Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 177 - 176: It’s Me

Chapter 177: Chapter 176: It’s Me

Sheng Yijin had recognized the gravity of the situation. He immediately ran back to his office, mentioned something to a colleague, and then left the unit with Lin Xia.

Sheng Yijin asked Lin Xia about the usual places where Jiang Mingyuan picked up goods, and other details about the day he left.

Although Lin Xia was anxious, she spoke calmly.

Sheng Yijin had family members working on the railroad, he asked around, but finding someone at that time was not easy.

Both of them were somewhat disheartened, but whenever they thought about Jiang Mingyuan’s unknown condition, neither dared to stop.

But in this vast sea of people, where should they start looking?

They had no leads at all!

After searching for two days, not only had blisters formed at the corners of Lin Xia’s mouth, but Sheng Yijin also looked haggard, all to no avail.

Lin Xia wanted to notify Jiang Mingqing, but Sheng Yijin stopped her, "What if Jiang Mingqing acts impulsively and tells Zhao Dame? If she cannot handle the shock and something happens, how will we explain to Mingyuan when he returns?"

Lin Xia had no choice but to give up. She dared not think too negatively; she could only wonder if her second brother had been arrested as a middleman by someone.

Locked up somewhere, to be released whenever they decided!

Early in the morning, someone suddenly knocked on the door of Lin Xia’s house.

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu both woke up late, having spent half the night talking and worrying about their second brother.

This morning, seeing Lin Xia’s anxious and upset demeanor, Lin Qiu decided not to go to her master’s place.

So she was not in a hurry and was actually cooking porridge in a large pot.

Lin Xia had just washed her face, and touching the blister on her lip made her head buzz; she was just covering her mouth to ease the pain.

Hearing this knock, both exchanged glances, thinking that the visitor might be...

Lin Xia ran out from the house, nervously asking, "Who is it?"

She really wanted to ask if it was her second brother, but the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!

Lin Qiu also followed with a rice spoon in hand, as almost no one had knocked on their door since they had moved in.

Could it be the second brother?

"It’s me!" a steady and magnetic voice came from outside," Lu Zheng!"

Lu Zheng?

How could it be him!

No matter how much Lin Xia guessed, she could never have imagined it would be Lu Zheng!

This was someone who simply should not be appearing here!

Lin Xia paused for a moment before hurrying to open the door.

When she saw the person outside holding a black briefcase was indeed Lu Zheng, she didn’t know why but her eyes suddenly felt warm.

"Lu Zheng! How come you’re here? Come in!"

Lu Zheng still had a serious expression, "I’ve come to pick up Lingzhi!" but his ear tips were a bit red.

He might have come too early. Lin Xia’s hair was loosely tied in a bun, exposing her slender neck, her fair face still had water drops, and her clothes at the neckline were wet... He hurriedly lowered his head.

Lin Xia was truly stunned by Lu Zheng’s sudden arrival, so she had yet to realize those things. She tried to control her emotions and asked with a normal tone, "Um! Did you just get off the train?"

If he had come all the way from their place, it would be about this time.

"Um!" Lu Zheng murmured, silently following behind Lin Xia.

Lin Qiu stared blankly at Lu Zheng entering, then quickly regained her senses and called out, "Brother Lu."

Only after inviting Lu Zheng to sit down in the living room did Lin Xia realize she was still in her sleeping clothes.

Now, with Lin Dong not typically being home, and just her and her sister together, she opted for the comfort of wearing a white cotton nightdress to sleep.

She stood up flustered, cheeks flushing, "Uh... please sit... I’ll change my clothes..."

Lu Zheng watched her flustered, graceful retreating figure, his eyes twinkling slightly, "Okay!"

Lin Xia looked toward the kitchen and instructed Lin Qiu, "Xiaoqiu! Fetch a glass of water for him!"

"Ah!" Lin Qiu took a deep breath and reached for a cup to pour some water.

