Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 202 - 154 Refusal_2

Chapter 202: Chapter 154 Refusal_2

But no matter what, the honor for Squad Three was fiercely secured by Lin Chuxia, and she couldn’t be bothered to question its fairness anymore. If one really insisted, there were plenty of other unreasonable things about Lin Chuxia, and she guessed that if it hadn’t been for these things, her Third Brother wouldn’t have taken a fancy to her.

Her Third Brother was not someone to judge by looks alone; of that, she was very, very clear.

"Hello, are you the leader of this young lady?" A woman in her forties interrupted Zeng Meili’s daydreaming with her inquiry. Following the direction the woman pointed, Zeng Meili nodded: "Yes." Guessing the woman’s intent, she gave a straightforward answer without asking back.

"I’m Liu Yueqing, the deputy head of the Beijing Military Cultural Troupe. This young lady is very promising. Our regimental commander likes her a lot too. I’d like to ask for her opinion. Is that alright?"

Zeng Meili nodded heartily, not obstructing.

She was delighted about this invitation. Her aunt had just mentioned to her mother a few days ago, thinking that Lin Chuxia’s role in the medical team was too arduous and was considering transferring her to the cultural troupe after her probation period as a new recruit ended. That job was both easy and prestigious, exactly what a young girl would enjoy.

She hadn’t expected the opportunity to come knocking on their door even before her aunt could take action.

At this moment, Zeng Meili genuinely felt that Lin Chuxia was incredibly lucky; it seemed like every time there was an obstacle, someone would come out to give her a boost.

Anyway, that’s what she thought.

But to her surprise, as soon as Liu Yueqing explained the proposition, Lin Chuxia rejected it outright without any hesitation.

She saw clearly that Liu Yueqing was stunned too.

Did Lin Chuxia not understand the benefits of joining the cultural troupe? Sadly, at that moment, she couldn’t step forward to explain and could only stand anxiously to the side.

"Xiao Lin, don’t you want to think it over? Our cultural troupe belongs to the Beijing Military Region, and if you perform well, there is a chance to be transferred to the national headquarters. This is definitely beneficial for your future development," Liu Yueqing attempted to entice her in front of everyone, unable to spell out the specifics.

"Thank you for your kind consideration, Regimental Commander Liu, but I would still like to stay in the medical team." Chuxia declined once more; having been forced to practice the piano by her parents in the past truly scared her off, and she instinctively rejected pursuing it as a career.

Liu Yueqing could only offer a smile and leave. At that moment, she was regretful. If she had known it would end like this, she wouldn’t have asked in front of everyone.

She felt that any medical soldier would be overjoyed at such a chance and wanted to facilitate this for her, to give her a moment in the spotlight in front of her comrades. Instead, it was she who had ended up with egg on her face!

"Lin Chuxia, why don’t you want to go to the cultural troupe? Opportunities like this don’t come by often." Before Liu Yueqing could walk too far, Liu Meijun desperately grabbed Chuxia to ask, which comforted the frustrated Liu Yueqing somewhat. She had never been rejected so decisively before!

Luo Xiaoqiong also said, "Yeah, Chuxia, although I would miss you, I feel this place suits you better."

Unable to disclose the truth to others, Chuxia just smiled: "I prefer to stay with you all."

"Idiot!" Yuan Mengmeng murmured under her breath, which the sharp-eared Lin Mengran caught and "thumped" her with a punch: "You’re the idiot!"

Seeing the few blockheads about to pick a fight again, Zeng Meili quickly intervened: "Do you want to embarrass yourselves in front of the whole battalion?" She then glared at the few ’patients’, "Didn’t I tell you to rest in the dormitory? Why have you all run out?"

You saw us earlier, why didn’t you say anything? That’s what they all thought, but none dared to speak it out loud and swiftly excused themselves, scurrying back like rabbits.

As for whether they would start arguing again once back in their dormitory, Zeng Meili was too lazy to care. She was just wondering how these several troublemakers ended up in one squad.

By that time, Squad Four had finished their performance and it was Squad Five’s turn. After everyone settled down, Zeng Meili pulled Chuxia aside: "Are you really not interested in joining the cultural troupe?"

"I really don’t want to!" Chuxia shook her head without hesitation.

"Joining the cultural troupe is still being a soldier. Normally, you just practice your professional skills. When the troops have activities, you participate in performances. Every few years, you can get promoted based on your rank. With your physique, you might develop better in the cultural troupe than in the medical team."

"I know, but I just don’t want to go."

Zeng Meili: "..." Alright, I’m the idiot...

...

With the engagement to be set the next day, after the evening’s performance ended, Chuxia went to the guesthouse to accompany her parents. As for things in the squad, Zeng Meili handled the explanations, emphasizing that anyone’s parents visiting could take a three-day leave, but only once a year.

Actually, that statement wasn’t very responsible. The new recruit training period lasted only three months, and during that time, whose parents would come...

As Chuxia expected, upon meeting, her parents immediately inquired when she had learned to play the accordion. She retold the explanation she gave Zeng Meili: "Grandpa Lang was always fiddling with it, I learned from him, but he asked me not to tell anyone."

Upon hearing this explanation, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe mulled it over briefly and accepted it—Grandpa Lang must have not wanted to get her involved. Ah, Uncle Lang is a good man, how is he now?—They felt concern for Old Master Lang for the first time after leaving for three years...

Meanwhile, Old Master Lang, currently staying somewhere in the Capital City, let out a big sneeze! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com), whether recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)