Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 726 - 725: Truly Enviable!

Yang Wanmeng looked at Lin Xia, offering a very sincere apology, "Sister-in-law, I’m sorry! I really didn’t mean what I said, and I hadn’t realized it could almost cause a big disaster!

I’ll toast you with tea instead of alcohol! I hope you can forgive me! I definitely won’t speak carelessly again..."

Before she came, Nie Siming had done some ideological work with her at home.

Today, not for anyone else but solely to ease the relationship between husband and wife, she was going to apologize to Lin Xia formally.

Moreover, she had already heard about how terribly Meng Xiangzi had been treated by Lu Zheng’s family, losing not just her job and reputation but also ending up in jail.

She was just an ordinary person and didn’t want to attempt the impossible and invite unnecessary trouble.

Actually, when she thought about it, it wasn’t much, just saying a few soft words and apologizing, right?

She could still manage such a face-saving act!

Indeed, when Nie Siming heard Yang Wanmeng’s apologetic words, his eyes immediately filled with a look of gratification.

He thought that his daughter-in-law was quite aware of the bigger picture, knowing she had made a mistake and also brave enough to admit it.

Lin Xia smiled lightly and also stood up with her tea in hand, "Alright! We live upstairs from each other, and distant relatives aren’t as good as near neighbors.

Our husbands work in the same department! No need for further words, everything is in this cup of tea!"

Yang Wanmeng could say such things, whether sincerely or just for show, she had to think of the bigger picture and couldn’t say she didn’t forgive her.

Moreover, what was the purpose of this dinner if not to clear up misunderstandings?

However, she still harbored strong prejudices against Yang Wanmeng, which couldn’t be resolved by a few light apologies!

Seeing both women drink their tea, which symbolized resolving their past issues, Hao Xiaoyun’s happiness was evident by the bigger smile on her face.

"Alright! Both of you are pregnant! Sit down and eat! Try the dishes I cooked and see if they suit your taste!"

Lin Xia and Yang Wanmeng compliantly sat down, picked up their chopsticks to take some dishes, and even complimented them.

The women clearing the air, even if they could not return to their previously harmonious state, made the three men happy.

With half a drink down, the atmosphere at the table began to liven up.

Li Qingshui deliberately reminisced with Lu Zheng and Nie Siming about the past, all to mend their brotherhood and completely put past grievances behind them.

Soon, Nie Siming and Lu Zheng also began toasting and drinking high-spiritedly.

Lin Xia didn’t mind Lu Zheng drinking, knowing that even though he appeared stern and serious on the outside, he was a man who valued deep relationships on the inside.

Because of the issue with Yang Wanmeng, Lu Zheng took his anger out on Nie Siming, but in fact, he also suffered himself.

Yang Wanmeng glanced around and in front of everyone, congratulated Lin Xia, "Sister-in-law! Congratulations on having twins with Mr. Lu! It’s really enviable!"

Lin Xia replied with a smile, "Thank you! It was completely unexpected! A delightful surprise!"

Yang Wanmeng smiled, though her smile didn’t reach her eyes, "This is unique in our family! Others who hear about it are definitely green with envy!"

Lin Xia smiled faintly, finding Yang Wanmeng amusing. How was she supposed to respond to that?

Having twins was a huge joy for her, and she didn’t want to be modest.

But speaking too boastfully could easily lead to gossip and trouble.

Seeing this, Hao Xiaoyun chimed in, "Well, it’s all arranged by the heavens. Envy won’t get anyone anywhere!"

She immediately served Lin Xia and Yang Wanmeng a bite of food each, calling out, "Wanmeng, eat more!"

Yang Wanmeng noticed that Hao Xiaoyun was favoring Lin Xia in her speech and felt immediately disinterested, "Okay!"

The drinking went on late into the night before they finally called it quits. They had all drunk a lot, finishing not only the bottle of Moutai but also two bottles of the liquor Li Qingshui had prepared.

Li Qingshui had gotten really drunk earlier and had been loudly bickering. It took half a bowl of vinegar from Hao Xiaoyun to sober him up a bit.

Nie Siming also drank too much and even clung to Lu Zheng’s hand without letting go, talking thickly about his regrets. The emotions he had suppressed in his heart finally burst forth today.

Lu Zheng wrapped his arm around Lin Xia and staggered home, his steps unsteady.

Once home, Lin Xia asked Lu Zheng to take off his clothes and lie down but not to sleep; she would get a warm towel to wipe his face.

When she entered the bedroom with the towel, Lu Zheng, shirtless, sat on the bed, his deep eyes staring blankly with a touch of confusion.

Lin Xia couldn’t help but smile, "Does it feel bad?"

Lu Zheng looked up and gave her a fleeting smile, "It’s okay!"

The overly drunk Lu Zheng was as obedient as a little child, letting Lin Xia do as she pleased.

Lin Xia wiped his face and then took the opportunity to wipe his long hands as well.

Lu Zheng tilted his head, his eyes filled with tenderness, and said in a deep voice, "Wife! You’re really wonderful!"

Lin Xia laughed out loud, "Just by wiping your face, I’m wonderful? Your definition of ’good’ is a bit too simple!"

Lu Zheng gently wrapped his arms around Lin Xia and murmured, "You do more than just wipe my face; you cook, do laundry, bear children! Wife! You’ve worked hard!"

Lin Xia put the wet towel on the bedside table and wrapped her arms around Lu Zheng, "As long as we can be together, I don’t find it hard at all. On the contrary, I feel particularly blessed!"

The quiet night, which easily evoked sentimentality, saw their simple and unadorned words causing their emotions to fluctuate and elevate.

Both lowered and raised their heads, their eyes filled with each other’s reflections, and they quickly melted into a kiss.

Even though they couldn’t engage in the most intimate act, they were still willing to use this to express their deep affection for each other...

Unlike Lin Xia and Lu Zheng’s tender affection, upstairs Nie Siming and Yang Wanmeng were in different rooms—one in the kitchen, the other in the living room.

Nie Siming, after coming back and throwing up twice, completely sobered up. Seeing that Yang Wanmeng had thrown everything up, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for him and went to heat up some porridge for him, despite her big belly.

Nie Siming sat in the living room, eyes glued to his busy wife’s figure, with a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Yang Wanmeng noticed his gaze, standing at the kitchen doorway she asked, "Do you still feel bad?"

Tonight’s drinking definitely exceeded limits for Nie Siming!

Nie Siming smiled, "Much better!" He paused, "Wife! You did exceptionally well tonight! I hope you can continue to get along with my sisters-in-law just like today in the future. We’re all in the same department and need to stick together!"

Yang Wanmeng smiled with narrowed eyes. From Nie Siming’s perspective, his thoughts weren’t excessive.

She might be able to get along well with Hao Xiaoyun, but with Lin Xia, she really couldn’t do it.

"I know what to do! It was my immaturity before that affected your brotherly relationship with Lu Zheng.

Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get along well with the sisters-in-law in the future!"

Yang Wanmeng spoke beautifully, and Nie Siming was very satisfied, their previously strained marital relationship also improved.