Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 213 - 212 We are Friends

Chapter 213: Chapter 212 We are Friends

Fang Youlan furrowed her brow, "There’s such a matter? Xiaozheng went to their place? What kind of man did he ask for help to find?"

"I’m not sure! Pengcheng mentioned it briefly when he came back!" Shao Meirou said softly, "Mom! Even if Xiaozheng did indeed go to Spring City, I feel that there shouldn’t be anything going on with that girl named Xia Lin."

From the bottom of her heart, Shao Meirou didn’t believe that her son was seeing someone. She had never said anything against him dating; in fact, quite the opposite—both she and the people from her natal and marital families were all particularly attentive to his finding a partner.

If her son really had someone he liked, he logically shouldn’t hide it.

But indeed, her son had gone to Spring City and had even called to ask for help, which might not be too straightforward to judge in young people’s matters.

Could it be because of a mismatch in social status?

A complicated feeling surged in her heart, but she wouldn’t show it in front of her mother-in-law.

"Meirou! What’s the use of us sitting at home and guessing all this! I couldn’t believe it when I heard about it from Shuhui either!" Fang Youlan’s gaze swept towards the telephone, eager to know what was really going on.

Shao Meirou understood her mother-in-law’s intent, but looking at the time on the mantel clock, she reminded, "Mom! It’s not an appropriate time right now. Tomorrow, I will call and ask Xiaozheng what’s going on!"

There were things she preferred to ask her son alone, to better handle any situation that might arise.

If she were to call in front of her mother-in-law, the matter could turn into something unforeseeable.

Fang Youlan nodded in understanding, "Alright! Since we know about it, it’s better to ask and be informed!

Otherwise, like today, we as a family don’t know anything and are instead talked about by outsiders..." That feeling wasn’t pleasant, and it also slightly changed her impression of Ye Lin.

In fact, her grandson had always been uninterested in matchmaking and finding a partner; if he found someone on his own, that wouldn’t be bad.

But at the same time, she was worried about the girl’s family background. If she really was from that place, then wouldn’t they be faced with the issue of opposing the match?

"Mom! I will!" Shao Meirou responded softly.

Fang Youlan pondered for a moment before speaking again, "Meirou, if Xiaozheng has encountered a girl he likes, that might not be a bad thing at all! But as elders, we should still help him grasp the situation!

When it comes to relationships and marriage, being well-matched in social status matters. I don’t insist that Xiaozheng should find someone exactly at our level, but if the gap is too big, it might lead to future problems..."

Shao Meirou was very clear about what her mother-in-law left unsaid.

For a household like theirs, finding a daughter-in-law naturally involved considering many aspects.

A girl from a family of humble background isn’t to say she’s not good, but with too large a gap between the families, future troubles are bound to arise.

"I understand, Mom! Don’t worry! I will first inquire Xiaozheng about what’s going on tomorrow. What if we’re just overthinking it?"

"Mhm! Then let’s see what Xiaozheng says!" Fang Youlan felt conflicting emotions inside her; on one hand, she hoped her grandson had wisened up and started seeing someone, on the other, she did not want him choosing a partner from a lower status who would not meet their standards.

If it were the latter case, knowing her grandson, no matter how much they opposed, he would not be easily swayed, which could make things very difficult.

The next day, Lu Zheng received a call from Shao Meirou.

At the beginning of the call, Shao Meirou did not mention anything about "Xia Lin," instead offering many kind greetings and expressing concern for him.

It was Lu Zheng who sensed something was off and asked directly, "Mom! Do you have something you want to say?"

Shao Meirou paused for a moment, "Yes! Xiaozheng, Mom indeed has something she wants to ask you!"

"Please tell me!"

"I heard..." Shao Meirou chose her words carefully, "I heard from others, you’re corresponding with a girl?"

Lu Zheng’s brow furrowed slightly, and he gripped the telephone handset tightly, "Yes! Yes, I am!" He didn’t deny it; if his mom could ask this way, it proved she already knew a lot.

Even over the phone, Shao Meirou could feel her son’s stern demeanor, but she still had to ask the questions she needed to ask, "Xiaozheng! What’s your relationship with her now?"

"We are friends!" Lu Zheng knew that Lin Xia had not yet agreed to be his girlfriend, so their relationship was just friendship.

His affection had to remain a secret from his family for now, or else his connection with Lin Xia might not even maintain the level of friendship.

He understood his family very well; they were all about matching social status.

In his eyes, Lin Xia was excellent in every way, but his family would certainly see it differently.

"Ah... friends..." Shao Meirou chuckled dryly, "Mom doesn’t mean anything else by asking, I just happened to learn about it and wanted to ask you personally, Xiaozheng, how did you meet her?"

He was usually holed up at his workplace, only occasionally traveling for business. How could he have met such a distant girl, unless...

"On the train!" Lu Zheng didn’t mention that Lin Xia’s elder brother, Lin Chun, worked at his unit.

"Mm! Now mom knows! Xiaozheng, take good care of yourself..." Shao Meirou instructed him on a few things before ending the call.

Lu Zheng slowly hung up the phone, his eyebrows tightly furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

After Ye Lin from the Ye Family had visited, his family learned about his correspondence with Lin Xia, perhaps she told them after learning about it from someone else.

What would his mom do next? Would she investigate Lin Xia? Wouldn’t that cause some trouble and hassle for the young lady?

On the other side, Shao Meirou looked contemplative, to say she had mixed feelings about what her son told her would be an understatement.

Through the years, when had he ever had friends of the opposite sex?

Even if they were truly just friends for now, that girl must hold a special place in his eyes, different from anyone else.

But if she would rashly investigate the girl simply based on their correspondence, her son would surely be upset if he found out.

Yet doing nothing left her feeling uneasy; mismatched romances were better extinguished in their budding stage.

Especially since her son was the type to stubbornly charge ahead once he set his mind on something, not turning back until he hit a wall.

For a moment, Shao Meirou found herself caught in a dilemma...

Lin Xia knew nothing of this; she had temporarily resolved the issues with Lin Aiguo and the others, free from the anxiety, her days passed peacefully and comfortably.

The National Day arrived before they knew it; now, every factory and unit in Lin District only had one day off for the holiday.

Jiang Mingqing came to the greenhouse to find Jiang Mingyuan the afternoon before, around three, asking if he wanted to go home together.

"Second Brother! You haven’t been back home since the last time. The last time I went, our mom said she really missed you! How about you come back with me later?"

As Jiang Mingqing spoke, he made a point to glance several times at Lin Xia, who was busy selling clothes nearby.

Because Lin Xia sold garments, the clothes she was wearing now were very fashionable.

With her already fine appearance and figure, dressed up like that, she looked even more beautiful—no wonder men and women passing by her stall liked to linger...