introduction from Lin Xia, Lu Zheng felt pleased inside and greeted lightly, "Hello, uncle!"

"Hmm... Hello! What do you work as?"

He knew that Lin Xia having a partner was more shocking than Lin Chun having one. But he was even more moved by Lin Xia’s introduction, realizing that his efforts had not been in vain.

Seeing that Lin Aiguo didn’t say anything inappropriate, Lin Xia’s expression softened a bit.

Lu Zheng replied vaguely, "I work in engineering!"

Lin Aiguo nodded, "Ah! Engineering is good, my eldest son also does that!"

Lin Xia felt the irony—after her older brother Lin Chun left, Lin Aiguo hadn’t caused less trouble, and now he could still speak so proudly. Life really had many changes, anything could happen.

"I heard!" Lu Zheng responded faintly.

Since they had all come together, and Lin Aiguo showed no intention of leaving, Lin Xia didn’t want to make a big scene. It was better to be generous and quietly have a meal together.

She went to the kitchen for a look. Lin Chun had already got the rice ready and just needed to prepare the dishes.

Because Lin Aiguo was there, Lin Xia didn’t want to cook and let him eat her cooking, so she let Lin Chun handle making a few dishes.

Afterward, she returned to the Eastern House, unwilling to face Lin Aiguo.

Lu Zheng and Lin Aiguo had even less to talk about. He didn’t care what the other thought, and boldly followed Lin Xia into the room.

Lin Aiguo, looking at the tightly closed door, felt annoyed but didn’t dare to vent his anger.

Things were different now, this wasn’t his home, his word didn’t count!

Relations had eased a bit, of course, he couldn’t afford to upset everyone again.

Only Lin Dong stayed and talked with him for a while until Lin Chun sent him out to the backyard to pick vegetables.