Chapter 2: Going to buy clothes for a blind date
The food was served and everyone sat down.
The Lin family lived a good life in that era. Although it was tight for a dual-income family to raise four children, they could at least have enough to eat by replacing refined grains with coarse grains.
The original owner was nineteen years old. She had two older brothers and one older sister. The eldest brother was Lin Jianguo. The one who spoke in the morning was her sister-in-law Wang Yanmei. They had a son whose nickname was Huzi. He was very cute with a chubby face. His full name was Lin Youxue. He was five years old and was attending school in the kindergarten at Lin Jianguo’s factory.
My second brother Lin Jianjun had just been married for a year, and my second sister-in-law Wu Fangfang was pregnant. The baby would be born in a few months. My second sister-in-law only asked for a big item when she got married. She married my second brother Lin in order not to go to the countryside. She was very young, only twenty years old.
The original owner had an older sister who was the second child. She got married last year, also in Beijing.
Now the original owner is the only one who has not yet married, so there should be no rush, but this little daughter has been spoiled and become bold.
The situation became increasingly severe, and people were encouraged everywhere to send educated young people to the countryside to build a better country.
Everyone in this street knows that the youngest daughter of the Lin family has graduated for a year but has not gone out to work and stays at home every day.
It is hard to live without a few enemies in life. Some people have already disliked Lin Xia for a long time, and she might be made an example of him.
The Lin couple didn't want their daughter to go to the countryside alone. In the past two years, there were always hooligans and ruffians harassing their daughter, and it was even worse now that she went to the countryside.
Lin's mother was moved by her daughter-in-law's words. She thought marrying her daughter off early could solve many problems, and it would be best if she was closer to home.
In her previous life, Lin Xia grew up in the countryside with her grandparents and knew the rural environment very well.
When I was a child, my grandmother told me that most of the educated youth in the village were left in the countryside, and female comrades who wanted to return to the city could only sell their bodies.
There were also many beautiful female comrades whose innocence was slandered and even deaths were caused. Lin Xia was very self-aware. She knew that without the golden finger, she would not be able to support herself if she went to the countryside.
In her previous life, Lin Xia went to college with a scholarship. Even though she dressed poorly in college, she was still pursued by many people because she was extremely beautiful.
She had no intention of falling in love, but she didn't expect that her first love was so considerate in pursuing her. Of course, the girl who struggled tenaciously fell in his unconditional love.
They thought that after graduation they could go from wearing school uniforms to wearing wedding dresses with their boyfriend, but in the end they were still defeated by the secular world. Without background and resources, it was extremely difficult for them to take root in first-tier cities.
In the end, her boyfriend chose the daughter of the company's boss. Even though Lin Xia was prettier than her, how could she, a girl with no background and no one to help her, compare to a rich girl with a prominent family background?
Seeing that she had been single for many years, her remarried mother couldn't wait to have her go on a blind date and start a family so that she could relieve herself of her inner guilt.
There are many people chasing after her in life, but only a few of them can get married in the end. The reason is that her appearance does not seem suitable for family life.
Later, Lin Xia followed her mother's blind date arrangement, hoping to find someone she liked to live with, but she was hit again because others thought to themselves, how could no one like her when she was so beautiful?
Some people even maliciously speculated that she had been a mistress, had an abortion, and now wanted to marry an honest man. But who could know that her only requirement for all her boyfriends was not to have sex before marriage.
After all, if she didn't ask for it, who could guarantee what her final outcome would be.
At this moment, Lin Xia just wants to find someone in this era and live a simple and happy life.
Wang Yanmei brought the last plate of vegetables and we could start eating.
There were the usual vegetables and pickles on the table, and there was grain porridge in the bowl.
My sister-in-law and Lin's mother exchanged glances, and the other members of the Lin family looked on, not knowing what they were going to do.
Lin Xia was choked by the rough steamed bun and was speechless. Her face was expressionless, but she was actually struggling bitterly with the confusion in her heart.
She has been trying to avoid talking these past two days because the more she talks, the more mistakes she makes.
Having memories is one thing, but her instincts and habits are very different from the original owner's personality. If she is discovered, it will be a big problem.
Lin Xia ate a steamed bun and couldn't finish half a bowl. But she didn't want to waste it, so she had to eat it slowly.
The eldest brother Lin Jianguo asked in confusion, "Mom, what's wrong with you? Are your eyes cramping?"
When Mother Lin heard what her eldest son said and looked at his silly look, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch, and she muttered in her heart: What a big idiot!
Wang Yanmei was also speechless. She knew her husband was an honest man, but she didn't expect him to be so tactless.
Because of this interruption, Lin's mother couldn't bring up the matter of dating directly.
"Xiao Xia? Are you going out today?" Lin's mother changed the subject.
