Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 153 - 128 Excitement_2

Chapter 153: Chapter 128 Excitement_2

Only when she knew the truth was about to come out did she preemptively give her a warning shot, such an act, it was too disheartening. For her, she could give up her future, but what about her?

Chuxia had already noticed Luo Xiaoqiong’s expression and could only manage a helpless wry smile. She knew that the other party was angry, very angry, and if it weren’t for the presence of elders here, she surely would have stood up and broken off their friendship right then and there.

At this moment, Zhao Yulan and the others had calmed down from their excitement, chatting more and more enthusiastically with Zhou Mikang, Zhou Hanliang, and Zeng Meili, leaving her no chance to interject. So she quietly stood up and tugged at Luo Xiaoqiong.

The other party turned her head away, refusing to look at her.

She tugged at her again.

She still didn’t respond.

Seeing their little movements, Zhao Qiliang laughed helplessly, pushing Luo Xiaoqiong: "Chuxia definitely didn’t mean to hide it from you."

Biting her lip, Luo Xiaoqiong stood up and walked out without a word, and Chuxia hurriedly followed.

Old Gao was standing at the door eating sunflower seeds. Seeing the two of them come out, he greeted them enthusiastically: "Comrades, is there anything I can help you with?"

Luo Xiaoqiong, who was already annoyed, had no mind to pay attention to him and stepped past him without even a glance, leaving Chuxia to offer him an apologetic smile and chase after.

"Tsk tsk..." Old Gao shook his head, "She’s not even married yet, and she’s already showing such a temper. Instructor Zhou’s choice..., not so great after all!"

A forty-something-year-old waitress at the counter, unable to make out what he said, drew close and asked, "Director, looking at your attitude, did those two girls just now... climb up the social ladder?"

Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang were regular customers here, and the waitstaff knew them very well.

Their status was something to be looked up to; even if people had daughters at home, they wouldn’t dare to entertain wild thoughts. However, in private, there was often speculation about what kind of girl would catch the eye of these two men.

"I wouldn’t dare to guess, I wouldn’t dare..." Old Gao laughed, his face expressing a sense of profound mystery.

"Being mysterious..." the waitress muttered, returning to the counter, but soon couldn’t help coming back out and whispered, "Director, do you think Instructor Zhou would really take a shine to a rural girl?"

"Wang Qing, what are you getting at?" Old Gao glanced at her, "Don’t say I didn’t warn you; your daughter wouldn’t catch Instructor Zhou’s eye. You better not end up embarrassed trying to catch a fox you can’t get."

"Director, what way to talk is that?" Wang Qing looked upset, "My daughter has a city residence registration, she’s got to be better than some rural girl, right? Instructor Zhou must think he’s getting on in years and nobody’s arranging a match for him, that’s why he’d settle for someone like her..."

"Stop, just stop..." Old Gao interrupted her, "You’re dreaming. Instructor Zhou is not that kind of person. He must genuinely like that girl. Don’t meddle."

The woman rolled her eyes, glanced at the wall clock, and returned to the counter with a smile.

Old Gao gave her a look and shook his head with a bitter smile. Some people are like that, always dreaming fanciful dreams. But when comparing the unapproachable girl just now with Wang Qing’s daughter, it really was hard to say who was better or worse.

But as the old saying goes, "It’s better to demolish ten temples than to destroy one marriage," not to mention that the girl’s parents had come from far away. Alas, whom should he really help?

Outside, after hearing the reason from Chuxia, Luo Xiaoqiong was so angry she rolled up her sleeves: "Lin Chuxia, you coward, why didn’t you tell me earlier? Even if it means not becoming a soldier, I won’t let him bully you. Marriage is for life, you can’t be deceived. And besides, you’re only seventeen, how can he have the nerve to make you marry now..."

Chuxia anxiously covered her mouth: "Keep it down, I told you, I was afraid you’d make a scene. I just couldn’t find the right moment to tell you. Are you shouting so loud because you want everyone else to know or what?"

Luo Xiaoqiong shook her head vigorously, indicating she wouldn’t shout anymore. Chuxia, still not entirely reassured, relaxed her hand a little. Seeing that she wasn’t shouting, Chuxia completely let go.

"Chuxia, do you really plan to marry him just like that?"

"I might as well." Chuxia’s gaze drifted into the distance, "People always need to look ahead. Actually, marrying him isn’t such a bad thing. In the future, no one will force me into marriage, my parents won’t have to worry about me, and they can have a better life with some pride. It’s like I’m getting the better deal, right?"

"But..." Luo Xiaoqiong looked at her, torn, her mind a mess. Subconsciously, she also thought it was a good match. She was just angry because Chuxia hadn’t trusted her, but deep down, she was genuinely happy for Chuxia. Yet, seeing Chuxia’s expression, she felt a mysterious sadness and after thinking for a moment, she asked, "Do you dislike him?"

"Not really."

"Then do you like him?"

"What do you think?"

"Not disliking and not liking..." Frowning and pondering for a while, Luo Xiaoqiong looked conflicted and said, "Seeing Commander Zhou’s attitude, aside from his bad temper, the other aspects should be alright. He’s agreed to your conditions, so you won’t have much to worry about later. If you married someone else, it might not necessarily be better than marrying him, right?"

"Right." Chuxia nodded, indeed, because she held no hopes for love in this era, she gave him an answer so quickly. Now that she had reached this point, there was no room for retreat.

Recalling the time when she just arrived in this era and couldn’t even get white flour, she had thought, if someone could ensure she had steamed buns to eat every day, she would marry him too. Or perhaps, heaven was punishing her for her lack of ambition back then, arranging such a forceful marriage for her, could that be it? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)