Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 129 - 109: Domineering Upgrade!

Chapter 129: Chapter 109: Domineering Upgrade!

This man!

What a terrible temper!

Chuxia was completely speechless. She was just discussing the matter at hand, and he had to storm off as if flipping through a book?

Hmph, who cares? Just leave, as long as he doesn’t force her to marry him, do whatever!

After walking a bit, Mikang’s anger subsided, and he felt somewhat ridiculous. How could a young girl affect his emotions so much?

With his arms bent resting on his knees and his hands holding his head, his small body curled into a ball. Seeing her like this, so fragile and so lonely, inexplicably softened his heart. He approached, but seeing where she was sitting sparked his anger again.

"Can’t you find a dry spot to sit? Don’t you know how to take care of yourself when you’re unwell? What is your brain for?"

The sudden loud voice above her head startled Chuxia, causing her to shiver, and then she glared at him angrily, "Don’t you know scaring people can scare them to death? You aren’t a scout spying on the enemy; why can’t you make a sound when you walk?"

Mikang furrowed his brow, "Can’t you, a girl, stop sounding like you’re loaded with gunpowder?"

"First, manage yourself. When you can speak like a normal person, then come and lecture me." Chuxia stood up, a defiant look on her face, "Others may tolerate you, but I won’t!"

What did this delicate young girl say? Others tolerate him, but she won’t? Heh..., the audacity! Mikang’s smile spread unwittingly...

His slender eyes, now warmer, slightly curved lips carried a hint of charm. The sunlight from behind him draped over him like a dreamy golden glow. Mikang stood tall and majestic, like a heroic warrior returning from battle...

"Young lady, when you gaze at a man, show some restraint!" he said sharply, yet his eyes were full of mirth. Coming to her senses, Chuxia saw his somewhat teasing look and her face flushed red. Had she really just visibly fantasized about him? She dreaded how he would now have endless fodder to tease her...

Seeing how her blush spread to her neck, his eyes twinkled but didn’t chastise her as she expected. Instead, he changed the subject. "Lin Chuxia, I came here to tell you that Luo Xiaoqiong was selected by Director Xu because my mother manipulated it.

They did this thinking you’d feel lonely and helpless and would have no choice but to marry me. I do want you to marry me soon, but not without you knowing the full story and accidentally marrying me in ignorance.

Of course, they wouldn’t joke with Xiaoqiong’s future. Director Xu truly appreciates Xiaoqiong. With her current qualifications, it would indeed be impossible for her to enter unit 401 normally, but Director Xu would never allow her to be criticized!"

Power is a wonderful thing in any era!

That was Chuxia’s first reaction. Then, she looked at Mikang seriously, "Do you think Xiaoqiong really needs to go to unit 401 to become the assistant to the director? I’d like to hear your opinion."

Mikang didn’t mince his words, "Going to 401 would be better for her development than staying in the medical team. I’ve already said, Director Xu really likes her and believes she has the capacity."

After thinking it over, Chuxia made up her mind, "Then, can we keep this matter confidential?"

"Yes!" Mikang’s eyes showed appreciation. "Lin Chuxia, what I like most about you is your straightforwardness."

Is that why he’d chosen her? Chuxia’s brow twitched, "If, tomorrow, my answer is no, will you let this go?"

"No!"

His response was curt and clear.

Chuxia was at a loss for words. Then why bother asking her to consider for three days? What was that about not interfering with her decision? Presenting a facade of democracy when in reality... utterly contemptible!

"I am your best choice. I won’t force you, but I also won’t give up," Mikang declared.

Chuxia: "..." She didn’t know what to say.

"What kind of man do you envision as a husband?" Mikang softened his tone.

"I haven’t thought about it." Chuxia shook her head. She truly didn’t have a specific idea. Having come to this era, she dared not hope for too much from love, though she didn’t understand this era well, she knew very clearly that love was an unaffordable luxury in these times.

Like this situation, although Mikang was domineering, he hadn’t disrespected her. With just one word from him, a push from above, she really had no other options.

He is a hero, and that alone justified his entitlement to act domineeringly! Such were the rules of this era!

Previously, watching movies and dramas, certain leaders, busy with war into their thirties and forties, had no wives. If they fancied a female soldier, regardless of whether she had a lover or not, she had to marry him.

Of course, refusing was also an option, if you could withstand the social pressure.

