Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties
Chapter 586 - 585: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Chapter 586: Chapter 585: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Shao Meifang received the hint from Shao Meirou and didn’t continue talking about the child issue openly.

But after the meal, while Lin Xia and Shao Chengzhi were chatting and drinking tea in the living room, she and Shao Meirou snuck up to the room upstairs for a whisper.

"Sis! Wasn’t it you who was anxious for them to have children? Why didn’t you bring it up now that they’re here?"

Shao Meifang thought her sister’s inconsistency was extreme.

She, as a mother-in-law, might feel embarrassed to say it outright, but what’s wrong with her, as an aunt, asking?

It’s quite normal to want children immediately after getting married, isn’t it?

Shao Meirou spoke softly, "Meifang! I don’t want to pressure Lin Xia! After all, they had just gotten married and Xiaozheng is far away, it’s not practical to rush them for children now. Let nature take its course..."

She knew her sister didn’t like Lin Xia, which is why she didn’t mention that her son had specifically called to remind her of this.

"Sis! You are something! I thought you were too embarrassed to bring it up, so I mentioned it!

Now that I think about it, what’s so impractical? Why not just let Lin Xia move over? It’s not like Xiaozheng lacks stature to be allocated a house!

You should know, he is not some young lad in his early twenties! You also know dad’s health situation. The old man is always talking about it when he’s fine..."

Although Shao Meifang was not particularly fond of Lin Xia, her concerns were more multifaceted, considering her own father’s age and state of health.

The old man could pass away any day, and it would be such a regret if he never saw Lu Zheng’s child.

"Am I not always with the old man? Do I not know this?

But Lin Xia’s family has its special circumstances, her brother is taking exams this year, it’s a critical time; how can I urge her during this period?

Besides, her business isn’t something you can just drop!"

Shao Meirou was caught between a rock and a hard place, torn between her aging father and her daughter-in-law, who was the mainstay of her household.

She was aware of the situation in Lin Xia’s family, and even if she wasn’t the most understanding person, she could grasp the extent to which they valued her brother’s education.

How could she possibly pressure Lin Xia to move in with her son at this time?

Wouldn’t that be selfish and inconsiderate?

Shao Meifang’s eyes widened with passion, "Sis! What about after the exams?! Are they going to stay apart just because of that little business? They barely see each other all year, how will they have children?

I’m really afraid dad won’t get to see Xiaozheng’s child. You know how much he dotes on him..."

It wasn’t that she was petty; compared to her own son, the old man had always shown a particular preference for Lu Zheng.

Shao Meirou comforted Shao Meifang gently, "Don’t get worked up! This is a special circumstance, isn’t it? Her brother will be done with his exams in a few months, and if there’s still no child by then, I will definitely bring it up!"

Lin Xia is the second eldest at home, with an older brother and a younger sister yet to be married.

But she couldn’t possibly wait for them to get married before reuniting with her son, could she?

If that were the case, how long would she have to wait?

Not to say her elderly father couldn’t wait, neither could they!

She had already heard from Lu Pengcheng about Luo Xinyan’s daughter being pregnant and having a child, so how could she not be anxious about her own son?

Though nowadays, Lu Pengcheng had changed a lot and wasn’t as cold towards her as before;

he was also burdened with a lot of guilt towards his daughter and might overcompensate by doting entirely on his grandchild.

"Whatever! Now that it’s too late to change anything, whatever I say is useless!" Shao Meifang really was worrying over nothing.

"Meifang! Why do you even say such things?" Shao Meirou knew her sister had never been entirely in favor of Lu Zheng and Lin Xia.

But at this point, there really was no need to talk about that anymore.

Shao Meifang waved her hand in displeasure, "Alright! I’m not going to meddle in your family’s business anymore! I’d just seem nosy! I’m off to work!"

"Look at you, getting all huffy! Just wait until Lin Xia leaves in a few days, and I’ll take you shopping, okay?"

Shao Meifang wasn’t really angry; she couldn’t help but laugh, "Good! If you’re paying, I won’t be mad!"

Shao Meirou gave her sister’s shoulder a light pat, "No problem!"

After Shao Meifang left for work, it was time for Shao Chengzhi to take his nap.

It wouldn’t be proper for Lin Xia and Shao Meirou to stay much longer, so they went back to their own home.

Once home, the two sat in the living room and chatted casually.

Thinking about what her sister had said, Shao Meirou still couldn’t resist the urge to know Lin Xia’s plans.

"Lin Xia, have you and Xiaozheng discussed when you’ll be moving in together?"

"Mom! We’ve talked about it. We’re waiting until my brother finishes his exams! But, I still have some business matters to take care of... All these things take time!" Right now, other than her brother’s exams, crucial matters like her elder brother’s and Lin Qiu’s wedding were not pressing.

While Lin Xia was at Shao Chengzhi’s house, she had seen the Shao sisters go upstairs, and they stayed there quite a while before coming down.

She wasn’t a fool; clear as crystal, they must have been discussing something together.

And the topic could only be about having children or something of the sort.

In fact, her desire to have children was even more urgent than theirs.

If before Lin Xia had not been sure when she would move in with Lu Zheng,

after meeting Shao Chengzhi, she had completely made up her mind.

In just a few short months since they had last seen each other, the old man’s face had acquired many more wrinkles and age spots.

With the elderly, you never know when they might pass away.

Perhaps one might never wake up after going to sleep.

The old man had been so kind to her, and she really wanted to have a child soon to make him happy.

If they’re always separated and seldom together, having a child would be even more difficult.

Besides, even if she moved in with Lu Zheng, she could still visit her hometown often.

Shao Meirou’s smile widened, "Lin Xia, you’re such a good child! You’ve really had it tough! I know what the conditions are like at Xiaozheng’s place. But, once he’s transferred back here near our home, it’ll be great!"

Shao Meirou had always held this hope and now candidly shared it with her daughter-in-law.

"Mom! It’s not tough on me! Since I chose to be with him, I knew clearly what I’d have to go through! And the conditions in his staff quarters are not bad!" Lin Xia skated over the issue, not directly responding to the topic of Lu Zheng transferring back.

Because she understood Lu Zheng, he wasn’t the type to rely on his family.

Shao Meirou’s eyes lit up, "You’ve seen it?"

"Hmm! After I got there, I even went to have dinner at Brother Li’s house with Xiaozheng!"

"I’ve met that man; he’s really nice! How about his wife?"

"His wife is great too! I really enjoy chatting with her!" Lin Xia had a good impression of Hao Xiaoyun. She thought if she moved there in the future, having such a neighbor would be nice.

Otherwise, life there would be really dull and tasteless.

As the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked, the previous awkwardness gradually faded, and they became much warmer toward each other.

Later, they each returned to their rooms for a short nap, planning to visit Fang Youlan’s home in the evening...