"No." Lin Xia didn't want to go out after these few days. The clothes of this era were ugly and rustic, and she really couldn't accept them.
Besides, I don’t have money to go shopping, and it’s not fun, so what’s the point of going out?
I might as well just lie down at home and do nothing! I worked overtime enough in my previous life, it's not easy to lie down like this!
Seeing her daughter not going out as usual, Mother Lin muttered inexplicably in her heart, and then she remembered the suggestion made by her daughter-in-law, and said generously: "Didn't you want to buy new clothes last time?"
When Lin Xia heard this, she looked up with some curiosity. The original owner's clothes were too ugly and too rustic. Wearing them made her feel as if she was back in her poor college days.
Seeing her daughter's interest, Lin's mother stepped up her game: "I'll give you money and tickets. Do you want to go buy some clothes?"
Thinking of the original owner's ugly clothes, even though she knew it was a lie, Lin Xia couldn't help but nod, "Really?"
When Wang Yanmei heard about money and tickets, her eyes flickered slightly. Hu Zi had never made many new clothes until he was five years old, and her sister-in-law was just going on a blind date, but she gave her money directly.
Wang Yanmei's heart choked a little. Forget it, just wait until her sister-in-law gets married.
"But there is one condition!"
"You say!" Lin Xia decided to listen to the conditions first. If she really didn't want to, she would use the original owner's spoiled personality to throw a tantrum and refuse.
"If I ask you to find a partner, would you be willing?"
When Lin Xia heard this condition, she almost couldn't control her facial expression and held it in with great difficulty. Is that it?
Thinking about the original owner's personality, it's no wonder that Lin's mother set such conditions, but she is willing! It's just a blind date, but she can get benefits.
Lin Xia, who seemed reluctant but was actually laughing like crazy inside, nodded and pretended to agree reluctantly.
After dinner, Lin Xia went out happily with the money and tickets in her pocket.
It’s true that shopping is more fun when you have money in your pocket!
Just as she was leaving the alley, Lin Xia was thinking about where to go for a walk. She saw a group of old men and women gathered in the small open space at the entrance of the alley, chatting and gossiping.
Lin Xia felt envious when she saw their age. Many of them who were only in their forties or fifties had passed their jobs on to their children, and retired to stay at home to take care of the children and relax.
An aunt with a thin face and short hair looked at Lin Xia walking out of the alley and couldn't help but ask tentatively: "Hey! Going to work?"
This lady had a lot of entanglements with Lin Xia Ke, and to be honest, she was the lady's daughter. But this part was not in the novel, it was in the original owner's memory.
The old lady's daughter is called Lin Xia. In fact, even their names are similar. They were born at about the same time, and are often compared by people around them in terms of appearance, height, study, and work. When talking about one, they will inevitably talk about the other.
However, all along, Lin Xia had always been the one that crushed Lin Xia, until it came to finding a job. Lin Xia had already found a temporary job in a textile factory, but the original owner's brain was completely focused on chasing people and causing trouble, which really made Lin Xia's mother breathe a sigh of relief in front of Lin's mother.
Lin Xia ignored these gossipy women and just wandered off in a different direction.
She didn't hate Lin Xia for targeting her original self everywhere, but she hated those busybodies who spread rumors and always compared the two of them.
It's hard for anyone not to feel resentful when being compared with others for a long time. Lin Xia has experienced this before and understands this feeling very well.
Strolling onto the street, there were many people riding bicycles coming and going. In the distance, a tram was slowly approaching. Lin Xia looked at it curiously. She didn't expect that there would be a bus at this time. She was eager to try it.
Lin Xia followed the crowd onto the bus. When the conductor asked her where she was going, she was confused. She was just sitting there for fun out of curiosity, so how would she know where the bus was going?
Remembering that someone just mentioned going to the Forbidden City, Lin Xia took the opportunity to say that she also wanted to go to the Forbidden City, and she would go for a stroll when she had time.
The ticket was five cents, which was not expensive, so Lin Xia found a seat and sat down.
Looking at the low building outside the window, Lin Xia watched with great interest, trying to recognize the shadow of the future from the dilapidated place!
Although she doesn't work in Beijing, she often travels for business and pleasure, so she has some understanding of the place!
Oh my goodness, this place is going to be demolished in the future!
Wow, this will be a commercial building in the future!
Wow, this will be a famous shopping mall in the future!
Lin Xia stared at it intently! Her mind was buzzing with excitement. She must buy a house! She must buy land! She wanted to be a demolition worker and lie at home to collect money!
"Girl, get off at the Forbidden City stop." The ticket seller pushed the dazed girl.
Lin Xia woke up from her dream and felt that daydreaming was so enjoyable!
She shook her head. She was lucky enough to live her life again, so she didn't want to go back to the same old path as in her previous life.
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