Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 287 - 286: Let Me Hold You for a While

Lu Zheng looked at Jiang Mingyuan ahead of him, pulled her hand under the table, and whispered in Lin Xia’s ear, "Your good friend is happy now."

Lin Xia nodded with a smile, Ji Man had gotten her wish, and she must be feeling unspeakably happy in her heart.

Lu Zheng watched her serene smiling face and couldn’t help but smile himself.

His large hand gently caressed her little hand. He knew he had to cherish moments like this, for it would be a long time until their next meeting.

He didn’t know how to soothe the frantic longing he would have for her after they parted.

Lin Xia had grown somewhat accustomed to Lu Zheng holding her hand these past few days, but she still felt a bit shy when his large hand gently caressed the back of hers.

Just then, the teacher came in for the lesson, "Pay attention to the class!"

Lu Zheng let go of Lin Xia’s hand, allowing her to take notes.

But he rested his elbow on the desk and watched her attentively as she took notes seriously.

Jiang Mingyuan just needed to turn his head a little to see Lin Xia. He wasn’t in the mood to listen to the lesson at all; he was just going through the motions, like a duck listening to thunder.

Ji Man’s heart was racing, and she kept stealing glances at Jiang Mingyuan.

How did she find that Jiang Mingyuan was now even handsomer and more charming?

And on Jiang Mingyuan’s face, there was an added sense of composure and maturity, and perhaps a hint of suppressed pain. Was it because Lin Xia was with Lu Zheng?

His heart must be suffering now, right? At moments like this, if she was by his side, would he fall for her?

But she didn’t know if Jiang Mingyuan was here to stay or just back for a visit.

Finally, class ended, and Ji Man went her separate way from the others.

After Ji Man left on her bicycle, Lu Zheng suggested, "Jiang Mingyuan! You go back first. Lin Xia and I are going somewhere else!"

Lin Xia looked at Lu Zheng in surprise. He hadn’t mentioned this before.

Jiang Mingyuan nodded indifferently, "Okay!"

The two of them were in a relationship now. What right did he have to stop them from going on a date?

Only he understood the complex feelings in his heart.

He thought it might be good for him to go back alone and have some time to heal and adjust.

Lin Xia watched her big brother’s retreating figure, which seemed tinged with a sense of melancholy.

Lin Xia asked, "Lu Zheng, where are we going? It’s getting late!"

Lu Zheng smiled mysteriously, "A private date! You’ll know when you get there!"

"Alright then!" Lin Xia did not object, as dating was quite normal for a couple.

During the day, with people around and her family at home, including Lin Qiu, it wasn’t until now that they could be alone together.

Walking leisurely, they found themselves at the park where Lu Zheng and she had confirmed their relationship.

Lu Zheng smiled and suggested, "Shall we go in for a walk?"

Lin Xia chuckled, "This place you mentioned is here?!"

"Yes!" Lu Zheng’s smile was mysterious. He wanted to be alone with her, and this place at this time was perfect.

Lin Xia let Lu Zheng take her hand, feeling a sense of nostalgia, and she couldn’t help but chuckle when she saw that wooden bench. They had felt so silly here that day!

Lu Zheng wrapped an arm gently around her shoulder and smiled, "This place really holds a lot of memories for us!"

Lin Xia nodded and laughed, "Indeed!"

Lu Zheng gazed down at Lin Xia’s smiling face, relaxed and happy, and suddenly pulled her tightly into his embrace, inhaling the scent of her hair.

Lin Xia was startled by his abrupt action, "Lu Zheng!" His embrace was warm, and his breath washed over her.

She pushed against him nervously a couple of times but couldn’t budge him at all.

"Xiaoxia! Let me hold you for a while!" Lu Zheng’s deep voice rang in her ear.

"Um... okay..." Lin Xia hesitated for a moment and obediently leaned on his body, her two hands uncertainly holding onto him.

While she was shy, she marveled in her heart at how great his physique was.

Lu Zheng gently stroked her slim back, such a tiny person in his arms, breathing softly and quietly, her little heart thumping wildly; he closed his eyes with a smile, savoring the joy the quiet place brought to him.

Lin Xia also slowly closed her eyes, it was the first time they hugged each other, and besides his breathing, she seemed to hear nothing else. Her heart calmed down.

The feeling was wonderful, embracing the person she liked, listening to each other’s heartbeat—it was such a relaxing and pleasant thing.

Lu Zheng was the first to open his eyes, stealing a kiss on her head, "Xiaoxia, will you miss me after I’m gone?"

Lin Xia looked up at him, not wanting to hide her feelings, "Of course! What about you?"

She didn’t need to mention that after Lu Zheng left, the mere thought of him leaving in a few days made her feel dull and uncomfortable.

She didn’t want him to leave, especially after confirming their relationship, but she knew his work was elsewhere, and there was no avoiding the inevitable due to emotional attachment.

"I’ll miss you very, very much!" Lu Zheng spared no effort in expressing his affection.

Lin Xia, with a burning face, said, "If you miss me, write me a letter!"

Lu Zheng hugged Lin Xia tightly again, "Letters, no matter how many, cannot alleviate the agony of yearning!"

He wished he could hold her for real, to talk to her face to face.

"What can we do, then?" Lin Xia nestled in his arms, knowing that phone calls weren’t very convenient and that no form of contact could compare to seeing each other.

Lu Zheng ran his fingers through her hair, whispering in her ear, "Xiaoxia! If only I could shrink you down and carry you in my pocket wherever I go, that would be great!"

Lin Xia was truly astonished by his whimsical ideas, never expecting such a tall and powerful man could have such thoughts.

She chuckled merrily, "You wish! I want to shrink you down too!"

Lu Zheng and Lin Xia were caught up in their honeyed words with each other until they noticed it was getting late and they walked back hand in hand.

After that hug, it seemed as if their relationship had grown even closer.

Lin Xia no longer resisted when Lu Zheng occasionally held her.

Lu Zheng walked Lin Xia to her doorstep, where the neighborhood was all dark with people asleep, and only occasional barking of dogs could be heard from afar.

Lu Zheng spoke softly, unwilling to part and wished Lin Xia good night; his large hand held onto hers and wouldn’t let go.

Lin Xia felt reluctant too, but it wasn’t appropriate to stay together any longer at that late hour.

Moreover, her second brother was home, and it would be inconsiderate if Lu Zheng returned too late and disturbed his rest.

"Go back! See you tomorrow!"

"Hmm!" Lu Zheng looked around and hugged Lin Xia again, kissing her on the head before letting her enter her house.

Lin Xia locked the front door shyly, knowing that Lu Zheng was still standing outside and had not left.

"Go on!"

"I will, after you’ve gone in!"

"Alright!" Lin Xia entered the house with a sweet smile on her face.

Only then did Lu Zheng leave Lin Xia’s doorstep and slowly headed to Jiang Mingyuan’s house.

The next day, Jiang Mingyuan went to the greenhouse and told Zheng Haiyun outright that he was back and needed the stall.

With the good business in the greenhouse, there wasn’t a free spot available.

Despite being reluctant, Zheng Haiyun had no choice but to vacate the space.

Dazhou, however, came over to help move things and took the opportunity to apologize to Jiang Mingyuan.