CHAPTER 216: CHAPTER 216: I CAN’T MAKE CLOTHES ANYMORE

Lin Xue slept until past three in the afternoon before she slowly woke up, feeling a bit disoriented at first. She sat up slowly and realized she was in an unfamiliar room.

After a while, her brain finally kicked in, and she looked around, remembering that she was at the guesthouse in the Capital City.

She quickly got up to wash up, then went out to find Zhang Yuan. They had agreed to pick out gifts for his grandparents, so the two of them went out for a meal, then started choosing gifts.

Speaking of Lin Yun, she’s not just making clothes for her classmates anymore. From classmates to girls from the same school, she’s now even reached people in society.

Initially, Lin Yun didn’t dare take on work. Her older sister had said they couldn’t conduct business privately yet, so she started out just asking for some fabric.

Later, the bolder Lin Xia encouraged her second sister to take on more work. After the eldest sister left for the Capital City, Lin Xia’s courage also waned, but more people kept coming to her.

What did her eldest sister say again? The second sister was going to lead the fashion in Pingyang Town, drawing more and more people to ask her to design clothes. With no fabric, Lin Xia even started charging money; this girl really is bold.

"Xiao Xia, stop taking on more work! Our eldest sister isn’t here; what if we get into trouble?" Lin Yun, after class, grabbed her sister to leave, ignoring a few girls who had come looking for them.

"Second sister, they’re all paying us! We’re making clothes that are worth Dad’s monthly salary! What are you afraid of? If something was going to happen, it would’ve already happened! And haven’t I stopped taking outside jobs? They’re just classmates, what’s the worry?" Lin Xia was a bit timid, but still bolder than Lin Yun, and was a bit reluctant as her sister pulled her away.

"Can’t you just behave? Forget what our eldest sister said before she left? She told us to behave until she gets back! It’s only been a few days and you’re like this! If you don’t listen, I’ll have to tell Xiao Shan and let him deal with you!" Lin Yun wouldn’t let go, continuing to pull her forward.

Lin Xia settled down upon hearing Xiao Shan’s name, feeling intimidated, as their annoying little brother would lecture non-stop like chanting a spell.

But just because Lin Xia settled down doesn’t mean the girls behind did too. Seeing the sisters didn’t plan to acknowledge them, they quickly stepped forward, the girl in the middle giving a look to a girl beside her.

The girl beside her understood, quickly stepping up to block the sisters.

"Hey, classmates, our eldest sister has something to discuss with you! Why are you walking so fast?"

Speaking so bossily, her chin lifted as if helping them was doing them a favor.

"Sorry, classmate, we have other things to do and can’t help you!" Lin Yun knew what they wanted, so she refused outright.

"If you know what our eldest sister wants, why aren’t you cooperative? You have things to do? Well, do them after you make clothes for our eldest sister!" The girl looked down on the sisters from above.

They were in the second year of middle school and were a few years older than Lin Yun and her sister. They started school later, so they were much taller.

Then the three girls from behind stepped forward too, the girl in the middle, called ’eldest sister,’ actually looked more petite and spoke gently.

"Hey, Lin Yun, I just want to ask you to make a few outfits. I mean no harm. Can you find some time to help me?"

This girl spoke softly and kindly, seeming to match Lin Yun. Someone not knowing her would hardly recognize her as the leader among those girls.

"Sorry, classmate, I’m not making clothes lately. My grades have dropped, and I need to focus on studying!" Lin Yun replied just as gently and softly.

Comparing the two, they seemed unmatched except Lin Yun was genuinely gentle while the other was pretending.

In terms of looks, they were worlds apart; the other girl was at best decent-looking, not ugly, but no match for Lin Yun’s natural beauty.

"But I really like your clothes. I can pay whatever you ask!" Guo Meiling pouted, looking quite aggrieved.

Seeing her like this, her three companions couldn’t stand it, rolling up their sleeves ready to step forward.

"What’s your issue? My sister already said she’s busy. Why don’t you ask your mom to make clothes? Or buy some from the city mall if you have money! Why insist on my sister? We have things to do! Stop blocking our way!" Lin Xia, unable to deal with such people, bluntly responded.

"What did you say? Say it again! Having Meiling ask her for clothes is a favor; don’t be ungrateful!" The first girl stepped up aggressively, ready to act.

"What if I do say it again? You’re strange! What, you want to fight me? Do you think I’m scared of you?" Lin Xia prepared herself for a fight.

"Xiao Xia, don’t be impulsive!" Lin Yun tugged her sister and then spoke to Guo Meiling, "I know you’re in the second year, and more of you, if you want a fight, we two sisters can’t win, but remember we’re at school! If you act, the teachers are here! I’ll say it again! I don’t have time to make clothes for you! No amount of money will change that!"

Lin Yun’s words were clear, stating that no matter if they offered more money or threatened, she wasn’t available to make clothes for them. So, no need to waste their breath.

"Then let’s see if our fists are strong enough!" Repeatedly refused, Guo Meiling’s temper flared, dropping her guise, she coldly said, reaching toward Lin Yun’s face.

While Lin Yun was frail, Lin Xia was the opposite. Seeing the opponent really move, she quickly pulled her sister behind herself, just about to retaliate when Sun Qianqian’s voice sounded from behind.

"What are you doing?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Meiling’s expression changed instantly, returning to her gentle facade, and the three girls with her also halted.

"Qianqian, you’re not home yet?" Guo Meiling looked at the approaching Sun Qianqian, smiling brightly.

"Guo Meiling, are you bullying people again with your lackeys? They’re my classmates!" Actually, Sun Qianqian and her brother Sun Bing were heading home, and Sun Bing saw what was happening, spotting Guo Meiling’s actions and told his sister to hurry over.

"No, Qianqian! I just wanted Lin Yun to help make some clothes, really not bullying them!" Guo Meiling feigned innocence.

"No? I just saw it! My brother saw it too! Don’t believe me, ask him!" Sun Qianqian shouted, waving to her brother.

"Your brother?" Hearing about her brother, Guo Meiling’s face changed, "I really wasn’t bullying your classmates, and I never fight! Don’t misunderstand, Qianqian!" She hastily defended herself.

"Qianqian, it’s fine! We’ve made things clear!" Lin Yun didn’t want to trouble Sun Qianqian, speaking softly, "Hey, classmate, I’ve made myself clear! I don’t have time to make clothes, so don’t ask again!"

With that, Lin Yun, holding Sun Qianqian and her sister Lin Xia, left, only leaving Guo Meiling with their backs. Yet she didn’t dare say anything more.