Chapter 26: Lin Xue Looking for Trouble

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Lin Ran arrived to see no one else there, so Lin Ran thought for a moment and went to the bookstore again to buy a few pieces of paper for Lin Ming. She wanted to thank him for taking care of her during this period.

When she returned to where the ox cart was waiting, everyone had arrived. Uncle Wang Gen asked everyone to put their things away and drove the ox cart back to the village.

Auntie Liu was still sitting with Lin Ran. Seeing her basket was filled with things, she smiled and asked, “What did you buy? So much?”

“There’s nothing to eat at home. I bought some rice and noodles.”

“Looks like you made money then?”

“I earned a little.” Lin Ran nodded. When she came, she mentioned she was going to sell herbs. Everyone knew there were herbs on the back of the mountain, but no one was able to identify them. Now, seeing Lin Ran had succeeded in selling herbs to make money, some people were tempted and wanted her to teach them how to recognize herbs.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they opened their mouths, Auntie Liu scolded them and said, “Aren’t you shameless? Lin Ran has no parents. It was not easy for her to have a livelihood, but you are trying to snatch it away. How is she going to live?”

“Auntie Liu, look at what you’re saying. We’re just talking.”

Aunt Liu snorted and rolled her eyes at those people.

Lin Ran did not expect Auntie Liu to stand up for her. She said gratefully, “Auntie Liu, thank you!”

“Don’t stand on ceremony. If anyone bullies you in the future, just tell me. I will help you reprimand them.”

“Okay!” Lin Ran nodded. She felt that although Auntie Liu was gossipy, she was a good person. She decided if anything happened to Auntie Liu in the future, she had to help.

After returning to the village, Lin Ran gave the money to Uncle Wang Gen and went home with the basket. Since she had to pass by the Lin family on her way home, she was unexpectedly seen by Lin Xue as she sunbathed in the courtyard.

Seeing Lin Ran carrying a basket full of things, fury rose in Lin Xue’s heart. She chased after Lin Ran from the courtyard and shouted at her, “Lin Ran, stop!”

Lin Ran stopped and turned to look at Lin Xue. She asked coldly, “What’s the matter?”

“Did you buy something?” Lin Xue’s gaze fell on Lin Ran’s basket. She wondered where Lin Ran got the money to buy so many things.

“What does it have to do with you whether I buy anything or not?” Lin Ran’s expression turned dark. Lin Xue was too nosy. In the past, when Lin Ran lived in the Lin family, she could not do anything to Lin Xue. Now, she was not going to let Lin Xue get away with this.

“Where did you get the money?”

“It’s none of your business.” Lin Ran was very unhappy. Her money was none of Lin Xue’s business.

When Lin Ran refused to tell Lin Xue, her expression became even uglier. She said, “I know even if you don’t say it. My brother and father gave you the money, right?”

Before Lin Ran could answer, she continued, “Aren’t you shameless? Didn’t you move out? Why did you take my brother and father’s money? That’s my family’s money. Hurry up and return it.”

“Lin Xue, you can eat whatever you want, but you can’t talk nonsense. When did I take your family’s money? I earned it myself. Do you think everyone is like you, a good-for-nothing who only knows how to eat and drink?”

“Lin Ran, what did you say? Say it again if you dare.” Lin Xue was furious. It was one thing for her to be a lazy good for nothing, and it was another thing for her to be criticized in public. If others found out, she would never dare to go out and would even have trouble finding in-laws.

Lin Ran did not care if Lin Xue was angry or not. She asked, “Isn’t that so?”