Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 167 - 135: Father-in-law Looks at His Son-in-law

Chapter 167: Chapter 135: Father-in-law Looks at His Son-in-law

The second watch had arrived.

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Estimating the time, she anticipated that her father would arrive soon. What would he think if he saw a crowd gathered? But she couldn’t just send these people away either. After a moment’s thought, she turned to Zhou Xi Kang, "Big Brother, I’ve rested enough."

Zhou Xi Kang responded quickly, waving goodbye to the group, "Grandma Jiang, Auntie Jiang, I’ll visit you, Grandpa Jiang, Uncle Jiang, and the rest with the third brother soon..."

Old Lady Jiang advised with a smile, "Don’t forget to bring Miss Xiao Lin along."

"Exactly, make sure Third Sister-in-law Mi comes too!" Jiang Xue spoke while pulling Chuxia aside, "Third Sister-in-law Mi, you must come visit my home. It’s so wonderful that you are marrying Third Brother!"

Bombarded by the incessant ’Third Sister-in-law Mi’, which seemed neither credible nor sincere, Chuxia was truly defeated, managing only a perfunctory smile, "Alright, I’ll definitely come."

After walking a fair distance and turning a corner, out of sight of the crowd, Chuxia finally took a deep breath. Oh, that family is overwhelmingly enthusiastic!

The fact that Zhou Mikang and Lin Baohe hadn’t arrived yet indicated one thing—Lin Baohe had wandered off somewhere! Concerned that Chuxia might feel embarrassed, Zhou Xi Kang started a conversation, "The Jiang family and ours have deep ties. They genuinely hope Xiao Mi is doing well. Their affection for you is real too."

Although it was only the second time Chuxia and Zhou Xi Kang had met, she could tell that his temperament was completely different from Zhou Mikang’s—a very easygoing person. She boldly asked, "I feel their enthusiasm... might be a bit excessive. Could there be a reason?"

"That...." Zhou Xi Kang hesitated slightly, not that it was any secret, but discussing this with his future sister-in-law didn’t seem quite right.

Moreover, he wasn’t sure if his younger brother had mentioned Ye Meiru’s situation to Chuxia. Fearing that his outspokenness might stir up trouble, he quickly added, "There’s no significant reason, just that the two families are close, and Xiao Mi has grown up without settling down, they can’t help but feel anxious."

"I see, the relationship between the two families really is very close." Realizing he wasn’t telling the whole truth, Chuxia didn’t expose him. It was presumptuous of her to expect him to reveal everything, no matter how amiable he might be.

"Yes, Grandpa Jiang and our grandfather became close comrades through the hardships of war. They enjoy bickering and competing in games, always arguing about who lost or won. But when it comes to serious matters, they unequivocally stand by each other without hesitation.

Because of the elder brothers’ friendship, Grandma Jiang and our grandma get along particularly well. Uncle Jiang and our father grew up together and even the younger generations of our families grew up together, including ours, with exceptionally strong bonds.

Consequently, whatever concerns our older generation have, the Jiang family shares them. You’ll see once you are part of the family—it’ll just like eating from the same pot. Actually, when we were kids, we often freeloaded meals at Grandpa Jiang’s house..."

Listening to Zhou Xi Kang’s continuous explanation of the two families’ relationships, a small smile appeared on Chuxia’s lips. Clearly, he felt guilty about not telling her the truth, so he elaborated on their connection in great detail.

Just when Zhou Xi Kang was running out of things to say, Zhou Mikang and the Lin Baohe couple appeared in their view, and Chuxia quickly walked towards them.

Lin Baohe’s head was almost bowed to the ground!

"Chuxia..." Zhao Yulan also looked uncomfortable, "Chuxia..." especially upon seeing Zhou Xi Kang, she felt so uneasy that she was speechless.

"Mom, it’s fine, I don’t blame dad," Chuxia said as she stepped forward and grabbed Lin Baohe’s arm, gently calling, "Dad."

Lin Baohe looked up, his face flushed red, "Chuxia, dad has embarrassed you."

"Embarrassed about what?" Chuxia looked straight at Zhou Mikang, "Do you think it’s embarrassing?"

"Of course not!" Zhou Mikang replied with a grimace, "I’ve been explaining all the way, but they just can’t see past this hurdle."

"Would you have been any different?" Chuxia asked fiercely, "Dad is right here and you are disgracing him, Zhou Mikang, are you sincerely planning to marry me, to truly treat my parents as your own?"

"Chuxia..." Zhao Yulan quickly tugged at her daughter’s sleeve.

"Mom, this is on him. When we came to the Zhou family, who else did we meet but him? If he doesn’t look out for us, who will?" Chuxia stood erect, "Zhou Mikang, I agreed to marry you, but it was predicated on you respecting my family. Yet, you are just making a fool of my dad!

"The farthest my dad has ever gone is to our county town, and the most influential family he’s been to is my aunt’s house. We come from a small place, you know that. How could we be comfortable in your house?

