Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 372 - 371: He’s Handsome, But Is He More Handsome Than Me? (For the beauty of the past, tip +1)

Chapter 372: Chapter 371: He’s Handsome, But Is He More Handsome Than Me? (For the beauty of the past, tip +1)

"What, this too?" Lu Shuhui was a bit at a loss on how to advise.

"No, we can’t just let Xiaozheng continue to be muddle-headed! Your elder brother is a blockhead too!

I refuse to believe it. I’m his mother, can he really not acknowledge me?" Back then, after all the outrageous things she did, didn’t he eventually acknowledge her as his mother?

Lu Shuhui felt that her mother was being a bit too obsessive, "Mom! I think you’d better not get involved in this! Not to mention my elder brother’s stance, Xiaozheng is just dating, not talking about marriage yet.

If you intervene, what if it backfires?"

Lu Zheng, who Fang Youlan called a blockhead, was taking a leisurely stroll with Lin Xia on a spacious avenue.

Because the person walking by his side was the one he loved, even the willows swaying in the wind seemed beautiful to him.

"Xiaoxia! What do you think of my dad?"

Lin Xia walked slowly, she had a very good impression of Lu Zheng’s father, and when Lu Zheng said his dad was also coming back, she had been a bit worried, afraid that her future father-in-law wouldn’t approve of her.

"He’s great! I never expected your dad to be so supportive of us! And your dad is especially charming! Was he even more handsome when he was young?"

As Lin Xia gazed upon Lu Zheng’s handsome face, she couldn’t help but wonder whether, with the passage of time, he would look the same at that age and she secretly looked forward to it.

Lu Zheng, however, raised an eyebrow, "Could he be handsomer than me even when he was young?"

Even though Lin Xia was talking about his father, he couldn’t help feeling jealous.

Lin Xia was amused by his reaction, "Are you even jealous of your dad?"

This guy, it turned out she really hadn’t noticed this side of him before.

Lu Zheng awkwardly took Lin Xia’s hand, "Come on, tell me! Who’s handsomer between us two?"

Lin Xia squeezed his large hand back firmly, making him slightly curl up the corners of his mouth, before she answered, "Your dad and you look quite alike, but the temperament is a bit different! Of course, you are the handsomest! My boyfriend is the most handsome!"

The temperament of Lu Zheng was severe and rigid, while his dad seemed to exude elegance and grace from every move he made.

Lu Zheng felt pleased inside and raised his eyebrows slightly, satisfied with her answer.

The two of them glanced at each other, and both felt that it was very nice to be walking leisurely on the street like this, exchanging smiles.

After a while, Lu Zheng’s expression became serious as he started to speak, "Xiaoxia! I’m sorry for the discomfort you experienced last night! But considering my grandfather’s health, I can’t tell him about this! Will you blame me?"

If it were anything else, he would definitely have told his grandfather.

If he spoke about this matter, the old man would surely burst into a rage and severely scold his mother and aunt.

What he was worried about wasn’t their actions, but his grandfather’s health.

Lin Xia didn’t think it was much of an issue, "Why would I blame you? Grandfather’s health is more important! Let’s not bring this up in front of him!

Besides, didn’t you use your dad to take up for me! Let’s not talk about this anymore!"

She could tell by the look on Shao Meirou’s face that she must have been scolded and complained to.

"Alright!" Lu Zheng had always known Lin Xia to be an understanding girl, and at this moment, he felt even more compassion for her.

"Xiaoxia! Actually, you should be able to see that my parents’ relationship isn’t that good! They’ve always treated each other with courtesy! Over the years, they’ve pretty much lived separate lives!"

Lu Zheng didn’t intend to hide this from Lin Xia, after all, she would find out sooner or later,

"Hmm! I did get that impression!" Lin Xia could feel that Shao Meirou seemed to care a lot about Lu Zheng’s father, but Lu Zheng’s father seemed somewhat aloof and distant.

How could she possibly say this discovery to Lu Zheng?

However, it was quite common for marriages of their generation to be arranged by parents and matchmakers, so it wasn’t unusual for them to lack affection.

"Xiaoxia! I hope that after we get married, we won’t be like them! A home should be the warmest place..." This was Lu Zheng’s deepest desire.

He longed for a home, to have someone warm to share even simple meals with, to live harmoniously and feel content.

Lin Xia stopped in her tracks, meeting his gaze as she sized him up.

The tall figure of him no longer wore a stern expression.

The deep longing in his eyes touched her heartstrings.

It turned out he wanted the same as she did.

"Of course not! A home should indeed be the warmest place..." Lin Xia shared the same longing with Lu Zheng. She yearned for what she had not had.

The warmth of family was something she aspired to but could not reach.

Even though she now had younger brothers and sisters, and they were living their lives quite well.

But at some point, each brother and sister would eventually marry and start their own small family.

At this moment, the two deeply felt that their goals were so aligned and united.

"Xiaoxia! I really want to marry you right away! After Dongzi goes to university, you can come and reunite with me..." Lu Zheng longed intensely.

Seeing the colleagues at his workplace who had families and lived their everyday lives, he was very envious.

Lin Xia smiled and glanced at him, "You’ve planned quite well, but my family has just met me. We won’t be getting married so quickly!"

Especially at this time, Lin Xia had not yet figured out how to face his relatives.

Getting married was definitely different than dating.

Dating was about two people, but marriage was about the union of two families.

Once married, she would not only become Lu Zheng’s wife but also marry into his family.

Now, her brother had not yet gone to university, her sister was engaged but not married, and her eldest brother had not even found a partner.

There was much for Lin Xia to do, and with the title of Lu Zheng’s wife, there would be many things she could not control or would find overwhelming.

Lu Pengcheng and Shao Meifang returned home, and he took off his coat and asked Shao Meirou, "Did you remember everything I said just now?"

"I remembered!" Shao Meirou, although feeling uneasy inside, did not show it on her face, "Old Lu, how long can you stay this time?"

"A week! I’m going to rest in my room now!" Lu Pengcheng said and went straight upstairs.

Shao Meirou, however, walked around the living room restlessly and anxiously.

Now even Lu Pengcheng was siding with his son, she wondered what to do in the future.

Through today’s events, she also realized that Lin Xia was cunning.

Last night her face had changed color, yet today she could act as if nothing had happened.

What was even scarier was how much her son sided with her! Preferring to confront her aggressively...

The phone suddenly rang out sharply, startling Shao Meirou, who was deep in thought.

She steadied herself and adjusted her breath before answering. It was a call from Shao Meifang.

From the other end, Shao Meifang asked, "Sis! How did it go?"

Shao Meirou cautiously glanced in the direction of the staircase before whispering, "Meifang! Your brother-in-law is back!"

Shao Meifang exclaimed, "What? He’s back! Then..."

Shao Meirou lowered her voice, "Don’t even mention it! Xiaozheng went to Lin Xia’s place first thing in the morning, then came back fuming...

We all went to eat at grandma’s house together, and he didn’t oppose but told everyone...

If anyone does something behind his back, they are making an enemy of him, and they should not blame him for not regarding them as family..." She briefly recounted Lu Pengcheng’s words.