Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 188 - 187 Impulse

Chapter 188: Chapter 187 Impulse

At the department store, Lu Zheng wanted to buy everything for Lin Xia, but in the end, she firmly dragged him out of the building.

Lin Xia felt they couldn’t enjoy the street with him buying her things like that, she certainly couldn’t accept it.

Looking at his arm, Lu Zheng remembered the strength the young lady had when she pulled him earlier.

Lin Xia turned to him, "Lu Zheng! Didn’t we agree to start off as friends?" His behavior just now was clearly that of a boyfriend.

Lu Zheng replied with conviction, "Indeed! But as a friend, it’s perfectly normal to buy you something suitable when I see it!" He didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

Lin Xia hung her head and walked forward, "It’s not normal! You must never do that again in the future!" She wouldn’t just take things from him even if they were in that kind of relationship, let alone now when they were not.

Looking at the glossy black hair on top of her head, Lu Zheng’s voice softened a few degrees, "Alright! I’ll listen to you!"

Lin Xia’s face heated up, and she silently continued walking.

Lu Zheng was also silent, occasionally glancing at her beside him.

As they passed by the market, Lin Xia thought that since Lu Zheng would leave in the afternoon, she should at least prepare some good food for lunch.

She happened to see some ribs for sale and bought some.

Seeing the pork intestines, she asked Lu Zheng, "Do you like ’stir-fried intestines’?"

Lu Zheng’s eyes lit up, "I do!"

Lin Xia found his expression amusing and finally couldn’t help but smile with pursed lips.

Then she bought some chili peppers for a side dish, a few cucumbers to make a cold salad, and thought about slicing some of the sausages she prepared yesterday, making up four dishes in total.

Lin Xia thought that along with Xiaoqiu, the three of them should have enough to eat.

Lu Zheng wouldn’t let her carry anything, he took everything in his hands.

They slowly walked towards home, and Lin Xia had a strange illusion, as if the two of them were a married couple, buying groceries and going home to cook.

She hastily leaned to the side to maintain some distance from Lu Zheng.

But Lu Zheng was persistent, sticking close to her as they walked.

After a while, Lin Xia had enough, "There’s plenty of space, why do you have to walk so close to me?"

"To keep you safe!" Lu Zheng said earnestly.

Lin Xia gave him a hard stare in silence.

Under her gaze, Lu Zheng discreetly moved a bit towards the outer side.

But as they walked, he again got very close to her.

Lin Xia felt helpless and simply quickened her pace without saying a word.

When they were almost home, the female neighbor from next door came out to pour water and greeted Lin Xia, "Went out to buy groceries?"

"Yes!" Lin Xia replied with a smile, saying that distant relatives aren’t as good as a near neighbor, she was familiar with nearby neighbors.

The female neighbor’s gaze lingered on Lu Zheng, but since they were somewhat strangers, she didn’t dare to inquire about their relationship.

When Lin Xia unlocked the big gate and they both entered the yard, closing the door, it completely blocked the neighbor’s prying eyes.

With a curve of his lips, Lu Zheng followed Lin Xia into the house, put the stuff in the kitchen, and rolled up his sleeves, wanting to help.

Lin Xia didn’t shy away and let him wash and chop the vegetables.

She was busy lighting the fire to blanch the ribs and process the intestines.

While chopping chili peppers on the chopping block beside the big tub, Lu Zheng suddenly hissed in pain.

Lin Xia was startled, "What happened?" She thought Lu Zheng had cut his hand.

But Lu Zheng had his eyes tightly shut, struggling to open them, "Not that! It’s my eyes!"

Lin Xia guessed that Lu Zheng must have wiped sweat from his forehead, forgetting that he had touched the chili peppers, seeing him with his eyes closed.

She hurriedly pulled him to the basin to rinse his face.

Lu Zheng obediently let her wash his face, bending over when told, and moving as directed.

In her rush, Lin Xia deftly helped him rinse his eyes.

"Is it better now?"

"Don’t open your eyes yet!"

"How could you be so careless! If I had known, I wouldn’t have let you cut!"

Lu Zheng felt the girl beside him so close, her faint fragrance and the heat wafting from her body made him dizzy.

The breath she exhaled while speaking sprayed all around his earlobe and neck.

He just wanted time to stop at this moment.

But how could that be possible?

Lin Xia washed his eyes three times, asking him to try and see if he could open them.

Lu Zheng reluctantly straightened up and opened his eyes, only to meet her concerned gaze looking up at him.

At that moment, Lu Zheng really wanted to do one thing, which was to hold her tightly in his arms and kiss her smooth, beautiful forehead.

But he forcefully restrained the urge, knowing the girl’s temperament.

If he slowly progressed, maybe one day he would get his wish.

But if he were too forceful, her stubbornness would flare up, and she probably wouldn’t pay him any attention afterward.

With a love rival nearby, how could he make such a foolish move.

Lin Xia, seeing him staring straight at her, noted his eyes were red from the water yet shining brightly.

She pressed, "Are you really okay?"

"I’m fine!" Lu Zheng coughed lightly, washed his hands, and took a towel to wipe his face.

"If you’re fine, then good! You don’t need to cut anything! Just go wait in the living room!"

Lin Xia controlled her breathing, not letting him see through her.

Just for a moment, she truly felt like he was about to embrace her, and her heart felt like it was about to leap out.

Lu Zheng also realized that it wasn’t right for him to stay in the kitchen any longer. Not only was he not helping, but he was also more likely to cause trouble.

Once Lu Zheng left the kitchen, Lin Xia secretly touched her face, which was very hot.

Lin Xia cooked quite quickly.

Actually, the dishes were simple: spicy stir-fried pork intestines, green beans stewed with ribs, a ready-to-eat sausage, a cold dish, and steamed rice.

Lu Zheng set the table and cutlery, and also helped carry the dishes.

But the two sat at the table, staring at each other, waiting for a long time without seeing Lin Qiu return.

Lin Xia checked the time, "She’s probably eaten at her master’s place! Let’s eat! Don’t wait for her!"

"Okay!" Lu Zheng was filled with joy inwardly, but his face didn’t show it at all.

He took a bite of Lin Xia’s stir-fried pork intestines and felt it was the best flavor he had ever tasted.

Seeing him enjoying the food, Lin Xia moved the plate closer to him.

"If you like it, eat more!"

Lu Zheng nodded with a light smile, "Okay! You eat too! You’ve worked hard!"

Lin Xia, holding her bowl, laughed, "What hard work! How’s your eye? Does it feel any better?"

If she had known he could get hurt, no matter what, she would not have let him help.

She thought, clearly, he was a young master who had never done household chores at home.

Lu Zheng actually only felt a burning sensation in his eyes, but he exaggerated as if it was serious, "It feels inflamed! Uncomfortable!"

Lin Xia figured getting chili in the eyes must be unpleasant.

"Then let’s eat first! After we finish, I’ll find some eye drops for you to try, see if it helps!"

He still had to take a train; a grown man with swollen red eyes wouldn’t look good.

What would people think of him when he got back to his unit?

Lu Zheng agreed readily, "Okay!"

The two sat opposite each other eating, occasionally exchanging a few words, both feeling some inner turmoil, yet neither showed it.

After the meal, Lin Xia finished washing the dishes and glanced at Lu Zheng who was sitting on the sofa; she went into the Eastern House to look for eye drops.