Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 292 - 291 Shedde Returns

Lin Xia noticed something off about Lu Zheng’s expression and hurriedly interrupted Jiang Mingyuan, "Second Brother! Please have some tea quickly!"

Lu Zheng had always been concerned about not being able to stay by her side to protect them.

Now that Second Brother had pointedly spoken these words, she knew he meant well for them and she was grateful.

But the atmosphere was really awkward.

Lin Qiu and Wu Zhengyang exchanged glances and said they were going back to watch a TV series in the Eastern House.

In the living room, only the three of them remained.

Jiang Mingyuan slowly sipped his tea, his eyes filled with coldness.

He had indeed said that sentence on purpose. Even if Lu Zheng had become Lin Xia’s partner, so what?

When Lin Xia needed help and protection, he ultimately couldn’t be by her side.

Lu Zheng would leave tomorrow, and it was uncertain when they would next meet.

In a person’s lifetime, no one can be sure what the next moment will bring; his persistent guard might not be fruitless.

Lu Zheng looked deeply into Lin Xia’s eyes. Jiang Mingyuan indeed knew how to make him suffer, striking him at his weakest.

Lin Xia gave him a look, telling him not to mind it. freeweɓnøvel.com

Jiang Mingyuan closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead, then suddenly said, "Lin Xia! Today, I was talking with your elder brother about a good business opportunity. I don’t know if you might be interested?"

"Hmm?" Lin Xia, sitting across from them on the chair, asked curiously, "Where?"

"There’s a place for rent next to Songxue Hotel, with two floors suitable for a restaurant! We have quite a few regular out-of-town customers here. If we start up, I believe the business wouldn’t be too bad..."

Jiang Mingyuan didn’t intend to bring this up now, but the three of them couldn’t just sit there doing nothing, could they?

Moreover, he wanted to let Lu Zheng know in person that he would be tied to Lin Xia’s future.

Upon hearing about the restaurant, Lin Xia frowned as she wasn’t very interested in it.

"Second Brother! Are you interested?" If he wanted to go through with it, she was willing to invest, but she didn’t want to be involved in the management.

Jiang Mingyuan nodded, "Yes, I’ve got some ideas!" If he decided to stay, he would certainly choose a profitable business.

Lin Xia quickly asked, "Then you’re not going to Ji City?" It would be great if Second Brother stayed; it would also ease Aunt Zhao’s concerns.

"No more! I plan to start a business right here!" Jiang Mingyuan finished speaking and took another sip from his tea cup.

A shadow passed through Lu Zheng’s eyes. Jiang Mingyuan not going to Ji City was good for Lin Xia; at least he could provide her with some protection.

But he really didn’t like the idea of her doing business with Jiang Mingyuan.

However, he understood that Lin Xia was a businesswoman, and if there was a good opportunity, she would definitely want to take it.

If he stopped her from doing it, he would be a bit too narrow-minded and unreasonable.

Lin Xia felt that him not going to Ji City was quite good, "That’s a good idea, it’s better to do something here at home than being outside! Let’s wait and see!"

Right now, she couldn’t outright say whether to do it or not.

Jiang Mingyuan’s mouth curved into a faint smile, "Okay! Lin Xia! We’ll talk about this later! I’ve just heard about it and haven’t checked it out yet!" He looked at the time, stood up, and said, "It’s getting late; I should leave!"

Lu Zheng actually wanted to spend more time with Lin Xia, but he had something he wanted to say to Jiang Mingyuan, so he also got ready to leave, "Then I’ll be going too! Xiaoxia! Get some rest early!"

"Okay! I’ll see you out!"

Wu Zhengyang heard the noise inside the house and also left with them.

Lin Xia and Lin Qiu walked the three of them to the gate, waited until Wu Zhengyang returned next door, and watched as the figures of Lu Zheng and Jiang Mingyuan disappeared into the distance before they went back into the yard and locked the main gate.

Lu Zheng and Jiang Mingyuan’s last night together, what they specifically talked about, perhaps only the two of them would know.

The next day, Lin Xia saw Lu Zheng off onto the train with reluctance.

One inside the carriage and the other outside, both tried hard to smile at each other.

They each wanted to leave a radiant smiling face in the other’s memory.

But when the train slowly started to move, not only did Lin Xia’s eyes redden, but Lu Zheng also felt pained inside.

Both of them hoped that the next time they would meet would come quickly.

Lu Zheng returned home where, as usual, only his mother Shao Meirou and the housekeeper were present.

Shao Meirou, even at home, maintained her elegant attire. Her black hair was neatly done up in a bun, and upon seeing her son who had just returned, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, "Xiaozheng! Why have you only just returned now?"

Her son, whose leave was hard to come by, spent just a day at home before running off to another place to see a friend.

And now, as the time to return was approaching, he had hurried back.

Shao Meirou felt discomfort in her heart when she thought about it. Why was her son just like his father, unwilling to stay at home?

Because he wasn’t at home, the plan to set him up on a blind date also fell through.

Lu Zheng offered an excuse, "I got held up with something!" He took a seat opposite to Shao Meirou, changing the subject, "Mom! How has Grandpa been feeling lately?"

He knew that once he brought up his grandfather, his mother wouldn’t have the mind to question him much further.

Just as he expected.

Shao Meirou immediately let out a soft sigh, "Much better! Your Grandpa Liao’s opinion is still to focus on rest and not worry about anything! But you know, who can convince him?"

When it came to her father, Shao Meirou felt quite helpless.

They say that old children and little children are alike; nobody dared to control the old master before, and now that he had just recovered from a severe illness, they indulged him even more, coaxing him in every possible way.

Lu Zheng stood up, "Hmm! I’ll wash up, have some food, and go see him in a bit!"

"That would be good! Your grandfather has mentioned you several times! Have lunch there, and go see your grandma’s side of the family in the evening! Your grandparents miss you a lot!"

"Okay!" Lu Zheng agreed and picked up the bag he had with him earlier.

Shao Meirou sized up Lu Zheng, her sharp eyes catching the watch on his wrist, "Is that new?"

She knew that her son had not worn this watch for the past ten years.

Lu Zheng maintained his composure, yet a touch of warmth flickered through the depths of his eyes. He nodded slightly, "Yes, Mom! I’ll head upstairs now!"

"Alright! I’ll have someone prepare the meal!"

Shao Meirou watched her son’s tall figure as he ascended the stairs in a few strides, somehow sensing a change around him.

As to what had changed, she couldn’t quite put her finger on it right away.

In any case, he seemed not to be as serious as before, as if he had become a bit... softer?

Shao Meirou smiled and shook her head. When had her son ever been like this?

After freshening up and changing his clothes, Lu Zheng had his meal and then went with Shao Meirou to visit his grandpa, Shao Chengzhi.

When they arrived, the old master was sitting in the pavilion in the courtyard playing Chinese chess with a silver-haired elderly man.

Shao Chengzhi had a face that bore the marks of time, covered with deep wrinkles, and piercing sharp eyes sunk in their sockets, his white hair combed back neatly.

He was tall in stature, and even though he looked thinner due to illness, it didn’t make him seem frail.

Shao Chengzhi only smiled when he faced Lu Zheng, uttering a cryptic comment, "You little rascal have finally decided to come back!"