"My dad is naturally quiet, and under stress, he’s even less likely to speak up. Your family might think that my dad should just drink whatever is offered or that suffering from these indulgences is his own fault.

"But have you thought it through? He is too nervous to even know how to refuse. In his eyes, you all are very important, and he doesn’t know how to decline your requests! This is all your responsibility!"

"You’re right, it’s my responsibility," Zhou Mikang repeatedly nodded, "Dad, Mom, forgive me, it’s my first time meeting you and I was also nervous. I wanted to take good care of Dad, but the more nervous I got, the worse it became. I’m sorry, Chuxia is right, it’s all my fault..."

Has the youngest admitted his mistake? "

Their family’s Demon Lord of Mayhem, Laosan, actually admitted his mistake?!

Zhou Xi Kang’s eyes bulged as big as cow eyes, and he secretly thanked his luck that he hadn’t told Lin Chuxia the true enthusiasm of the Jiang Family just now. Otherwise, if this girl had viciously decided to go separate ways with Laosan, wouldn’t Laosan have dismembered him?

Whether Laosan admitted it or not, he could see that Laosan really felt differently about Lin Chuxia!

In their family, who dared to scold Laosan like scolding a mischievous grandchild?

At least, he had never seen it.

But today, he had.

Chuxia’s scolding of Zhou Mikang finally helped Lin Baohe step out of his own tangled emotions; he awkwardly smiled at Zhou Mikang, "Don’t blame you, it’s my own fault; you can’t be blamed for this.

Just stepping into your house, I didn’t know where to put my hands or what to say. At that moment, I thought, as long as I wasn’t rude, that would represent the Lin Family’s intentions, but..." As he spoke, his face reddened again.

"Dad, let’s just let this go, it’s okay. If their family members mock you, then we just won’t marry into their family."

"Silly child, how can you say such a thing?" Lin Baohe fondly ruffled his daughter’s hair, "You marrying Xiao Zhou, Dad is relieved. Dad is truly at peace now. This kid, his intentions towards you are genuine. Mom and I, we are both at ease."

"Yes, your dad and I feel the same. Although this incident was embarrassing, your dad and I both feel more reassured now. Xiao Zhou’s intentions towards you are sincere, and that’s more important than anything else."

What is this even about?

Chuxia was speechless; her parents were too easily satisfied.

Seeing that they were about to turn the corner, Zhou Xi Kang quickly said, "Laosan, while my younger sister-in-law and I were waiting for you, we ran into Jiang Xue. She called out both Grandma Jiang and Aunt Jiang."

"Then they..." Zhao Yulan looked worriedly at Chuxia, "Do they all know now?"

"No, Big Brother Zhou reacted quickly..." Chuxia then repeated how Zhou Xi Kang had handled the situation.

Hearing her say this, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. If they had embarrassed themselves in front of another family, they really wouldn’t have been able to face their in-laws in the future!

"Xiao Zhou, thank you." Zhao Yulan sincerely thanked Zhou Xi Kang.

"It’s nothing, it’s nothing," Zhou Xi Kang hurriedly waved his hand, "Actually, this whole thing is not even an issue. I explained it to them just so uncle and aunt wouldn’t feel embarrassed. It’s not like... I mean, I just mean..."

Chuxia interrupted him with a smile, "Big Brother Zhou, you explained it that way because you saw how delicate my parents’ feelings were. We understand, and that’s exactly why we’re especially grateful to you."

Zhou Xi Kang smiled sheepishly, "It’s what I should do; after all, we’re family."

When they reached the Jiang family building, Jiang Xue dashed out, cheerfully greeted Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan, and then fell in step behind them, heading to the Zhou family’s home.

Upon reaching the Zhou family’s doorstep, Zhou Mikang turned around and coldly eyed her, "Alright, this is far enough; go back now."

"Third Brother Mi..."

Zhou Mikang glared at her, prompting her to hurriedly wave her hands in retreat, yet she quickly shrieked, "Grandma Zhou, I’m here; I’ve come to see you! Third Brother Mi won’t let me in!"

"Bang!" Zhou Mikang directly shut her outside and bolted the door from inside, then turned back to Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan with a smile, "Dad, Mom, today is a matter for our own family, no outsiders allowed."

"Xiao Zhou, I approve of you as my son-in-law," Lin Baohe firmly patted him, understanding Zhou Mikang’s intentions with clarity. His actions were simply out of concern that the Zhou family members might slip up and embarrass him.

Such a man, though sometimes his actions aren’t exactly by the book, he was truly reassured about his daughter marrying him. Because he really puts his daughter first, he treats them this way.

He understood this reasoning perfectly!

Turning his head, he decided he needed to properly talk to his daughter about this; how could he allow her to embarrass her son-in-law in front of others?

Considering their own family’s situation, they should be holding him in high regard. Moreover, it was actually his own mistake at that time; how could he blame anyone else?

No, he definitely needed to give his daughter a good talking to! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)