Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 811 - 810: Drunk and Speaking the Truth!

Chapter 811: Chapter 810: Drunk and Speaking the Truth!

They say that drunk words are sober thoughts, but Shao Xingbang started revealing his true thoughts without drinking much.

Shao Xingbang looked at the arrangement of the private room, which was almost identical to the one they sat in last time.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Xiaozheng! Isn’t it funny? Last time, the two of us were drinking here too! You asked me if I was interested in Liang Wei, and I was so confident at that time, telling you that where there’s a will, there’s a way! I babbled a bunch of stuff! And what happened? I got battered by reality!

I thought Liang Wei also had feelings for me, but she didn’t dare to take that step due to her inferiority complex! Fine! I’ll wait! Shao Xingbang is patient and determined!

But your grandpa’s illness really scared me! If I ever angered him so much that he couldn’t wake up again, it’s not just you all blaming me; I’d hate myself to death!"

Shao Xingbang didn’t clink glasses with Lu Zheng as he said this, instead, he picked up his glass and drank half of it.

Lu Zheng looked at him worriedly, "Uncle! Eat something! Don’t just drink without eating!"

He knew his uncle was holding back and feeling miserable. He invited him out to drink because he wanted to be a good listener, to hear his troubles and help him figure things out.

But if they continued drinking like this, his uncle would be drunk and unconscious under the table before they got to the main point.

"Fine!" Shao Xingbang took a piece of braised beef and put it in his mouth. After swallowing, he said, "Actually, I really envy you! Look at how you pursued Lin Xia, your mom and grandma opposed it, but your grandpa supported it!

I still remember the first time you brought Lin Xia home. I picked you up at the train station. Do you remember?"

Lu Zheng showed a nostalgic look in his eyes, "Of course! How could I forget?"

Shao Xingbang clinked glasses with Lu Zheng and drank another half cup before continuing, "When I saw Lin Xia for the first time, I thought she was great—beautiful and with a good personality. But I didn’t dare to think that you would end up married.

After all, the gap between you two was too big! One is heaven, one is earth; I couldn’t believe that your grandpa agreed!

Of course! You two went through a lot but eventually came together, and now you have twins, a son and daughter, a harmonious family!

Why can’t I have that? I asked your grandpa why Lin Xia and Xiaozheng could work, but I and Liang Wei couldn’t!

Your grandpa initially said it was because she’s a widow and it would ruin his reputation if outsiders knew. Later, in the hospital, he said it’s about love, but I didn’t argue with him while he was sick.

I just started pursuing Liang Wei! I pursue her; talking about love now is too early, don’t you think? When you first pursued Lin Xia, she didn’t love you either, right? It was just attraction at best, not love!"

He refused to believe that he couldn’t warm Liang Wei’s heart, nor that Liang Wei couldn’t fall for him, but family opposition left him no choice but to stop chasing her.

Lu Zheng nodded in agreement, "That’s right! When I chased Lin Xia, it wasn’t easy. I went to her home several times. Initially, she didn’t agree, always saying we could only be friends whenever I expressed my feelings.

Later, if it hadn’t been for me saving her brother, she still wouldn’t have agreed!"

Shao Xingbang blinked in surprise, "You two had such an incident!" This was the first time he heard about it.

"Yeah! Uncle! The two of us had a hard time coming together! Initially, it was hard for me to pursue her, and later it was my family... You know, a lot of drama happened.

From getting to know each other to dating, getting married, and having kids, issues kept cropping up nonstop.

But now, looking back, it’s all experience. Without these moments, our feelings might not be as deep, solid, and inseparable!" Lu Zheng stopped, wanting to help but not knowing where to start.

In the end, he thought Uncle needed to figure it out for himself and go for it.

Shao Xingbang thought deeply as he put a piece of meat into his mouth, chewing slowly.

Lu Zheng saw that he listened and changed the topic, "Uncle, I once thought that if I couldn’t be with Lin Xia, I wouldn’t marry anyone else!

When Lin Xia and I pretended to break up because of Grandma, I told Mom about this idea, which scared her! Actually, both Mom and Grandpa hope for our happiness!

When you told me you were interested in Liang Wei, I initially couldn’t accept it, but later, because of the things you did, I changed my mind. So, I support you in bravely pursuing your own happiness!"

Shao Xingbang was so touched that he patted Lu Zheng’s shoulder hard, "Good boy! Thank you, Uncle!"

He understood the hidden meaning in Lu Zheng’s words and would strive to achieve it.

In the end, Lu Zheng accompanied his uncle, barely eating, and they drank two bottles of liquor.

Shao Xingbang decided not to return to work and asked Lu Zheng to take him home to sleep.

When they got home, it was already eight or nine o’clock, and Shao Chengzhi and Shao Meirou were already resting.

Only Lin Xia hadn’t slept, waiting for Lu Zheng to return.

Seeing Lu Zheng not alone but with Shao Xingbang, both with flushed faces and red necks from drinking, Lin Xia immediately settled them on the sofa.

"You sit there and sober up; I’ll make some honey water for you!"

Lu Zheng raised his arm, "Alright! Honey! Are the kids asleep?"

"They’ve been asleep for a while! It’s late and they should be sleeping!"

"Then I’ll go and adore them!" Lu Zheng said, wobbling as he tried to get up.

When men drink, they tend to release their deep emotions, normally reserved and hidden.

That’s why they say fatherly love is profound; he doesn’t show it often, making him seem stern and distant to the children.

But once he drinks, he readily becomes closer and affectionate with the kids.

Lin Xia knew this but didn’t give Lu Zheng the chance. She pushed him back onto the sofa, "What are you doing? Mom and Dad are asleep, you’ll wake them and make the kids cry! Sit down!"

She understood Lu Zheng wanted to adore the kids, but the two children were exceptionally energetic; waking them now would mean they wouldn’t sleep easily again.

Who would suffer? No one but them, the adults.

"Okay! I’ll listen to my wife!" Lu Zheng looked at his wife from below, involuntarily using a petulant tone, "Honey! Is there still honey water?"

Lin Xia nearly burst into laughter. This guy didn’t even consider his uncle next to him and acted freely.

"Yes! Wait!" She threw the comment and rushed to the kitchen.

Shao Xingbang watched amusedly and teasingly said to Lu Zheng, "Nephew! Your uncle says you’re not being authoritative at home!"

Lu Zheng proudly replied, "Of course not! In my house, my wife has the final say!"

Shao Xingbang: "..." He was completely stunned.