Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 352 - 351 He Cried

Chapter 352: Chapter 351 He Cried

Lu Zheng laughed as he touched his nose, "I was also worried that if you heard about the real situation at my home, you would be even less likely to accept my advances!" There was no way he could tell the truth.

He knew Xiaoxia’s temper to some extent; she had so many concerns, and if she had known, she definitely would not have agreed to them being together.

"That is quite possible!" Lin Xia thought that if she had known his family was like that, maybe even after all he had done later, she still wouldn’t have agreed.

Lu Zheng didn’t want to continue this topic. He gently stroked her cheek, "Xiaoxia, just think of my grandpa as a normal elder. He supports us!"

"What about your mother?" Lin Xia’s tone was a bit apprehensive.

Actually, apart from his mother, there was also his aunt. They had met more than once, and once they met, they would definitely recognize her as the one who sold them Lingzhi.

"Let’s go see my grandpa first, then we’ll take it one step at a time!"

"Alright." Lin Xia thought that since things had come to this point, it would be better to let them happen naturally. Some things could not be forced.

Suddenly, Lu Zheng stood up and positioned himself in front of Lin Xia’s sofa. He slightly bent over, with his hands on the armrests of the sofa, looking down at a somewhat dazed Lin Xia: "Don’t be afraid! I’m here!"

"Yes! I know!" Lin Xia leaned her head back slightly; she was a bit afraid to look into his eyes.

At that moment, his gaze was as deep as the vast starry sky, possessing an indescribable allure that mesmerized her.

She had an illusion that if she kept looking, something might happen.

Lu Zheng, staring at Lin Xia so close to him, found his gaze uncontrollably drifting to her rosy lips. He really wanted to feel what her lips felt like. They must be soft, right?

Lin Xia’s heartbeat quickened, forcing her to speak up, "Um... Lu Zheng! Could you move aside? I need to go to the restroom!"

"Sure!" Lu Zheng watched as Lin Xia fled and chuckled to himself. This girl really was clueless about romance, but he didn’t want to frighten her, better to take it slow and steady.

By half-past ten, Lu Zheng and Lin Xia went to Mingyuan’s store together with Lin Qiu.

Upon seeing Lu Zheng, Mingyuan gave him a firm handshake, "You’re here!"

"Yes!" Lu Zheng responded with a handshake.

The two men communicated in their own unique way.

Once seated, the table naturally had liquor and meat.

However, this time Lin Xia had laid down the law: no one was allowed to drink too much, or she would see to the consequences.

Thus, Lu Zheng and Mingyuan merely sipped sparingly, indicating just enough.

Midway through the meal, Lin Xia brought up, "Big brother! In a few days, I need to go out of town. When I do, can you help me collect the money from both stores? Send Xiaoqiu, I don’t trust anyone else; it would be terrible if some bad person targeted her..."

Although it wasn’t the busiest season, the revenue was still significant.

Lin Xia never felt comfortable sending Xiaoqiu on her own, let alone to collect money.

"No problem at all! Are you going to restock?" Mingyuan glanced at Lu Zheng, thinking that Lu Zheng would just stay for a day or two and leave.

He hadn’t thought much about it; previously when Lin Xia went to stock up, she had also asked him to collect the money.

Both had great trust in each other in this relationship.

Lin Xia glanced at Lu Zheng, her cheeks blushing as she shook her head, "No! I’m going to meet Lu Zheng’s family!"

After making this decision, she felt more at ease.

"Oh! Really! That’s great! Go ahead with peace of mind; I’ve got this!" Mingyuan felt a pang in his heart; he really hadn’t anticipated that Lin Xia and Lu Zheng’s relationship had progressed so quickly to the point of meeting the parents.

He had thought that just like before, Lu Zheng would stay for a few days and then leave.

Lu Zheng smiled faintly, "Mingyuan! Thanks for your help!"

Although he saw Mingyuan as a romantic rival, he still had great respect for Mingyuan’s character.

Jiang Mingyuan had been with Lin Xia for so long, protecting her and always acting honorably.

If it had been another man, perhaps he would have resorted to some tricks or done something by now.

"It’s okay! Lin Xia is like a sister to me!" Jiang Mingyuan still laughed heartily, but there was a hint of unnaturalness in his smile.

At that moment, only he knew how painful it was to see Lu Zheng and Lin Xia exchanging affectionate gazes.

If he hadn’t seen Lu Zheng, he could hypnotize himself to ignore his presence and continue waiting.

But watching the two of them, so perfectly in tune, especially Lu Zheng’s affectionate gaze towards Lin Xia, he believed that Lu Zheng’s love for Lin Xia was no less than his own.

So, even if Lu Zheng’s family had objections, it seemed to be no big deal.

After they finished eating here, Jiang Mingyuan drove Lin Xia, Lu Zheng, and Lin Qiu back home.

Before Jiang Mingyuan left, he took one last deep look in the rearview mirror at Lin Xia and Lu Zheng standing together, then he started the car and drove away.

He thought to himself, it seemed the distance between the two was closing further. Should he also try to let go?

Jiang Mingyuan drove the car very fast, his expression somber. Fortunately, in this era there weren’t many cars, and not many cyclists on the road at this time.

He screeched to a halt in a secluded alley, took out a pen from his bag.

This pen was a gift from Lin Xia after he happened to pass by the White Restroom and helped her when some thugs, stirred up by Lin Qiang, tried to rob her.

He still remembered that day.

Jiang Mingyuan was in a rush carrying things to the train station, and on the way, he unexpectedly encountered Lin Xia and Lin Qiu.

Lin Xia insisted on putting it in his coat pocket, and he couldn’t refuse. Her smile was so bright at that time.

After that, every little detail of their time together was imprinted on his heart, never forgotten.

During many sleepless nights, his thoughts of her kept him company.

Once, when he was late returning, Lin Xia rushed about for him.

He went to Ji City intending to get Clivia, and she immediately claimed she’d invest five thousand without hesitation.

When he returned and mentioned opening a restaurant, she was ready to contribute money without a moment’s hesitation.

How could he not understand that Lin Xia indeed liked him too, but it was the way a sister likes her brother.

His feelings for her were indeed of love!

Jiang Mingyuan considered himself a tough man, having learned martial arts from his grandfather since he was young. He never complained of hardship or tiredness, and rarely shed tears.

But at this moment, he cried!

If Lin Xia really went with Lu Zheng to meet his parents and it went well, even leading to marriage, then he had decided, he would truly let go.

His letting go would not only release Lin Xia but also free himself.

Some loves are best kept in the heart, some people though cherished may never be possessed.

He only hoped that Lin Xia would forever remember that she had such a "big brother" standing by her, protecting her, and relying on him at certain moments would be enough...

Jiang Mingyuan leaned on the steering wheel for a long time, so long that he forgot the time and the tasks he had to do that afternoon.

Sometimes, when a person understands and accepts, maybe it only takes a moment.

What he had been holding onto, at a certain moment, he suddenly wanted to give up.

Jiang Mingyuan understood that his obsession had dissipated much in that moment, but the person in his heart had taken deep root; even if he fell in love and married another girl, Lin Xia would still be the most important person in his heart...

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