Chapter 248 New News from Ai Laibao

After making a bunch of phone calls, Lin Xiaoxia went to the barbecue restaurant first. It would be better to talk to Sun Qiang and the others in person. She also bought wedding candy for everyone to share in the good luck.

Then she discussed the new stores with Sun Qiang. The two stores had already started renovations and would open next month.

Afterwards she went to An Ning again. She was worried and felt that Zhang Xinxin would not give up.

So she wanted to go over and observe for a few days. Zhang Xinxin worked in a magazine and seemed to have quite some free time. Lin Xiaoxia felt that if she went over to stay for a few days, on the one hand, she would have more reasons to improve her painting skills, and on the other hand, she would have to teach more lessons to the innocent An Ning. This future sister-in-law had too little experience and her life had been too smooth.

She arrived at An Ning's gallery. An Ning was still painting. Seeing Lin Xiaoxia coming, she took out all the painting tools she had prepared for her and said, "These are basically all new. I'll go to the provincial capital later and bring you a set of good brushes."

Lin Xiaoxia quickly said, "Don't waste money, these are all I need. Thank you, Sister An Ning."

After all, she and Lin Rui are not engaged yet, so calling her sister first is a sign of respect for her. She can officially change her address to sister-in-law after things are settled between them.

"Don't be polite with me. Just tell me what you're going to use. You have some basic skills, and you're not trying to pass an exam, so just draw whatever comes to your mind. Do you want to copy or paint something realistic?"

"Just copy it. I'll get used to it first. I haven't painted for a while."

"Okay, I picked out some books from my school days and brought them over for you. Pick one you like and draw from it. If you have any questions, ask me."

"Well, then I'll read a book first, and you continue painting." Lin Xiaoxia is also a painter, and she knows that these paints and brushes cannot be left like this for too long without washing, so she let An Ning continue to paint hers while she flipped through the book and did not talk about Zhang Xinxin's affairs when she came.

Lin Xiaoxia quickly found a landscape painting, fixed the drawing paper, and started painting.

An Ning painted for a while and then looked at Lin Xiaoxia: "You have a good foundation. You are really talented. If you had started learning from elementary school, you would have become a master by now."

Lin Xiaoxia had already hidden some of her skills, but she had indeed painted for several years in her previous life, so she had a solid foundation. "I wouldn't dare dream that high, but now that I have the opportunity to learn again, I'm very satisfied."

While painting, An Ning told Lin Xiaoxia some painting techniques and key points. Although Lin Xiaoxia knew them, she listened very carefully.

When she was free, Lin Xiaoxia told An Ning about her name change. In fact, everyone was used to calling her Xiaoxia, so the change of surname didn't affect anyone much.

In the next few days, Lin Xiaoxia came to An Ning in the morning, and in the afternoon she had to go and check out the decoration of the new store. She was also busy with the construction work at the bathing center.

Zhang Xinxin hasn't been here these two days, so it's been quite quiet.

However, Lin Xiaoxia was always thinking about Lin Mei, and thought that if Ai Laibao didn't come to deliver the news at the weekend, she would have to go back.

That day, she came back from An Ning and was thinking about Lin Mei. Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived outside the Urban Construction Bureau's staff housing compound, she saw Ai Laibao leaning against the wall with his hands in his sleeves, looking around with a shifty look. She hurried over.

Seeing Lin Xiaoxia, Ai Laibao also came over and said, "Ai Xiaoxia, this place you live in is too troublesome. You won't let me in, and no one answers my phone calls."

Now that Lin Xiaoxia has changed her last name, she feels different after meeting the Ai family. She said to Ai Laibao, "I have changed my name. I am now Lin Xiaoxia. Don't call me by the wrong name in the future."

Ai Laibao nodded: "I know, I know that you will have to change your name sooner or later. Lin Xiaoxia is okay."

Lin Xiaoxia didn't want to tell him too much else, so she quickly asked, "Is there any news about my sister? Tell me quickly."

Ai Laibao curled his lips and said, "I'm really jealous of Lin Mei now. I don't have that kind of luck because you're so worried about me. Our family is moving soon, and now the house is in chaos all day long."

Lin Xiaoxia was in no mood to listen to the Ai family's rubbish: "Stop talking nonsense and tell me what's the news about my sister."

Ai Laibao looked at Lin Xiaoxia: "My clue this time is very important, you have to pay me first."

Lin Xiaoxia also understood Ai Laibao's character. He was greedy and she would not let him manipulate her. "I don't have any cash. You tell me first. I have to see how much the clue is worth before I can get the money for you."

Ai Laibao said, "I know where Lin Mei might be."

"Have I ever owed you money? Tell me now, or I'll use my own methods. It's not like I don't have other options if I don't have you."

"Look at you, you're getting anxious again. I have no other choice. You know, after moving, I don't even have a proper house. How can I get married? I also want to ask for more money to build another house and get married. I'm going to sell out my relatives. You can't be so stingy."

"Betraying relatives? Is it related to both Meng Qiuju and Ai Zhu?"

"How much money are you giving me?"

"You tell me the story first. If you don't, I can't make an offer."

"Then I'll tell you half of it first."

"Hurry up."

"At the beginning, Aizhu took Linmei to play on the roadside. Linmei wanted to eat Aizhu's ice cream, but Aizhu refused to give it to her. Linmei cried and said she wanted to go home and ask her mother to buy her some. My mother happened to see it and told Aizhu that little brothers and sisters would always compete for her affection. It would be better to throw her away and throw her far away. You will be the little treasure of the family."

Lin Xiaoxia's scalp tingled when she heard this, and she clenched her fists: "And then?"

"Then tell me how much money you give me. I have even betrayed my own mother. I can't say anything without a thousand dollars." Ai Laibao only had money in his eyes at this time.

Lin Xiaoxia was so anxious that she grabbed Ai Laibao's neck and said, "Hurry up and tell me, or I'll kill you."

Ai Laibao wasn't intimidated: "This is your circle. It won't be good for you if others see it."

Lin Xiaoxia also knew it, but she was too anxious. She pulled Ai Laibao's sleeve and walked to the side alley: "Let's talk over there."

Ai Laibao was beaten by Lin Xiaoxia many times. He hugged a big tree nearby and refused to let go. "You want to hit me again? No way. If you don't give me money, I won't tell anyone. I'll still be cheating and let everyone know about your beating."

Lin Xiaoxia was in no mood to argue with Ai Laibao right now: "Hurry up and tell me, it's just 500 yuan. If you don't tell me, I'll go directly to Dawa Village and check it myself."

Ai Laibao listened to the five hundred, although he was not satisfied, but he was also afraid that Lin Xiaoxia really didn't need him: "Okay, okay, then don't do it, stand two steps away from me, and I'll tell you."

Lin Xiaoxia took two steps back: "Hurry up and tell me, otherwise, if I find out myself, you won't get a penny, and when I take revenge on them, you won't be able to hide away."

Ai Laibao had no choice but to come down from the tree: "Okay, five hundred is a deal. Then I say, you have to give me the money later."

Lin Xiaoxia said: "Hurry up."