Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 135 - 115: Conflict

Chapter 135: Chapter 115: Conflict

The first watch had arrived.

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"Lin Chuxia, step out!"

Having stood all afternoon, Chuxia, who was somewhat tired, was jolted from her drowsiness when her name was called. She shuddered and hurriedly walked out, but her sore legs didn’t follow her commands well. Her left foot shook; her right foot stumbled; her body uncontrollably fell forward. Instinctively, she grabbed at the first thing she could—Zhang Erniu’s belt.

Unprepared, Zhang Erniu, who was not much stronger than Chuxia, was pulled back by Chuxia’s yank. Before anyone could react, both of them had already harshly hit the ground—poor Chuxia was the first to land.

Once they came to their senses, Luo Xiaoqiong and Liu Meijun hurried to help them up.

"Ah! Ouch!"

The tragedy happened again!

Zhang Erniu’s belt loosened from Chuxia’s pull, and as Luo Xiaoqiong and Liu Meijun tried to lift her, her pants uncontrollably slid down. Out of instinct, Zhang Erniu struggled to free herself and fell back—crashing heavily on top of Chuxia.

"Don’t move!"

As Luo Xiaoqiong and Liu Meijun tried to help her again, Zhang Erniu shouted, and frantically started pulling her trousers up—fortunately, she was wearing long underwear this season, so she didn’t end up revealing herself.

Noticing Zhang Erniu’s plight, even in their haste, Luo Xiaoqiong and Liu Meijun refrained from pulling her up, and could only wait embarrassedly until she adjusted her trousers and tightened her belt.

Meanwhile, the other team members had spread the word, and now everyone knew what had happened behind them. Laughter could be heard throughout the squad.

Some team members’ eyes gleamed with a vivid light, this embarrassment couldn’t have come at a better time! It was perfect for Regimental Commander Zhou to see that the favored Lin Chuxia was simply incompetent! Let’s see how the commander favors her now!

Ideally, Regimental Commander Zhou will be so angry that he sends Lin Chuxia back home!

Especially a few team members from the third squad who didn’t get along with Chuxia, the little devils in their hearts were cheering loudly, so satisfying! It really was so satisfying!! Ahahaha!!!

Pulled up by Luo Xiaoqiong and Liu Meijun, Chuxia’s face burned like a shrimp, and she drooped her head, shuffling step by step to the front of the formation, standing at attention, "Reporting to the commander, Lin Chuxia is present!"

Zhou Mikang’s face had turned dark blue, and he frowned as he scrutinized Chuxia, "Did you lose your senses from happiness knowing I was about to praise you?"

"Ah?" Chuxia looked at him blankly, confused.

"What do you mean ’ah’? This morning you saved Wang Chuang in the canteen, and I intended to commend you for staying calm in a crisis, to set an example for everyone. But then you went on with this act, it seems you really can’t be praised!"

Who asked for your praise? Chuxia secretly pursed her lips, yet her face was exceedingly respectful, "Reporting to the commander, I will strive to improve!"

Standing nearby, Zeng Meili had a vexed expression. It was clear her Third Brother was actually trying to make excuses for Lin Chuxia, yet he had that stern face and tone. She believed he must be worried if Chuxia was injured in the incident right now.

Alas! Poor Third Brother, what could he do in such a situation? If he showed even a hint of concern, Lin Chuxia wouldn’t be able to stay in the medical team—she was all too aware of how fierce women’s jealousy could be!

It might as well be her to step in. She even suspected that her responsibility for the medical team’s training was deliberate planning by her Third Brother!

"Lin Chuxia, are you hurt anywhere?" asked Zeng Meili.

"No," Chuxia shook her head, but her heart was bitter. She wasn’t injured, but she was definitely not comfortable. She had been forcefully smashed twice, and her hip bones hurt terribly!

Zeng Meili cast a quick glance at her Third Brother, hesitated a moment, then looked at Chuxia, "Return to your squad."

"Yes!"

Once Chuxia returned to the lineup, Zeng Meili continued, "That’s it for today’s training. Everyone go back and, as a class, choose the program you will perform."

"Yes!"

"Lin Chuxia, Zhang Erniu, you two come with me to the medical room to check if you’re injured. Everyone else, dismissed!"

Zhou Mikang glanced at Zeng Meili and walked towards the edge of the field.

Zeng Meili quietly sighed in relief, grateful she had guessed his intentions correctly.

"Lin Chuxia, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you, I..." on the way, Zhang Erniu apologized to Chuxia with a face full of embarrassment.

"It’s really my fault..." Chuxia also looked just as uneasy, "I was panicking at that moment and didn’t think things through. I’m so sorry for humiliating you."

"No worries, I’m still wearing long johns." Zhang Erniu smiled sincerely, "Lin Chuxia, let’s work hard together in the future!"

"Okay!"

Zeng Meili, walking in front, twitched the corners of her eyes. It seemed these two had found their kindred spirits in each other.

