She didn't know if he would become the terrifying person she dreamed of in the future, or if the plot would develop in a direction beyond her control.
If things turn out to be unfavorable for her, she needs to be able to protect herself.
"Thank you, Xia'er." At this moment, Huo Yanqing thanked him sincerely, clearly believing her.
Lin Qixia breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this; making this decision was not easy.
She gave the boy a forced smile, "It's nothing."
After that, she struggled to lift her foot and leave.
Huo Yanqing watched Lin Qixia's departing figure, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
After returning home, Lin Qixia resumed her normal routine and celebrated the New Year with her family.
The atmosphere in the courtyard was always cheerful, and even in the remote and desolate mountain village, the New Year was not boring.
As the New Year holiday was drawing to a close, Lin Qixia specifically sought out Lin Jiudong for a talk.
"Really? You agreed?" Lin Jiudong's excited voice carried far.
Lin Qixia helplessly told her to lower her voice, "I'm just giving you a chance to try. If you mess it up, I'll take away your rights to that position."
"I'm warning you now, so don't blame me for being ruthless later."
“I understand!” Lin Jiudong was still excited despite her warning: “As long as you are willing to give me this opportunity to work under you, I will definitely do my best and be devoted to you.”
She's happy as long as the position she's assigned offers a decent monthly salary.
Once she has saved enough money for her trip, she will leave here for Kyoto!
Lin Qixia stared meaningfully at her younger sister, a smile playing on her lips. "Since you've said so, remember to do as you say."
Now that you've agreed, don't regret it later.
"Hehe, of course I'll remember."
Lin Jiudong happily agreed, at that moment only feeling the joy of getting this opportunity, completely unaware of the hardships and difficulties that awaited her ahead.
After the New Year, the Lin family courtyard was bustling with activity.
The horses that had been tied up in the stable were brought out, and the carriage was ready again.
The boxes were carried upstairs, and they were ready to set off for Lichong County.
Now that their family's businesses are all located elsewhere, they can't stay in Xiahe Village indefinitely and can only come back for a get-together during holidays.
"What? You want me to go to Beiling with my older brother?"
The courtyard, which had been relatively quiet with only the sound of busy footsteps, was suddenly filled with Lin Jiudong's piercing scream.
She stared at Lin Qixia in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.
Lin Xiao walked over and scolded her, "What are you yelling about? Your sister gave you a chance and you still won't agree?"
Lin Jiudong opened his mouth, looking like he had a bitter pill to swallow.
Beiling Mountain Village is a bandit's den. Why would she leave the peaceful and relatively prosperous Lichong County and go to the deep mountains and wilderness?
She looked at Lin Qixia beside her with resentment.
Lin Qixia was already in the carriage. She wasn't flustered at all by being stared at, and just smiled and said, "Yes, my brother and I have already discussed it. Weren't you in such a hurry to make money back then?"
“Xing’er and your sister Xuan are both from Beiling. The environment there is very suitable for your training.”
“When you come out, you’ll be just like Wen Xuan and Li Xing’er,” she said to Lin Jiudong.
In fact, she could also be trained in Lichong County, but Lin Qixia will become increasingly busy, and Lin Jiudong's personality is too difficult to please.
She really didn't want the other person hanging around her anymore.
Since her older brother can keep an eye on her, let her stay with him. Maybe he can really train her and change her ways.
That's a good thing.
Although she didn't expect that.
"Lin, Qi, Xia! You—" Lin Jiudong's face was purplish-red, clearly very angry.
But Lin Xiao suddenly spoke up seriously: "Alright, your sister and the others are leaving. Don't keep them here. Go back and pack your things."
They're leaving soon too.
Although Lin Jiudong was seething with anger, there was nothing she could do. She responded and watched Lin Qixia and the others leave.
Lin Qixia waved to them from her horse: "Goodbye, big brother. I'm leaving the cargo team to you."
"Okay, Second Sister, you can rest assured."
Lin Xiao said this as he watched them leave.
As the carriage drove away, the courtyard entrance quickly fell silent.
Lin Jiudong stood there for a while before she calmed down. She took a deep breath and suddenly asked, "What is the cargo team that you mentioned, sister?"
Lin Xiao, who had already stepped back into the courtyard, stopped in his tracks.
He thought for a moment and then replied truthfully, "It's nothing, it's just that your sister wants to expand her business and needs to set up a long-distance freight team."
"So that's how it is."
Lin Jiudong murmured to herself, turned around and followed behind Lin Xiao. After thinking for a few seconds, she suddenly said firmly, "I want to join the freight team too."
Since it's a long-distance trip, it means that you'll be traveling outside for extended periods.
If she joins in then, wouldn't she be freer and have a better chance to find Brother Li Pei?
Lin Xiao, however, did not take her words seriously.
He smiled and replied, "Okay, when you get to Beiling, go and try it yourself."
Lin Qixia set extremely strict selection rules for them, and he certainly wouldn't go easy on her just because she was his sister.
...
Lin Qixia's carriage entered Lichong County.
The county town had just celebrated the Lunar New Year and was as lively as ever, even though it was already night.
"There's no curfew, so it seems things are going quite well this year," Lin Qixia remarked, poking her head out of the carriage.
Even if the future situation is not good, the longer her window of opportunity is now, the better it will be for her.
He Zhilan smiled and echoed, "Yes, the newly appointed magistrate is managing things very well; even the number of disaster victims at the city gate has decreased significantly."
Their procession arrived at the entrance of Xiahezhuang.
After Lin Qixia jumped off the carriage, she stretched and felt her bones cracking all over.
"Are you tired? I'll go cook some food, and we can eat early and then go to rest," He Zhilan said from behind her.
Lin Qixia replied, "No need, I'll just have Yuxianlou send over some wine and dishes."
After all, her sister-in-law, like her, had also been traveling a long way today.
“How can we waste money like this every time?” He Zhilan didn’t quite accept this.
Her daughter Xia'er works very hard to earn money, so she can't spend it recklessly.
As they were talking, Wang Dian opened the door to Xiahe Manor, and they continued walking inside.
As soon as Lin Qixia stepped inside, she smelled the aroma of food.
"It seems we don't need to," she said.
Sure enough, Wang Yu said to her, "Boss Lin, you're back. The kitchen has prepared a meal for you."
"Oh, I see. Thank you for your hard work," Lin Qixia replied.
Although she had asked someone to come a day in advance, she did not expect them to be so well prepared.
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