Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 658 - 657: Such Great Resentment

Chapter 658: Chapter 657: Such Great Resentment

Meng Xiangzi had just entered the cafeteria with her colleagues when everyone eating there stopped their activities, and curious, enthusiastic gazes turned toward them!

They were used to being around men all the time, and after a while, any woman seemed as beautiful as a goddess!

And who could blame them, considering the newcomers were from a drama troupe?

Without a pretty face or a good figure, one couldn’t easily get a spot there!

Meng Xiangzi was used to being stared at wherever she went, and she frantically searched among the diners for Lu Zheng’s figure.

She had come here not for these people but especially for Lu Zheng!

She had even employed a little trick, having Ye Lin assigned to another small group performing consolation performances!

The purpose was to shake off Ye Lin, the dead weight, so she could freely look for opportunities to meet Lu Zheng!

Finally, she found Lu Zheng!

Lu Zheng was eating at a table with several men and a woman who was not Lin Xia.

Meng Xiangzi looked at him from a distance, her eyes brimming with infatuation, regret, and a myriad of complex emotions.

Lu Zheng looked even more handsome and charming than in his past life, the simple clothes on him seemingly enhancing his lethal allure, and she wished she could go up to him right now and make him notice her existence...

Unfortunately, Lu Zheng was now a married man, and she, still unmarried, couldn’t just rashly approach him in such a public setting.

She was unclear why Lin Xia wasn’t present.

An idea suddenly emerged in her heart—perhaps Lu Zheng and Lin Xia weren’t as in love as the rumors suggested!

Besides, even the most in-love couples could find their passion fading slowly over time through the trials of daily life.

She had seen Lin Xia in person, and in her opinion, Lin Xia from Lin District was no match for Lu Zheng!

Only she could truly match the outstanding Lu Zheng! They were well-matched!

In this life, she was determined not to make the same mistakes as in her past life and to cherish only Lu Zheng!

Meng Xiangzi’s intense gaze immediately attracted the sharp attention of Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng coldly glanced in the drama troupe’s direction, and when he saw a young woman staring at him, his deep eyes filled with suspicion and annoyance.

He couldn’t understand what these women were thinking. Could they not find suitors, or what was the issue?

Why were they aimlessly sending him flirtatious looks? He was a married man!

Meng Xiangzi’s eyesight was very good; she noticed the disdain and contempt in Lu Zheng’s sweeping gaze, almost tangible.

It felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over her; her rationality quickly regained control.

What was she doing?

Blatantly staring at Lu Zheng?

Lu Zheng knew nothing of their past life; she hadn’t yet made him fall in love with her. Was she supposed to let him take a preconceived notion of her as being like Ye Lin?

Meng Xiangzi discreetly adjusted her hair and then straightened her posture, gracefully joining everyone else in slowly going to get food.

She tried her best to control herself, not letting her gaze settle on Lu Zheng again!

But this was truly too difficult!

Lu Zheng’s presence was like a bright light in the darkness, attracting her gaze to follow!

She could only shift her focus by talking to the people around her.

Lu Zheng frowned and withdrew his gaze, filled with displeasure. Right now, he hated it when women buzzed around him like flies or gazed at him adoringly!

Because of Ye Lin, he instinctively felt disgust towards these people of the theater group.

Now, discovering that a woman was staring at him, oblivious of her audacity, his irritation reached its peak!

Nie Siming followed his gaze, but did not see Ye Lin there.

He glanced at Yang Wanmeng, who was quietly eating, and leaned closer to Lu Zheng to whisper, "What was that look just now? Your sister-in-law went to town and won’t be back for lunch, leaving you to eat at the canteen, and that makes you so resentful?"

He knew the gravity of matters and definitely could not mention Ye Lin in front of his own wife.

Otherwise, there were no secrets among women, and if Yang Wanmeng accidentally mentioned something someday, it could cause Lu Zheng and his wife to have a quarrel, and he would truly become the sinner.

"Eat your meal!" Lu Zheng grumbled as he shuffled the food in front of him, not initially realizing how hard it was to swallow the canteen’s food.

Now that his wife had only been here for a short while, she had already spoiled his taste.

But thinking about her return and possibly getting to eat some braised dishes soon, his mood brightened considerably.

Lu Zheng and Nie Siming, being men, ate quickly and then left the canteen.

Yang Wanmeng was not in a hurry; she continued to sit there, chewing her food slowly.

At that moment, someone walked up and stood at her table.

Yang Wanmeng casually looked up and, although she did not recognize the woman holding the meal, guessed that this was someone from the theater company.

She used her eyes to inquire what the woman wanted.

Meng Xiangzi smiled warmly and politely, "I’m sorry! May I sit here?"

"Sure! Please, have a seat!" Yang Wanmeng straightened up. The visitors had come here to offer comfort performances, and since they took the initiative to come over to sit down to eat, she, as a family member, certainly could not show coldness.

She noticed that this woman had a decent demeanor, and by comparing her clothes with those of other theater company members, she could tell a difference.

She guessed internally that the other’s family conditions must be quite good.

"Thank you!" Meng Xiangzi sat down elegantly and began to eat.

The two initially ate their meal in silence, but it wasn’t long before Meng Xiangzi smiled softly and watched Yang Wanmeng, "You’re a family member, right?"

She had initially been too far away to recognize her, but once she came closer, she recognized Yang Wanmeng.

Although she hadn’t been here often in her previous life, she had seen Yang Wanmeng eat with her once.

Yang Wanmeng nodded gently, "Yes! My husband is an engineer!"

Meng Xiangzi’s eyes twinkled, her smile deepening, "Hello! I’m Meng Xiangzi! May I know your name?"

She had been worrying about how to approach Lu Zheng! If she could utilize Yang Wanmeng, it would surely double her efforts!

Yang Wanmeng also openly told her, "My name is Yang Wanmeng!"

Meng Xiangzi’s eyes brightened, "Wanmeng! That’s a beautiful name! I’m glad to meet you!"

"Thank you! Me too!"

Although Yang Wanmeng did not understand why this girl named Meng Xiangzi would take the initiative to strike up a conversation with her,

but after a few exchanges, from her observations, it was clear that the other’s family background was definitely extraordinary.

If they could become friends, it might help Nie Siming’s career in the future!

Both harboring their thoughts, they quickly hit it off.

When they left the canteen, Meng Xiangzi deliberately hinted a bit about her family background.