Now, although it’s not as perverse as back then, the organization still has the power to intervene. If she refused, the leaders had the power to send her home and bar her from attending university. Frankly, a single refusal could ruin her life.

Of course, they just had the power; but knowing Mikang’s character, she felt he wouldn’t actually do that. This also emboldened her to argue with him.

In fact, setting aside his prejudice and taking a close look at him, he was quite the perfection in terms of his stature and appearance.

The job was fine.

The prospects for development were even better.

As for background, that was unquestionable.

Other than being older than her by a few years, there really was nothing else to pick on. Oh no, there was also his personality—his stubborn temperament really wasn’t appealing!

However, marrying such a man was seen by many as lying in the lap of luxury.

Now this lap of luxury had come knocking at her door, begging her to accept it, so why not... just bite the bullet?

But this was a matter of a lifetime! She was only seventeen! Okay, eighteen, but even at eighteen, she had just started university. How could she get married so early????

Zhou Mikang stood quietly to the side, watching as Chuxia’s demeanor changed from cloudy to sunny and back again like unpredictable scribbles, finally losing his patience, "Still haven’t decided?"

"Why haven’t you left? You said you wouldn’t pressure me!" Chuxia glared at him, "Tomorrow is when I’m supposed to give you an answer!"

"What’s the difference between today and tomorrow?"

"There’s..." Chuxia scratched her head, looking doubtful.

"Fine, Lin Chuxia, stop thinking about it. With that blockhead of yours, you don’t even know what to look for. If you keep dawdling like this, who knows when some guy might deceive you, and you wouldn’t even have a shoulder to cry on.

"Write to your family tonight, tell them you’re getting married. As for the date, let’s set it for two months later. By then, the wheat will have been harvested and autumn sowing done, surely you can spare the time then."

"You..." Chuxia was utterly defeated by him. One moment ago, he was discussing with her, and the next minute, he had decided all by himself? Besides, wasn’t marriage a matter between two people? Why did she feel like it had nothing to do with her?

Zhou Mikang waved his hand dismissively, "What’s with that look? Even if you had time, you wouldn’t find anyone better than me. So it’s better not to waste time and feelings. This way, your parents can rest easy much sooner, without having to worry about you."

"You...."

"Can’t you say anything other than that?" Zhou Mikang patted her on the head, "It’s settled then. I did want to give you time to think it over, but seeing how you were just now, forget it. Let’s stabilize things sooner and let me look after you."

"What if I don’t marry you?" Chuxia finally managed to utter a whole sentence.

"You could try."

Although he was smiling, why did she think he looked so frightening?

"What would happen if I tried?" Chuxia asked bravely.

"Just try, and you’ll know, I don’t know yet either." Zhou Mikang spread his hands, "Anyway, whether you try or not, the result will be the same. You, Lin Chuxia, can only be mine for life."

"Why?"

"Because I am Zhou Mikang!"

Could you be any shameless? Chuxia opened her mouth, speechless for a long time.

"Don’t look so bullied. Marrying me, you really hit the jackpot, I promise, you won’t regret it."

Looking at the radiant and smug Zhou Mikang, Chuxia felt like her liver was hurting. This man, why was he so different in front of her compared to others? Oh wait, not really, always so arrogant, so conceited, so domineering, so... detestable!

The only difference was that, in front of others, he mostly had a grim expression, while in front of her, he seemed to have a bit more facial expressions.

But why did she feel like she preferred him with a grim expression? Seeing him smile so brightly made her think of a cunning wolf.

"I’ll give you my answer tomorrow." Chuxia looked at him seriously, "Regardless of whether the outcome is the same or not, I hope you’ll abide by our agreement. Tomorrow, I’ll give you my answer.

Of course, you can force me to marry you, and I know I’m powerless to resist. But I believe, with your pride, you wouldn’t want to coerce a girl who doesn’t like you into marrying you, right?"

"Resorting to reverse psychology?" Zhou Mikang laughed. "Fine, then give me your answer tomorrow. If you don’t marry, you can try."

During the afternoon training, Chuxia was always distracted. Zeng Meili, feeling guilty, ignored it.

The teammates’ glances towards Chuxia were mostly disdainful. Nobody liked a teammate favored by the leaders!

Taking advantage of the break, Luo Xiaoqiong asked Chuxia if something was wrong, and she forced a bitter smile, blaming her agitation on her approaching period.