Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 346 - 345 Lin Xia and I are just friends

Chapter 346: Chapter 345 Lin Xia and I are just friends

Jiang Mingyuan really didn’t want to go back for matchmaking, he dodged those introduced matches whenever he could.

Only when he absolutely couldn’t avoid it would he grudgingly meet someone, but his reasons for refusal were always solid: no feelings, not suitable.

Zhao Dania looked at the time, noting it wasn’t mealtime yet; only one female customer was in the hall.

In the distance, the wait staff were all busily cleaning.

"Second son! There’s hardly anyone here now, no need to go to the office! Come and drive back with me;

once the meeting is over, if you feel like eating, you eat at home, if not, come back! It won’t take too much of your time!"

Jiang Mingyuan really had no way to deal with his mom, but he indeed had plans today.

"Mom! Today is really not a good time! I have a dinner appointment soon! Your timing couldn’t be worse!"

Zhao Dania set her face in a stern look, "Second son, let me ask you, are you still hung up on Lin Xia? She already has a partner, and they’re doing quite well.

Why can’t you learn from Xiaoqing and seriously consider some matchmaking dates, maybe one day you’ll find the right person to bring an daughter-in-law home for your mom."

Her daughter was sensible and obedient now; why was her second son still so stubborn, hell-bent on hanging from a single tree!

Jiang Mingyuan didn’t want his mother to bring up his private feelings in public. He wasn’t ready to give up on Lin Xia, and even though he knew it might not result in anything, he still wanted to persevere.

Not for anything else, just to have no regrets, no matter what.

To him, it was rare in life to meet someone you love;

he may be in love but he didn’t necessarily have to possess. When the right time came, he would let go completely.

"Mom! What are you thinking about! Lin Xia and I are just friends!" Jiang Mingyuan truly didn’t know how to communicate with the old lady anymore, "How about this, the day after tomorrow, I’ll find some time to come back, okay?"

He, too, could see that a visit home was unavoidable now.

Zhao Dania saw that he wasn’t pretending, "Second son! Don’t you try to fool me! I’ll come again! At my age, there’s nothing else I’m clinging to, I just want to see you and Xiaoqing settle down with partners soon!"

Jiang Mingyuan patted Zhao Dania’s shoulder, "Don’t worry! I won’t! It’s almost mealtime, mom, why don’t you finish your meal here before leaving?"

How could he not feel his mom’s painstaking care? He would definitely fulfill the old lady’s wishes someday.

After all, what’s so hard about finding someone to marry and start a family with? Once he was completely ready to move on, marriage and children would follow quickly.

Finding someone to live with is different from living with someone you love, in terms of mindset.

Zhao Dania understood too; her son wasn’t irresponsible, he was filial. "That would be fine! And I could also take some Guo Bao Meat back for Xuewen!"

"Sure! I’ll arrange for the kitchen to prepare it for you!" After saying this, Jiang Mingyuan entered the kitchen.

Shao Meirou had been watching and listening from the side, finding herself sympathizing with the situation; she felt this mother was not much different from her.

They both hoped their sons would find someone to marry.

Her own son, Lu Zheng, wasn’t he just like this restaurant owner? Resistant to matchmaking, approaching an age, and causing constant worry for their elders.

But her expression subtly changed when she heard the mother and son mention the name Lin Xia.

Could the Lin Xia they were talking about be the same person she had met?

Very likely!

Zhao Dania found a random seat and noticed Shao Meirou glancing at her from time to time and gave her a friendly smile.

With a slight smile, Shao Meirou took the initiative to strike up a conversation, "Big sister! Does your son own this restaurant?"

Zhao Da Nai laughed heartily as she replied, "Yes! My second son opened it! He’s not young anymore and still hasn’t got someone, so I’m here to take him back for a blind date! I just embarrassed you a moment ago!"

After being observed by others, Zhao Da Nai silently scolded herself for it wasn’t right to drag her son in the lobby and talk about those things, thus becoming a spectacle for others.

"No worries! That’s how all parents are!" Shao Meirou really understood.

Zhao Da Nai noticed her different accent, "Sister! I hear that you’re not from around here?"

"No, I’m from out of town!"

"Ahh!" Zhao Da Nai didn’t feel it was appropriate to ask more since they were strangers.

Shao Meirou’s eyes flickered as another idea crossed her mind.

Earlier in the greenhouse, when she overheard Lin Xia talking about hair hoops with that woman, she guessed Lin Xia might be selling goods elsewhere too.

Now that she had encountered someone who seemed familiar, especially upon hearing that they knew Lin Xia, she was even more eager to chat and see if she could uncover some information.

"Big sister! I’m from out of town and don’t know where to find hair hoops around here?"

Hearing this, Zhao Da Nai’s smile filled her eyes and eyebrows, "Then you’ve asked the right person! I know a girl who opened a shop! It’s in those flat houses on Hella Road, her shop has everything, very comprehensive! She has plenty of hair hoops too!

Remember, it’s called Meimei, not Beautiful, the Beautiful one is someone else’s..."

Zhao Da Nai directly introduced her to Lin Xia’s shop.

She hadn’t thought much about it, figuring the other party wanted to shop, so she eagerly recommended a business.

"Really? Then I’ll check it out after lunch!" Shao Meirou’s smile deepened.

Zhao Da Nai added, "Just go with confidence, if Xiaolin is there, she’s very honest in her business and definitely won’t swindle you just because you’re from out of town."

Even though Lin Xia wasn’t with her second son, she still thought highly of her.

Shao Meirou laughed, "Is that so? I think I just heard you mentioning Lin Xia to your son; are you referring to this young lady?"

Feeling even more embarrassed, Zhao Da Nai chuckled, "You have seen something funny! Yes, it’s her! Xiaolin is a really good girl; I’ve always wanted her to be my daughter-in-law, and my second son likes her a lot too.

But these matters all depend on fate; who would have thought she would meet a guy from out of town and start dating.

We’re on good terms with her, of course we wish her happiness! But to say there’s no regret in my heart would be a lie! I’ve lived most of my life already, I’ve seen all sorts of people. That girl, she really is a good girl..."

Shao Meirou smiled faintly, listening to Zhao Da Nai, but her heart painted a different picture.

After the meal, Shao Meirou waved goodbye to Zhao Da Nai and headed to Hella Road.

Standing beside the road, she squinted at the two shops with names just one word apart.

After some thought, she first entered the Beautiful Cosmetics Shop.

She stayed inside for two minutes and then left; the salesperson’s attitude was too bad.

Seeing her wanting to purchase, they couldn’t care less.

Shao Meirou pressed her lips together and adjusted her mood before entering Lin Xia’s shop.

The two shop assistants inside, Ding Ling and Sun Xiaoli, welcomed her warmly, treating her like a friend.

Shao Meirou casually bought two hair hoops and casually inquired about Lin Xia. Sun Xiaoli sensed something different.

"Big sister! Do you know our boss?"

"I don’t know her! I just came here to shop on someone else’s recommendation!"