Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 669 - 668: I Don’t Mind

Chapter 669: Chapter 668: I Don’t Mind

Yang Wanmeng did not truly understand the underlying meaning of Meng Xiangzi’s words.

She quickly grabbed Meng Xiangzi’s hand and said, "How could that be okay? Xiangzi, it’s your first time coming to our house for dinner; we have to make it grand!

Besides, it’s all ready-made stuff anyway! I fried three dishes; just don’t criticize how my husband cooked them!"

Meng Xiangzi cursed her for her foolishness inwardly, but still maintained a smile on her face, "Wanmeng! How could I possibly criticize? As soon as I walked in the door, I smelled the delicious food; the dishes Nie made must be delicious!

However, I just think that since it’s just the three of us, making a whole table full of dishes seems a bit wasteful!"

It was her first visit, and naturally, some things could not be said too bluntly.

Besides, how could she start talking about Lu Zheng and the others?

Wouldn’t that reveal her own thoughts?

Nie Siming’s eyes lit up as he looked intently at Yang Wanmeng.

He had actually had an idea for a while now, to invite the people downstairs to come up and join the meal.

They often went to Old Li’s house for meals, and even Lu Zheng’s house, right when they had just moved in.

Today, since they had made so much delicious food, it really seemed rude not to invite them.

But he had many considerations, and in the end, it was up to Yang Wanmeng.

After all, today’s dinner was to host her friends.

Yang Wanmeng also picked up on Meng Xiangzi’s implied meaning. Facing Nie Siming’s eager gaze, she hesitated but then made a decision, "Xiangzi, if you don’t mind, then I’ll have my husband go downstairs and invite his colleagues up. How does that sound to everyone?"

She really didn’t want to call Old Li and the others, but she could see that Meng Xiangzi seemed not to mind other people being at their house.

Meng Xiangzi concealed the excitement in her eyes, her smile warm, "I don’t mind! The more people, the merrier! Especially since I’ve been assigned to your husband’s department, we all know each other."

Yang Wanmeng prompted Nie Siming, "Siming! Then you go downstairs and call up Brother Li and his wife! Lin Xia isn’t home, so also let Lu know!"

"Okay!" Nie Siming briskly untied his apron and happily went out the door to call people.

Meng Xiangzi’s eyes twinkled, feeling that Yang Wanmeng was quite agreeable now.

If Lu Zheng really could come, then she would not mind helping Nie Siming later.

She blinked, feigning ignorance, "Lin Xia isn’t at home?"

"No!" Yang Wanmeng patiently explained, "A few days ago, a family member in Lu’s family fell ill, and they both went back to visit!

Lin Xia stayed there to help take care of things for a while!"

"Oh! I was actually hoping to meet her and have a good chat! My younger brother is dormmates with her brother, and they get along well!"

Yang Wanmeng’s expression became somewhat awkward, "Is that so!"

She felt relieved inside, thankful that Lin Xia was not home. Otherwise, Meng Xiangzi might have gotten close to Lin Xia, and then she would have been left out.

When Old Li opened the door and saw Nie Siming standing outside, he laughed heartily, "What brings you here, young man?"

"Brother Li! You and your wife come to our house for a meal! We have a guest over, and we’ve made quite a bit of food! Let’s have a few drinks!" Nie Siming said cheerfully, winking at him.

"Alright!" Old Li immediately got excited about drinking, was just about to rush to put on his coat, but Hao Xiaoyun stopped him, "I’ve already made dinner! Why the fuss?"

This wasn’t just any invitation for drinks!

If they really wanted to invite them, why hadn’t they mentioned it earlier?

After she said this, she looked towards Nie Siming, "Xiaonie! Who’s the guest you have over?"

Nie Siming could see what Hao Xiaoyun was thinking, and he awkwardly scratched his cheek, "Sister-in-law! A friend of Wanmeng, Meng Xiangzi, who’s been assigned to our department!"

"Her?" Old Li hesitated for a moment, "Then we won’t go! We were just about to have dinner!"

"Yes! Go ahead and eat!" Hao Xiaoyun really didn’t want to go; handling the dinner at Yang Wanmeng’s house was not so simple!

"Brother Li! Sister-in-law! Look at what you are doing! They can chat, and we’ll drink on our own!

We’ve never been shy about dropping by for a meal, and today we’ve made something tasty at home, thinking to invite everyone over: how could you refuse to give us face? Are you looking down on me?"

Having said that, it was hard for the Li couple to keep delaying, "Alright then!"

Seeing their reaction, Nie Siming urged them with a smile, "Hurry up and change your shoes! It’s not cold going up and downstairs, no need for coats! I’ll go call Lu Zheng!"

When the knocking sounded, Lu Zheng was in the living room eating noodles.

He wasn’t inclined to dine in the cafeteria or mooch meals from the Li family, so he cooked himself some simple noodles.

Lin Xia had made some beef sauce and placed it on the north balcony. Mixing it with the sauce and eating it with spicy kimchi tasted just like when his wife made it at home; he thought it was quite good.

Nie Siming called out to Lu Zheng, "Come on! Let’s go eat at our place! We’ll have a few drinks!"

"I’ll finish eating in a moment! No, I won’t come! You guys drink up!" Lu Zheng outright refused.

"The Li family is coming too; what are you doing! Breaking our unity!"

Lu Zheng couldn’t help but chuckle, "It’s just a meal; should it really be elevated to that extent?"

Nie Siming repeated his tactics, "It indeed should! It’s not every day we have something good; I want to invite you over for a meal and drinks!

If you don’t come, it’s like looking down on me! Besides, my sister-in-law isn’t home, and what’s the fun in dealing with dinner alone!"

By then, the Li couple had also changed their shoes and came out.

With their support, Lu Zheng had no choice but to reluctantly change his shoes and follow everyone upstairs.

Meng Xiangzi was ostensibly chatting with Yang Wanmeng upstairs, but was actually all ears to the movement below.

When she heard those footsteps, both familiar and estranged, she almost couldn’t suppress a laugh.

Lu Zheng really came!

After so many years, she could dine at the same table as him again.

Even though there were others around, she felt extremely happy.

When Lu Zheng saw Meng Xiangzi sitting in Nie Siming’s living room, his originally relaxed expression turned cold, and annoyance flickered through his eyes.

If he had known she was here, even if the Li couple dragged him by force, he definitely wouldn’t have come.

But since he was already here, there was nothing to shy away from.

After a brief introduction, Nie Siming went back in to tie on his apron and head to the kitchen, with Hao Xiaoyun naturally going to help.

In the living room, Elder Li and Lu Zheng sat by the round table while Yang Wanmeng served them tea.

Meng Xiangzi helped around with an easy grace, her eyes covertly glancing at Lu Zheng.

At that moment, Lu Zheng, perhaps because he was back at home,

had taken off his cotton coat, wearing a black wool sweater and gray trousers.

Even such simple attire, worn on his tall and robust figure, looked more handsome and imposing than other men.

Lu Zheng exuded an irresistible masculine charm that made her involuntarily attracted to him.

If it weren’t for the timing being off, she really wished she could boldly fix her gaze on him and not look away.

Lu Zheng, running his finger along the rim of his cup, talked with Elder Li, not giving Meng Xiangzi a single glance.

This woman was full of idiosyncrasies.

Especially the way she looked at him, as if the two of them had known each other before.

But his memory wasn’t failing; he was very clear that, apart from those few encounters during the national holidays, they had never met before...