Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 717 - 716: Adding Fuel to the Fire

After dinner, Shao Chengzhi and the other two men went to the study to talk business, and Lin Xia and Shao Meirou sat in the living room watching TV.

While the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were discussing the plot of the TV drama that was being aired, Shao Xingbang returned home, dusty and tired from his travels.

After setting down his bag and greeting Lin Xia, Shao Xingbang complained about his hunger, "Sis, I’m so hungry my stomach’s sticking to my back, hurry up and make something for your little brother!"

"You’re grown up now! Can’t you act more mature? Aren’t you afraid your niece-in-law will laugh at you?" Shao Meirou scolded him with a smile as she went to heat up some food.

Shao Xingbang defended himself righteously, "Man is iron, food is steel, without a meal I feel panicked! My niece-in-law is pregnant now, she must deeply understand my feelings! Right?"

Lin Xia had a good impression of this younger uncle, and she nodded with a smiling face, "Yes!"

At this point, Shao Chengzhi and the others heard the commotion and came downstairs.

"You little rascal, you actually know to come back? What time do you think this is? Why didn’t you just come back tomorrow?" Shao Chengzhi couldn’t help but feel frustrated upon seeing his younger son.

Now, one of his two big wishes had been more than fulfilled, and all that was left was this son’s marriage.

But dragging it out at his age, being neither here nor there, it really was a dilemma.

Facing his own father, Shao Xingbang couldn’t help but maintain his joking tone, "Come on, Dad! Don’t you know my situation already?

If it weren’t for your decree that we must spend a reunion year together, I wouldn’t have thought of coming back at all!"

He understood the old man’s tactics too well. His father would claim he was too lazy to manage his own affairs, telling him to take care of it himself, but still relentlessly hurried him to quickly find a partner and settle down.

Shao Chengzhi surprisingly didn’t bicker with him, "Xiaozheng’s wife is pregnant with twins, if you as their future uncle didn’t come back, we weren’t planning to share this good news with you!"

Shao Xingbang was truly happy for his nephew and his wife, and he cheerfully looked towards Lu Zheng and Lin Xia, "Wow! You guys really did it! From nothing to suddenly having two! Are you secretly delighted about it?"

Nowadays, the family planning policy is implemented very strictly, and for families allowed only one child, to suddenly have two was truly enviable.

Lin Xia just smiled without answering.

Lu Zheng, however, took the opportunity to seriously tease Shao Xingbang, "Young uncle! My two children will be born in a few months! If you don’t hurry to find us a young aunt, the age gap between your children and ours will grow bigger and bigger!"

Just then, Shao Meirou came over with the hot dishes, "Xiaozheng is right! Xingbang, you’re not young anymore! You can’t keep dragging this out! When you meet someone suitable, you’d better grab the chance!"

Shao Xingbang earnestly went to take the dishes, while not forgetting to whisper a plea, "Sis, could you not add fuel to the fire? Dad’s sharpening his knife eagerly, preparing to come at me!"

Shao Chengzhi’s hearing wasn’t impaired, and indeed, he started talking about Shao Xingbang’s marriage prospects.

Lin Xia and Lu Zheng watched the lively scene with amusement.

When they returned to their room, Lin Xia began discussing with Lu Zheng the issue of Fang Youlan being hit.

"Did Dad tell you? Your grandfather hit your grandmother!"

Lin Xia still couldn’t quite believe that this had really happened, but Lu Pengcheng wouldn’t lie about such things.

She was very curious about the extent of the beating and also a bit concerned for Lu Guangqi’s health.

However, Lu Zheng had already told her that they wouldn’t be going there for the New Year, so she could wait for her mother-in-law and the others to come back and inquire.

She believed that her mother-in-law would definitely be willing to share this with her.

Lu Zheng nodded, "He did! Actually I didn’t mention it to you, but my grandfather wanted to hit her before!"

He wasn’t surprised about his grandmother getting hit.

