Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 497 - 496: It’s only right for the wife to manage the finances!

Chapter 497: Chapter 496: It’s only right for the wife to manage the finances!

Lin Xia had long detected Lu Zheng’s burning gaze, but with others around, it wasn’t appropriate for her to express anything.

She deliberately reined in her smile and asked, "Happy, aren’t you?" But the corners of her mouth, upturned in a curve, had already revealed everything.

"Of course!" Lu Zheng was usually a serious and reserved person, but when faced with the girl he loved, the smile on his face blossomed like the torn open rays of the morning sun.

The woman he loved was finally going to be his wife, his beloved, hand in hand with him for life!

At this moment, he desperately wanted to hug the person before him tightly, to take her into his arms and feel her warmth...

But there were two people acting as lightbulbs in the living room, and the kitchen door was open, allowing anyone to see inside easily, so he had to temporarily suppress and control the surging thoughts in his heart.

Since he had just returned, there was no hurry in one moment; after all, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future for the two of them to hug and kiss, and even...

Lin Xia couldn’t bear his deep, fiery gaze, so she pretended to be nonchalant and urged him, "Lu Zheng! Go out too! Dinner will be ready soon!"

How could she not see the profound meaning in his eyes?

Over the phone, the two of them often teased each other, so when they finally met, wasn’t it just the same for both of them?

She couldn’t wait to throw herself into his warm, comfortable embrace and smell his familiar scent... Ah, just the thought made her mouth dry...

Lu Zheng, however, didn’t move an inch. He was persistent, "Can I help you with something?!"

How could he just sit back and relax like a lord while his fiancée was busy cooking?

"Alright then! Set the table and get the bowls and chopsticks!" Lin Xia instructed him without any hesitation.

"Okay!" Lu Zheng went off to do as asked with glee, while Lin Xia watched his broad back and laughed cheerily.

Lin Xia was worried that their stomachs couldn’t handle anything too greasy after just getting off the car this morning, so she didn’t prepare a lavish meal.

In addition to cooking a pot of soft, sticky rice porridge that had turned a faint green, she also mixed some refreshing and tasty little pickled vegetables, reheated half a dozen frozen dumplings, and sliced two homemade sausages.

Lu Zheng and Lin Chun must have been hungry, eating a bun with a spoonful of porridge, followed by a bite of sausage or pickled vegetables—they both savored their meal greatly!

Lu Zheng’s chopsticks kept reaching for the plate of sausages in front of him; he loved the sausages Lin Xia made the most. The ones bought outside could never compare to hers.

Lin Chun didn’t forget to express his feelings while eating, "Xiaoxia! Nothing beats the food at home, it’s always so satisfying! This pickled vegetable is so good, I can’t get enough of it!"

In fact, the pickled vegetables Xiaoxia mixed didn’t have too many condiments, just some vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil, but they were delicious nonetheless.

Lin Xia’s heart swelled with joy and satisfaction, "Big brother! It’s all good now! If you like it, you can eat it every day from now on!"

"Hmm... Yeah!" Lin Chun glanced at Lu Zheng beside him, thinking he would only be able to enjoy these meals for a while. Once his younger sister married Lu Zheng and they started living together, he would have to find opportunities to enjoy her cooking skills.

The corners of Lu Zheng’s lips deepened with amusement, hoping that soon, he would often have the chance to eat meals made by Lin Xia.

After the meal, Lu Zheng and Lin Chun together helped collect the dishes and chopsticks.

Seeing she couldn’t compete, Lin Xia decided to just sit on the sofa and let them do the work.

Song Zhiya blinked and entered the Eastern House, under the pretense of changing clothes.

Lin Chun pushed Lu Zheng out of the kitchen toward the living room, "Lu Zheng! Go and rest in the living room! I’ll wash the dishes! Now that I’m home, I can’t just eat without doing any work!"

Before, he had gone straight to the living room after washing his hands at home, hoping to give the two an opportunity to spend time together—he certainly had the insight for that!

"All right then, you go ahead!" Lu Zheng acknowledged Lin Chun’s good intentions, wanting to let him have a conversation with Lin Xia.

As soon as Lu Zheng left the kitchen and saw Lin Xia’s attentive expression, he couldn’t help but smile again.

Lin Xia crinkled her nose at him, "Why are you always smiling?" Ever since they met, his smile seemed irrepressible, and the facade of being aloof and serious had thoroughly collapsed.

"I’m not laughing at anything, Xiaoxia! I have something for you!" He cleared his throat, walked over to the couch, and from his travel bag, he took out a plump black pouch.

He casually sat down next to Lin Xia, their bodies so close they could feel each other’s breath.

Lin Xia’s lips pursed slightly; there was a faint scent of tobacco on him, but it wasn’t unpleasant at all.

Lu Zheng lowered his voice, "Xiaoxia, there’s twelve thousand yuan in here! Take a look and buy whatever you want!"

He had intended to buy some things in the town near his workplace, but not only was it inconvenient to carry them, he also wasn’t sure if his tastes would align with Lin Xia’s.

Therefore, he ultimately decided to wait until he was here and let Lin Xia decide what to buy.

Lin Xia didn’t immediately take the money, blinking her large eyes she asked softly, "Why are you giving me so much money?"

It wasn’t the future; in these glorious times, being a ten-thousandaire was a badge of honor.

Lu Zheng had suddenly given her such a large sum of money; she really was a bit dumbfounded!

Amused by her cute reaction, Lu Zheng laughed again, "Silly girl! We’re getting married! Naturally, I should hand over my money for you to manage! It’s only right for the wife to handle the finances!

And besides, we need to buy things for our marriage! Haven’t you heard about the several big-ticket items?"

He didn’t want his future wife to feel materially inferior to others.

Although Lin Xia could earn money and afford to buy what she wanted, it was her money! Was it the same as buying things with his money?

In his eyes, as a man, it was his duty and obligation to support his family and provide for his wife!

Lin Xia understood that it was impossible for Lu Zheng to have so much money just from saving his salary.

She knew he was starting a company with his buddies, but she had never imagined that he would hand over all the money to her so suddenly.

Truthfully, she was quite moved by his unexpected gesture.

She had money herself and wasn’t dazzled by the sum; it was his words that the wife should handle the finances, which made her heart flutter.

She deliberately said, "I’m especially good at squandering money! Maybe I’ll spend all this in no time! Wouldn’t that upset you?"

"Being able to spend is good! As long as you’re happy, I support whatever you buy!" He placed the money pouch on Lin Xia’s lap and then deliberately leaned in close to whisper in her ear, "This is just a part. When we go back to the provincial capital, I’ll go to my buddy’s place and withdraw some of my money..."

Before, there was no one to manage it for him, but now that he had a wife and a home, naturally, all the money should be handed over.

Lin Xia stared intently at the Lu Zheng who was within arm’s reach, "Lu Zheng! Actually, I have something I haven’t told you; I bought a house to be our new home! It’s almost ready..."

Since it also involved Luo Xinyan and Song Yinran’s wedding, she hadn’t mentioned a word over the phone previously, thinking she would tell him everything in person.