Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 653 - 652: Inviting for a Meal

Chapter 653: Chapter 652: Inviting for a Meal

Lu Zheng estimated that aside from old Li across the door and Nie Siming’s family upstairs, all the other guests would be coming alone.

"Wife! It looks like we’ll have about thirteen people!"

Lin Xia had a number in her head, knowing that the men could eat and drink well. Whenever people visited their home, she definitely wanted everyone to enjoy the food and drinks.

"For this group of more than ten people, there’s bound to be drinking, so let’s make more of my specialty braised pork! Then, I’ll prepare more appetizers for drinking!"

"Eating meat and drinking heartily is sure to delight them all!" he joked, while not forgetting to suggest, "Wife, that bunch has been mentioning your sausages non-stop. Why don’t I help you chop the meat when I get back from work, and we can make some in advance?"

His wife’s sausages were delicious and had become famous among his comrades through word of mouth.

The moment they heard his family was hosting, the first thing they asked about was the sausages! It was a bit funny and embarrassing for him!

Lin Xia immediately said it was no problem, "Alright! I’ll make more so I can give some to my sisters-in-law as well!"

She had also been thinking about preparing some food for Hao Xiaoyun and others when she had the time.

Lu Zheng was very busy and had no time to accompany Lin Xia to the town to buy groceries.

So Lin Xia asked Hao Xiaoyun to go to town with her.

After spending the past few days together, they got to know each other better and their relationship improved.

Hao Xiaoyun felt that she and Lin Xia were on the same wavelength and casually brought up the topic of children.

"Lin Xia! You weren’t together before! Now that you’re here, I guess it won’t be long before you become like Yang Wanmeng upstairs and get pregnant!"

Lin Xia, of course, hoped so too, as she was actually quite envious of Yang Wanmeng’s smooth pregnancy.

Because she hadn’t mentioned to anyone the worry she kept hidden in her heart.

She and Lu Zheng had been married for over half a year, and although they hadn’t been together often, there still had been no movement in her belly!

Before, when they were not together, there were reasons and excuses, saying it was due to their infrequent meetings.

Now that they were together nearly every day, if they didn’t have a child within a year and a half,

it wouldn’t just be her and Lu Zheng worrying—Lu Zheng’s family would be more anxious and would have something to say!

She could only smile lightly, "Let nature take its course!"

"That’s true! Having a child is all up to fate!" Hao Xiaoyun paused, "Do you and your husband prefer a boy or a girl?"

Lin Xia pursed her lips, "We like both boys and girls!"

Guy or girl, she felt that any child would be a gift from heaven, so she would like either.

"A boy would be better! You know the policy nowadays, especially for us who have jobs..."

Hao Xiaoyun went on and on, while Lin Xia nodded and hummed an agreement, then cleverly changed the subject and asked about her son.

The topics of conversation between married women inevitably revolved around their husbands, mothers-in-law, and children.

When Hao Xiaoyun talked about her own child, a tender smile immediately appeared on her face.

Her son’s name was Li Haoran, and he was 11 years old, attending school in town and living there, only coming home on weekends by the commuter bus.

Lu Zheng returned home from work in the evening and transformed into a skilled meat chopper. He and Lin Xia worked together to stuff some sausages.

On the day of the gathering, Hao Xiaoyun came over voluntarily to help, and her son Li Haoran also came along.

Lin Xia took a liking to the polite child immediately and gave him sunflower seeds and candy.

Once Lin Xia and the others were almost finished preparing, Lu Zheng also brought back his colleagues from his workplace in a bustling manner.

As soon as they entered the building with Lu Zheng, they smelled the aroma of stewed meat, smiling so broadly their teeth were hidden.

Since they all had met Lin Xia before, seeing the two sisters-in-law busy in the kitchen, they all greeted them warmly, chuckling.

Lin Xia invited them to set up a table in the living room first to drink some tea and chat while the food was almost ready.

They had bought a table before, which could be extended on one side or opened on both sides.

In this way, dining with more than ten people wouldn’t feel cramped.

The stools were also purchased the day they bought furniture, so there were enough seats for everyone.

Wang Cheng, with his sweet mouth, said, "I’ve been longing to eat the dishes my sister-in-law makes. We’re in for a real treat today!"

Lin Xia humbly replied, "It’s just homemade food! Don’t be polite later on!"

Guo Dawei chimed in, "Sister-in-law, you’re being too modest! We’ve tasted the sausage you make. It’s even better than what they sell at the deli in town.

Just the other day, a few of us brothers were saying that if sister-in-law opened a restaurant, it would definitely be a hit!"

The others also voiced their agreement.

Because they all knew Lin Xia was a businesswoman, that’s why they dared to say this.

Lin Xia couldn’t help but laugh, "Are my sausages really that delicious! I made quite a lot today, so stretch out your chopsticks when you drink!"

She felt that these people were genuinely nice, straightforward, sincere, and refreshing to chat with.

She quite liked talking with them.

Afterward, Lin Xia let them continue their conversation while she went back to the kitchen with Hao Xiaoyun to keep cooking.

Nie Siming glanced at his watch, noting that his own wife hadn’t come downstairs yet.

Seeing the wives of the Li family and Lu Zheng helping with the cooking, and knowing his own wife was pregnant and uncomfortable, he thought she should at least show her face even if she couldn’t help out.

After letting Lu Zheng know, Nie Siming directly went upstairs to find her.

When Nie Siming entered the room back home, Yang Wanmeng was half-reclined on the bed.

Nie Siming looked a bit displeased, but he tried his best to hold it in, understanding that pregnancy could indeed be uncomfortable.

"Wife! They’ve almost finished cooking downstairs, come down for dinner!"

Yang Wanmeng raised her eyebrows, "Who all have come?"

"Everyone is here, we’re just missing you now!"

Yang Wanmeng reluctantly began to put on her shoes. Just the thought of everything in Lin Xia’s home caused an uncontrollable sourness to rise in her heart.

She had always thought of herself as a school teacher with a job, while Lin Xia was just a small-time trader, not someone she took very seriously.

But after Lin Xia moved in, seeing her afford to buy anything on a whim was a particularly unpleasant feeling for Yang Wanmeng.

Although her family’s situation with Nie Siming wasn’t too bad, it definitely wasn’t at the level where they could just casually buy anything they wanted.

Therefore, she felt particularly jealous and other indescribable feelings.

Nie Siming somewhat understood why his wife was resistant to going to Lin Xia’s house.

The day after Lin Xia arrived, Nie Siming heard detailed descriptions from his wife upon returning home after going shopping with Lu Zheng.

He could tell from Yang Wanmeng’s tone the envy and longing when she talked about those things.

But he didn’t have the means to let his wife buy whatever she wanted, and he felt guilty about it.

As far as he knew, the money Lin Xia’s wife spent shopping all came from her own business earnings, and they couldn’t compare with that.

He was just a salaried worker, living off his monthly paycheck.

Their household’s financial burden was relatively light, not having to send money home like Li Haoran downstairs.

But as for living a lifestyle where they could spend lavishly at will, that was definitely impossible...