110: Chapter 109: Farewell 110: Chapter 109: Farewell Lin Xia raised an eyebrow with a smile, “How co there isn’t one!
Your big sister knows martial arts too!”
Lin Chun and the others were all amused by Lin Xia.
Lin Dong chid in, “Big sister!
If you don’t know martial arts, don’t you carry a knife with you?
Once your knife shines, who would dare to ss with you!”
“Get out of here!” Lin Xia laughed and smacked Lin Dong on the head, this little rascal always brought up the most inconvenient topics; she was certain her big brother would have sothing to say now.
As expected, Lin Chun’s expression beca serious, and he still wanted to give Lin Xia a couple of reminders, “Xiaoxia, Big brother doesn’t object to you carrying a knife for self-defense, but rember one thing, in the future, unless it’s a life-threatening ergency, try not to flash your knife too easily…
And, in case you encounter him again, no matter how urgent, you cannot use the knife…”
He was genuinely worried that, in a mont of impetuousness, his little sister might create a catastrophe, or worse, hurt herself in the process.
Besides, attacking their own father with a knife, if such news got out, it would be a grave act of unfilial behavior.
She could be drowned in spittle; how could she possibly get married after that?
Lin Xia listened sincerely and nodded continuously, “I understand!
Big brother!
Don’t worry!
Last ti was an accident…
Co on!
Let’s eat!
The food’s getting cold!”
She didn’t want to bring up Lin Aiguo at this mont.
She was well aware that once her big brother left, there would be a tough battle ahead;
But for now, she was willing to pretend that everything was light-hearted and finish the al joyfully.
Lin Chun understood what Lin Xia ant; he knew all too well how furious their dad would be once he found out that he had left without a word.
Once he was gone, he would be out of it, but the fate of his younger brother and sisters, who knows what kind of wrath they would have to endure…
However, upon receiving a look from Lin Xia, he sighed and played along, “All right!
I’ve got to eat more!
It will be hard to enjoy the cooking of Xiaoxia and Xiaoqiu once I’m gone!”
“Right, eat up!
I made the braised pork!
Xiaoqiu cooked the fish!
Big brother, have so more!” Lin Xia pushed the dishes towards Lin Chun.
After they finished eating, Lin Qiu and Lin Dong went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and tidy up.
Lin Chun and Lin Xia chatted together, “Xiaoxia!
Have you thought about what you’ll face after I leave…
He’s going to take all his anger out on you…
Now that I’m gone, you’re really in for it!
Big brother is such a jerk!”
He really felt he was incredibly selfish.
He was leaving, but he was leaving his older sister and the others to deal with the aftermath.
With Lin Dong boarding at school and only returning on Sundays, only his two sisters would be left at ho.
How could he be at ease?
In recent tis, if it weren’t for his big sister constantly urging him at his ear, he might have even thought about giving up altogether.
Now that the arrow was nocked, it had to be shot.
He was determined to make sothing of himself, so that later, he could better take care of his younger siblings!
Lin Xia consoled him, “Big brother!
What are you talking about!
Even if you were ho, if he ca after us, wouldn’t it be the sa chaos?
So, go without worries!
Don’t fret about the few of us!
Do your job well at your unit!
Actually, I’ve thought about it already.
Even if he finds out and makes a fuss, what can he do about it?
You’re already gone!
He has nowhere to direct his tricks.
At most, he can just find us and cause a ruckus, right?
Moreover, it’s not like we can live here forever.
I was thinking of looking around soon, to see if I can find a house near Dongzi’s school to move into the city.”
She didn’t want to confront Lin Aiguo either, knowing that if it ca down to it, she and Xiaoqiu—as won—would certainly not be a match for a man and might even end up worse off.
But wanting to move to the city and finding a decent place to live was no easy task.
With the amount of belongings they had, moving would take ti;
however, in order to let her eldest brother leave with peace of mind, she deliberately made everything sound particularly easy and relaxed.
“That’s actually a good idea!
Dodging him a bit can also prevent direct conflicts.
Otherwise, I’d really be worried about you!” Lin Chun eased up slightly but couldn’t help asking, “But what about Xiaoqiu’s job if you move to the city?”
Lin Xia laughed it off, “Xiaoqiu’s job at the garnt factory—I’ve seen it, it’s dispensable!
Once we’re in the city, we’ll find other suitable jobs.
We can’t just stay here for the sake of a job!
When we all leave, who will he have to settle scores with?”
After the siblings had discussed the matter, Lin Xia suddenly took out the prepared money from her pocket, “Big brother!
Keep this money on you, so you don’t find yourself strapped for cash when you get there…
I haven’t prepared much for you, just fifty yuan…
Having so money on you will give you so confidence…”
She knew that the company had dormitories and a canteen, but it was always better to have so money when you’re out and about.
Lin Chun adamantly refused, pushing the money back into Lin Xia’s pocket and then grabbing her hand, “Xiaoxia!
Listen to your big brother!
I don’t have to spend much money there, I’ll get my salary in a month, and I have enough for now!
There will be lots of expenses at ho, with the house hunting, moving, Dongzi still in school, and Xiaoqiu not working anymore.
It’ll all depend on you to support the family;
In this cold winter, moving stuff and selling it will be tough, I can’t take this money!
If you keep this up, big brother will really get angry!
And I won’t leave with a clear conscience!”
His guilt deepened yet another layer, thinking about how much his younger sister had spent for his little brother’s transfer and to get things done for him.
In such cold weather, she had been out selling woolen socks and the like, being a young woman shouldering hardships—how could he take this hard-earned money from her?
Seeing that she absolutely couldn’t give it to him, Lin Xia didn’t want to force it anymore, “Big brother!
How about this?
Just take a little, if you don’t take any, I wouldn’t be at ease!
Do you want to worry about you all the ti?”
Seeing this, Lin Chun sighed, “Alright then!
I’ll take ten yuan, okay?”
“Thirty, big brother!
Don’t worry about , I still have money here!” Lin Xia, fearing her brother would stubbornly refuse, pulled out a stack of money, a whole twenty-odd ‘big unity’ bills.
Only then did Lin Chun believe her words and finally agreed to take thirty yuan with him.
The mont of departure always cos too quickly, and Lin Chun went to the train station’s gathering point to et up.
Lin Xia and the others squeezed into the crowd of well-wishers, feeling that there was so much to admonish, but in the end, it all turned into a choked-up silence.
With tears in his eyes, Lin Chun enjoined them, “Take good care of yourselves, and once I get to the unit, I’ll find ti to write to you all!”
“Okay!
Big brother!
Send it to Dongzi’s school first!” Lin Xia nodded vigorously, quickly adding another admonishnt, “Big brother!
Be tough and not too soft!”
“Don’t worry!”
At that mont, the person in charge of recruitnt began to count the numbers, preparing for boarding.
“Big brother’s leaving!” Lin Chun waved goodbye to them.
Lin Xia and the others waved back, wanting to leave him with a smiling mory, but the tears still fell involuntarily.
Jin Auntie and Jin Uncle were also there in the crowd seeing people off, and upon seeing Lin Xia and her siblings, they hurried over.
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