Chapter 212 – Learning

Zishan’s head was a bit short-circuited for a moment, looking at Lin Xia did not respond and did not say anything, she saw Lin Xia’s love has been very surprised, as for her to take things or not that is really another matter, because she represents the Lin family’s meaning. Now, Lin Xia took out money, and not less, which makes Zi Shan “flattered” lost the ability to cope.

Zi Shan on the Lin family is not without thought, and after seeing Lin Xia she is more to obtain the recognition of the elders of the Lin family is not easy, but Lin Hao never take the initiative to mention his family, so Zi Shan is also embarrassed to discuss these things with him, but invariably also let her pressure doubled. But today, Lin Xia’s arrival had given Zi Shan a completely different result – the elders of the Lin family didn’t mind that she was divorced with a child! How was this possible?

She subconsciously glanced at Lin Hao, not that she had any thoughts, it was just that in this situation she just wanted to see Lin Hao. Lin Hao smiled when he saw Zi Shan’s gaze and reached out to take the money from his sister’s hand, “Zi Shan, you don’t have to be so polite, my sister came all the way here, if you don’t take it, she won’t feel comfortable in her heart, it’s also the meaning of the elders at home. Take it.” He put the money into Zi Shan’s hand, and gently shook Zi Shan’s hand.

Zi Shan retracted her gaze and fell on the money in her hand, thinking vaguely in her heart – is this Lin Xia’s intention, or is this the intention of the Lin family’s elders? The siblings were a bit confused when they opened their mouths, saying that it was Lin Xia’s intention, and then saying that it was the intention of the elders of the family – she didn’t know how to respond to this.

And most of the visitors are to send things, especially not familiar with the people, but not without sending money, but the money is too much, the second she and Lin Xia is not familiar with the elders of the Lin family have not seen – to send and receive gifts are a kind of learning, not can be casually sent and casually received.

Sometimes you send less and send too much will be the same result, is to make the recipient a little uncomfortable or even unhappy, and the recipient of the gift refused to accept the gift is also offended – there is no way, is such a cultural tradition. Gift-giving and gift-receiving is also a kind of social activity, and only when it is done properly will it bring the relationship between the two closer.

Just like now, Zi Shan facing that stack of money was like being burned by fire, what came from her hand was not the warmth of being cared for, but an indescribable burden, her hand couldn’t help but shrink, and the money fell on the quilt, raising her head just in time to meet Lin Xia’s eyes, she pulled up the corners of her mouth and smiled: ”It’s really too kind of you, I’m not short of anything, and right now I can’t eat There are too many things again, you’d better take this money back, I appreciate the thought, but I can’t accept the money.”

She said firmly. Taking this money her words would make her very uncomfortable, so she refused quite frankly, after a failed marriage, Zi Shan was not going to do anything that would make her uncomfortable again. She hadn’t been to the Lin family yet, nor had she met the Lin family’s parents, and she hadn’t established anything with Lin Hao, so accepting this money would really make her sleep uneasily at night.

Moreover, under the current circumstances, when her feelings towards Lin Hao had changed and her feelings had wavered, the money was really a burden to her. Accepting the money would be as if she had promised something to the Lin family, and she really couldn’t give promises right now.

Lin Xia smiled: “There is really no other meaning, I just don’t know what to buy, well, don’t say polite words, you are not an outsider to me – you won’t treat me as an outsider, right? You’re not an outsider to me – you don’t think I’m an outsider, do you? What’s the point of being polite? The last sentence was even more evocative.

The corner of the fat man’s eyes moved, glancing at Lin Hao without saying anything, lowering his head and continuing to pretend he didn’t exist, how Lin Hao was like was one thing, the people of the Lin family were another, it was only then that he kept his silence as a sign of respect for Lin Xia.

Jiang Tao has been hanging his head, and did not say anything more to Lin Xia, as if Lin Xia has become a stranger he does not know, and Lin Xia look at him in the gaze implied some things, even if he read it also pretend to see nothing. He, already, was not friends with Lin Hao, so naturally, the Lin family would no longer be his friends.

He wouldn’t be naive enough to think that his family would still treat him the same as they always had after Lin Hao had flipped out with him; his mind had long since aged very well and wouldn’t have the kind of childish thoughts that young people had.

Zi Shan still wanted to open her mouth, Lin Xia had already patted her hand affectionately, “Alright, don’t be polite, and also, just call me sister from now on, I really haven’t seen someone as shy as you.” She laughed out as she spoke, “When your body gets better, come to the house to recuperate for a few days, my mom is not a southerner but she is also very good at making soups, so it’s just the right time to give you a good conditioning.”

If it was all implied before, then now it was made very clear that the Lin family had not only accepted her but also treated her as Lin Hao’s fianc茅e.

