Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 259: My Mother in Name Only

Chapter 259: Chapter 259: My Mother in Name Only
When Lin Xiang was buying the house, she had already asked Qian Cheng for the address of the lumberyard, so they headed straight there.
What they currently needed at home were a few beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, pots, and pans.
Considering the comfort of moving in, Lin Xiang bought items of slightly above average quality, spending six to seven hundred yuan in total.
Knowing the price, Mrs. Lin clutched her heart and exclaimed, "Everyone says Beijing is great, but the money just flies out!"
"Mom, money is earned to enhance our quality of life. If making money is just to save it and live miserably, what joy is there in living? Just think about it, we work so hard every day, and when we come home, living comfortably boosts our motivation to earn, doesn’t it?"
"It seems... that’s indeed the case." Mrs. Lin was convinced by Lin Xiang and immediately got up to arrange things with Lin Xiang and Ge Yuanyi.
The house was large, and they hadn’t bought much, so it still looked somewhat empty.
But for Lin Xiang and Mrs. Lin, having their own place to stay in Beijing provided a strong sense of security.
Lin Xiang took Ge Yuanyi and Mrs. Lin to explore Beijing for two days. They didn’t exactly familiarize themselves with every nook and cranny of the city, but at least they got to know some iconic landmarks.
On August 24, Ge Yuanyi was preparing to early to Beijing Medical College.
"The letter of acceptance states the official ing date is August 26. But the school understood that some students live far away, making travel time hard to estimate, so we can go to school as early as the 24th. I’m going today to settle in sooner."
"That’s for students who live far away. You live in Beijing, and the school is just a few bus stops away. Why go so early? Listen to your aunt, stay home for two more days, and we’ll take you to on the morning of the 26th."
Ge Yuanyi could sense Mrs. Lin’s goodwill, but she still refused, "Auntie, I mainly want to familiarize myself with the environment first."
Ge Yuanyi insisted, and Mrs. Lin couldn’t persuade her, so she had no choice but to send Ge Yuanyi to Beijing Medical College on the afternoon of the 24th, together with Lin Xiang.
Ge Yuanyi was the first to arrive and chose a lower bunk in the middle row.
Mrs. Lin wanted to help her make the bed, but Ge Yuanyi stopped her, "Auntie, I can do it myself."
"Before I left, my mom told me to be diligent. I can handle these tasks myself, no need to trouble you."
Ge Yuanyi swiftly made her bed, while Lin Xiang and Mrs. Lin looked around, picking up a broom to do a brief cleaning of the dormitory.
Until they were about to leave, no new students had arrived at the dormitory.
"Yuanyi, listen to your auntie, come back home to stay for now. The dormitory is empty, and the whole corridor is deserted. Won’t you be scared at night?"
"It’s really fine, auntie, I can manage alone."
Ge Yuanyi knew Lin Xiang had been planning to open a store recently and had even found a team for the renovation. If it weren’t for her presence, they would have started the work sooner.
She was merely a day early, which meant Lin Xiang could start sooner and earn money quicker.
Even though they were friends, Ge Yuanyi didn’t want to affect Lin Xiang because of her.
Mrs. Lin had no choice but to leave, looking back reluctantly at every step.
"Xiang, do you think the university dorm is safe? If something happens to Yuanyi under our watch, how could I explain it to your Aunt Ge?"
Lin Xiang helplessly replied, "Mom, this is a university campus, not a place with mixed people. Each dorm building has dorm managers, how could it not be safe?"
"Yuanyi is already a mature adult with her own plans. We can’t impose our thoughts on her. If you’re really worried, I’ll come over tomorrow morning to check?"
Mrs. Lin nodded, "Okay, come check tomorrow. Your Aunt Ge trusted us with Yuanyi, we certainly can’t let her down."
Lin Xiang agreed.
After returning home, Lin Xiang didn’t idle, immediately finding Qian Cheng to contact someone to renovate the East Gate house.
The East Gate was originally a few bungalows, and Lin Xiang was dissatisfied with the layout and direction, so it needed to be demolished and rebuilt.
As they had to rush the timeline, Lin Xiang had Qian Cheng find a large renovation team, expecting the house to be finished in about a month.
She paid part of the fee and left the rest to the professionals.
Professional matters should be handled by professionals.
Her expertise, on the other hand, was scolding people.
"Why do you need to attend her birthday? What does it have to do with you?"
Lin Xiang looked at Lin Yun with a disappointed look, one hand on her hip, the other pointing at him, "And don’t forget your identity. You’re a soldier now, guarding the country. You can’t leave without permission! What will happen if your superiors find out and give you a penalty?"
Lin Yun joined the military relatively late, and even though he performed well after enlisting, he could only be promoted after completing the required years of service.
Right now, he’s still a rookie. If he doesn’t follow the military rules and frequently leaves, both his leaders and comrades will be dissatisfied, which could greatly impact his promotion.
Lin Yun helplessly countered, "If my superior didn’t agree, how could I be here with you?"
Lin Xiang was immediately deflated.
Lin Yun’s superior was his uncle!
"But Uncle Cheng doesn’t like her either, why would he agree to give you leave for her birthday?"
"Her" referred to Cheng Jianfeng’s current wife.
Lin Yun slightly frowned, took a sip from the cup he held, "No matter what, she is nominally my mother."
"Are you crazy?"
Lin Xiang jumped up, "Nominally your mother? How could you undermine the thoughts of your biological mother, who has long since been laid to rest, and your adoptive mother, who painstakingly raised you? Do you really lack a mom that much?"
Lin Yun smiled wryly, "Xiang, don’t get worked up, just let me finish, okay?"
Lin Xiang didn’t want to cooperate; she felt that Lin Yun must have been in the army for so long that he hadn’t seen human nature’s twists and dangers, making him so naïve!
Lin Yun handed a watermelon slice to Lin Xiang, "Have a bite first."
"I’m not in the mood, just go ahead and say it."
Lin Yun began explaining, "My uncle’s starting point is indeed for my good."
"He isn’t satisfied with Cheng Jianfeng’s current wife either, but... Quanfu Building, which Cheng Jianfeng now manages, was originally founded by my grandfather. Although he wasn’t a live-in son-in-law, Cheng took over my grandfather’s business and used his connections to expand Quanfu Building’s business."