Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 353 - 352 You Are Mine

On the other side, Lu Zheng was chatting with Lin Xia, and the topic once again turned to the things she had kept from him.

Lu Zheng felt full of guilt for not having been by Lin Xia’s side.

"Xiaoxia! I’m such an incompetent boyfriend!"

As her boyfriend, he really hadn’t done anything for her.

Whenever she encountered any problems, she had to figure out ways to resolve them by herself.

If it hadn’t been for the neighbor across the street noticing, not only would the clothing store have burned down, but Lin Xia and her sisters might have also been in danger.

Lin Xia didn’t think it was a big deal and reassured him, "Lu Zheng, you mustn’t think like that. It’s just that my family is too complicated!

Look at all the troubles we’ve encountered; some people might not experience them in a lifetime.

Besides, those things are all in the past now, aren’t we doing well?

The world still has more good people in it, and we could always find someone to help us out in dire situations.

Lu Zheng took the opportunity to wrap his arms around Lin Xia, tucking the stray hairs beside her cheek behind her ear, with a look of pity in his eyes, "It scares me just thinking about it!"

Lu Zheng’s breath smelled of alcohol, but she didn’t mind it at all.

Lin Xia playfully patted his muscular arm, "Don’t be scared! It’s all over! Look, God is fair to everyone!

Lin Qiang was sentenced to ten years, my stepmother had a stroke and, although she recovered, she was left with sequelae. Lin Yu might be married and pregnant, but from what I see, she’s not having a great time..."

"Comparatively, we siblings are doing better and better, aren’t we? Xiaoqiu and I have our own successful businesses, Dongzi has been at the top of his class at school, and when my older brother comes back, we’ll have our family reunion. What is there to worry about?"

Lin Xia listed these things one by one, and it seemed to make sense when she put it that way.

Lu Zheng thought for a moment, then asked, "Don’t you want your older brother to stay and work over there?"

"Not really! I asked my older brother during New Year’s, and he also wants to come back. What’s the point of him staying there a few more years?

It’s better to return, find a job, a girlfriend, get married, and have kids. All our siblings are here..."

Lin Xia had discussed this matter seriously with Lin Chun.

After spending two years abroad, Lin Chun had become much clearer in his thought process.

He knew his strengths and weaknesses, and he understood where he fit in best.

"Great!" Actually, if Lin Chun wanted to stay overseas, Lu Zheng could have used some connections to secure a good position for him without any trouble.

But Lu Zheng respected both their opinions.

Moreover, with Lin Chun’s return, it would be a significant step forward for his relationship with Lin Xia.

"In that case, once he comes back, Xiaoxia! Let’s get married, shall we?"

Lin Xia was surprised; her eyes widened as she couldn’t understand what was going on in his head. Why would he suddenly bring up marriage?

Lu Zheng, delighted by her reaction, couldn’t help but gently scrape his finger across her cheek, "Are you scared silly?"

Lin Xia instantly denied it, "Of course not! I just think it’s so sudden! How did you think of marriage?"

Marriage was, for her, a very distant topic.

"Isn’t the goal of dating to eventually get married? After meeting my family this time, think of it as a warm-up!

When your big brother comes back we..." Lu Zheng felt his heart surge with emotion at the thought of Lin Xia becoming his wife.

Lin Xia shyly lowered her head, "That’s... too soon. Let’s wait until after I’ve met your family..."

She didn’t dare to agree too easily, not to mention who knows what his family would be like.

The gap between them was too large, and she figured his family would probably oppose strongly.

"Xiaoxia! No more hesitating! Did you know, after we confirmed our relationship, I couldn’t wait to marry you immediately!" Lu Zheng was originally afraid to tell her, fearing it would scare her, but not anymore.

The two of them were about to meet their parents, and it was time to put marriage on the agenda as well.

"Hmm... Lu Zheng... I feel that marriage is a significant matter, not to be taken lightly. It must be approached with utmost caution... You understand what I mean, right..."

Lin Xia liked Lu Zheng and had summoned the courage to date him, but marriage was something she had never even considered.

In her mind, it had always been about having a passionate love affair with Lu Zheng, even if it didn’t work out, at least there would be no regrets.

The thought of marriage after more than half a year now suddenly put her in a flutter, not knowing what to do.

Lu Zheng felt that Lin Xia’s reaction was off. He thought she also really wanted to marry him. "Xiaoxia! Tell me, haven’t you ever thought about getting married?"

Lin Xia bit her lower lip, hesitated a moment, but then expressed her true thoughts, "I really haven’t!"

Because she had always been prepared for the possibility that they would break up.

Lu Zheng’s gaze changed instantly, and Lin Xia, so close to him, of course noticed.

He cupped her small face with a slightly serious tone, "Not having thought about it is fine, start thinking about it from now on!"

His little girl had never thought about marrying him, which was a blow to him.

But it’s alright, he could handle it.

"Uh..." Lin Xia didn’t know what had gone wrong in her head to say out loud what she was thinking, "Actually, I’ve never dared to think about marriage because the gap between us is too big. And what if we get married and discover we’re not right for each other, to end up quarreling and divorcing would be so painful.

Lu Zheng’s deep eyes twinkled, "You’re thinking about divorce before we even get married?"

"I’m just speaking my mind!"

Lin Xia had many worries and concerns.

She couldn’t help thinking, what if, what if they really got married and he wasn’t good to her?

What if, after they got married and truly started living together, they realized their differences and incompatible values and couldn’t get along, what then?

During courtship, of course, everything feels sweet and the other’s flaws are unseen.

Perhaps, even perceived flaws may seem endearing.

But once stepping into marriage, amid the mundane matters of daily life, seeing the real person and encountering conflicts and arguments becomes all too normal.

By then, would they regret their steadfast choices?

Lin Xia reached out to move his hand away.

But Lu Zheng just looked at her straight on, his breathing growing heavy, and he began to lean in closer.

Lin Xia’s heartbeat sped up, her tone urgent, "What are you doing..." She had a premonition, it seemed like he was about to... kiss her...

"Xiaoxia! You’re mine! No more talking like that!" Lu Zheng acted swiftly.

Having made up his mind about her, he would never change for the rest of his life.

If the two of them got married, there would never be a day of divorce, unless he died!

Lin Xia’s eyes widened, only managing to let out a gasp before his lips sealed hers entirely.

Her pounding on Lu Zheng’s body was nothing but tickling.

Lin Xia had never imagined their first kiss occurring under such circumstances, nor had she thought Lu Zheng could be such a domineering person.

She tried to speak to stop him but ended up giving him the perfect opportunity instead.

His hand moved to the back of her head, deepening the kiss from the initial clumsiness...