Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 522 - 521: Call Me What?

Chapter 522: Chapter 521: Call Me What?

Lu Zheng fondly ruffled her hair. "Can you finally let out that breath you’ve been holding?"

He held her in his arms as they slept last night, how could he not know that the girl tossed and turned?

"Mmm, I can!" Lin Xia didn’t sleep well last night, worrying that something unpleasant might happen during today’s meeting.

At Lu Zheng’s family’s dinner time, the family of four sat down to dine.

Since Fang Youlan’s overall condition had improved significantly, it was no longer necessary for Pengcheng and Shao Meirou to keep constant vigil at the hospital.

Seeing Pengcheng’s mood shift from gloomy to sunny, Shao Meirou casually brought up, "Pengcheng, I mentioned to Uncle Liao that mom should not only rely on herbal medicine but also try acupuncture. Surprisingly, Grandma readily agreed to the treatment..."

She found it a bit unbelievable that Fang Youlan was so agreeable!

She had suggested this when her mother-in-law first fell ill, but unfortunately, Fang Youlan did not agree at all.

She actually felt quite guilty about her mother-in-law’s illness and was very eager to see her recover soon.

But what could she do if the patient herself refused treatment?

"Mom must have come to terms with it herself! Maybe she held some resentment in her heart before. Uncle Liao’s medical skills are indeed miraculous, I hope Grandma recovers soon..." Lu Pengcheng was also happy about Fang Youlan’s change of heart. He had always harbored guilt and regret for having angered his mother into illness.

If it were possible for her to recover, he truly would do anything.

But initially, Grandma had given up on herself, being especially uncooperative with her medication and injections. Since he often worked away from home, all he could do was worry ineffectually.

"...Yeah! A sick person has to want to get better on their own, otherwise, no matter what we do, it won’t have an effect..."

After Shao Meirou finished speaking, she turned to her son and daughter-in-law, using the communal chopsticks to place a piece of braised pork onto Lin Xia’s plate, "Lin Xia, eat more!"

"Thank you, Mom!" Lin Xia thanked her with a sweet smile, her heart warmed by Shao Meirou’s care.

"What’s there to thank for? We’re all family here! Eat up, you look a bit thin to me!"

The more Shao Meirou looked at Lin Xia, the thinner she seemed. Now that Lin Xia was with her son every day, she might get pregnant any day. If she didn’t put on some weight, how could she withstand the toll of pregnancy?

Lin Xia had no idea what her mother-in-law was thinking; she chewed carefully and swallowed the piece of braised pork.

Seeing the harmonious relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Lu Pengcheng and Lu Zheng exchanged a look, both seeing relief in the other’s eyes.

Lu Zheng put down his rice bowl, "Dad, Mom, since Grandma doesn’t seem to have any serious issues, and since I don’t have much leave left, how about if Xiaxia and I visit her home tomorrow?"

Lu Pengcheng pondered for a moment. Given Grandma’s current condition, whether the newlyweds stayed or not wasn’t a significant matter.

He was aware of how busy Lin Xia was, and since it was the year-end, being away for too long would indeed affect business.

As long as the young couple was together, it didn’t really matter where they were; as their elders, they naturally offered their support.

However, when it came to what customs were involved with the traditional visit on the third day, he, as a man, really wasn’t very familiar.

"Okay! Let your mother see what needs to be prepared for the three-day visit!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll get everything ready!" Although Shao Meirou felt a bit reluctant, she had been thinking about getting closer to her son and daughter-in-law.

But thinking about how busy Lin Xia was and the limited leave her son had, she put aside that thought.

Lin Xia didn’t say much at the table, but once they were back in their room, she happily wrapped her arms around Lu Zheng, "Lu Zheng, you’re so kind!"

She had been considering how to bring up the topic of the three-day visit, as she was willing to stay a few more days, concerned about Grandma Lu’s health.

Now that Grandma appeared to be out of danger, she naturally was eager to return as well.

Not only did she have to worry about the business affairs at home, but Lin Qiu was also her greatest concern.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zheng took the initiative to mention it, and he didn’t even say anything about her business not being able to survive without her for too long; he only mentioned that his holiday was nearly over.

Lu Zheng slightly tilted his head up and said seriously, "Do you really think I’m good?"

"Of course!" Lin Xia looked up at him, puzzled as to why he would ask such a question.

Lu Zheng shook his head and embraced her in his arms, "I don’t think so? You’re now my wife, yet you still call me by my full name? It’s not intimate at all!"

Even at their most intimate moments, she still called him Lu Zheng, which he always felt was missing something.

"Uh..." Lin Xia tentatively asked, "Then what should I call you... how would you like me to call you?"

It seemed that from the time she knew Lu Zheng, she had always addressed him by his full name.

Later, when their romantic relationship was established, Lu Zheng whimsically started calling her Little Xiaxia, which she felt was awkward and uncomfortable and opposed it.

Now that they were married, she still hadn’t realized these things, which truly wasn’t right.

However, regarding how to address him, she still felt that she should seek his opinion.

Lu Zheng’s eyes deepened, "In front of others, you can call me Xiaozheng! Like in moments when it’s just the two of us, you could call me Zheng! Or..."

He suddenly recalled an idea he once had; when Ye Lin called him ’Brother Zheng,’ he almost felt sick to his stomach.

But, he really wanted to hear that term of endearment from Lin Xia’s lips.

Lin Xia noticed the change in his expression and breathing, and she uncomfortably turned her gaze away, "Or what?" She had a feeling that what he wanted her to call him would be quite unconventional.

Lu Zheng’s straight nose moved closer to her, and in a magnetic voice whispered, "Call me Brother Zheng!"

Brother Zheng! That was just too... something... She truly couldn’t handle it...

Lin Xia felt goosebumps all over her body; she never expected the usually serious and stern Comrade Lu Zheng to come up with such a nickname.

"That’s a bit..."

Lu Zheng pulled her even closer, "Can’t say it?"

Their breaths mingled, creating an indescribable flirtation.

Lin Xia thought, if she had to call him, then just call him; there really was nothing to be shy about.

She took a deep breath, "Brother Zheng..." but after saying it, she felt both awkward and strange.

"Wife, you’re really great!" After saying this, Lu Zheng embraced the woman he loved.

Lin Xia understood that they didn’t have many days together, so she didn’t resist his closeness...

On the other side, Lin Chun and the others had just finished their dinner, and the three of them were watching TV in the living room.

Song Zhiya suddenly wanted to go to the bathroom, but with the fierce northern winds howling during the winter, it was not just cold but also particularly dark; she didn’t dare to go alone.

She nudged Lin Qiu and asked quietly, "Lin Qiu! Do you need to go to the bathroom?"

Lin Qiu was momentarily taken aback, then quickly realized that her cousin probably wanted to go but felt embarrassed to say so in front of her brother.

She smiled and said, "Yes! Cousin, are you going too?"

"Mhm!" Song Zhiya nodded bashfully.