Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 513 - 512: What Suspicion to Avoid?

Chapter 513: Chapter 512: What Suspicion to Avoid?

"Sure!" Jiang Mingyuan asked, "When do you plan to set off?" He knew Lin Xia and Lu Zheng had to return to the provincial city for the wedding. They held the wedding feast yesterday, so that part was settled here.

"Tomorrow!"

Jiang Mingyuan nodded, "Alright, then I won’t follow you to the provincial city! Before you leave, hand over the keys to the home and shop to me!"

Lin Xia’s wedding in the provincial city, Lin Chun and the others would definitely attend.

Going back and forth would take several days, so he offered to help conscientiously.

"Thank you, second brother! I don’t even know how to thank you enough! Every time I have something going on, you help me!" Lin Xia felt she owed Jiang Mingyuan too much, and estimated that she could never fully repay him.

Jiang Mingyuan casually waved his hand, "Why be so formal with me? Aren’t you my god sister?" His tone shifted, "Besides, even if I didn’t take the initiative to help, your godmother wouldn’t allow it!"

He knew all too well what his mother was like! Now that they were sworn relatives, she doted on Lin Xia as if she were her own daughter, sometimes sidelining him.

"That’s also true!" Lin Xia felt extremely fortunate to have Zhao’s mom as her godmother, who treated her so well.

As they mentioned Zhao’s mom, they couldn’t help but smile.

This scene didn’t seem odd to Lu Zheng and his family, as all three of them understood the relationship between Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia.

But to Lu Qing, it was unbearable to watch!

She felt that Lin Xia was shameless, joking and laughing with Jiang Mingyuan in front of her older brother and uncle. Behind their backs, who knows what they could be up to...

Shao Meirou was sitting next to Lu Qing when she noticed a flash of anger on Lu Qing’s face. She couldn’t help but speculate—could it be that Lu Qing was jealous seeing Jiang Mingyuan and Lin Xia together?

If that was indeed the case, then the drastic change in Lu Qing’s demeanor that morning upon seeing Lin Xia—could it be because she had learned something?

Lu Qing, from the corner of her eye, also noticed Shao Meirou’s gaze and quickly looked away, her mind racing with thoughts.

Lin Xia was so shameless, she might as well teach her a lesson.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is notoriously difficult, especially since Lin Xia and her great-aunt had once had such a falling out.

Although they were now keeping things amicable and friendly, saying there was no fissure or barrier between them in their hearts would be impossible.

Seizing the moment when Lu Zheng and Lu Pengcheng stood up to go to the restroom, she said softly, "Great-aunt, Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan seem very close! She is married to my older brother and doesn’t even know to avoid suspicion!"

Shao Meirou glanced at Lu Qing indifferently. Though not a scheming person, she had seen more of life than Lu Qing had crossed bridges, so how could she not understand the underlying intention of Lu Qing’s words just now?

Of course, she knew about Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan’s close relationship, and was even aware that Jiang Mingyuan had feelings for Lin Xia!

But now that Lin Xia was married to her son, and Lin Xia and Jiang Mingyuan’s mother had become god relatives, it was only normal for them to interact. She wasn’t the petty type and thus felt nothing was amiss.

After taking a gentle sip from her teacup, Shao Meirou responded, "Jiang Mingyuan’s mother is Lin Xia’s godmother, what suspicion should they avoid?" To be honest, she was disappointed in Lu Qing. She hadn’t expected the child she thought was cheerful and lively to do such a thing out of jealousy!

Lu Qing, sensing Shao Meirou’s indifference, felt a burning embarrassment on her face, "Oh! Then I must have been nosy..." But at this moment, she couldn’t openly say that Jiang Mingyuan liked Lin Xia, for that would be tantamount to spreading gossip.

She inwardly chastised herself for losing her composure and acting in such an embarrassing way. What a disgrace!

At that moment, Lin Xia returned to her seat with the menu and handed it directly to Shao Meirou, "Mom, what would you like to eat?"

Shao Meirou waved her off, "Anything is fine! Lin Xia! You decide!"

"Alright then! What about you, Lu Qing? What do you want to eat?" Although Lin Xia noticed that Lu Qing, who was looking down, didn’t seem well, she still asked out of politeness.

Lu Qing hurriedly said, "Anything is fine!"

Even though she held a grudge against Lin Xia, in front of her great-aunt, she couldn’t afford to behave inappropriately. Otherwise, it would make her appear too...

Lin Chun, Lin Qiu, and Lin Dong arrived soon after, accompanied by Zuo Shimao.

After exchanging pleasantries and taking their seats, the three siblings—Lin Chun and the others—relaxed completely when they saw Lin Xia sitting beside Lu Zheng, beaming with happiness.

In truth, there was nothing for them to worry about; they all saw just how much Lu Zheng cared for and treated Lin Xia well.

But as brothers and sisters, they couldn’t help but worry silently.

This meal was finished with each person harboring their own thoughts.

After the meal, they directly discussed at the table how to go about their travel the next day.

Since Lu Pengcheng and his group had driven here, someone needed to drive back.

Lu Zheng was the first to speak up, "I’ll drive! All of you take the train." His father was also not young anymore, and he, being young and strong, certainly couldn’t let him drive back as well.

"Good! I’ll join you," Lin Xia immediately said, unable to bear the thought of Lu Zheng driving alone back to the provincial city in the cold and slippery conditions.

She couldn’t help but blame Lu Pengcheng and the others a little. Why did they insist on driving over in the dead of winter?

If they hadn’t driven here, wouldn’t they all be able to take the train?

How could Lu Zheng bear to let his wife suffer and freeze with him? What if something happened on the road? It wouldn’t matter for him as a man, but he couldn’t bear to let Lin Xia endure that!

"I’m fine! Wife, you take the train with mom and dad," Lu Zheng insisted firmly.

"I want to drive with you!" The thought of Lu Zheng driving alone on icy roads made Lin Xia’s heart ache unbearably.

Seeing that none of the others had said anything yet, and the newlyweds were going back and forth in argument, Lu Pengcheng cleared his throat, "Lin Xia! I’ll accompany Lu Zheng. You take the train with your mom and your great-aunt and the others."

"Right! Lin Xia! Let the two of them drive," Shao Meirou grabbed Lin Xia’s hand, "We’ll take the train!"

Of course, Lin Xia couldn’t object to Lu Pengcheng’s decision. She knew that even if she insisted, it would be of no use; not only would Lu Zheng disagree, but his family would not consent either.

Zuo Shimao interjected at this point, "If we’re taking the train, does that mean the seven of us here, plus your Aunt Luo, Uncle, Zhiyi, and Zhiya, we are eleven people in total?"

Upon hearing Luo Xinyan’s name, Lu Pengcheng’s expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure. Only Shao Meirou, who was paying close attention to him, noticed something was off.

"About that," Lin Xia brushed off the question, knowing Luo Xinyan wouldn’t be joining them.

If there ever came a time when Luo Xinyan went to visit her grandparents with Song Yinran, that could be possible. But attending Lin Xia and Lu Zheng’s wedding and meeting the Lu family members in such a capacity was absolutely out of the question for Luo Xinyan!

The others present, like Lu Zheng and Lu Qing, all understood Luo Xinyan wouldn’t be coming, but in front of Zuo Shimao, no one voiced such thoughts.