Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 121 - 102: Advance and Retreat

Chapter 121: Chapter 102: Advance and Retreat

Tongzi, who was accustomed to major events, was beaten up by Chuxia.

And beaten to a swollen face and blue nose!

Well, he mainly didn’t expect such a frail girl to possess such formidable power. Initially thinking his actions were somewhat underhanded, he decided to let her vent without fighting back. But who could have imagined, a girl pushed to her limits by rage could be frighteningly strong? By the time he realized something was wrong, his face... had already swollen.

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth with a rearview mirror, and then checking the bruises around his eyes, Zhou Mikang gave a helpless and bitter smile, "Ah, you hate me that much? If I hadn’t pulled you away, were you thinking of beating me to death?"

"Beating you to death would serve you right, it’s all your own fault." The words were harsh, but the tone was somewhat weak. Okay, she really was angry just now, but after she actually stopped, she felt she had gone too far.

Would anyone have a bruised face if they hadn’t let her?

He must be too embarrassed to see anyone now, right?

Thinking this way, she felt a bit of schadenfreude: serves him right! For being overbearing! For disrespecting human rights!

"You’re right, it really was my own doing. Who told me to pick and choose, and end up choosing you as a bride?" Zhou Mikang sighed, "But I’m just that kind of person. Once I’ve decided something, I won’t change my mind, even if I discover you have a violent disposition. I’ve already brought you into my family, and declared in front of them that I want to marry you. I won’t go back on my word, don’t worry."

Chuxia’s lips curled in a clear display of disdain. Even now, he was still irritating! Any trace of guilt she felt vanished instantly.

"Lin Chuxia..." Since the car had already stopped, Zhou Mikang didn’t rush to start it again, but instead looked at her seriously, "You must understand that at this point, neither of us can back down."

"Why?" Chuxia’s face showed her defiance, "Your family has already made it clear they won’t pressure you anymore."

"You believe that, but I don’t." Zhou Mikang shook his head, "They only said that because of the situation at the time, they had no choice. Maybe they can manage not to pressure me about this for a month.

But after a month, I’m certain my mom and aunt will revert to their old ways. If they don’t find another target by then, they’ll still focus on you.

Rather than letting them go through this over and over again until it becomes public knowledge and we are forced to be together, let’s settle this matter once and for all. As I’ve said before, you marrying me benefits you in every way and harms you in none.

Lin Chuxia, given your family’s circumstances, you can’t marry a man with poor economic conditions, I won’t explain the reasoning now, but you’ll understand in the future.

I admit, besides the reasons I’ve mentioned before for marrying you, there is also the fact that I really like your appearance. Also, I want to clarify one thing: my kindness towards you is not because you look like my little sister.

When I first met you, your personality reminded me of my little sister, but your appearances are completely different. Even though I haven’t seen you much since then, I know your characters are far apart too.

However, one thing similar about you both is your easy-going, non-utilitarian nature. Honestly, I don’t like girls who are materialistic and vain. As for love, Lin Chuxia, that’s all just poetic fancy designed to deceive; you’d be better off thinking less about it."

Chuxia frowned slightly, "What you’re implying, in and out of your words, is that marrying you means I’m reaching above my station. Yes, marrying you, I indeed would be reaching high. But please, don’t talk as if I am taking undue advantage. I’m not interested in such favors.

I also believe that marriage is realistic; I haven’t fantasized about a Prince Charming rescuing me. But at this age, can’t I have a little expectation toward marriage?

My mom told me, my appearance is charming, something ordinary families might shy away from marrying, but it’s also a source of trouble. That’s why they rushed to get me engaged to Luo Hongqi, to stave off unwanted suitors harboring pointless affections.

Agreeing to an engagement with Luo Hongqi wasn’t because I really planned to marry him. I even planned to break up with him once I got into university, I told him as much, but I didn’t expect that a mishap would prevent the engagement from becoming official.

So, Commander Zhou, I’m not as naive as you think. I really am a very selfish girl, you just haven’t seen my bad side yet."

"I know all this."

"You know?" Chuxia looked incredulously wide-eyed, "How do you know?"

