CHAPTER 100: CHAPTER 100: LIN YUN IS GOING ON A LONG TRIP

"Thank you and your brothers for not giving me away, saving me from a lot of trouble, and also getting rid of that scumbag Wen Siyuan. Just a pen as a reward seems a bit too light. You can take the fabric to the market and sell it for some money. Divide the money among everyone as you see fit, it’s my token of appreciation."

Huang Laizi is a bit of a rascal, but he’s got some skills. Since there’s no bad blood between us, he can be developed into a "friend," someone to ask for help when needed.

Previously, Huang Laizi was able to sell anti-inflammatory medicine, which shows he has a keen business mind. Upon hearing Lin Xiang’s words, he happily patted his chest and said to Lin Xiang, "I’ve accepted you as my little sister now. If you need any help, just say the word!"

"Alright then. I’m heading off now."

Lin Xiang returned to the village entrance, and together with the driver, unloaded the fabric.

It was already getting dark, and as winter had set in, the cold kept most villagers indoors. Going out in the cold wastes energy and makes you hungry quickly, so they preferred staying at home. Thus, no one saw the "transaction" between Lin Xiang and Huang Laizi.

Lin Xiang took the fabric meant for Yu Fang back home, planning to give it to her at a suitable time.

As for what Mrs. Lin said, about Yu Fang stealing her "partner," Lin Xiang didn’t take it to heart.

She wasn’t planning on pairing up with anyone.

"Honey, you’re back!" Mrs. Lin heard footsteps and called out from the room.

Lin Xiang replied, "Mom, I brought you some treats. Do you want to eat them now?"

At the mention of snacks, Mrs. Lin quickly threw on a coat and came out.

They were all goodies Lin Xiang brought back from Baihua Food Factory. Director Wu had given her a large bag of them. She tried to give some to Director Chen at the cotton spinning factory, but since he didn’t want any, she brought them all home.

"These are high-end goods you can’t buy at the town’s supply and marketing cooperative. My girl is becoming quite accomplished."

Lin Xiang simply smiled without speaking, and instead took out the cash and tickets.

"The cotton spinning factory rewarded me with a big order, giving me a cash reward of five hundred yuan, along with some tickets. They even gave me an industrial ticket. Mom, these are for you. There are quite a few meat tickets in here. You can use them tomorrow to buy some meat, and I’ll cook for you when I get back."

Mrs. Lin’s eyes sparkled, "Five hundred yuan! The cotton spinning factory is so generous!"

Lin Xiang sheepishly touched her nose, since five hundred yuan was only one twentieth of the reward she actually received.

But for the Lin Family, five hundred yuan was already a fortune.

Mrs. Lin held a peach cookie in her left hand, reaching for the money with her right, quickly pulling back as soon as her fingers touched the money. She repeated this a few times before finally taking six banknotes and selecting five kilos of meat tickets and two kilos of sugar tickets.

"This is enough for me. You should keep the rest saved."

"Mom, all of this is for you. I don’t need that much."

"I can’t use that much either." Mrs. Lin took a big bite of her peach cookie, chewing, "Better not take too much, or I’ll be tempted to show off in front of your aunt. If she asks me for some, should I give it or not?"

To avoid this situation, she decided to nip it in the bud.

Lin Xiang could only put away the remaining cash and tickets, leaving only the industrial ticket outside.

"Mom, I want to give this industrial ticket to the brigade office." Lin Xiang explained, "Everyone knows I helped the cotton spinning factory secure a foreign exchange order, and naturally, the factory rewarded me. Instead of having them gossip behind my back, I might as well generously donate the industrial ticket, so they’ll only remember my kindness."

It’s also a way to improve their mother-daughter reputation in the village.

Mrs. Lin continued to bite her peach cookie, "It’s your stuff, you decide. You don’t need to discuss it with me."

"How can I not consult you? You’re my mom, the rock of the Lin Family."

Mrs. Lin appeared indifferent, but inside she was overjoyed.

"By the way, what’s going on with your brother today? You walked out and he went out right after, and he hasn’t returned yet!"

"Mom, my brother is an adult now. There’s no work in the fields to earn any work points. If he wants to go out, let him go. Why are you worrying so much?"

"That’s true." Mrs. Lin continued eating her peach cookie, "I arranged with your aunties to go to the town tomorrow. Would you like to join us?"

Lin Xiang shrugged, "I would like to, but I don’t have time."

Upon finishing speaking, Lin Xiang handed Mrs. Lin several banknotes, "You’ll definitely end up buying things at the supply and marketing cooperative, so take more money."

"How much can I buy? You’ve already prepared everything we need. Besides, if I carry too much, what if they take advantage?"

Mrs. Lin was quite aware, "For the past few decades, they haven’t invited me. Now they know our family is doing well, they’re actively asking me out. If you say they have no ulterior motives, even the village dog wouldn’t believe it!"

Da Huang is a Chinese rural dog kept at the brigade office, very perceptive.

That’s what she said, but Mrs. Lin kept the money nonetheless.

She had no choice; her daughter was being thoughtful. If she didn’t accept it, how hurt would her daughter feel!

At night, Lin Xiang was half asleep and suddenly heard the sound of the courtyard door opening. She instinctively opened her eyes to see the wall clock, it was already 9:48 in the evening. Lin Yun was just coming back now?

It seemed a bit unusual.

But as the main character, he has his own adventures, and she can’t interfere.

The next morning, Lin Xiang rarely made breakfast at home.

The aroma of the steamed buns had just wafted outside, and Lin Yun appeared at the kitchen door.

"Brother, you’re up? I steamed buns and made rice porridge. Wash up and come eat!"

Lin Yun slightly opened his mouth, "Sis, I have something to discuss with you."

Lin Xiang wiped her hands on her apron, "What’s up?"

"I need to take a trip for a few days, might be gone for three to five days. I don’t know how to tell mom, can you help me let her know?"

Lin Xiang was a bit surprised.

Why would Lin Yun suddenly take a trip? As far as she knew, besides Shi Lemeng, the female lead, Lin Yun had no other friends outside!

But maybe the butterfly effect from her transmigration changed some of Lin Yun’s actions. Lin Xiang wasn’t one to pry deeply, she simply nodded, "Sure, I’ll let mom know, you can go do your own thing."

But Lin Yun still stood at the door, looking at Lin Xiang with a particularly complex expression.

"Brother, anything else you haven’t told me?"

Lin Yun shook his head, "I’m not having breakfast, I need to head out now."

"In such a hurry?"

"Yeah."

Lin Xiang could only use a cloth bag to pack a few freshly steamed buns for him.