Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander -
Chapter 155 - 130: Worry
Chapter 155: Chapter 130: Worry
The fourth watch arrived. Finally, I caught up with what I owed from yesterday. I coded all day, then spent the whole night revising...sigh...
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Great Regimental Commander Zhou, originally brimming with self-confidence, waited a long time without hearing a word and finally showed signs of unease on his face.
He had actually wanted to change his form of address since he first met Mr. and Mrs. Zhao, but he never gathered the courage to voice it out. Just now, seeing how smug Chuxia looked, he impulsively blurted out the words "dad" and "mom".
Then, after shouting it the first time, it became easier to say again. However, the unanimous expression of the people afterward made him feel a bit uncertain.
He wasn’t too bothered by the youngsters’ expressions.
But having the four elders look at him with such disbelief was a bit problematic.
Earlier, when Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong left, he felt he had connected quite well emotionally with the four elders, and they seemed to appreciate him. So, he expected them to be happy after his initial startled call.
Instead, the youngsters’ expressions gradually shifted from surprise to either gloating (Zhou Hanliang), sneaky laughter (Zeng Meili), scorn (Lin Chuxia, Luo Xiaoqiong), or delight (Zhao Qiliang). But the elders still had that stunned, incredulous look.
How could he remain composed?
He had no choice but to reassure them again, "Dad, Mom, you have to believe me. I’m not just saying this on a whim. I’ve thought about this for a long time. I guarantee that every word I say comes straight from my heart."
Zeng Meili couldn’t help but marvel to herself. Since she could remember, she’d never seen her Third Brother make such a fussily earnest promise. Could love really change a person’s personality?
Third Brother didn’t even admit it, huh. If he hadn’t truly fallen for Lin Chuxia, would he have made such commitments?
She knew her brother’s personality very well. His words, like spilled water, could never be taken back. Sigh, Lin Chuxia, you’re really lucky. If only she could marry a man who treated her this well.
"Xiao Zhou, we believe you, but let’s not rush this marriage. It’s better if you get to know each other more, okay?" Unexpectedly, the first to recover and respond to Zhou Mikang was Lin Baohe.
Although it wasn’t a definite response, the fact that the other party finally addressed him as Xiao Zhou made the regimental commander feel as if his heart was soaring. Did this mean that his father-in-law had truly acknowledged him?
Previously, he had reiterated countless times, but the couple refused to change how they addressed him, even leading Chuxia’s aunt and uncle, who had already changed their address, to revert back.
This evening, hearing the four elders calling him Regimental Commander Zhou made him feel a slight pang of loss, but now, finally... it was complete!
"Yes, Xiao Zhou. Chuxia is young and doesn’t understand much. If she married right now, I’m afraid your family might not like her. Let her grow up a bit, become a bit more sensible, then she could marry. I know your family’s elders probably want a grandchild sooner, but we won’t stop you, just next year, marry next year, how does that sound?"
Through tonight, Chuxia really understood her parents for the first time.
They were honest and simple farmers who usually endured and yielded to others’ mistreatment.
But whenever it concerned her, they immediately turned ferocious, regardless of whether the other party was someone of high status.
She didn’t want to get married this year either; it was too rushed. Now that her parents had spoken for her, she looked expectantly at Zhou Mikang. He had just said he would accommodate her in everything and treat her well. Now, with the opportunity right in front of him, she wondered what he would do.
"I’ll listen to my parents," to her surprise, Zhou Mikang didn’t offer a single argument and quickly agreed to Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe’s suggestion.
That evening, not only did she gain a deeper understanding of her parents, but she also saw Zhou Mikang in a new light; he wasn’t as domineering as she had imagined.
From his slightly furrowed brows, it was clear that the decision to postpone the marriage wasn’t his preference, but because it was her parents who suggested it, he immediately agreed, inadvertently making her dislike him less.
Feeling the tension in the air, Zhao Yushan quickly interjected, "Let’s eat first. The dumplings are getting cold."
"Let’s eat, let’s eat," Zhao Yulan put a dumpling on Zhou Mikang’s plate, "Xiao Zhou, I know this decision is difficult for you, but please understand our hearts as parents. Chuxia is too young; we really can’t rest easy. We are doing this truly for the both of you."
Chuxia was speechless; her mother had been won over too quickly, turning into ’the young couple’ in a blink...
"Mom, I understand."
Treated this way by Zhao Yulan, Zhou Mikang immediately felt that his approach was absolutely right. As he continued eating the dumplings, he even felt that the filling of the dumplings at Radiance Hotel was getting better and better.
"Thump, thump...."
