Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 485 - 484: Can you stop thinking about me for once?

Chapter 485: Chapter 484: Can you stop thinking about me for once?

"...My uncle’s wife, who is also my aunt, passed away from an illness some years ago. Since then, many have tried to set him up with someone, but back then, he was preoccupied with his career and taking care of the kids, so he missed the opportunity..."

"He has a son and a daughter, Song Zhiyi and Song Zhiya. Song Zhiyi has a girlfriend but they haven’t married yet, and Song Zhiya, I heard, just graduated from university..."

"I’ve only met Song Zhiyi among the two; he’s a really nice guy. As for Song Zhiya, my cousin says she’s quite amiable..."

Lin Xia briefly shared what she knew with Luo Yue.

In fact, some of this had been told to her by Song Yinran, while other parts she had heard from acquaintances.

Luo Yue listened intently, nodding frequently and occasionally asking for details, to which Lin Xia responded openly.

After getting a nearly complete understanding, Luo Yue asked a question that she was most concerned about, "Did your uncle ever mention what would happen if my mom agrees, about where they would live together in the future?"

Song Yinran was from the south, with all his business there—this was a significant issue.

She didn’t want to be separated from her mother; she wanted to be together forever.

But if they were to move to the south, since Yu Hongli was an only son, his family might reluctantly accept living in the city because they could easily return home by car occasionally. If the distance was too far, it plainly wouldn’t be the same.

Also, after living here for so long and getting accustomed to everything, she had no desire to leave lightly.

The differences between the north and south might manifest in various ways, and she didn’t want her mother to find a man only to end up unhappy in her daily life.

Therefore, she wanted to clarify all these issues in advance to avoid the pain of a possible separation later due to these matters.

"He did! My uncle said he would go by whatever Aunt Luo preferred. He’s willing to commute," Lin Xia had asked Song Yinran the same question yesterday and his answer had been very certain, showing he had considered it before.

Knowing this, Luo Yue promptly declared, "Great! Then I’ll have a good talk with my mom! See what she thinks!

If she also has feelings for your uncle, then I’ll support them being together.

But if she truly doesn’t like your uncle, then of course, I will respect her decision!" She affirmed that her mother’s wishes were paramount.

Lin Xia felt relieved, knowing that Luo Yue was a good person, "Sister-in-law! Of course! Then I’ll wait for your news!"

At that moment, the dishes arrived one after another, and the two chatted while they ate.

Luo Yue didn’t want to pry into Lu Pengcheng’s affairs, and naturally, Lin Xia wouldn’t mention them without tact.

...

Luo Xinyan returned home after three in the afternoon and was surprised to find Luo Yue at home.

"Yueyue! Why did you come back so early today?"

"I got an upset stomach, so I took a little leave!"

Luo Xinyan looked at Luo Yue with concern, noting that her complexion seemed fine; apart from some faint dark circles under her eyes indicating a lack of sleep, it didn’t seem like anything serious.

"Do you need some Imodium? Maybe mom should make something light for dinner tonight!"

"Mom! There’s no need for medicine! It’ll be fine once it all comes out!" Luo Yue had just made up an excuse on the spot, so of course, she didn’t need any medicine.

After washing her hands, Luo Xinyan was handed a towel by the attentive Luo Yue.

Then, Luo Yue eagerly led Luo Xinyan into the Eastern House, "Mom! I want to talk to you!"

"Fine! We’ll talk, what’s the rush!" Luo Xinyan’s eyes flickered with understanding. She knew her own daughter, and the girl probably knew about the matter concerning Song Yinran asking Lin Xia for help.

Whenever she thought of Song Yinran, a sigh escaped her heart.

If it had been a few years earlier, perhaps she would have given it some thought, but now she was of an age half in the grave, so why bother with that?

Mother and daughter sat on the edge of the kang, and Luo Yue got straight to the point, "Mom! I know everything! Aunt Lin Xia’s husband... he wants to... with you..."

Luo Xinyan’s expression didn’t change much as she spoke calmly, "I guessed as much! Did Hongli tell you last night?"

Yesterday, when Yu Hongli saw off Lin Xia, knowing that they were cousins, it would be impossible not to ask what was going on.

Plus, Yu Hongli returned not long after, making the excuse that Lin Xia wouldn’t let him accompany her any further, and Luo Xinyan had suspected that Lin Xia hadn’t come alone.

So, the person waiting outside, was it Song Yinran or Along?

Luo Yue nodded, "Yes! Mom! I think Aunt Lin Xia’s husband is a good person! Why don’t you seriously consider it?" Thinking back to what Yu Hongli told her last night, about how her mother didn’t want to find someone and preferred to take care of their children, Luo Yue felt a deep sadness.

"Yueyue! I know Aunt Lin Xia’s husband is quite good, but how old am I? If I had had such intentions, wouldn’t I have acted on them long ago? Why wait until now?

You are married now, which has put my mind at ease about a major concern. Next, I look forward to becoming a grandmother and helping you with the children. As for the rest, I truly have no interest!"

Luo Xinyan felt her life had already been laid out this way because of the man named Lu Pengcheng, who caused her half a lifetime of sorrow.

At her age, how many years could she possibly have left? Why should she bother with another man?

Tears that Luo Yue was holding back finally broke free, "Mom! Can’t you stop thinking about me, just for once? I am already grown up and married, you should consider your own happiness for a change!

Mom! I want you to be happy; you’ve had too many tough years... If not for me, you wouldn’t have had to..."

Now that she had found her own happiness, Luo Yue wished for her mother to no longer face the long nights alone.

Even if it was just someone to talk to beside her, that would be good for her mother.

Luo Xinyan softly wiped her daughter’s tears, her heart aching, "Yueyue! Silly child! Why are you crying! I am very happy now, aren’t I? Seeing you and Hongli so harmonious together truly makes me happy!

As for Aunt Lin Xia’s husband, he’s from the south, and his business partnership with Lin Xia here is only temporary! He will have to go back eventually..."

Luo Yue could see something different in her mother’s eyes. She didn’t believe that her mother felt nothing for Aunt Lin Xia’s husband.

So, she decided to use a stronger approach!

"Mom! Do you still have Lu Pengcheng in your heart? Do you still love him?"

Luo Xinyan looked down, "No! I only feel hatred for him now! Nothing else!"

She had indeed loved Lu Pengcheng once, loved him deeply, to the extent that she didn’t hesitate to give him her most precious self.

But what did he give her in return?

If it hadn’t been for his mother’s coercion and underhand tactics, why would she have left everything behind in the provincial city, bringing her widowed mother to relocate here?

And after learning of her unexpected pregnancy and giving birth, the experiences she faced are something she’d rather not recall. Yet, they vividly replayed during her midnight dreams.

Sometimes she wondered, if it hadn’t been for her naive mistakes, would her mother have lived a less exhausting life and not died from overwork...