Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 62 - Search Again

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Lin Qiu pursed her lips, “Auntie Xu didn’t say much, it’s just that Xu Haihua, this morning when she found out you didn’t come home last night either, afterwards I heard her muttering to Auntie Xu back in the room…

She said when our lease is up, she definitely can’t rent to us anymore, not knowing what kind of people we are, feeling insecure and all…

Then I heard Auntie Xu say, she knows what to do, and she’ll let us know when our lease is almost up…”

Lin Qiu felt extremely unsettled; after moving here with her elder sister and younger brother, she had come to regard this place as home.

Finding a house was such a hassle, and she had been there through it all; she had seen the struggle firsthand;

So the thought that the landlord might suddenly refuse to rent to them after a month sent waves of panic through her, leaving her utterly distressed.

Lin Xia felt some anger, she hadn’t expected Xu Haihua to act this way, nor had she anticipated that Auntie Xu shared the same sentiments.

However, not renting anymore isn’t the end of the world, they could just find somewhere else.

“Xiaoqiu!

If they don’t want to rent to us when the time comes, then so be it!

We’ll find another place!

Actually, I had already thought about this before I left the house.

You see, Lin Qiang must have known we were living here, otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to intercept me.

So, it’s not really safe for us to live here.

What if we’re not cautious one day and Lin Qiang messes with us, then we’d be at a loss, right…”

What Lin Xia didn’t articulate was an even greater worry: if Lin Qiang knew where they lived, it was conceivable that Lin Aiguo might come back from the mountains, learn their location, and cause trouble.

If she were at home, she could handle it, but she feared for Lin Qiu, knowing Lin Aiguo’s temper—beatings and scoldings would be the least of it!

Therefore, moving away from here might actually not be such a bad idea, but she was also secretly worried about how easy it would be to find another place.

After all, this era was not like the future.

But even if it was difficult to find another place, she had to try her best; they couldn’t keep living in constant fear.

Lin Qiu realized that her sister made sense.

Lin Qiang was not a good person; if he could rob her sister with his despicable friends, what else wouldn’t he do?

She couldn’t help voicing her concerns, “Sis!

That’s all true, but will it be easy to find another house?”

“We’ll have to look and see!” Lin Xia placed her large bag on the back rack of the bicycle, “Come on!

Xiaoqiu!

Push the bike for me, and we can talk as we walk!”

Some things are better discussed outside, to avoid having to tiptoe around the subject back home.

Lin Qiu was worried that Lin Xia might be too exhausted from the train ride, “Sis!

You must be tired from getting off the train.

Why don’t we ride and talk instead?”

Lin Xia caressed her cheek, “I’m fine!

This trip wasn’t too bad, maybe I’m getting used to it, not so tired.

Riding and talking wouldn’t be convenient because we’d be home too quickly…”

Lin Qiu obediently handed over the bicycle to Lin Xia and walked slowly beside it.

“Xiaoqiu, there’s no need to be anxious or upset!

I’ll sell the goods in the next couple of days, and then we can start looking for a place!

This time, we won’t rent a room in someone else’s house; we’ll see if it’s possible to rent a whole unit.

It’d be more convenient for us to eat whatever and talk about anything!”

Previously, because they hadn’t thought it through and were in a hurry to find a place, they had rented a room from Auntie Xu and at the time, thought it was pretty good.

Only after truly settling in and living with another family did they realize there were many inconveniences.

Not to mention anything else, they had to whisper when talking to avoid being overheard, and whenever they had something good to eat, they had to endure Auntie Xu’s inquisitive gaze and probing questions.

Not giving a taste to others seems like they’re being stingy, but giving it to them doesn’t build any bond, and it just wastes the good food.

“Sis!

Could it be easy to find?

Actually, besides Xu Haihua being a little difficult to get along with, Auntie Xu is quite alright!” Lin Qiu voiced her concerns.

She pondered whether she could speak nicely to Auntie Xu, hoping there might be a chance they could agree to continue renting to them.

Otherwise, in just over half a month, when it gets colder, if they can’t find a suitable house, they surely can’t just live out in the open, can they?

Lin Qiu didn’t say it out loud, but her expression clearly showed Lin Xia what she was thinking.

Lin Xia said patiently, “Xiaoqiu!

Why can’t you see?

They really don’t want to rent to us anymore!

So there’s no need for us to humble ourselves!

Although we’re renting their house, we’re not short of their rent,

and look at Dongzi, he’s been back helping a lot too!

But what use is that?

In the end, if they don’t want to rent, they just won’t rent!”

The house is theirs, and it’s their right not to rent if they don’t want to, but Lin Xia genuinely felt a bit sentimental.

They had finally managed to have some dumplings and had shared with Auntie Xu, all for the sake of living harmoniously.

Lin Qiu nodded in agreement, “Right!

Sis, I get upset thinking about it too.

Look at how since we’ve moved in, we’ve done so many chores!

If I had known it’d be like this…”

Lin Xia cautioned Lin Qiu, “Xiaoqiu!

Stop talking about that!

Just behave as usual when we get back.

If they don’t bring it up, just act ignorant, but I’m going to sell the goods in the next couple of days, and we really need to start looking for a place!

Even if they change their minds now and want to keep renting to us, we should move out!

Winter is approaching, and we can’t handle the instability!

We can’t possibly be moving during the depths of winter, can we?”

Lin Xia could see that Auntie Xu was soft-hearted and often indulged Xu Haihua; therefore, it would be wiser for them to move out to avoid future troubles.

Lin Qiu nodded firmly, “Okay!

Sis!

We’ll listen to you!”

In her eyes, as long as her sister was there, there’s nothing they couldn’t do.

Lin Xia got on her bike, “Good!

I’ve brought you some tasty treats!

This time we’re not sharing with anyone else!

Just you, big brother, and Dongzi!”

Xiaoqiu skillfully supported Lin Xia’s waist as she got on the back of the bicycle, “Right!

Giving it to them is just a waste, we might as well enjoy it ourselves!” She had comprehended thoroughly that some people were not worth befriending.

On their way home, they ran into Jiang Mingyuan.

Jiang Mingyuan rode his bike with a cloth bundle tied behind it, he greeted them and was ready to pass by.

Lin Xia got off her bike to stop him, “Second brother!

Wait a moment!”

Jiang Mingyuan dismounted his bike too, glanced at his wristwatch, and asked, “Xiaolin?

What’s up?”

Lin Xia noticed his gesture and realized that he might be in a hurry to get somewhere.

She didn’t dawdle and signalled Lin Qiu to push the bike.

She took out the pen from her pocket, which actually came from Jade’s room.

“Second brother!

I wasn’t sure what would be an appropriate gift to buy, so I chose this pen for you as thanks for helping me out last time!”

Jiang Mingyuan was taken aback; he thought Xiaolin was calling out to him for help with some task and hadn’t expected a gift.

“Xiaolin, you’re too polite!

Like I said that day, don’t worry about it, it was just a little effort on my part!”

As Jiang Mingyuan spoke, he was ready to get back on his bike and leave.