Jing Zhe, who was putting some equipment into the sterilizer, heard footsteps behind him and turned around to see Zhou Mikang, so he smiled, "Great Regimental Commander Zhou, what brings you here?"

"Tailwind!" Zhou Mikang said as he confidently sat at Jing Zhe’s desk, "I heard you made Lin Chuxia your assistant?"

"Yes, I was just about to inform you about that. During the recruit period, I’ll have her attend morning classes and train in the afternoons. After the recruit period, she can intern with me. She’s a promising seedling, and with the right nurturing, she might become a pillar!" Jing Zhe, sitting opposite Zhou Mikang, continued, "You didn’t see her handle that medical emergency this morning. She didn’t seem like a new female soldier at all, so calm and composed..." He thought for a moment before adding, "Describing her as ruthless may be a bit much, but I can’t think of a better word.

Anyway, she’s a promising doctor. She’s young, with good academic results. Great Regimental Commander Zhou, I’m openly asking for her now. I plan to transfer her to the main hospital after recruit training. She’ll train with me for a year, and then I’ll send her to medical school for further studies. As for her future development, that’s up to her. I won’t interfere."

"No!"

"Why?" Jing Zhe looked puzzled at Zhou Mikang, "I’m cherishing talent here, and I think my arrangement is very suitable for her. Why don’t you agree?"

"No reason, I just don’t agree!" Zhou Mikang said and glanced outside, then shut his mouth.

Following his gaze, Jing Zhe saw Zeng Meili approaching with Lin Chuxia and another young female soldier. "What’s happened now?" he wondered aloud as he looked at Zhou Mikang curiously, "Say, don’t tell me you have feelings for Lin Chuxia? Are you here just to wait for her? If you really like her, you shouldn’t be blocking her career. That’s not right; how old are you, and how old is that young lady... "

"Shut up!" Zhou Mikang glared at Jing Zhe with a stern face, "Keep rambling, and I’ll throw you out!"

Jing Zhe smirked, "You’re afraid they’ll hear if they come in, right..." Seeing that Zhou Mikang might really throw him out, he quickly got up and walked out, "Meili, what’s the issue with these two now?"

"It’s nothing, I’m just going to check them over..." Zeng Meili suddenly paused, staring incredulously at Zhou Mikang who was calmly sitting in the office; after all, she had clearly seen Third Brother heading to the office...

"Aren’t you going to check them right away?" Zhou Mikang glared at her, "With your dilly-dallying, if they really do have internal injuries, even nine lives wouldn’t be enough!"

"Yes!" Zeng Meili shrank her neck and quickly darted into the nearby examination room, with Chuxia speeding after her.

Zhang Erniu was left hanging; she felt she should greet Regimental Commander Zhou, but since the other two hadn’t, she felt she needn’t either. Then, not greeting him made her feel uncomfortable. Eventually, she almost shuffled into the examination room.

Watching from the doorway, Jing Zhe chuckled and shook his head at Zhou Mikang, "Look at you, scaring the young girl until she can hardly walk."

"Hmph!" Zhou Mikang stood up, "I’m warning you seriously, don’t think about Lin Chuxia. I have my own plans for her work!"

"Hold on!" Jing Zhe quickly closed the door and bolted it, pushing Zhou Mikang back to his seat, "What are you saying, you really have your eyes on Lin Chuxia? Are you serious, or just kidding around? She’s so young, you can’t hurt her!"

"Do I look like I’m joking?" Zhou Mikang glanced at him, "You better mind your own business. You don’t need to worry about my matters."

Jing Zhe pointed to his own face, smiling broadly, "I’m not the one going after women ten years younger than me. What’s there to mind? But seriously, Old Zhou, do you really like Lin Chuxia?"

"What’s it to you?"

"I don’t want you to destroy a promising young talent. She’s the one I have my eyes on," Jing Zhe declared with righteousness.

"Say that again!"

"I’ll say it again!" Jing Zhe stared him down, "Lin Chuxia is the one I have my eyes on, and I absolutely won’t allow you to ruin her!"

Zhou Mikang leaned forward abruptly, grabbing Jing Zhe by the collar: "It seems you’re really asking for it!"

"Kill me, and I’ll still say the same. I admire her for her talent. What about you?" Jing Zhe remained unyielding, "What do you see in her? Zhou Mikang, don’t tell me you’ve fallen for her, that might fool a three-year-old, but not me, get lost!"

Zhou Mikang frowned, "Is there something wrong with your brain?"

"Your brain is the one with problems! A young female soldier has only been here four days, and you’re already thinking of caging her like a canary. Zhou Mikang, I despise you! I look down on you!..."

The rest of his words were silenced by a punch from Zhou Mikang.

"Pfft!"

Spitting out some blood, Jing Zhe scoffed, "Hit the mark, angry because you’re embarrassed?"

"Unreasonable!" Zhou Mikang, furious, turned and walked away.

Jing Zhe nonchalantly leaned against the table, his smile radiant, "Zhou Mikang, I’ve said it, she’s the talent I see. Whoever thinks of sidestepping her, just can’t!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote and support at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation.)