At that moment, someone gently knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" Zhou Hanliang asked.
"It’s me." With a crisp reply, the door was pushed open, and a pretty girl came in carrying a plate of dumplings, "Big Brother Zhou, these are from my mom for you guys."
"We already have our dumplings," Zhou Hanliang said, puzzled.
"This plate of dumplings is from my mom." The girl shyly smiled, placed the dumplings down, and quickly stepped out.
"What does this mean?" Zhou Hanliang asked, confused, touching his head, "The director sending dishes, the receptionist sending dumplings, the staff at Great Light are becoming more and more generous."
"Hehe...," Zeng Meili laughed softly, "I’m afraid that’s not what it is."
"What do you mean?"
"When I just stepped out, I overheard a little gossip. That receptionist, Wang Qing, has taken a liking to you and wants you to be her son-in-law. Qin Xue was on the morning shift and had finished her work hours ago, so why did she appear here? Guess for yourself."
Zeng Meili only mentioned that much, as for what else was discussed, she naturally didn’t bring it up.
Zhou Hanliang raised his eyebrows proudly, "It looks like although I look old, I’m still quite in demand. Sadly, I already have someone in my heart, and they are destined to be disappointed."
"Do it yourself then! Mom, have you no shame? What kind of mother are you, summoning me here just for this? You....." The door was pushed open with a bang once more, and Qin Xue, who had just left, stood at the door fuming with a middle-aged woman behind her looking embarrassed, reaching out to close the door.
Qin Xue pushed her aside, her gaze turning to Zhou Hanliang: "Big Brother Zhou, as soon as I got here my mom had me bring you dumplings. I thought she was just looking after a regular customer, but it turns out, she saw you meeting your future in-laws today and got a crooked idea to steal a march. Big Brother Zhou, I’m sorry, I apologize to you!"
"Silly girl!" Wang Xiao, in a panic, pulled at her daughter, dragging her out, "What nonsense are you talking about? Instructor Zhou, please don’t listen to her nonsense. This girl and I had a little conflict, and she is just trying to provoke me...."
At that moment, Old Gao also heard the commotion and hurried over, apologizing to everyone before he and Wang Xiao together dragged Qin Xue away.
After the door closed, Zeng Meili, smiling, poked Zhou Hanliang, "This girl, she really has a personality. Brother Zhou, you could consider it."
"Nonsense," Zhou Hanliang glared at her, "Am I the kind of person who fancies each new face?
At that time, both Zhao Yulan and Li Aiyuan showed a hint of worry on their faces, exchanging a glance, yet said nothing aloud.
After the commotion with the Wang mother and daughter, everyone hurriedly finished their meal and left.
Zhou Mikang saw everyone to the guesthouse before departing; he had to go home overnight to discuss with his parents about their upcoming meeting with the prospective in-laws, and more importantly, to convince his parents not to get him married this year.
Zeng Meili sat for a while longer and then left, granting Lin Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong permission to return half an hour later than lights out.
Once it was just the family, Chuxia finally got a chance to ask a question that had been plaguing her all evening: "Dad, Mom, when you received the letter, didn’t you long think it might be Zhou Mikang?"
She had purposely written about the other’s official capacity, hoping maybe her parents would guess.
"Xia He, you didn’t ask, but we needed to tell you about this. When we received the letter, we did suspect it might be Commander Zhou, but upon thinking it over, it seemed improbable. With his standards, why would he urgently need a bride?
Latter on thinking that Dagang’s Grandpa is familiar with the Zhou family, we went to his house to inquire whether Commander Zhou was married. However, your Dagang’s Grandpa said he wasn’t sure whether he was married but knew that he had been engaged quite early.
He mentioned that the girl’s family is also military, and her status matches that of Commander Zhou’s family. By calculating the timing, he assumed Commander Zhou must have married by then, and even said, even if he wasn’t, it couldn’t possibly be him.
Dagang’s Grandpa mentioned that even if some families’ marriage agreements fall through, the Zhou and Ye families’ agreement wouldn’t. He said the last time Old Master Zhou visited him, he even bragged about sending his three grandchildren and daughter-in-law abroad for studies.
The two kids have already studied abroad together; how could they split up now? If they did split, where would the girl put her face?
Listening to Dagang’s Grandpa talk, your dad, Uncle Gangshun, Fat Auntie, and I were completely sure you weren’t going to marry Commander Zhou. We just didn’t expect it to actually be him.
By the way, Chuxia, did he get married and then divorce? Yet, with his qualifications, even if he was married and divorced, it would be more than enough for our family, but still... it’s somewhat uncomfortable to think about!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote or recommend it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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