Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 371 - 370 What’s Wrong with Me?

Chapter 371: Chapter 370 What’s Wrong with Me?

Lin Xia had heard Lu Zheng talk about his grandmother’s family situation. His grandmother’s family had four children, with his father Lu Pengcheng being the eldest. There was also his second uncle, Lu Pengfei, and his eldest aunt, Lu Shuhui, who was present today, and his second aunt, Lu Hailing, who was far away in Shanghai.

Lin Xia, following Lu Zheng’s introduction, greeted them boldly. She called them whatever he told her to.

Fang Youlan had short hair that reached her ears, not completely grey, with deep crow’s feet at her eyes. When she looked at people, it naturally came with scrutinizing.

Lin Xia estimated that Fang Youlan was definitely over seventy, but she really looked quite young.

Fang Youlan maintained a faint smile, but the frustration and disdain in her eyes were undeniable.

Lu Guangqi had a slight smile on his face. Lin Xia noticed his left leg was disabled and, out of politeness, gave it only a cursory glance without staring overtly.

Lu Shuhui was very pretty, with a round face, large eyes, a straight and high nose, and somewhat thick lips.

After the greetings were over, the maid came over to announce that the meal was ready.

At the table, even if Fang Youlan had many complaints in her heart, she dared not say anything too outrageous in the face of her son’s stern look. Instead, she yielded to Lin Xia several times, urging her to help herself more!

After the meal, as Lu Zheng left with Lin Xia, the Lu Family gathered in the living room to hold a family meeting.

"Pengcheng, I think this girl is not a good match for our Xiaozheng!" Fang Youlan spoke up first.

She felt it was an absolute mismatch. Her grandson Lu Zheng marrying a girl from the mountains would surely lead to others laughing at her family behind their backs.

The difference was simply too great.

"Big brother, I think so too!" Lu Shuhui cautiously interjected, "She’s pretty for sure, but what’s the use of that?

Look at Ye Lin, not only is she good-looking and from a good family, but most importantly, she has that heart for our Xiaozheng. I think it would be better if..."

"If you like her so much, keep her for your son Heping!" Lu Pengcheng said, which immediately darkened Lu Shuhui’s face.

"Big brother, you are really..." She was being kind-hearted, so why was she being treated this way?

If her Heping hadn’t been several years younger than Ye Lin, and if Ye Lin hadn’t set her sights on Lu Zheng, she might have actually considered that marriage proposal.

Fang Youlan then spoke up for her daughter, "Pengcheng! Your words are a bit harsh! Shuhui is just thinking of what’s best for Xiaozheng.

Marriage is a lifelong matter and cannot be taken lightly. She’s a girl from outside, and we don’t know her background. Who knows what she does for a living?

Xiaozheng is always busy with work, and when has he ever encountered any girl... In my opinion, now that you are back, why not just cut to the chase and tell Xiaozheng directly that we disagree?

While their feelings are not yet solidified, it’s better to break them off..."

Shao Meirou watched Lu Pengcheng’s tensed face and moved her lips but remained silent.

Lu Guangqi spoke up for fairness, "You can’t talk like that. I find the girl quite good! Straightforward, and what’s key here is that Xiaozheng likes her!"

His grandson had been single for years without even having a girlfriend, and now he had finally found someone he cared for. They shouldn’t be obstructed.

"What do you know?" Fang Youlan lashed out at him directly.

"Dad! A marriage should be well-matched!" Lu Shuhui took her mother’s side.

Lu Pengcheng said dismissively, "Xiaozheng is my son, and whether he marries or doesn’t, you can have your opinions, but none of you have the final say!"

He would not let his son repeat the same mistakes.

"You..." Fang Youlan’s face flushed with anger at his words, but her daughter-in-law Shao Meirou was still present, so some old grievances could not be openly aired right now.

It would not look good on anyone’s face.

Fang Youlan slowed her breath and looked at Shao Meirou, "Meirou, what about your opinion? Xiaozheng is also your son!"

This matter isn’t just up to the father, doesn’t the mother have the right to speak?

Shao Meirou faced Lu Pengcheng’s dark pupils and coughed lightly before saying, "My opinion is to wait and see for now, after all, they are just dating at the moment, they haven’t reached the step of marriage!"

What could she say at a moment like this?

It’s tricky not to offend both sides.

Fang Youlan’s eyes flashed, indeed, what was the use of arguing with her son about this now? It would be better to take care of things behind the scenes.

A girl from a humble family, could she really twist the arm of power?

With a little scheming, she was sure to make her willingly leave Lu Zheng by herself.

Lu Pengcheng knew exactly what kind of person his mother was. He gave a stern warning, his voice like a thunderclap, "I’m going to make it clear today, whether Lu Zheng ends up with this girl or not, that’s their business.

If I find out any one of you playing tricks behind their backs, don’t blame me for being ruthless and cutting you off as a family member!"

He wasn’t so much impressed by Lin Xia the first time he saw her as he wanted his son’s love life to be free from outside interference.

The expressions of those present varied, and nobody said a word, who knew what they were really thinking.

After Lu Pengcheng left with Shao Meirou, Lu Guangqi supported himself with a cane back to his room.

Fang Youlan watched their accusing glances at her and, out of anger, threw a cup to the ground.

Her son had clearly come back just to provoke her.

The old man was not the same as before, either.

Actually taking the side of that woman!

"Mom, please calm down! Big brother is still hung up on things from the past," Lu Shuhui said.

She didn’t know all the details about the past, but had pieced together bits and pieces from what she heard later.

She too had been a bit slow to catch on just now, foolishly bringing up Ye Lin out of the blue.

It was just like back in the day when her parents had taken a liking to Shao Meirou.

"Shuhui, what did I do wrong? If he hadn’t married Shao Meirou, does he think he could have climbed to his position so smoothly on his own?

Now he blames and hates me, who should I blame?" Fang Youlan cried sorrowfully.

Her eldest son had always been close to her since he was little, and the younger son and two daughters were all overseen by the eldest.

Who would have thought that such a great divide would occur over such an important matter as marriage, and that it would end up so acrimonious?

Lu Shuhui looked around anxiously, signaling to be quiet, "Mom, please, never say such things! If my sister-in-law heard it, what then?"

"With my age, what does it matter if she heard? Don’t I even have the right to speak in my own home now?" Fang Youlan was very angry.

She was also very angry at Shao Meirou, "There are some things you don’t understand, Shuhui! She clearly went to that woman’s place, but she didn’t confront her and just came back!"

If only she wasn’t so old, without the physical strength or the energy, she would’ve dealt with that woman herself, not allowing her to come to the provincial city with her grandson.

Having met her, it would be difficult to handle things in the future.

Nobody knew how that woman had managed to catch the favorable eye of the esteemed Shao.