“Get well, I’ll come visit you again when I have time.” Lin Xia didn’t allow Zi Shan to say anything else, she stood up and headed out, “Jiang Tao, today you’ve become a gourd without a mouth, you’re not going to see your sister off? Lin Hao, you have to go to the car to get my things for me before you can, Zi Shan, bye.”

Like a gust of wind, Lin Xia rolled up Jiang Tao and Lin Hao left the ward, leaving Zi Shan and Fatty wide-eyed, Zi Shan glanced at the money on the quilt and groaned: “Fatty, what do you think this is all about?”

Fatty pursed his lips, “The money you really don’t want to take, you can’t return it to Lin Hao’s sister, you can still give it to Lin Hao, well, it’s just a little too much.” He didn’t say anything deeper because it was inconvenient to say anything more, but he was holding a wait and see attitude towards Lin Xia’s arrival, and didn’t really approve of the Lin family’s move that much.

By this time Lin Hao had already trotted off to fetch something for Lin Xia, who was looking at Jiang Tao: ”I know that there’s a misunderstanding between you and Lin Hao, I won’t say anything else, but there’s one thing that you should know better than I do, and that’s Lin Hao’s character. What he’s doing right now has his hardships, and his heart for Zi Shan I believe you understand better than I do, he won’t go negative on Zi Shan.”

“I came, as a result of his phone call, he’s already told the two old men, I think you can imagine what the old men couldn’t accept at once, but he still convinced the old men at home, that’s why I came on this trip. Give him some time, okay, Jiang Tao? He needs the support of a good brother like you, at least don’t doubt him.”

Lin Xia exhaled, “Yes, I am indeed a bit biased, but Lin Hao is my brother so it’s normal to be a bit biased, right, he really has a hard time, if you can’t understand him at least keep silent, if you keep poking around like this, you’ll really be sorry for the friendship you’ve shared over the years. Also, my parents asked you to remember to arrive home on time for this year’s New Year’s Eve.”

Jiang Tao was silent as he listened to Lin Xia, until Lin Xia finished he looked up into Lin Xia’s eyes, “You know about his hardships, so the family knows about it as well? Well, you guys are his family naturally sympathize with him, but those of us who are in a bit of a different position, that’s why we think a little bit more about it, if it’s really just as you said, that bitterness can make us understand him, you tell me now.”

“If it’s really as you said, not only will I support him but I will also apologize to him and remain his good friend and brother in the future,” his gaze was calm and there was no hint of shame or embarrassment, just now his head was lowered not that he didn’t dare to look at Lin Xia, but he wasn’t too willing to let Lin Xia see his expression: “What is that bitterness?”

Lin Xia’s eyes contracted for a moment, “Jiang Tao, you calling my father and calling me to test Lin Hao, that’s not what a friend would do, so it’s not like Lin Hao is angry with you for no reason or cause, you should know how much he values you as a friend. Of course, what Lin Hao did later was a bit too much – I heard him say it, and I’ll apologize on his behalf ……”

“No need.” Jiang Tao interrupted her, “You just need to tell me what Lin Hao’s bitterness is, it’s me who misunderstood him I’ll apologize myself.” He pushed his hands into his pants pockets and looked at Lin Xia against the cool breeze, his face was as calm as water frozen into one, never letting anyone see what was underneath the ice.

Lin Xia looked at him deeply, “I just wanted to be a peacemaker, it seems to be very unsuccessful, as for the bitterness, I think it’s best for Lin Hao himself to tell you, I still don’t have more of this mouth. Then the Spring Festival, are you still coming or not?”

“For the Spring Festival, I don’t know if Zi Shan can be discharged from the hospital yet, because there aren’t many days left, and in three or four days they’ll all be on New Year’s vacation, and Lin Hao I don’t think he’ll be able to stay, right? I’d better stay, if there’s a bit of something going on, one more person is always one more strength.” Jiang Tao stomped his foot, “It’s really cold, maybe it’s going to snow again? I’m wearing a little less so I won’t go far to send you off, bye.”

Words don’t come together it’s useless to say more. Jiang Tao finished nodding to Lin Xia and turned around, while Lin Xia looked at his back for a while before turning around and walking away – perhaps, when she didn’t care about Jiang Tao’s origin, now she wouldn’t be in a single shape, right? Unfortunately, she was really afraid of being fingered behind her back.

Turning back to see Lin Hao turn around from behind the pillar, she didn’t show a hint of a smile, ”I’m here, I’ve done everything you’ve asked me to do, but I don’t really think much of Li Zisan. Mom and Dad will be soft-hearted there, but I still have to reserve my opinion, because a woman who can turn a brother against his brother, I really don’t treat her well. Jiang Tao’s heart, it’s all with Li Zisan, I don’t think it’s possible for you and him to make up.”

She finished stepping down the steps, “Send me to the hotel, the wind is really a bit strong today.” Walking out of the hospital, she felt a coldness on her face, stretched out her hand and said in surprise, “It’s really snowing.” Couldn’t help but look back again, but there was no longer that familiar figure in the bright corridor.