Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 370 - 369: Look at with New Eyes

Chapter 370: Chapter 369: Look at with New Eyes

After Lu Pengcheng was left alone after Lu Zheng had left, he coldly looked over to Shao Meirou, who sat on the sofa beside him, incessantly wringing her fingers.

His wife, who usually carried herself with dignity and had a gentle temperament, turned out to be capable of doing the same thing his mother did years ago.

A mocking smile crossed Lu Pengcheng’s lips, "Having not seen you for many days, you truly have amazed me!" The anger in him just now wasn’t solely about the actions of the Shao sisters; he had suddenly recalled some old, buried incidents from the past.

Now, in the house, apart from Xiaofeng in the kitchen, it was just the two of them, and Shao Meirou wanted to explain things properly.

"Lu, listen to me, let me explain properly! Some things aren’t as you imagine, and just now I didn’t get a chance to discuss that matter with you in detail!"

"Oh?" Lu Pengcheng crossed his legs and leaned back, assuming a posture of all ears, eager to hear what she could possibly say.

Shao Meirou shifted a bit to the side, realizing there was something else beneath Lu Pengcheng’s anger.

He likely empathized with her and her sister’s actions due to his own past experiences.

That is why he was so angry and deliberately contradicting her as a form of punishment.

Her heart felt uncomfortable, sad, and sour, but she couldn’t show any of it now.

"I went to Lin Xia’s hometown, and then I incidentally found out there’s a man who likes her and, because of her, has been hesitant to get a girlfriend..."

Shao Meirou recounted the entire matter, "What can I, as a mother, do but inquire properly when I learn of such a thing? Xiaozheng is so far away from her; how can he know what Lin Xia is doing, who is around her?"

Lu Pengcheng did not offer an opinion but coldly said, "Then what was the point of bringing up Ye Lin and Xiaozheng spending New Year’s together? Was it to use her family background to fend off that girl, to create a misunderstanding that would make her break up with Xiaozheng?"

Anyone who heard this would feel suspicious and distressed.

Furthermore, even if Lu Zheng explained and the other party forgave, it could likely create a fracture and a barrier in their relationship.

Shao Meirou couldn’t deny this, and she actually regretted it afterward.

"I really had no intention of mentioning that at the time; it was Meifang who blurted it out all of a sudden..."

"Oh, and the Lingzhi that she originally bought from someone—it turns out that the person who sold her the Lingzhi was this very Lin Xia...

Anybody would be entangled in such a situation, how a seller of goods suddenly becomes one’s nephew’s girlfriend..."

Lu Pengcheng’s expression gradually darkened, disappointment filling his eyes, "Shao Meirou! Even now, you have no idea how wrong what you did was!"

Shao Meirou was startled by his look, "Lu, I..." Besides feeling a bit panicked, she indeed didn’t think she was wrong.

But facing his gaze, her heart stalled and she felt very uncomfortable.

"Your son has a girlfriend, brought her home; as a mother, you can express your opinion, or even say you disagree to her face—that is your right!

But you should not do those things behind the scenes! How are you supposed to make Xiaozheng look at you, what is his girlfriend supposed to think of you?

This matter, if your father knew, what would he think? Even a daughter of the esteemed Shao could do such a thing..."

The words spoken by Lu Pengcheng made Shao Meirou’s complexion gradually change.

Her father greatly valued face, and he was very satisfied with Lin Xia; once he learned of it, he would certainly...

Both of them remained silent, absorbed in their own thoughts, neither speaking further.

Until Lin Xia followed behind Lu Zheng and entered the door.

Shao Meirou struggled to maintain a faint smile on her face, yet internally, various emotions mixed together, making it hard for her to smile as gently and virtuously as she had the day before.

Sitting on the sofa, Lu Pengcheng looked Lin Xia up and down.

Lin Xia only felt that this man was really handsome.

His skin was very fair, he had a square face, thick eyebrows, and long, narrow, expressive eyes. The most eye-catching aspect was his upright sitting posture, which carried a hint of scholarly elegance.

"Xiaoxia! This is my father!" Lu Zheng introduced them.

"Hello, Uncle!" Lin Xia greeted with a smiling face.

"Hello!" Lu Pengcheng had been observing her since she entered the room. No wonder his son liked her; her appearance was not ordinary, and her demeanor was also very good.

Moreover, she didn’t have that delicate air about her but rather a brisk and spirited vibe.

The moment Shao Meirou saw Lu Pengcheng’s lips curl, she sensed trouble.

She still understood Lu Pengcheng well; his expression said a lot.

She really didn’t understand what was so good about Lin Xia that everyone agreed to her after meeting her?

Lu Pengcheng said, "About last night, I’ve heard! Lin Xia, you were wronged! It was all nonsense from your aunt and them!

"I can assure you, my son has absolutely no relationship with that Ye Lin..."

Lin Xia glanced at Shao Meirou, then looked at Lu Pengcheng and smiled lightly, "Uncle! Lu Zheng has explained it to me! I believe him!"

"Good! Trust is the most important thing when two people are together!" Lu Pengcheng’s satisfaction with Lin Xia deepened, and a smile formed on his face.

He asked a few questions about Lin Xia’s family situation, then suddenly reminisced, "Back in the day, I visited there too!"

A beautiful silhouette flashed before him; so many years had passed, and he wondered if she was still hiding somewhere in that place.

Lin Xia’s eyes lit up. Lu Zheng had never heard his father mention this, "Dad! Why haven’t you mentioned this before?"

Lu Pengcheng collected his thoughts and waved his hand, "That was many years ago, let’s not talk about it..."

Shao Meirou, standing to the side, had a gloomy expression, noticing a fleeting look of tenderness in Lu Pengcheng’s eyes. Was it because of that woman?

Seeing this, Lu Zheng and Lin Xia didn’t ask further.

After pondering for a while, Lu Pengcheng made a decision, "Lu Zheng, let’s pack up and leave, we’ll take your girlfriend with us to grandma’s for a meal! It will be a formal meeting, let everyone get to know her!"

Since the girl had come, the people at Lu Zheng’s grandpa’s had seen a few; it was naturally necessary for the grandmother’s family to meet her as well.

"Okay!" Lu Zheng and Lin Xia exchanged looks.

Lu Pengcheng then picked up the phone and called his mother, discussing going over for a meal.

Shao Meirou clenched her fingers tightly, witnessing how quickly things took a turn with Lu Pengcheng’s return.

She thought to herself that going to the old lady’s house for dinner was a good thing, and this time, it wouldn’t only be her opposition that mattered.

Lin Xia was somewhat nervous about going to Lu Zheng’s grandmother’s house. She had heard a few things about his grandmother’s family from Lu Zheng after arriving.

Apparently, his grandmother was not as easygoing as his grandpa.

Lu Zheng gave Lin Xia a reassuring look; with his father there, those people couldn’t stir up much trouble.

Lu Pengcheng took them to Fang Youlan’s house.

Fang Youlan originally thought her son wouldn’t bring Lu Zheng’s girlfriend home so soon, but he ended up bringing her over promptly.