Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 284 - 204: The Dual Union -

Chapter 284: Chapter 204: The Dual Union Chapter

Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe didn’t know Old Madam Zhou’s surname, so when the old man dragged out his speech as he thought, the couple immediately felt their hearts jump to their throats.

There are so many people with the surname Li, why not mention a rare and uncommon one? If Old Madam Zhou’s surname happened to be Li... they really wanted to kick themselves!

Following that thought, considering how familiar the old man was with the people in this area, if he mentioned a rare and uncommon surname, it would probably be easier to expose them, revealing that they had entered the wrong house, and if exposed, they could be caught as con artists...

Getting caught wasn’t a big deal; the key issue was that it might implicate their daughter... The more they thought about it, the more worried they became, wishing there was a hole in the ground they could promptly disappear into.

They had thought about running, but what if the old man called out for help as they fled? Not knowing anyone in this place, where could they run? Wouldn’t that end up causing even more trouble for their daughter?

"Uncle, we’re leaving." Seeing the old man meditating without saying a word for a long time, Zhao Yulan attempted to excuse themselves again, albeit with a noticeably trembling voice.

"Don’t rush, don’t rush, let me think for you, or how will you find your relative’s home?" the old man said as he suddenly clapped his hands, "I remember now, Old Zhou’s daughter-in-law’s surname is Xie..."

Fortunately, her surname was Xie. Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe’s expressions instantly relaxed, but then the old man continued, "When I opened the door, I thought I saw two people walking out from the Old Zhou family’s house. Could you have gotten the surname of your relative’s house wrong?"No, no, it’s definitely Li..." Zhao Yulan said as she pulled Lin Baohe towards the exit, "Uncle, we’re going to go check again, we won’t bother you anymore..."

The old man interjected: "What’s the bother? I’m just getting some exercise in the morning. Don’t rush, let me think again."

"Dad..." A middle-aged woman, about fifty years old, dressed in a dark blue jacket and black trousers, walked out from the house. Noticing Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe who had almost reached the door, she paused in confusion and looked towards the old man, "Who are these people?"

"We entered the wrong door, sorry, sorry." Zhao Yulan said as she quickly shut the door, grabbed Lin Baohe, and ran around a corner.

Recently, the old man said he had seen two people from behind; from the gate, the only houses that could see their backs were the two houses in line with this mansion, but now, no matter what, they couldn’t go asking around there. What if the old man became curious and started observing them, wouldn’t their lies be exposed then?

However, inside the house, the woman, after reflecting for a moment, suddenly realized: "Dad, these two must be guests at the Zhou family, right?"

They knew all the neighbors around; since these were unfamiliar faces, it could be concluded that they were most likely newly married guests at the Zhou family’s.

"Haha..." The old man laughed and waved his hand, "Quite an interesting couple..." he then muttered under his breath, "I just wonder where that cat disappeared to, and if it can find its way home..."

"They can’t find the Zhou family’s house now?" The woman scoffed, "After all the choices, they picked such a country girl, clearly because they were not embarrassed enough; can’t blame our Meiru for not accepting him. With his stubborn temperament, who could stand it?"

The old man gave her a sideways glance: "You still have the nerve to argue?"

"Dad..." The woman put on a look of aggrievement, "It’s been so many years, he is already married, please forgive Meiru and let her come back, would you?"

"What is there to forgive her for?" the old man said as he prepared his stance and began practicing his moves.

Knowing the old man’s rules, the woman had no choice but to shut up, sighing, she turned back inside. The old lady sitting on the sofa shook her head, "Yuxian, you’re too impatient; it’s only been one night, and you’re bringing it up again, isn’t that just provoking your father?"

"Mom, it’s been so hard waiting till Xiaomi got married..." The woman’s voice choked up, "I haven’t seen Meiying in over five years, I don’t even know if she’s gotten fatter or thinner, but thinking about it, she probably hasn’t put on weight, being all alone in unfamiliar places..."

The old lady waved her hand to interrupt her: "I’m even more eager for Meiru to come back early, but you know your father’s temper. If we really brought Meiru back now, he would just chase her away again."

"Mom, even if Meiru was wrong back then, it’s been over five years, and she’s been suffering alone out there; surely that’s enough to forgive her for whatever it was, right?"

"Just be patient, give it some time; if Xiaomi and that girl are happy together, your father’s anger will naturally subside a lot. Then you can ask him again and I’ll help persuade him; he might just agree."