Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 364 - 363: It’s me!

Chapter 364: Chapter 363: It’s me!

Shao Meifang devised a hypothetical scenario for her sister, "Sis, what if after you ask, she really is involved with that man and, feeling guilty, breaks up with our Xiaozheng on her own? That way, we wouldn’t have to bring it up in front of our dad!"

"At the time... I felt like I didn’t even know the girl, and it seemed really tacky to just announce who I am and say those things..." Shao Meirou had never done such a thing in her life.

It just wasn’t in her nature to be that confrontational.

Shao Meifang was incredibly anxious, "Sis! What’s more important, propriety or Xiaozheng’s happiness? You need to think this through!

I didn’t know about this stuff before, but now that I do, I think we should find a chance to talk to Lin Xia alone;

If there really is an issue between her and that man, we can kindly persuade her to take the initiative to break up with Xiaozheng..."

Shao Meirou was somewhat tempted by the idea, thinking that it would indeed be for the best if it worked out that way, and it would prevent things from getting too tense with her son.

"Today’s definitely not going to work—I already said I’d take her out to dinner tonight!"

"Well, that’s not a problem. Sis, do you know where she’s staying?"

"I have no idea! But after dinner, I’ll know where she’s staying!"

Shao Meifang pondered for a while, "I’ll give Xingbang a call and have him invite Xiaozheng out. We’ll take the opportunity to have a chat with her!"

Shao Meirou was indecisive, "Meifang! But what if Lin Xia has nothing to do with that man? Wouldn’t that be..." It would seem as if they were bullying her.

"If there’s nothing, then there’s nothing. Now that we know, can’t Xiaozheng’s mother and aunt ask?"

Shao Meifang was full of ideas. After thinking for a while, she continued, "Sis! We don’t even know if Xiaozheng is aware of this! It might actually be good if he doesn’t know. They could end up having conflicts on their own..."

Shao Meirou sighed subconsciously. "I’m really conflicted, on one hand, I want them to break up, but on the other hand, I don’t want Xiaozheng to get hurt...

I can see how much he likes this Lin Xia, after all these years have you ever seen him care about any girl like this?"

Her son was not getting any younger and when it came to marriage, she was not a stepmother—how could she not be anxious?

Aside from Lin Xia’s family background, there really weren’t any other major flaws.

But in terms of family background, compared to the children of families on the same level as her family Lu, the difference was too great.

"That is true!" Shao Meifang also hesitated, "Xiaozheng indeed never really fell for any girl these past years! When I used to talk about setting him up with someone, he wouldn’t even take a look.

But then again, Sis, they aren’t married yet. If it turns out that the girl really does have something going on with someone else, it’s better to end things decisively.

How long could the heartache last compared to an entire lifetime..."

Lu Zheng checked into one of the bigger hotels in the provincial capital with Lin Xia.

Lin Xia didn’t want to shortchange herself while traveling; the hotel was well-situated, not far from the riverbank, making it convenient for strolling or doing other things.

With a living room and a bathroom, the suite seemed reasonably priced to Lin Xia.

However, Lu Zheng wouldn’t let her pay. In front of the reception staff, she didn’t want to create a scene, so she acquiesced to his wishes.

Only after entering the room did Lin Xia realize that it wasn’t a standard suite.

Upon entering, there was a living room and a bathroom, but to go to bed, one had to climb up a spiraling, narrow wooden staircase that led to the bedroom upstairs.

But the place looked clean enough, and since it was just for two days, she didn’t have much to complain about.

Lu Zheng glanced around the environment, slightly dissatisfied, and also feeling uneasy about her staying here alone.

But he couldn’t bring himself to ask her to stay at his place; he could sense Lin Xia’s determination as well as his mother’s insincerity.

"Make sure to lock the door, and don’t open it easily if someone knocks!"

"I know! Don’t worry, I won’t open the door lightly! Besides, I have a knife!" Lin Xia brought out the sharp little knife she always carried from her pocket.

Lu Zheng couldn’t help but chuckle, teasing her, "Right! I almost forgot, you’re Lin Xiaodao!"

Lin Xia mockingly retorted, "Get out of here!"

Lu Zheng noticed that Lin Xia was looking tired, and he didn’t feel it was right to stay any longer.

He said softly, "Xiaoxia! Take a nap, and when it’s time for dinner, my mom and I will come get you to go eat!"

"Okay! You should get some rest too!" She had wanted him to sleep on the train, but his eyes had been wide open, as alert as ever.

Since getting off the train, he hadn’t had a moment’s rest, and must be tired too.

"I’m not tired!"

"Got it! Take it slow on your way back!"

Lin Xia stood at the door, watching Lu Zheng’s tall figure walk to the staircase before she smiled and returned to her room, then double-locked the door.

She looked around the room; overall, it wasn’t bad.

Having met several people today, Lin Xia truly felt an extreme drain on her energy.

No matter what people were thinking inside, at least outwardly they hadn’t said anything unpleasant, which was beyond her expectations!

She washed her face, straightened herself up, and had just climbed the stairs to change into loose clothing, preparing to sleep, when there came a sudden knock at the door downstairs.

Lin Xia tentatively asked, "Who is it?"

"Xiaoxia! It’s me!"

Upon hearing Lu Zheng’s voice, her mood instantly uplifted, and she also found it funny—why had he returned?

"Why have you come back?"

When she put on a coat and opened the door, she saw Lu Zheng holding a net full of food, including canned goods, biscuits, bread, and fruit; he showed a set of neat, white teeth and smiled, "I was afraid you’d get hungry!"

After he left, he thought, what if Lin Xia got hungry and went out to find food?

The incident she had experienced in the provincial city was something neither of them mentioned, but it was not forgotten in their hearts.

That’s why he had bought a whole net of food to bring back.

Lin Xia felt warmth in her heart; this guy always did more than he said.

He must have been worried about her being alone and not safe.

That robbery had indeed cast a substantial shadow over her.

Now, she seemed to have developed a kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder, always making sure countless times that the doors and windows were properly closed and locked.

Lin Xia took it with a smiling sigh, "So much! Can I finish it?" She would be leaving the day after tomorrow, at most.

Lu Zheng looked at her with the door half-open, her hair loosely draped, making her appear gentle like water; his eyes darkened, "Take your time!"

He rarely saw Lin Xia with her hair down. When they first met, she always had two braids.

Later, she would usually put her hair in a ponytail or bun it up.

With her long hair down like this, it made her small face seem fair, and her eyes conveyed a soft and approachable gentleness—she was really beautiful.

Lin Xia, noticing his gaze, somewhat embarrassingly thanked him, "Alright! Thank you!"

If she hadn’t changed clothes, she really wouldn’t have minded letting him come in for a sit and chat.

But her appearance...

"Why be so formal with me? Aren’t I your boyfriend? This is what I should do!"

Lin Xia looked at him and sweetly smiled, "Good! Keep it up!"

Lu Zheng dared not stay any longer; otherwise, he didn’t know what he might do.

"Then I’m leaving!"

"Okay! I’m going to sleep for a while!"

"Hmm!" Lu Zheng stepped back a few steps, his heart filling with reluctance, yet he had to wave his hand, "Close the door, quickly!"

Lin Xia bit her lower lip, their gazes met, and a myriad of tender emotions rippled between them.

"Alright!"

Only after Lin Xia closed the door did Lu Zheng let out a deep breath.

He really had to marry Lin Xia soon; otherwise, it was just too tormenting.