Lin Xia sprinted into their room, closed the door behind her, and leaned back against it to catch her breath before changing her clothes.

She wondered if he had seen her.

But the heat on her face rose higher and higher, the likelihood that he hadn’t seen was too small... Why hadn’t she thought it through back then...

By the time Lin Xia emerged in changed clothes, Lu Zheng had already drunk half a glass of water.

Lin Xia didn’t dare meet Lu Zheng’s eyes, but felt it impolite not to look at someone when speaking to them.

So, she chose to sit on the sofa on the other side of Lu Zheng, which allowed her to turn her head to see him without having to look directly.

Lin Xia asked, "The car from last night?"

Lu Zheng answered, "Yes!"

Lin Xia asked again, "Haven’t you had dinner yet?"

Lu Zheng answered, "Yes!"

Lin Xia quickly stood up and went to the kitchen, "Xiaoqiu! Fry another egg!"

"Ah!" Lin Qiu blinked at Lin Xia when she responded, wondering why he had suddenly come to their house.

It was so sudden! She was completely unprepared!

Lin Xia gave her a look that meant they would find a chance to talk later about something important.

Lin Xia sat down again and asked, "My elder brother is doing well, right?"

"Pretty well," Lu Zheng, perhaps sensing his answers were too brief, added, "He’s recovering well! And the food you cooked was really delicious!"

"Ah! If you like it, I’ll cook for you guys again!" Lin Xia gradually relaxed somewhat, "How is your wound?"

She would always remember the blood seeping through his shirt on his back, while his face was pale and covered in cold sweat, and he didn’t make a single sound.

"It’s nothing serious now!" Lu Zheng had previously noticed the blister on the corner of Lin Xia’s mouth, "Did you encounter some trouble?"

Seeing how she looked when she opened the door earlier, with reddened eyes, he guessed she might be facing some difficulties.

Moreover, the trouble was likely significant, for she hadn’t cried even when they were almost robbed and bullied in the provincial city.

Her eyes were reddish with red blood vessels visible, a hint of blue under her eyes, and the blister at the corner of her mouth said a lot.

Lin Xia instinctively covered her mouth, then lowered her hand.

She thought there was nothing she needed to hide from Lu Zheng.

"Yes, we’ve run into some trouble! My second brother..." she started, but upon seeing Lu Zheng’s surprised look, she hurriedly corrected herself, "Ah, not really my brother! He’s the son of Mrs. Zhao who is very kind to us;

he helps me with the goods when he stocks up, but he has been gone for over a week now, and we have no news of him. We can’t even find anyone who knows where he is, Mrs. Zhao’s heart condition has acted up, and we haven’t dared to tell her the reality...

But we can’t keep this up, in a few more days no excuses will work..."

Lin Xia thought, undoubtedly Mrs. Zhao must be beside herself too, but because she didn’t want to believe something bad had happened to her son, she was fooling herself.

Privately, she might have shed quite a few tears.

Lu Zheng pondered for a moment, "Don’t worry! After we eat, you can take me somewhere with a phone..."

Lin Xia’s eyes brightened, "Do you have a plan?" but then dimmed again, even if his family was well-off, that was in the provincial city...

"We can only try and see!" Lu Zheng answered flatly.

Lin Xia knew having another person’s help might just give them more hope, "Lu Zheng! Thank you!"

"You’re welcome!"

At that moment, Lin Qiu called from the kitchen, "Sister! The dish is ready!"

"Good! Let’s eat first!" Lin Xia hurried to set the table, which was a cumbersome, heavy statement piece.

But Lu Zheng beat her to it, "Let me do it!"

"Ah! Okay!" Lin Xia then remembered he hadn’t washed his hands since entering the house, "I’ll get you some water to wash your hands and face!"

"Hmm!" Lu Zheng settled the table and watched Lin Xia busily getting the washbasin and towels, with a slight smile curling his lips.

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