Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 231 - 230: Have a Drink?

Chapter 231: Chapter 230: Have a Drink?

On the other side, Jiang Mingyuan was walking and chatting with Aunt Zhao, the conversation revolving around Lin Xia and Lu Zheng.

"Second child! What’s the deal with that Lu surname and Xiaolin?" She had noticed quite a bit that afternoon.

Seeing how familiar Lu Zheng was at Lin Xia’s home, it was as if he was at his own place, and Lin Xia seemed not to be surprised by his actions either.

Jiang Mingyuan looked ahead, his eyes deep, "He probably wants to pursue Lin Xia!"

Hearing this, Aunt Zhao urgently pushed Jiang Mingyuan’s head, "Second child! You know everything, so why aren’t you worried or panicking? You should intervene a bit!"

She thought her son was clueless! What was she to say about this silly boy!

Jiang Mingyuan gave a bitter smile, "Even if I knew, I don’t have the right to stop it now! Lin Xia only sees me as her brother!"

He spent every day with her, what was there not to understand?

However, he was somewhat certain about their future together, after all, Lu Zheng wasn’t a local, and Lin Xia was set on taking good care of her younger siblings and elder brother, how could she easily marry away?

Aunt Zhao, frustrated, still wanted to punch him, "You should talk to Xiaolin, tell her you like her! Second child, why have you become so timid!"

She had always thought that since the second child moved to the city, he and Xiaolin, spending day and night together, setting up a stall and attending Yecheng University together, wouldn’t their relationship naturally progress?

Who would have thought it would be nothing like she imagined.

If it weren’t for her visit today, she would still be at home fantasizing about happy outcomes!

"Mom! I have a plan for my own life, so please don’t worry!"

Jiang Mingyuan couldn’t share too much with his mom; matters of the heart were personal, like drinking water; one knows its warmth or cold himself. He’d rather keep things as they were than go through another period when Lin Xia was cold and distant.

Moreover, even if he were to confess to Lin Xia, he would wait until he had achieved something in his career. Then he would have the confidence to make her happy.

Aunt Zhao sighed deeply, "Am I worrying over nothing? Second child! I know you’re mature! You must have everything figured out in your heart!

But you should seize the right moment! Don’t wait until Xiaolin ends up with someone else and regret it too late!

I really want Xiaolin to be my daughter-in-law, anyway, you see what you can do!"

Her son had grown up; she knew saying too much was useless.

Besides, whether these two could end up together wasn’t up to anyone. It all depended on fate. If it were destined for Xiaolin to be with someone else, what would forcing her son accomplish?

Jiang Mingyuan worried his mom would keep obsessing over this matter, so he quickly said, "I’ll seize the moment! Mom! Please don’t stress over this!"

"How can I not be stressed and bothered? Just looking at your current state, I won’t say more, and Xiaoqing is also hiding in school every day avoiding matchmaking. Do you have time to talk to her, see what kind of person she is looking for?

Not to be blunt, but as a girl gets older, won’t it be harder for her to find a partner..."

Aunt Zhao felt she had endless worries; thankfully, her eldest had settled down early with marriage and children. If all three children had remained unmarried, she thought her hair would turn white from worry.

Jiang Mingyuan nodded vehemently, "Mom! I will definitely talk to her seriously!"

He knew his sister had Sheng Yijin in her heart, but Sheng Yijin... So advising her would depend on the approach.

When Jiang Mingyuan saw Aunt Zhao off to her car, he returned to the greenhouse and saw the scene of Lin Xia and Lu Zheng sitting together. Despite the distance between them, he still felt uncomfortable.

"Second brother! Has Aunt Zhao boarded the car?" Lin Xia asked with a smile, handing him the money they had just made.

"She boarded!" Jiang Mingyuan also went into the stall.

With no one else around, the three of them sat down, seemingly unsure of what to do next.

Jiang Mingyuan smiled and suggested, "Lin Xia! Let’s not cook at home tonight. Since Lu Zheng is here not so often, I’ll treat us to hotpot!"

"Big brother! Going for hotpot sounds good, but you don’t need to treat; I’ll pay! Lu Zheng! Does hotpot work for you?" Lin Xia was just thinking about what to prepare for dinner.

Lin Qiu had come home earlier and would definitely only make two dishes. With Lu Zheng visiting, naturally, they had to prepare a few more.

But if she waited till she finished her stall and cooked after getting home, who knew what time they would be eating.

"Sure!" Lu Zheng had no objections.

Jiang Mingyuan didn’t continue to argue with Lin Xia over who should pay, knowing that he could just pay in advance when the time came.

"Lu Zheng! Can you drink?"

Lu Zheng looked at Jiang Mingyuan and half-smiled, "Still okay!"

Jiang Mingyuan raised an eyebrow, "Then how about we drink a bit tonight?"

"Sure!" Lu Zheng was also curious about Jiang Mingyuan’s drinking capacity.

Lin Xia felt that the atmosphere between these two men was a bit strange.

On their way home after closing the stall, passing by Jiang Mingyuan’s house, he said, "Lin Xia! I’ll go change clothes and then come to your place!"

"Sure! We’ll wait for you!" Lin Xia continued walking ahead with Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng’s expression instantly darkened; he had been thinking about this issue, not knowing where Jiang Mingyuan lived.

It never occurred to him that Jiang Mingyuan, the rascal, actually lived next to Lin Xia’s house — only a few houses apart!

When Lin Xia reached her house and saw the door unfastened, she knew Lin Qiu had returned.

Lu Zheng followed her into the courtyard with the cart and couldn’t help asking, "Has he been living nearby all this time?"

"Yes! It saves him the back and forth! The summer is okay, but now in winter, it’s very dark when we close the stall!" Lin Xia was about to help unload when Lu Zheng swiftly took down the big bag.

Lin Qiu was in the kitchen peeling potatoes. Hearing a man’s voice that wasn’t her brother’s, she curiously came out from the kitchen and froze when she saw Lu Zheng, "Big Brother Lu!" How did he come again?

"Hello!" Lu Zheng greeted her before asking Lin Xia, "Where should I put this?"

"Just put it in the living room for now!" Lin Xia’s goods were usually stored in the Western House, and considering that Lu Zheng would be sleeping there tonight, it needed a bit of tidying up.

Lin Qiu hurried to the kitchen to fix water for them to wash their hands, her thoughts turning. She had arrived at home and wondered why there was a bag next to the sofa, but she didn’t open it, fearing it might be temporarily placed there by someone.

After placing the bag down, Lu Zheng told Lin Xia he was stepping out for a bit.

Lin Xia guessed he might be going to the restroom.

As she washed her hands, she spoke to Lin Qiu standing beside her, "Xiaoqiu! No need to cook tonight, we are going out for hotpot!"

While Lu Zheng wasn’t around, Lin Qiu asked quietly, "Sister! When did Big Brother Lu arrive? Is big brother going with us?"

"Yes! Big brother went home to change clothes; he’ll be here soon! I didn’t expect him to come today either... Today Aunt Zhao came to learn how to make sausages... Big brother came back to chop meat, then went back to the greenhouse and brought him along..." Lin Xia briefly explained.

Lin Qiu listened with wide eyes, feeling that the scene was somewhat eerie, wondering what Big Brother Lu felt arriving at their home, only to find Jiang Mingyuan there.

She was just about to share her thoughts when the door sounded.

Lin Qiu immediately changed her remarks, "Ah! I thought as much, I smelled something as soon as I entered! Sister, then I’ll take out the food from the pot first!"