Grandpa Lin watched Lin Piaoxue's retreating figure, then looked at Lin Qing and Lin Feng and said, "Lin Piaoxue is selfish to the core; you must never learn from her."
“Grandpa, we can’t,” Lin Qing and Lin Feng said one after the other.
"That would be best!" Grandpa Lin said.
Lin Qinghuan walked to Grandpa Lin's side. "Grandpa, I've made the bed for you. Go back to bed and lie down for a while."
After finishing his ginseng tea, Grandpa Lin went back to his room to rest.
After finishing the apple, Lin's father went to help Lin's mother cook.
Lin Qinghuan sat at the entrance of the main room, her feelings complicated. She thought she would never return to Baiyun Village, but she didn't expect to come back so soon.
Lin Qing sat down next to Lin Qinghuan and said, "I thought Lin Piaoxue would go out and make her way in the world, but I didn't expect her to stay and run the convenience store."
"Lin Piaoxue only stays at the convenience store because she has no money. If she had money, she wouldn't be stuck in this small mountain village. She has big ambitions," Lin Qinghuan said.
"We've already separated, so whether it's good or bad, it's none of our business," Lin Feng said indifferently.
Lin Qinghuan smiled brightly, staying away from Lin Piaoxue, that vampire, saved her a lot of trouble.
Lin Piaoxue had a sullen face and felt very unbalanced. Why did Lin Qinghuan, Lin Feng, and Lin Qing have bright futures, and even Lin Ming had a promising future? Why did she have to stay in a small shop with no chance of advancement?
Li Jian went to the convenience store and bought a pound of soy sauce. Seeing that Lin Piaoxue was looking downcast, he asked with concern, "Piaoxue, what's wrong? Did Lin Qinghuan upset you?"
Lin Piaoxue frowned slightly, a hint of grievance on her face. "I spent a lot of money to treat the injuries on my face, but my family has never forgiven me. I'm very sad."
"Piaoxue, just do what you can with a clear conscience," Li Jian comforted her.
Lin Piaoxue's brows relaxed, and she said with a bitter smile, "You're right, but my family's attitude makes me very sad."
Li Jian looked at Lin Piaoxue, hesitant to speak, but finally said, "Piaoxue, my family is going to arrange a marriage for me. From now on, we won't be able to get too close to you, nor will we be able to stand up for you..."
Lin Piaoxue felt a lump in her throat, her lips moved slightly. She knew very well how good Li Jian had been to her. If she missed Li Jian, it would be hard to meet someone who loved her so much again. But she was not content with mediocrity. She did not want to toil in the fields and be a farmer for the rest of her life.
Li Jian looked at Lin Piaoxue expectantly, "Piaoxue, as long as you marry me, I will definitely treat you well and never let you suffer."
"How will you support me?" Lin Piaoxue asked. "You don't work at the restaurant now, you're idle all day, and you rely on your parents for everything. If you could earn money, or even just be a little more diligent, I would consider you."
Li Jian was overjoyed and quickly said, "As long as you are willing to marry me, I will definitely work hard in the future and will not be idle anymore."
“Anyone can talk the talk. You’ve been pampered since you were a child. Can you endure hardship and toil?” Lin Piaoxue said.
“I can,” Li Jian said.
Lin Piaoxue scoffed, "You can't even do a good job at a restaurant, how can I trust you?"
A wave of bitterness washed over Li Jian; Piao Xue was disgusted with him!
Li Jian left the convenience store with a soy sauce bottle in his hand, looking dejected. Lin Piaoxue watched Li Jian's dejected figure, feeling somewhat conflicted.
Li Qiang approached the convenience store, a hint of displeasure on his face, and said to Lin Piaoxue, "Give me a pack of Harvest cigarettes!"
Lin Piaoxue handed Li Qiang a pack of Harvest cigarettes. Li Qiang paid for it and said with displeasure, "Lin Piaoxue, you may not like my brother, but please don't belittle him."
“I’m telling the truth. We’re not belittling him,” Lin Piaoxue said confidently.
Li Qiang frowned and said, "My brother works every day, but you won't marry him because he doesn't meet your marriage requirements."
Lin Piaoxue looked Li Qiang up and down. He was mature and steady, and had some skills. The Li family had always relied on him, and he would become a contractor in the future. Even if he couldn't make big money, he could still make small money.
Lin Piaoxue's mind stirred slightly, and she looked at Li Qiang and said, "I do dislike Li Jian, but I don't dislike you. If you are willing to marry me, I am willing to marry you."
Li Qiang stared at Lin Piaoxue in shock. Lin Qinghuan was willing to marry him? Wasn't she arrogant and conceited?
Could I be hallucinating?
Li Qiang rubbed his ears. "You really want to marry me, and you're not just lying to me?"
"I'm not lying to you, if you're willing to marry me, I'm willing to marry you."
Lin Qinghuan knew what she wanted and knew how to make choices. She didn't want to be extremely wealthy, but being well-fed and clothed was good enough.
Moreover, she was already nineteen years old. If she didn't get married soon, she would be ridiculed as an old maid. Her family didn't care about her life or death, and she didn't have a suitable partner. She could only settle for finding a reliable person and getting married.
Li Qiang looked Lin Piaoxue up and down. She was well-dressed, looked pretty and charming, and had no worries about food and drink just by running a small shop. Why would she be willing to marry him?
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