Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 204 - 203: Really Unlucky

Chapter 204: Chapter 203: Really Unlucky

The girl named Linlin was none other than Ye Lin, the little granddaughter of the Ye Family whom Lu Zheng’s grandmother, Fang Youlan, had once wanted him to meet.

Since Ye Lin’s older brother was about the same age as Lu Zheng, even though they hadn’t played together, she was aware of his existence.

However, Lu Zheng had always been quite cold and distant by nature, not easy to approach, and he only befriended a few people in the large courtyard.

This time, just so happened her cousin Yan Meiru had taken a temporary position at Lu Zheng’s workplace.

Therefore, she wanted to take the opportunity of visiting her cousin with her aunt to see if she could meet Lu Zheng.

Last time Lu Zheng was home on vacation, she hadn’t seen him.

Her family had also introduced her to other suitors, each of whom wasn’t lacking in any aspect.

But she had always been infatuated with Lu Zheng; she liked his serious and commanding presence.

Previously, she had been too young and had not yet blossomed, but now she had grown into a tall and elegant young lady; she didn’t believe Lu Zheng could meet her and not like her.

Ye Lin looked out the window, filled with joy, teeming with endless anticipation for her unknown encounter with Lu Zheng.

But she didn’t know that the girl sitting opposite her was the one Lu Zheng liked and longed for in his heart.

If she had known, her feelings would surely have been different.

Similarly, Lin Xia also didn’t know that the girl sitting opposite her knew Lu Zheng and even liked him, and perhaps in the future would also...

Thus it is said, life is always full of endless coincidences; no one knows what intricate connections exist between people.

The journey is dull and tedious, especially when the slow train stops at stations it’s quite infuriating.

Jiang Mingyuan, however, was enjoying it; he periodically asked Lin Xia if she was thirsty or hungry, showing utmost care.

Lin Xia checked the time; they had eaten a lot for lunch, so they hadn’t yet eaten dinner.

"Brother, I’m a bit hungry now!"

Jiang Mingyuan laughed, "Then I’ll go to the dining car and see what they have to eat!"

All their belongings were on the luggage rack, so leaving them unattended was naturally not safe.

"Sure!" Lin Xia didn’t stand on ceremony with him.

Once Jiang Mingyuan left, only Lin Xia remained in the seat.

Ye Lin was feeling extremely bored; she had limited topics to discuss with her aunt Tian Huifang.

So she struck up a conversation with Lin Xia, casually asking, "Is he your boyfriend?"

"No!" Lin Xia didn’t know why, but she didn’t feel a natural closeness or ease of contact with this young girl on first impression;

thus, being complete strangers who had met by chance, she didn’t want to say too much.

"Oh!" Ye Lin thought the man treated this woman exceptionally well, and it was apparent from his eyes that he liked the girl;

and while the girl was quite pretty, her clothes were very ordinary, nothing outstanding about her, just an ordinary person.

Instead, she felt envious, secretly wishing that Lu Zheng would be just as considerate towards her in the future!

The atmosphere between them was off, so neither spoke again.

Jiang Mingyuan came back from the dining car with meals, and they quickly ate, considering it their dinner.

Watching them eat with relish, Ye Lin and Tian Huifang grabbed their bags and also headed to the dining car for a meal.

Upon returning, Ye Lin kept rummaging through her small bag, "Aunt, I clearly remember putting the money here, but now it’s gone!"

Just now in the dining car, she wanted to pay her bill, but unfortunately, the over two hundred dollars in her bag had vanished without a trace.

How could she possibly go out without bringing money!

Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan exchanged a glance, a flash of realization in their eyes.

Tian Huifang gently consoled her, "Linlin, don’t panic, think carefully, where have you been before? Could it have accidentally slipped out?" She also knew that her niece wouldn’t leave home without money.

Ye Lin recalled carefully, "Aunt, it was very crowded when we got on the train earlier, and a man kept pressing against me, could he have stolen my money?"

Tian Huifang frowned deeply, "That’s not impossible!"

Ye Lin angrily surveyed around, but how could she possibly find the man who had bumped into her earlier.

She sat down disappointed, "Such bad luck!"

It wasn’t that she minded the money, it was just suffocating, how could someone dare to steal from her in broad daylight?

"Linlin! It’s okay, your aunt has money!" Tian Huifang cautiously soothed Ye Lin, thinking that if any blame arose once they returned home, it would be her fault.

Ye Lin grumbled angrily, "Had I known, I wouldn’t have kept it from Grandpa. With someone following me, none of them would have dared to steal!"

Her visit to see Lu Zheng was unknown to her family, who would certainly oppose it if they found out.

But she just wanted to see Lu Zheng, for what is the charm of a blind date compared to the romance of a chance encounter?

"Linlin! Stop talking!" Tian Huifang hurriedly interrupted, the train had many people and curious eyes, was it not more dangerous if someone eavesdropped?

She secretly regretted agreeing to let her accompany her, hoping to please her.

She could not afford another incident on this journey, else her responsibility would be enormous.

Ye Lin also realized her carelessness and quickly shut her mouth, but her eyes were busily glancing across at Lin Xia and another person.

Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia naturally heard all her words, but both remained silent as if they hadn’t.

Lin Xia wasn’t surprised about the young woman losing her money, as their lavish outfits made them stand out.

If she were a thief, she would target them first as well.

But judging from her manner and tone, this young woman certainly came from a wealthy family, perhaps a leader’s granddaughter.

Jiang Mingyuan felt no particular way about their theft—he only cared about Lin Xia, showing little empathy for others.

Meanwhile, Ye Lin, upset about the stolen money and afraid of saying too much, fell silent.

While Tian Huifang was also silent, she remained vigilant, watching the people around her, unable to allow any more troubles during the journey.

Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia exchanged soft conversation about trivial matters.

Although she had never mentioned it, Jiang Mingyuan knew Lin Xia must be wondering how her dad, Lin Aiguo, was doing, so he used the conversation to distract her from idle thoughts.

Jiang Mingyuan guessed correctly; Lin Xia indeed wondered whether Lin Aiguo was still in the psychiatric hospital or had already been discharged.

Lin Aiguo despised her intensely, and his actions might become more violent once released. How would she handle it then?

But because Jiang Mingyuan kept chatting with her, she temporarily set those thoughts aside.

When Ye Lin and her group were preparing to get off at their stop, Lin Xia’s gaze shifted subtly, contemplating if they meant to visit Lu Zheng at his workplace as she would need to get off here too.

She felt an odd sensation—could it be that these two were heading to Lu Zheng’s place?

But she quickly dismissed these thoughts, shaking her head; not everyone getting off here was necessarily going there, she was probably overthinking...