Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 553 - 552 Getting Started

Chapter 553: Chapter 552 Getting Started

Lu Zheng, Lin Dong, and Kang Yijun sat in the living room chatting casually, but his eyes involuntarily drifted toward the kitchen.

If the kitchen hadn’t been so small, and if Lin Qiu and Song Zhiya hadn’t already gone in, he really would have liked to help Lin Xia.

He still remembered the time he had helped Lin Xia cut chili peppers, and accidentally touched his eyes with his hands. Lin Xia had administered eye drops for him, and reflecting on it now, he still found it sweet and amusing.

With two helpers, the meal was quickly served one dish after another.

Lin Chun had also come home from work.

Everyone took their seats for the meal, and the atmosphere at the dining table was unavoidably a bit subdued.

Taking advantage of being the youngest, Lin Dong didn’t shy away from starting conversations to liven up the mood, but Lu Zheng’s impending departure was destined to make this last lunch less cheerful.

After the meal, Lin Qiu and Song Zhiya cleaned up and washed the dishes.

The rest of them sat on the sofa to chat and have tea.

Lin Dong took the initiative and proposed, "Big brother! Brother Kang! How about we go to the Eastern House to play cards?

Brother-in-law will be tired from the car ride later. Let him and big sister go to the Western House to rest well for a while."

It was the final moment of their time together, and Lin Dong felt they were shining too brightly as light bulbs.

As the younger brother who had always been dearly loved by his big sister, how could he not step up and create opportunities for his big sister and brother-in-law?

Lin Chun, who hadn’t gone to work yet, immediately responded with a laugh, "Sure! I’ve got some time before I need to go, I’ll play a few rounds with you guys!"

Kang Yijun laughed along, naturally going with the flow.

Lin Qiu and Song Zhiya, who had just finished tidying the kitchen, also willingly joined in.

So, they all bustled into the Eastern House to play cards.

Left alone, Lin Xia and Lu Zheng couldn’t help but exchange smiles.

Both thought Lin Dong was quite astute!

However, even if he hadn’t mentioned it, Lin Xia had already decided to let Lu Zheng lie down in the Western House for a while.

They went to the Western House where Lin Xia took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and pulled down two pillows from the stack.

Lu Zheng watched Lin Xia’s actions, his eyes filled with tenderness. Although they couldn’t do anything more with someone around, just cuddling and talking before sleeping for a while would be good too.

Lu Zheng promptly took off his shoes and lay next to Lin Xia.

He affectionately kissed her forehead, "Wife, are you tired? You made so many dishes! Shall I give you a massage?"

Regardless of her tiredness, Lin Xia persisted through her fatigue to cook a table full of dishes, just so he could have a more enjoyable meal before he left.

Lin Xia hurriedly shook her head, "I’m not tired! No need!"

She was afraid it might lead to something more.

In the Eastern House, although the group had gathered under the guise of playing cards, their ears were surely pricked up to listen.

If the two of them made any noise, she could kiss their faces goodbye.

Lu Zheng could just smack his butt and leave, but what about her? Wouldn’t she be teased to death?

Seeing why Lin Xia was so nervous, Lu Zheng chuckled, "What’s there to be afraid of? I’m just simply offering to massage your legs!"

Lin Xia didn’t believe him. She blinked and teased him back, "I’m not worried about myself! I’m worried you won’t be able to handle it..."

"Um..." Lu Zheng helplessly touched his nose, acknowledging that his wife had a point.

Since their wedding night, sometimes Lin Xia didn’t even have to do anything, a mere glance with a twinkle in her eye was enough to stir feelings in him instantly, like some kind of conditioned reflex.

Lin Xia covered her mouth, giggling at his cute expression just now.

Lu Zheng pinched her cheeks, as if punishing her, "You little rascal!"

Lin Xia retorted by trying to grab him too, "I’m not as bad as you!"

The two were flirting and teasing one another when they suddenly heard the sounds of an argument faintly coming from outside.

Lin Xia promptly sat up, surprised, "Sounds like someone is having a fight?" Why would anyone be picking a quarrel in the middle of the day?

Lu Zheng, too, stood up and put on his shoes to look outside from the window, but he couldn’t see anything.

Lin Xia called out to Lu Zheng, "Come back to bed and lie down, never mind that!" Whatever quarrel was going on, it had nothing to do with them.

Just as Lu Zheng was taking off his shoes to get back into bed, they heard the door of the Eastern House being opened and someone going out.

Lin Xia laughed, "Let’s ask someone when they come back!" She figured it must be Lin Dong and the others who went out to enjoy the commotion.

"Sure!" Lu Zheng wasn’t very curious about such matters; he just wanted to spend as much time alone with Lin Xia as possible.

Shortly after, Lin Dong came back at a run, his face flush with excitement, and burst through the door shouting, "Big sister! Brother-in-law! Second sister! Come out and see! The Wu Family is fighting with the convenience store across the street!"

Driven by curiosity, Lin Dong and Lin Chun had gone out to take a look, and the thrilling scene they witnessed was indeed enough to excite them.

Thus, without another word, Lin Dong came back to summon them – why miss out on the drama at the Wu Family’s?

Although Lin Xia and Lu Zheng weren’t all that interested at first, Lin Dong’s shouts peaked their interest, and with the anticipation of a good show, Lin Xia threw on her coat and, grabbing Lu Zheng, hurried out the door.

Before even reaching the gate, Lin Xia could hear Miao Xue’s sharp, angry voice, "You broken-mouthed wreck of a car! Since when do you have the right to blab about my family’s affairs? Aren’t you afraid your busybody ways will rot your lungs out?"

"I’m not afraid at all! What have I got to be scared of? Frankly speaking, Miao Xue! Daring to do those shameless, disgusting things, how can you not expect people to talk? If you don’t have the guts, then don’t do such embarrassing things!" It was clearly Wang Lan’s voice.

"Miao Xue! What’s all this commotion for? We’ve got accounts to settle at home! Come back with me right now!" That was Wu Zhengyang’s voice, and one could already sense the seething rage and his gritted teeth.

Now, Lin Xia’s interest was thoroughly piqued. Could it be that Wang Lan had beaten her to confronting Wu Zhengyang about the issue before she had the chance to report it herself? That was certainly cause for celebration!

Although she didn’t know exactly what had happened to bring them all out to the front gate to argue.

But such an interesting scene was not to be missed!

Unable to contain herself, Lin Xia quickened her pace to a jog.

With his long legs, Lu Zheng kept up closely behind Lin Xia.

Lin Qiu and Song Zhiya, who had also hurriedly wrapped themselves in coats to come out, exchanged looks before rushing towards the gate.

Kang Yijun, following behind, furrowed his brows upon hearing that voice; he had an excellent memory and recognized it as the woman who had snatched Lin Qiu’s love interest.

When Lin Xia got outside, she saw a crowd of neighbors had gathered around the gate.

Aside from the Wu Family’s Mother Wu, Wu Zhenghong, Wu Zhengyang, and Miao Xue, there were also quite a few people standing in front of Wang Lan’s convenience store.

Seeing Lin Xia and the others emerge from their house, the faces of Miao Xue and Wu Zhengyang each took on a different expression.

Wu Zhengyang’s face alternated between pallor and flush, and upon seeing Lin Qiu, a deep sense of guilt and discomfort flickered across his face.

Miao Xue, on the other hand, glared hatefully at Lin Qiu, her eyes, reddened from crying, sharp as daggers...