Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 302 - 301 Stunned

Jiang Mingyuan arrived at Lin Xia’s house shortly after Qian Chunli and her daughter had left.

It was only then that he learned from Lin Xia what had happened.

"...Lin Xia! Why didn’t you come to the restaurant to let me know!" There was a hint of despondency in his voice.

When Lin Xia most needed help, he had failed to be there for her in time.

When had it started, that he always seemed to be one step behind?

"Big brother! I saw you were busy with the restaurant, so I thought I’d wait until we met to talk about it! It’s all right now, anyway! Since you’re here, I was planning to invite the neighbors who helped out last night over for dinner. Let’s all go together!" Lin Xia indeed hadn’t thought to go out of her way to seek Jiang Mingyuan. She felt that one should not always depend on others.

Jiang Mingyuan looked over at Lin Aiguo, who was busily working in the yard with a few men, and readily agreed, "Okay! Lin Xia, do you need me to have someone give him a hard time inside..." If Lin Qiang dared to trouble Lin Xia, he was sure to make him pay dearly.

It seemed that the lesson taught to him in the detention center last time hadn’t been severe enough to make him remember it well.

Lin Xia, thinking of the strict crackdown that was about to start if there weren’t any deviations in time, suddenly laughed inexplicably and waved her hand, "Big brother! No need! It’s not necessary for such a person!"

Jiang Mingyuan looked at Lin Xia with surprise, as he felt there was something strange about her laugh.

Lin Aiguo lifted his head to glance at Jiang Mingyuan, who was chatting and laughing with Lin Xia, then lowered his head and continued to work with a heavy face.

He still vividly remembered this kid who had once threatened him and even pushed him over!

Fortunately, Lin Xia’s partner was not him!

Otherwise, he really would have... Even if he objected, it wouldn’t have made any difference...

Apart from Lin Xia, no one could have foreseen the earth-shattering change that occurred the next day.

The massive crackdown began!

Crimes that were not very serious were suddenly met with executions and heavy sentences!

The police, prosecution, and judiciary worked together to enforce the law swiftly and fiercely!

Qian Chunli was stunned; even if she had given money to that Mr. Sun, or even begged Lin Xia, it might not have worked now!

But the number of influential relatives in her family was limited; who could speak up and help?

Left with no other choice, Lin Yu tidied herself up and went to seek Miao Xue.

With Lin Qiang in trouble, Lin Yu was truly in a panic and disarray. Regardless of how she and Lin Qiang had looked down on each other in the past, he was still her biological brother. Moreover, his situation was now linked to her.

If it were not for her, Lin Qiang, who had a stable job, would not have encountered this situation.

But what could be said now was too late. She could only do her utmost to find a way to save Lin Qiang.

However, she didn’t know the right people, so she had to turn to Miao Xue for help.

When Miao Xue heard her story about Lin Qiang being caught for attempting to set fire to Lin Qiu’s clothing store, she almost exclaimed in frustration at the foolishness.

How could he be so greedy? If it weren’t for greed, it would have been better to simply burn down the store with a single fire.

It seemed that she had accomplished what she wanted to do, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as she hoped.

Miao Xue pretended to be very angry and retorted Lin Yu, "You and Wu Zhengyang have this kind of relationship, why haven’t you ever mentioned it to me before? Do you even consider me a friend?"

Tears filled Lin Yu’s eyes, and she spoke urgently, "Miao Xue! Listen to my explanation! It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you intentionally! It’s just too embarrassing! My mom remarried their dad later on, and these years have not been good at all. If it wasn’t for us, she would have divorced that man long ago!

When I found out that Wu Zhengyang’s partner was Lin Qiu, I was also shockingly unable to cope, but I was afraid that after you knew about our relationship, you wouldn’t want to deal with me. I really considered you as my only good friend, and that’s why I kept it hidden and didn’t tell you...

Now, you see that my brother also ended up in jail because of such an issue, which is enough to show how deep the hatred between us runs! Miao Xue, for the sake of our long friendship, please help me, will you..."

As Lin Yu spoke, tears streamed down her face, yet her words were a mixture of truth and deceit.

Miao Xue watched her vulnerable act with cold eyes, feeling little sympathy inside, but outwardly she displayed deep sisterly affection, "Lin Yu! I don’t blame you! But even if I wanted to help you, there’s nothing I can do! You know that I don’t have any relatives who could help in this area...

Sigh! The crime your brother has committed is not a major one but not a minor one either. Still, you need to find the right person to talk to... Why don’t you go see Brother Gangzi? His uncle is still someone who can make a difference..."

Lin Yu was well aware that finding Chen Gang might indeed be helpful, but she had to come clean to Miao Xue first to prevent her from interfering behind her back.

"Thank you, Miao Xue! But if I go there by myself..."

Miao Xue didn’t actually refuse her request. Her eyes narrowed, "Then I’ll accompany you! However, whether Brother Gangzi will agree or not, I don’t know!"

Chen Gang wasn’t tall, but with thick eyebrows and big eyes, he was quite handsome.

Seeing Lin Yu appear before him with tears streaming down her face made his heart itch uncontrollably.

Indeed, he had taken a liking to Lin Yu from the first time he saw her.

Although Miao Xue later asked him to purposely chase after Lin Yu, with the intention of dumping her once he grew tired of her, his feelings for Lin Yu were somewhat genuine.

Miao Xue and Chen Gang exchanged a meaningful look, "Brother Gangzi! You two talk first! I’m going to check on Da Huang!" She left the room under this pretext.

After hearing about Lin Yu’s situation from her, Chen Gang made a troubled expression, "Lin Yu! It’s not that I cannot help you! But as you know, the current situation is different from before. If I ask my elders at home to speak on behalf, one wrong step, and it might bring trouble upon themselves...

"Brother Gangzi! I beg you! Please help my brother! Once it’s done, I will certainly..." Lin Yu knew what she would face by coming to him, but to save Lin Qiang and herself, she had to be willing to make a sacrifice.

But this sacrifice couldn’t be in vain; she would only agree if Chen Gang really helped Lin Qiang.

Chen Gang leered and smiled, reaching out to lift Lin Yu’s chin, "Xiaoyu! What will you do? Become my girlfriend? Hmm?"

The blush spread across half of Lin Yu’s face, making her look even more attractive and alluring, "Mhm! As long as you help my brother, I’ll agree to it..."

Lin Yu had no choice but to drop her pride now. If Lin Qiang were to be sentenced severely, who knew if he would expose her? Having someone to protect her was her only chance to escape blame.

Regarding the favor Lin Yu asked of him, Chen Gang felt it wasn’t difficult and immediately promised to take action, "Good! Then it’s settled! I’ll go find someone right away!

Xiaoyu! I’m a straight shooter, and I’ve taken what you said seriously! If you go back on your word later, don’t blame me..."

The implication of his words was clear, Lin Yu demurely lowered her head, hiding the complexity in her eyes, "I understand!"

What else could she do now?

She could only hope that Lin Qiang wouldn’t reveal that it was her doing, only hope that Lin Qiang would receive a lighter sentence, not daring to imagine an acquittal.