Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 188 - 145: Resolving Doubts

Chapter 188: Chapter 145: Resolving Doubts

Nuan had something to do these past two days, so she updated only once. When she’s less busy, she’ll update more. Tomorrow’s update will be in the morning.

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In front of her future in-laws, Luo Hongqi felt somewhat uneasy and only sat on the chair for two minutes before getting up to say goodbye.

After seeing Luo Hongqi out, Zhao Qiliang came back inside. It was rare for his parents to visit from far away, and since he couldn’t spend time with them during the day, he wanted to stay a bit longer now.

"Qiliang, can you return a bit later?" Li Aiyuan, not wanting to part with her son, asked with longing eyes.

Zhao Qiliang wanted to stay overnight like Chuxia, but as the Squad Leader, he really didn’t want to do anything that might provoke criticism, so he looked apologetically at Li Aiyuan, "Mom, I have to go back by ten."

Zhao Yushan glared at his wife, "Don’t hold the kid back. If you want to see your grandchildren soon, you better set aside those thoughts."

"Your dad always acts tough with me." Li Aiyuan glared at Zhao Yushan and then smiled at her son, "Mom didn’t ask you to stay overnight, just wanted you to stay longer. If only your uncle were half as caring for his kids as your dad, I’d be satisfied."

Zhao Yushan scoffed coldly, "Are sons and daughters the same? Do you see me treating Qihui and Qiliang the same way?"

Li Aiyuan waved her hands impatiently, "Alright, alright, it’s my fault, I’ve wronged you. Can’t you just put aside your pride when I’m chatting with our son?

Regardless of whether sons and daughters are the same, you and Baohe are incomparable. Look at him; he’s quiet normally, but when it comes to his daughter’s matters, he dares to speak his mind. Would you dare to do that?"

"What did my uncle say?" Zhao Qiliang asked curiously.

"Your uncle, oh..." Li Aiyuan recounted Lin Baohe’s actions at the Zhou family, leaving Zhao Qiliang agape with surprise. Coming to his senses, he slapped his forehead, "Dad, Mom, do you think my uncle didn’t realize what kind of family Chuxia is marrying into, or how significant Commander Zhou’s father is?"

"Your uncle isn’t a fool; how could he not know how significant Chuxia’s father-in-law is? After laying out the conditions for his daughter, he turned from a tiger to a sheep when speaking with the Zhou family members," Li Aiyuan said, casting a sidelong glance at Zhao Yushan, "Your dad and your uncle are just the opposite. He acts tough at home but turns into a sheep outside. Turns out your uncle actually has good judgment."

"Of course, how could my sister, being so clever, lack good judgment?" Though displeased by his wife’s reproaches, Zhao Yushan’s mood lightened when she praised Zhao Yulan.

Li Aiyuan, looking at Zhao Yushan, chuckled, "I know, if it were Qihui getting married, you’d definitely protect her just like Baohe did. You’re a good dad too."

"My daughter, how could I not protect her?" Zhao Yushan sighed deeply, "But I admit, I don’t have Baohe’s courage. For Chuxia, he’d risk everything. I can’t; I always think twice in situations; you’re right, I’m not as good as Baohe."

Li Aiyuan’s face beamed with amusement, "Giving you a compliment, and you become modest. You must be quite pleased inside, right?" She paused, her expression dimming, "If only Qihui could find a suitable match, I’d be content."

"Ah!" As they touched upon Zhao Qihui’s marital prospects, Zhao Yushan’s expression also darkened.

The truth about Zhao Yuanbao’s sacrifice was something Zhao Qiliang had only shared with his sister, so Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan were unaware. They thought, seeing their daughter burying her head in books every day, that she hadn’t let go of her fixation, and that failing to join the army, she was considering military college to stay closer to Zhao Yuanbao.

Although being ambitious is good, the thought that she did this because of Zhao Yuanbao worried them; given their daughter’s temperament, if she harbored feelings for Zhao Yuanbao, it was unlikely she would accept anyone else.

But if she delayed this way year after year, finding a suitable match would become difficult. What if she never married? It might be manageable while she was young, but what about when she was older?

Seeing his father’s mood plummet in an instant, Zhao Qiliang felt torn. Should he tell them the truth? He feared they might let it slip unintentionally. If he didn’t tell, his parents might always worry about his sister.

Even if his sister told them that her studying was for better prospects, he doubted his parents would believe it.

"Qiliang..." Zhao Yulan sniffled, "If your sister never marries, you must take good care of her for life. Ah, speaking of Yuanbao..." she choked up and could speak no further.

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