Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 412 - 411: You Sure Have a Big Heart

Chapter 412: Chapter 411: You Sure Have a Big Heart

Lin Xia felt the same, acknowledging the limited medical facilities at home compared to those in the provincial city.

"That’s fine! I can take you there!"

No matter how dissatisfied Lu Zheng’s grandmother and mother were with her, she couldn’t neglect the necessary courtesies.

Lu Qing’s eyes widened as she quickly waved her hands in refusal, "Ah! No need! No need!"

She knew that as Lin Xia was her elder brother’s girlfriend, it was only proper for her to offer a ride, but there were some unspeakable circumstances involved.

She feared that if Lin Xia went, the grandmother and aunt, in their pique, might say some outrageous things, making the relationship even worse in the end.

The overanxious and nervous reaction from Lu Qing made both Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan take notice.

The two exchanged glances, each reading the confusion in the other’s eyes.

Lin Xia cut to the chase and asked, "Lu Qing! What exactly happened? I felt something was off when I went to deliver the food earlier!"

Lu Qing, looking troubled, knew she had overreacted and that Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan would naturally sense something was amiss.

But she didn’t know how to explain her uncle’s family situation to Lin Xia.

After all, Lin Xia and her elder brother were only boyfriend and girlfriend at the moment. Whether they would become a family was still uncertain.

"Lin Xia! I’m sorry! It’s not that I don’t want to tell you! It’s just that the matter is too serious! All I can reveal is that my uncle and aunt had an incident!

Also, you better contact my elder brother as soon as possible..." She couldn’t say much more.

If the grandmother and the others reached him first, it wasn’t hard to guess how they would malign Lin Xia.

With the adage ’three men make a tiger,’ her weak voice would not be able to change anything.

And since she was a Lu by surname, she naturally sided with her own family.

Lin Xia nodded with a smile, "Okay! I understand! Thank you, Lu Qing! Then I won’t accompany you! You’re welcome to visit here anytime!"

She had a good impression of Lu Qing, finding the young girl lively and cheerful.

The issues between Lu Pengcheng and Shao Meirou were not something Lu Qing, as a younger family member, should discuss with an outsider like her.

"Okay! I’ll come again if I have the chance!" Lu Qing turned to Jiang Mingyuan and pursed her lips, "Brother Jiang! We’re in a hurry, please let Xiaoqing know that I’ve left!"

Jiang Mingyuan nodded with a faint smile, "Sure! No problem!"

Lu Qing actually had more to say to Jiang Mingyuan, but with Lin Xia present, she felt too embarrassed.

Lin Xia, perceptive of others’ feelings, noticed Lu Qing’s hesitance to speak in front of Jiang Mingyuan.

Suppressing her smile, she said, "Then I’ll go to the kitchen and let them know! If there are dishes not done, they don’t need to do them anymore!"

Jiang Mingyuan watched Lin Xia’s retreating figure helplessly, her trembling shoulders a clear sign she was laughing.

Lin Xia’s understanding pleased Lu Qing. She thought her brother’s girlfriend was not only capable but also insightful.

"Brother Jiang! After I go back, can I keep in contact with you?"

Jiang Mingyuan was momentarily taken aback, quickly realizing that the girl seemed to have feelings for him... But since she had brought it up, he couldn’t very well say no.

"Sure! I’ll give you the phone number for the shop!" he said, standing up to get a pen and paper from the bar.

Lu Qing watched his figure with burning cheeks, her heart brimming with joy.

She admitted to herself that she had fallen for the skilled, handsome, and money-making second brother that Xiaoqing always talked about!

As Jiang Mingyuan wrote down the number, his thoughts wandered, considering that this girl was Lu Zheng’s cousin. If their relationship progressed in a certain way, wouldn’t Lu Zheng become his uncle?

He couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh, this was really...

When Lin Xia came out from the kitchen again, Lu Qing had already left, leaving Jiang Mingyuan sitting by the bar.

"Oh! Second Brother! Why did she leave so quickly? What did you say to her?"

Jiang Mingyuan extended his finger, pointing at Lin Xia through the air, "Did you do that on purpose?"

Knowing that Fang Youlan and the others were leaving, Lin Xia’s mood instantly improved a lot.

With a giggle she said, "Yes! Second Brother! Actually, I think this girl is quite nice!

Look how pretty she is, with a good personality too, and she’s also Xiaoqing’s university classmate... She’s got both looks and brains, nothing lacking, a perfect match for you!"

The more she talked, the more she felt the two were well matched.

However, it certainly wouldn’t be that easy. Lin Xia’s gaze darkened, just like with Lu Zheng and the resistance from family, too many problems.

Jiang Mingyuan helplessly said, "Lin Xia! You think too highly of your Second Brother! Don’t forget, I only graduated from middle school! Besides, I really don’t want Lu Zheng to become my brother-in-law!"

What he didn’t say was that he, a fully-grown man, didn’t want to find someone he had to tiptoe to reach. How tiring would that be?

Lin Xia couldn’t help but laugh with a "Pfft": "That’s so true! If you two really got together, you would be his cousin-in-law!"

Jiang Mingyuan raised an eyebrow, "Lin Xia! You’re still in the mood to laugh? Your heart is really big!

Lu Zheng’s family might have left, but haven’t you thought about what to do in the future?"

As an onlooker, he was sincerely worried for Lin Xia.

Lin Xia’s smile faded as she said seriously, "Second Brother! How could I not have thought about it? After I finished delivering the food today, I did nothing else! When I got home, I really thought about my situation with Lu Zheng!

His grandmother ended up in the hospital because of me; I indeed did something wrong.

But if his grandmother hadn’t come here to threaten and lure me, calling me a small vendor and bringing up my big brother, how could I have gotten angry with her?

Besides, she wasn’t too badly off! When Lu Zheng’s dad came over this morning, the old lady was energetically scolding me!

She scolded me like I was her grandchild. If I hadn’t been worried about making her even angrier, I would have retorted a few words..."

Lin Xia felt that she hadn’t put up with anyone like this in years; if this person wasn’t Lu Zheng’s grandmother, would she have indulged her?

Jiang Mingyuan listened quietly to Lin Xia, occasionally giving a few acknowledging hums.

Talking about it with him made Lin Xia feel much clearer inside.

"So, Second Brother! I’ve made up my mind. When Lu Zheng comes back from his business trip, if he blames and resents me especially after hearing everything from his family,

then it means there’s no point in us continuing on! We’ll just have to see how things go!"

"You’re not just saying that because you’re upset?" Jiang Mingyuan could understand her feelings; anyone in that situation would feel unhappy, "Lin Xia! This isn’t like you!"

He didn’t dare predict how Lu Zheng would react, but in his view, the feelings between Lin Xia and Lu Zheng were not the issue. It was their families causing trouble and distress.

Lin Xia curled up her lips slightly, "How is it not like me? Second Brother! I am an independent person; I can’t sacrifice my own happiness for a man, can I?" She could live without a man!

"That’s true!" Jiang Mingyuan agreed, "You two aren’t even married yet; the road ahead is long!"

Lin Xia massaged her temples, feeling a revelation, "We come from different backgrounds; maybe it’s indeed not the right match!"

She had been determined without a trace of retreat just yesterday.

But as things kept unfolding, she knew she was faltering...