Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 588 - 587: As Expected

Chapter 588: Chapter 587: As Expected

Lu Qing knew that Lin Xia had acknowledged Jiang Mingyuan’s mother as her godmother, so it was quite normal for her to visit his house during the New Year.

Lu Qing hesitated for a moment, but finally asked the question she most wanted to know, "Does he have a girlfriend now?"

Lin Xia nodded directly, giving her the answer, "Yes, he does!"

Lu Qing subconsciously tightened her fingers, "Do I know her?"

Lin Xia blandly replied, "You could say you’ve met her, my cousin Song Zhiya!"

In fact, Lu Qing had long noticed that Jiang Mingyuan’s mother liked Song Zhiya, but when it truly happened, she was still overwhelmingly resentful.

She didn’t understand, how did she fall short when compared to that Song Zhiya?

Jiang Mingyuan was not like this towards her before.

She still remembered when her grandmother was ill, she went to Jiang Mingyuan’s store to ask for his help, and he was always ready to lend a hand.

Feeling aggrieved, Lu Qing couldn’t help but scornfully say, "Lin Xia! You must be a bit uncomfortable, right? The person who likes you is with your cousin!"

Lin Xia looked at Lu Qing in surprise, not understanding where she got that idea from.

"Lu Qing! Are you all right? Why would I be uncomfortable? I’m now married to your elder brother! Besides, who told you he liked me?"

This had always puzzled Lin Xia; she was very suspicious about who had been talking behind her back.

It was very likely Ji Man.

But, lacking proof, she was hesitant to make assumptions.

Seeing Lu Qing today, she hoped she would help her solve this mystery.

Lu Qing raised her eyebrows, "Stop pretending! I don’t believe you don’t feel anything at all! It definitely wasn’t just my imagination!"

"Who said that?" Lin Xia stared at her, demanding an answer.

Even though she already had an answer in mind, she still wanted to hear it directly from Lu Qing’s mouth.

Lu Qing initially didn’t want to reveal it, but then she thought, why shouldn’t she tell Lin Xia?

"Who else could it be? If not someone close, who would know about it? It was that so-called good friend of yours, Ji something!"

Lin Xia coldly sneered, just as she thought!

She told herself, why else would Lu Qing’s attitude towards her change so drastically.

Without a reason, she wouldn’t have acted this way.

After all, she is Lu Zheng’s cousin; what great grudge could she possibly have against her?

Why suddenly target her at every turn and show such hostility?

"She is hardly my good friend, rather a barely acceptable friend at best!

Lu Qing, now I understand why you’ve been acting so strangely towards me.

Your liking Jiang Mingyuan is your business and has nothing to do with me.

You shouldn’t take out your frustrations on me; it just makes you look childish!"

"You..." Lu Qing was so infuriated that steam seemed to rise from her head, and she glared fiercely at Lin Xia, "Lin Xia! What right do you have to call me childish!"

She glanced in the direction of the living room, and said in a voice hushed with sarcasm, "Do you think you’re so great? If it weren’t for your grandfather, do you think it would be so easy to enter the Lu family’s door?"

Lin Xia shrugged indifferently, "Lu Qing! Even without my grandfather, I could have easily entered the Lu family’s door—there’s no doubt about that!

The only reason I’m telling you this is out of respect for your older brother, otherwise I wouldn’t bother speaking another word!

You’re quite capable in many aspects, there’s really no need to waste your prime years over someone who can’t be attained.

A girl’s prime is short, take heed..."

After finishing, Lin Xia disregarded Lu Qing’s reaction and walked directly towards the living room.

Lu Qing stood still, her face a mix of blue and red, deep in thought...

The next day, Lin Xia accompanied Shao Meirou on a shopping trip.

Lin Xia wasn’t really interested in shopping, but she didn’t want to dampen Shao Meirou’s spirits.

Shao Meirou actually wanted to buy Lin Xia a nice coat, since this was going to be her first New Year since marrying her son.

Before he left, Lu Pengcheng had specifically instructed her to take Lin Xia shopping for clothes once she arrived.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ended up at the top department store in the provincial city.

In the shoe section, Lin Xia noticed a pair of flat leather boots which looked quite good; she noted the soles were slip-resistant and the sheepskin lining inside was very warm.

"Mom! Try these on! They look pretty nice!" she noticed that the low-heeled shoes Shao Meirou was wearing didn’t seem very comfortable.

"Lin Xia! I am not trying them on! I don’t need new shoes," Shao Meirou realized Lin Xia wanted to buy them for her, but she felt awkward about letting her daughter-in-law spend money on her.

"Just try them! Mom! You can switch between them later!" Lin Xia patiently persuaded.

Seeing this, the sales clerk also joined in to persuade her, "Sister! Try them on, these cotton shoes are warm, non-slip, and look graceful!"

Shao Meirou, overwhelmed by their kindness, finally compromised and tried them on.

Indeed, once she tried them on, they were really comfortable.

Seeing the look of satisfaction on her face, Lin Xia quickly paid for them.

Shao Meirou couldn’t stop her in time, "Lin Xia! Why did you pay so quickly? I didn’t even want to buy them, don’t waste money!"

Lin Xia chuckled, "Mom! How can this be a waste of money? They really look good on you!"

"You child, you are too quick!" Shao Meirou chastised Lin Xia on the surface, but inside she felt really warm.

The feelings between people can indeed be cultivated.

When she set aside her initial biases, she realized that Lin Xia was actually a kind-hearted and good-natured person.

Not only was she generous and straightforward in her dealings with people, but she often did things that made others feel comfortable.

Lin Xia picked up the original pair of shoes Shao Meirou was wearing, "Mom! Just wear these new ones now!"

"That’s probably best!" Today, Shao Meirou had worn a pair of low-heeled leather boots which made her heels hurt a bit, but she had been too embarrassed to say so.

After the cashier completed the transaction and took the money, she put Shao Meirou’s original shoes into a shoe box.

As she packed them away, she asked with a smile, "Sister, is this your daughter or your daughter-in-law?"

Shao Meirou glanced at Lin Xia and replied with a smile, "My daughter-in-law!"

The cashier exclaimed, "Wow! You are so blessed! What a wonderful daughter-in-law! You can tell she’s a good girl just from talking to her!"

"Yes! My daughter-in-law is really great..."

Shao Meirou praised Lin Xia a few times, and Lin Xia couldn’t help but blush.

She had genuinely just wanted to buy Shao Meirou a pair of comfortable shoes, without any other intentions.

However, seeing the warmth in Shao Meirou’s eyes and hearing her praise, Lin Xia suddenly felt a warm sensation flooding her heart.

Maybe, she could be like friends with Shao Meirou as her mother-in-law?

Afterward, the two sped up their shopping pace, and Shao Meirou felt even closer to Lin Xia as they talked and laughed together.

Shao Meirou had also come to a realization; she only had one son, Lu Zheng, and in the future, wasn’t she going to live with him and his family?

Lin Xia wasn’t the type to cause trouble or misunderstand, so if she got along well with Lin Xia, her son would be happy too.

The two of them wandered about and eventually reached the section selling cashmere coats.

Lin Xia looked at the products sold in this city’s department store, which were definitely classier than those in the department store in her hometown.

Shao Meirou thought that Lin Xia, being young, would look good in a light color, so they were discussing whether yellow or pink would suit her complexion better.

Suddenly, they heard someone softly call out "Auntie..."