Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 889: A Talk

By the time Li Yunqiao came home from work in the evening, Lu Fengzhen had already finished wrapping the wontons and even rolled out some cornmeal and white flour noodles.

Tonight it was just the two of them for dinner, and Li Yunqiao was quite satisfied. After all, in the past, Friday nights were spent eating in the cafeteria, coming home to just himself.

"Fengzhen, you have some wontons too."

"Brother Li, you eat them yourself; I’ll just have noodles. These are specially made for you, eat more. You all work so hard."

Li Yunqiao felt blissful; women at home should be like this.

Lu Fengzhen put a little chili oil in the bowl, making it taste even better.

Li Yunqiao was quite satisfied, and unusually, ate a lot in the evening.

"Brother Li, are Lihong and the others coming back for lunch tomorrow?"

"No, they’re not coming back; they’ll be back tomorrow evening."

"Okay, I got it."

Li Yunqiao sat on the sofa, noticing the newspaper had been flipped. This was the time he read the newspaper alone at home. He remembered to bring her a copy of the Red Book tomorrow.

Lu Fengzhen felt a bit embarrassed; with just the two of them at home, she wasn’t very comfortable. After cleaning up, she came over saying she wanted to go back to her room.

"Fengzhen, sit down and chat?"

Although it was a question, Lu Fengzhen obediently sat down.

"Brother Li, do you have any instructions?"

"Don’t be nervous, there’s nothing, just idle chat. I’m too tired at work, wanted to talk to someone when I come home."

"Oh? What does Brother Li want to talk about?"

Seeing the woman sitting across from him, looking skittish, Li Yunqiao smiled, "Fengzhen, you’re only twenty-eight. Haven’t you thought about finding someone again?"

Lu Fengzhen was stunned for a moment, why ask such a personal question? "Brother Li, I haven’t thought about it yet; given my situation, I could only find someone with children, surely supporting both the old and young. Besides, young couples certainly have feelings; why bring trouble upon myself?"

"You’re thinking too pessimistically. You might meet someone good, you know?"

Lu Fengzhen relaxed, leaning against the sofa backrest.

"Brother Li, actually I’m used to living alone, feel it wouldn’t be suitable to start a family again."

Li Yunqiao smiled, "Is it that you haven’t met anyone you like?"

Lu Fengzhen nodded, "That’s part of it. The year after my husband passed, my family arranged some blind dates for me, but none caught my eye.

You probably know my situation, it wasn’t until this year I felt attached to a man and had thoughts of remarrying, but he wasn’t interested.

I was quite embarrassed then. He denied me very clearly and thoroughly."

"What are your requirements for a partner?"

Lu Fengzhen recalled Little Ju’s comments, smiling wryly.

"My friends say I’m attracted to good looks, so maybe that’s it?" She herself wasn’t sure; Mr. Lv was indeed handsome, but she felt it wasn’t all there was. She couldn’t quite articulate it.

"He lives far from here, you don’t have a chance, besides, don’t you think the man you’re interested in is quite older?"

Lu Fengzhen shook her head, "I didn’t notice age."

Li Yunqiao understood, this twenty-eight-year-old woman still had the heart of a young girl.

"Fengzhen, what does that man look like?"

Lu Fengzhen frowned, "Good-looking, how to say? He’s more handsome than you, Brother Li, but doesn’t have the same feeling as you. Is it possibly because you’re a leader?"

Li Yunqiao got it, "Do you think I look good?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"This?" Lu Fengzhen frowned, troubled, looking at Li Yunqiao, unsure how to respond.

"Hehe, honestly is fine." Li Yunqiao was somewhat expectant, curious about what she would say.

He handed her a cup of tea, smiling at her.

"Brother Li, don’t get angry at what I say."

"Alright, I won’t get angry, we’re just chatting casually, after all."

"Brother Li definitely looks like a leader, also quite genteel, it’s just... just a bit old." Lu Fengzhen began nervously watching Li Yungui after she spoke.

"Haha, indeed, I’m already forty-five years old. Seventeen years older than you."

Lu Fengzhen blushed and lowered her head, afraid he wouldn’t like hearing something so directly spoken.

"Fengzhen, am I okay for you? How about teaming up with me for life?"

Lu Fengzhen was startled, eyes wide, looking at Li Yunqiao in surprise.

"Fengzhen, think it over, honestly my situation isn’t great; I’m much older than you, with four children, and soon there’ll be grandchildren.

But, if you sincerely live life with me, I will treat you well."

"Brother Li, you’re almost old enough to be my dad."

Li Yunqiao felt like he’d been struck by arrows all over, lacking conversational skills indeed, stepping right where it hurt.

"Haha, I don’t have a daughter your age; we’re both remarried, considering compatibility, and whether life together will be smooth in the future.

Though I’m much older, when I retire, I’ll have a pension, supporting us both won’t be a problem.

Moreover, I will respect you greatly in the future, showing you my utmost ability."

Lu Fengzhen was dazed, never had a man confessed like this before; her previous relationship was particularly restrained, Mr. Lv was one-sided, with a clear rejection afterward.

At twenty-eight, finally an opportunity to be confessed to by a man.

But also genuinely shocked. This was a major leader after all. She was just a farmwoman; how could he want to live with her?

Li Yunqiao watched as the woman’s expressions constantly changed, knowing she was contemplating. He wasn’t in a hurry; the children had expressed wanting him to find someone again.

Now he was charmed by a woman seventeen years his junior, choosing not to deny himself.

Even if she didn’t agree now, he had ways to persuade her eventually.

Thus, Li Yunqiao smiled warmly, perfectly timed for Lu Fengzhen to notice, thinking how handsome Li Yunqiao looked when smiling?

Watching the blushing, somewhat lost expression woman, Li Yunqiao felt certain he could achieve his wish.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Lu Fengzhen was startled, standing to open the door but was called back by Li Yunqiao.

"You don’t need to, I’ll go check."

Li Yunqiao opened the door, greeted by his secretary, "What’s up?"

"Leader, you’ve been invited to have a drink."

Li Yunqiao nodded, "Give me a moment, I’ll go change, come in please."

The secretary nodded towards the maid in the living room.

Lu Fengzhen poured him a bowl of tea, then went back to her room.

Li Yunqiao came out, knocking on her room door, "I’m heading out; just lock the front door when I leave, I’ve got the key. Rest well, don’t wait up."