Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons

Chapter 605: Chapter 605: He’s Not Your Brother-in-law, Don’t Shout Arbitrary

After bidding farewell to Uncle Niu Che, they quickly rushed to the Railway Station to buy tickets. As it was almost the New Year, there weren’t many people traveling, so they were fortunate enough to get sleeping berths.

While waiting for the train, Guo Miaomiao was very excited, her eyes bright as stars. "Sister, this is my first time coming to the city. It’s so prosperous here. I used to see trains only in movies, never did I think I would have the chance to ride one in my life."

The movies Miaomiao mentioned were the free projection movies shown in the town. There might be one such movie a year, and every time the place would be crowded with people. If you arrived late, there would even be no place to sit.

Miaomiao had only gone to see such a movie twice, because Guo Xinpei didn’t allow her to go. He always said that it wasn’t safe for her to go out late at night. In truth, he was just worried she would start dating and affect the dowry he could get.

Guo Jinnian remarked casually: "If you think this is prosperity, you haven’t seen Kyoto yet. Wait until you get there, and you’ll know what true prosperity is. Once there, I’ll help you find a job. You need to improve yourself and keep your eyes open when looking for a partner."

Speaking of finding partners, Guo Jinnian cautioned her, "Miaomiao, once you’re in Kyoto, you have to listen to me. You can’t just find a good-for-nothing partner just to upset me. You need to find a partner with good character. He doesn’t need to be rich, but he needs to be ambitious and responsible."

Made slightly embarrassed by her sister’s words, Miaomiao blushed and giggled, "Sister Yaoyao, I’m still young, not in a hurry to find a partner. I’ll listen to you even before I go to Kyoto, whenever you tell me to date, I’ll date, and whoever you introduce me to, I’ll marry. As long as you tell me to go east, I absolutely won’t head west."

She was not happy with her life at home. Now that her sister was bringing her to start a new life, Miaomiao was extremely moved. Her sister was her only family, and she believed that her sister would never harm her.

Tong Yao was amused by Miaomiao’s words. These sisters really were alike. When Jinnian wanted to introduce her to a potential husband, she had said the same things.

She laughed and suggested, "Jinnian, why don’t we let Miaomiao work in my bubble tea shop? The store in the mall hasn’t been doing well recently. I’m not sure if the staff are messing up. I’ve been too busy lately and haven’t had time to manage it. If Miaomiao goes over to help, I would feel more comfortable."

Guo Miaomiao didn’t have any life experience, and Guo Jinnian was worrying about what kind of job she could arrange for Miaomiao in Kyoto that she could handle and wouldn’t be bullied. Hearing Tong Yao’s words, she immediately applauded the idea.

"That’s great, Yaoyao! I was worrying about what kind of job I could arrange for her." Guo Jinnian patted Miaomiao’s shoulder, "Quickly call her boss."

Miaomiao hadn’t expected to find a job even before arriving in Kyoto. She hurriedly called to Tong Yao, "Boss."

Then she sounded a bit worried, "What if I’m too stupid and can’t do anything once I get there?"

For Miaomiao, who had never ventured out before, she was extremely apprehensive. She was worried about being too naive and unable to learn the ways of the outside world.

Tong Yao reassured her in a crisp voice, "Don’t worry, those tasks are easy, they’re even simpler than cooking."

Upon hearing this, Miaomiao was relieved.

The train arrived quickly. Guo Jinnian perked up and called out, "Hongwei, do you have all your belongings? Don’t leave anything behind. There are many people, so you need to take extra care of Yaoyao to avoid her being pushed around."

Guo Jinnian had injured her arm and was also bringing her sister along. She could not take care of Tong Yao and could only remind Gu Hongwei to be more careful.

When Miaomiao heard Jinnian calling Gu Hongwei’s name, she couldn’t help but look at him curiously. Everyone was rushing to board the train, and she didn’t have time to think too much. She followed Guo Jinnian onto the train.

Tong Yao was slim, so her pregnancy wasn’t showing. Moreover, she wore more clothes in the winter and preferred casual attire, so from the outside, she didn’t look pregnant at all.

Once the four of them were on the train, conveniently in the same compartment, the train left the station. Guo Miaomiao watched Tong Yao and Gu Hongwei curiously. She had only now realized that Tong Yao and Gu Hongwei didn’t look alike at all.

Tong Yao was very beautiful, and Gu Hongwei was also good-looking, but their faces did not resemble each other at all.

After being stared at by Guo Miaomiao for so long, Tong Yao couldn’t ignore her gaze any longer, so she bluntly asked, "Miaomiao, why are you constantly staring at me and Hongwei?"

Gu Hongwei had also noticed Miaomiao’s gaze, but being a man, he felt it wasn’t appropriate to inquire, fearing it would make Miaomiao uncomfortable. Upon hearing Tong Yao’s question, he couldn’t help but look towards Miaomiao.

Guo Jinnian hadn’t noticed any of these. When she heard Tong Yao’s question, she curiously asked, "Hm? What are you looking at Yaoyao for?"

Miaomiao asked curiously, "Sister Yaoyao, isn’t your family name Tong? My brother-in-law should also have the surname Tong. Why did my sister call him Gu Hongwei?"

In Miaomiao’s understanding, siblings should have the same surname.

"Cough, cough..."

Gu Hongwei was caught off guard by Miaomiao’s "brother-in-law" address. Everyone had forgotten to explain the truth to Miaomiao.

Tong Yao was startled for a moment but then couldn’t control her laughter, "I apologize, I didn’t mean to laugh. I’m just worried that holding back my laughter won’t be good for the baby."

Guo Jinnian: "..."

Well then!

After Yaoyao became pregnant, she had an excuse to laugh at people.

Guo Jinnian glared at Miaomiao, "He’s not your brother-in-law, don’t call him that."

Guo Miaomiao was confused, "Sister, aren’t you two about to get married?"

Guo Jinnian replied, "Get married? All that was just a trick to deceive our parents. Yaoyao and Hongwei are not real siblings. We three are just friends."

"What?" Guo Miaomiao was astonished, her mouth wide open, "Sister, so you’re saying you’re still single?"

Guo Jinnian tapped Miaomiao on her forehead, "Are you trying to hurry me into marriage like our parents? Who told you that women must marry and that they must marry early? As long as I have money, not getting married or marrying when I’m in my thirties is perfectly normal. You’re going to be a city person now, don’t view the world with an old-fashioned perspective."

"Oh!"

After hearing Guo Jinnian’s stern words, Guo Miaomiao nodded in a confused manner.

After listening for a long time, she only understood one thing, Gu Hongwei was not her brother-in-law.

Looking at Gu Hongwei, Guo Miaomiao felt it was a pity and couldn’t help saying, "Sister, I think you and Brother Hongwei make a good pair. Why don’t you try dating each other?"

Although Miaomiao was already seventeen, she rarely left the village and was not worldly. She spoke thoughtlessly, without considering much.