Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 291 - 290: Am I Someone Else?

"That can be done! But I still have to give you a gift!"

He was leaving tomorrow. Before departing, he insisted on giving Lin Xia a gift.

Lin Xia felt both sweet and helpless, and in the end, Lu Zheng bought her a ladies’ watch.

Actually, the watch on Lin Xia’s wrist was quite new; it was also something she bought with her siblings when they last visited the provincial capital, and they had run into Lu Zheng during that trip.

But with Lu Zheng being the ultimate "boyfriend material," Lin Xia couldn’t help but play along. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

At the same time, Lin Xia, with good reason, chose a watch for Lu Zheng as well.

And so, the two of them ended up wearing matching watches.

Lu Zheng was quite pleased with this arrangement but wasn’t thrilled that Lin Xia had spent money on a watch for him.

As a result, he ended up buying Lin Xia another gift—a delicate brooch.

Lin Xia didn’t stand in his way this time, accepting it as a gesture of Lu Zheng’s affection.

Lin Qiu was very protective of the new TV set the family had just purchased. As Lu Zheng and Wu Zhengyang were outside adjusting the antenna and had just found the right channels, she instantly covered the set with the previously prepared small curtain.

"Sister! By the way, second brother has returned! He was at the shop earlier!"

"Oh? But when we passed his house just now, the gates were locked!" Lin Xia murmured, "Where could he have gone?"

"Who knows?" Lin Qiu speculated. "Maybe he’s gone to see some friends?"

"That’s possible!" Lin Xia knew that her second brother had returned home to handle some things in the greenhouse the moment he got back, and now that he was back in town, he would surely meet some friends, perhaps Sheng Yijin or someone else.

At that moment, Lu Zheng and Wu Zhengyang came in after setting up the antenna.

Wu Zhengyang asked, "How is it? Is it clear?"

"Yes, clear! It’s the right channel! There are several channels!" Lin Qiu happily demonstrated by switching channels for them.

Seeing Lin Qiu’s excited demeanor, Lin Xia shook her head in amusement, thinking that, eventually, there would be even more channels to watch.

After dinner, while Wu Zhengyang and Lin Qiu stayed in the Eastern House watching TV, Lin Xia and Lu Zheng didn’t go elsewhere but to the Western House to chat.

Lu Zheng was leaving tomorrow, and Lin Xia, deciding not to even go to Yecheng University, was determined to spend more time with him.

Even though Lu Zheng didn’t want to leave, he had no choice.

Plus, he needed to make a trip back home first before he could return to his unit.

Lu Zheng looked at Lin Xia tenderly, his eyes deep, "Xiaoxia! You must take care of yourself after I’ve gone! Keep writing to me, and occasionally call too, so I can hear your voice..."

He was most worried about leaving Lin Xia behind, but right now, he couldn’t stay with her.

Lin Xia lowered her head, fiddling with her clothes to hide her emotions.

In fact, with him sitting right beside her at this moment, a strong sense of reluctance was already swelling in her heart.

"I will! You too! Take good care of yourself after you’ve gone back. You don’t have to worry about me all the time, I’ll be fine!

You’ve seen how much Dad has changed; as long as he stays calm, there’s really nothing much for us to worry about..."

Lu Zheng gently put his arm around Lin Xia’s shoulders, pulling her close, "Xiaoxia! Do you ever feel like having a boyfriend like me is useless when you need help with something?"

Jiang Mingyuan had once challenged him, asking what good is a mere fleeting affection.

Would he be able to be there for Lin Xia when she faced difficulties, or when someone bullied her and she needed someone to stand up for her?

He understood that his answer was no.

He knew he had been somewhat selfish and impulsive in pursuing her before everything was in place!

However, he didn’t regret it, for if he had kept dragging his feet, perhaps someday Lin Xia would indeed be swept away by Jiang Mingyuan.

Then the person suffering would be him, Lu Zheng!

He absolutely would not allow such a situation to occur!

Because pain wasn’t terrifying, what was terrifying was the permanent absence of her from his life!

Lin Xia burst into laughter, "How could that be? Who told you to be from out of town? Besides, if there is anything at my house, I can handle it myself.

I can’t just get a boyfriend and become a fragile flower who depends on others for everything, right? You just go back with peace of mind..."

She didn’t feel anything was amiss without Lu Zheng by her side.

Even though they were in a relationship now, it was still just a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, what could she expect him to do about her family matters?

Moreover, even if she really married Lu Zheng in the future, she couldn’t possibly let Lu Zheng meddle in her family matters.

She did not want to be someone dependent on others! Because relying on others wasn’t as good as relying on oneself!

Women should always be strong and independent, no matter the time because even the most intense love could turn into kinship over time. As for men, what wealth in the hand could be reliable?

"Am I someone else?" Lu Zheng felt uncomfortable inside, but he did not show it.

Lin Xia playfully blinked, "Of course! When we become family, you won’t be!"

Lu Zheng playfully scraped her cute nose, "It seems I need to make you part of my family soon!"

Lin Xia quickly grabbed his big hand, "Don’t! Haven’t we agreed? Let’s not let your family know for now! My elder brother is still at your workplace! Otherwise, I wouldn’t agree to this..."

Lu Zheng took the opportunity to grasp her small hand back, a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes as he tenderly nodded at her, "Okay! It’s all up to you!"

With the farewell looming, neither wanted to reveal their sadness, so they changed the subject.

"Lu Zheng! I estimate it will probably be around New Year’s before I can finish knitting your sweater!"

"No worries! I’ve said that I’m not in a hurry!"

Just then, a noise of someone opening the gate echoed, and Lin Xia left the Western House and saw Jiang Mingyuan entering.

His face was slightly red, yet his gaze was still fairly clear.

"Second Brother! Have you been drinking?"

Jiang Mingyuan looked at Lin Xia and nodded with a smile, "Yeah! I had a few drinks with your Sheng brother!"

"Then you better sit down! I’ll make you a cup of tea to sober up!" urged Lin Xia as she ushered Jiang Mingyuan to sit, then she went into the kitchen.

Jiang Mingyuan sat down, looking towards Lu Zheng who had just settled onto the sofa as well, "You haven’t left yet?"

"I’m leaving tomorrow!"

Jiang Mingyuan belched, "Oh!"

The two men sat in silence, each preoccupied with their thoughts.

Lin Qiu and Wu Zhengyang came out from the house and noticed Jiang Mingyuan’s red face, looking as though he had drunk too much.

Lin Qiu asked worriedly, "Second Brother! Are you okay?"

Jiang Mingyuan waved his hand with a smile, "I’m fine! It’s just that this liquor is quite strong! It gave me a headache!"

He knew he wasn’t drunk, just a bit woozy.

He had just arrived at the front gate, seen the lock, and thought to come to Lin Xia’s house.

Maybe it was the alcohol, but he wanted to see Lin Xia even more.

Even if it was just to see her briefly and exchange a few words before leaving.

At that moment, Lin Xia came out with a cup of tea and handed it to Jiang Mingyuan, "Second Brother! You should drink less next time to avoid feeling uncomfortable!"

Jiang Mingyuan took a sip of water, "Alright! It’s just that I haven’t seen your Sheng brother in a long time, we got carried away and drank a bit more! I’m fine now, I could handle anyone coming to bother you!"