However, it would be a lie to say there was no ripple in his heart.

But every time he thought about his two precious babies, who almost got harmed by her, he had no other thoughts.

Lin Xia noticed that Lu Zheng’s inner turmoil was more frequent than the indifference he displayed on the surface.

So she didn’t bring up the topic again and started urging him to wash up and rest.

"Hurry up and wash up, sleep! We have to stay up late tomorrow!"

This was Lin Xia’s first time celebrating the New Year at Lu Zheng’s grandfather’s place, and she wasn’t familiar with their customs.

It was her mother-in-law who told her that they stay up late every New Year’s Eve.

"Wife!" Lu Zheng smiled with a meaningful look, "Do you need to wash up?"

Lin Xia immediately realized his implication, and with a mix of shyness and anger she punched him, "Dream on! Aren’t you afraid of kidney deficiency!"

The guy had a taste of sweetness the day before and even desired it last night.

She was not someone who would easily give in; she firmly declined.

She hadn’t expected that he hadn’t given up on the idea tonight.

Lu Zheng chuckled, deliberately teasing her, "Look! Wife! Aren’t you thinking too much?

I didn’t say anything. I was just asking if you needed to wash your feet! Why bring up kidney deficiency!"

Lin Xia’s face flushed with heat. Worried about being overheard, she didn’t dare to speak too loudly and could only lower her voice and send him packing with one word, "Scram!"

Lu Zheng laughed even harder. He thought his wife’s angry and shy little appearance was adorable; he almost couldn’t resist giving her a few kisses...

On New Year’s Eve, Lu Pengcheng left with Shao Meirou early in the morning from Shao Chengzhi’s house to celebrate the New Year at Lu Guangqi’s.

Shao Xingbang, who returned last night, and Shao Xingde’s family, who came early in the morning, along with Lin Xia and Lu Zheng, were celebrating the New Year at Shao Chengzhi’s house.

Upon learning that Lin Xia was expecting twins, Shao Xingde’s family was even more delighted than Shao Xingbang.

Shao Chengzhi seriously insisted on giving Lin Xia and Lu Zheng New Year’s money.

Shao Xingde and Shao Xingbang followed suit.

Lin Xia felt somewhat embarrassed and didn’t want to accept it; they were all adults, not kids—what need was there for New Year’s money?

Speaking of which, she had never received much New Year’s money from a young age.

When her mother was still alive, every New Year she would secretly save some fruit candy pieces or some tasty treats for them.

Lin Xia shook her head, not wanting to recall those heartbreaking stories from her past lives at such a beautiful moment.

Lu Zheng noticed the change in her expression, and deliberately insisted on her accepting the money, to save it for their children.

Shao Chengzhi also chimed in, "That’s right, Lin Xia! Just take it! This represents at least the affection of us as the older generation!

Actually, you two, being newlyweds, should have received it last year too, but Xiaozheng couldn’t get away from work, and you didn’t come back together for the New Year.

So, this year’s money is making up for that!

By this time next year, if you two want New Year’s money, we won’t be able to give it to you! It should go to those two little ones!"

His speech made not only Lin Xia and Lu Zheng smile happily, but it also brought joy to everyone else’s faces.

On the other hand, the New Year’s atmosphere at Lu Guangqi’s place was not nearly as festive.

Lu Pengcheng and Shao Meirou hadn’t been there long after they arrived when Lu Pengfei’s family also came.

Lu Shuhui felt it was too embarrassing to speak about, so she hadn’t called Lu Pengfei to tell them about the family’s issues.

Therefore, when Lu Pengfei arrived and saw the unhealed slap mark on his mother Fang Youlan’s face, as well as his sick father, he was bound to ask what had happened.

With a stern-faced and tension-filled Lu Guangqi present, Fang Youlan didn’t dare to complain, even if she wanted to.

Lu Guangqi commanded, "Eldest! You explain!"

"Okay!" Lu Pengcheng succinctly recounted the incident.