"I know about everything that happened with you, including the Xue family forcing the engagement..." Zhou Mikang spread his hands, "Don’t overthink it. I didn’t start harboring any feelings for you then. I was just as worried as your parents, didn’t want you to get ruined, thus arranged for your updates to be reported to me.

However, including Hanliang, nobody knows about this. Actually, Xue Ligang was just lucky. If Hanliang and Meili hadn’t been involved, I wouldn’t have let him get locked up so comfortably."

"What are your real intentions towards me?" Chuxia looked confused, "Honestly, given your age, I can’t believe you could really like me all of a sudden.

But your actions make me think otherwise. You say you’re afraid I’d be ruined. Think about it, there are many girls like me. Surely, you can’t be concerned about each one you meet?"

"Could I interpret your words as being jealous?" Zhou Mikang’s eyes twinkled with amusement, "Lin Chuxia, don’t hide it anymore. Actually, you like me."

This man, can he not be so arrogant?

Chuxia rubbed her temples, looking at him, "I’m talking about serious matters here."

"To be honest, I’m not sure either. It’s precisely because of that, I’m so determined to marry you, Lin Chuxia. I don’t want to wait until the day I understand everything and find out it’s too late," Mikang’s face inexplicably darkened, "Life can’t withstand too much waiting."

"Have you been hurt in relationships before?" Chuxia blinked her large eyes, full of curiosity, "It makes sense. Someone your age, with such good qualities, must have met a girl you liked. So, why did you break up? Was it because of you or her? Are you still unable to forget her even now?"

Mikang started the car without saying a word.

Chuxia scrutinized him and concluded to herself, "I get it. You want to marry me because you know you can compensate me with something. That way, even if you can’t give me your heart, you won’t feel guilty.

If you were to marry a girl with a family background similar to yours, you wouldn’t be able to compensate her beyond emotions. That would make you feel very guilty. Yes, that’s exactly it."

However, spending a lifetime with a man whose heart isn’t with me is too much of a loss! I believe that, given time, I will definitely be able to feed myself well and keep a good life. As for my parents, I will make sure they’re happy too."

"Can you shut up?"

"No!" Chuxia raised her eyebrows, "I have the right to speak."

Mikang: "..."

"Unless you take back what you said today, I’m not going to shut up."

"..."

"Don’t be shy. I won’t laugh at you for having someone else in your heart. It just shows that you are a man of deep loyalty, right?"

"..."

"Look at you, not keeping your promise. If I had a deeply memorable relationship, I would definitely share it with you. Sadly, I haven’t met such a person yet. Alas!"

"..."

"Silence means consent. It seems that girl occupies an important place in your heart."

"...."

"By the way, is your unwillingness to deal with your dad somewhat related to that girl?"

"Screech!"

The car abruptly stopped, and Mikang, his face red with anger, stared at Chuxia, "I’m not talking anymore. Really, I’m done talking." Seeing the look in his eyes, Chuxia was frightened and hastily waved her hands begging for mercy.

"I don’t have anyone else in my heart." Taking a deep breath, Mikang then said, "My fallout with my father has nothing to do with Ye Meiru."

"Ye Meiru?" Chuxia repeated, then quickly ducked her head, "I didn’t hear that. I heard nothing, Commander Zhou, please take me back to the military district."

"Lin Chuxia, go back and think carefully. I’ll give you three days to think about it..." Mikang sighed deeply, his expression softening a bit, "I don’t want to pressure you, but like I said, some matters can’t withstand waiting.

You can rest assured that I want to marry you, not for the reasons you think. If you can trust me, marry me. I can assure you that once I marry you, I will be responsible for you."

"Okay, I will consider it." Chuxia quickly nodded, "I promise, I will consider it very seriously."

"In three days, I’ll be waiting in my office for you. Rest assured, no matter what your answer is, from then on, I won’t let my family harass you anymore. Also, you joined the army on your own abilities; no one has the right to send you back home without a reason."

Was he assuring her that he wouldn’t misuse his authority to fire her?

Chuxia was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded: "Okay, okay, I understand, I really do. You are a good person, I’ve decided. From now on, I will neither curse at you nor hit you...."

Seeing his somewhat tugged expression, she stopped awkwardly....speaking what? Indeed, her habit of speaking recklessly when agitated still hadn’t changed....

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