Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 344 - 236 Report the situation?

Chapter 344: Chapter 236 Report the situation?

I’m posting an update now, this is to make up for yesterday.

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While Chuxia was still tangled in the dilemma of whether to speak or not, Lin Yanqiu had already started laughing and speaking, "Elder Sister-in-law of the Xiao family, listen to what you’re saying: Our Old Zhou and our Xiaomi were locked up by your Old Xiao for no reason at all, and I haven’t even mentioned how that chills my heart. Why should your son losing a few teeth chill your heart?

However, since my son could knock out your son’s teeth while being locked up, I’m finally relieved. Thank you, Elder Sister-in-law of the Xiao family, for delivering the message. Have a drink of water before you leave. Aunt Liu, pour a glass of water for Elder Sister-in-law of the Xiao family."

"Yes, madam," Aunt Liu replied and went into the kitchen.

Lu Yue stood there with her mouth half open, looking completely at a loss for a response.

Chuxia was particularly puzzled; this woman was Xiao Bingqi’s wife, and since Xiao Bingqi was Zhou Aiping’s father-in-law, that made her Zhou Aiping’s mother-in-law. But it seemed like she was a stranger to the Zhou family members, something was off here! Normally, when a son gets married, what mother wouldn’t attend?

However, seeing Zhou Aiping’s attitude toward this woman just now, it didn’t seem very respectful. Could it be that this woman was Xiao Yuwen’s stepmother?

Well, that’s possible!

But for a stepmother to be so protective of Xiao Yuwen... With a bit of thought, Chuxia felt it was understandable – to please her husband, a little protection was justified.

Yet looking at this woman’s appearance, she really wasn’t attractive, and her demeanor was rather lacking too. Given Xiao Bingqi’s status, he probably married someone like that to be easier to control.

Silently, Lu Yue was transformed by Chuxia into Xiao Bingqi’s second wife...

Seeing Chuxia sitting beside her, with big eyes rolling around on Lu Yue, like a curious little squirrel, Old Madam Zhou’s heart inexplicably softened, and she gently embraced her, "Feeling relieved now?"

Chuxia nodded with a smile in her eyes.

Of course, she felt relieved. Regardless of whether the teeth were knocked out by Zhou Mikang, the fact that Xiao Yuwen’s mom came to complain meant Xiao Yuwen wasn’t getting the upper hand!

Zhou Jiping finally found the insecticide and, after looking around and not seeing Liu Lingmei, felt somewhat disappointed, "Is Auntie Three gone?"

"She’s no longer your Auntie Three," Old Madam Zhou said.

"I know, it’s just a habit to call her that," Zhou Aiping said as she looked toward Lu Yue, who shrank away slightly, "What... what are you trying to do?"

"What are you trying to do?" Zhou Jiping looked at her, "They’ve all left, why are you still here? Are you really planning on making me spray you?" she said, shaking the bottle of insecticide in her hand.

"Un... unreasonable," Lu Yue said as she turned and quickly ran out.

"Isn’t that a bit too much?" Zhou Jiping held up the bottle, her face full of surprise, "Just like that, she’s scared off? No wonder Lu Bingqi didn’t let her be part of Zhou Aiping’s wedding; she’s basically like a monk in a small temple."

"You child..." Lin Yanqiu glanced at her daughter, "But I actually think she’s not too bad, unlike those people from the Xiao family."

"Mom is happy because she came to say Laosan knocked out her son’s teeth, isn’t it?" Zhou Jiping smiled, "So it seems Laosan is doing quite well over there, even becoming a kingpin."

"That tooth was knocked out by Xiao Zhe; what does it have to do with Laosan?"

"That just shows Xiao Yuwen didn’t get the advantage, tsk tsk, I really want to see what Xiao Yuwen looks like now..." Zhou Jiping said with a face full of regret as she put down the insecticide. "All that searching for nothing, Liu Lingmei is just a vase, I really don’t understand, what was she doing coming here looking all clueless."

Old Madam Zhou curled her lip, "She came to gawk at the misfortune and flaunt how much better off she is now than us, she wasn’t really here to defend Xiao Yuwen. Haven’t you understood her petty little ways after all these years of knowing her?"

Zhou Jiping blinked, "Do you mean, she regrets divorcing Uncle Three?"

"How could she regret it?" Old Madam Zhou scoffed, "With the Zhou family in this state, if she felt any regret, she wouldn’t be herself. She’s just boasting, showing off how right her decision was back then, got it?"

Zhou Jiping pouted and shook her head, "I really don’t understand why Uncle Three married her in the first place."

"Before the marriage, it’s all an act," said Old Madam Zhou.

"I never acted," Zhou Jiping said, pulling Chuxia closer. "My sister-in-law didn’t either."

Knowing that she was indirectly trying to make amends, Chuxia responded with a big smile. She wasn’t upset with Zhou Jiping’s previous behavior. When trouble arises, the first reaction is to blame others. The difference is that some people eventually figure things out, while others remain confused.

Old Madam Zhou glanced at the two of them and said, "Chuxia, don’t take your second sister too seriously; she’s just a bit simple-minded."

"When have I ever been simple-minded?" Zhou Jiping contested, then looked at Chuxia sheepishly. "Sister-in-law, Grandpa once said my biggest flaw is being impulsive.

I knew it wasn’t your fault, yet I couldn’t help but take it out on you. Now that I’ve thought it through, I feel I’ve been too excessive.

Honestly, out of everyone, you’re the most innocent one. Being beautiful isn’t your fault, right? Besides, if it weren’t for you, how would Dad and Uncle Three have received such treatment this time?"

"I’m a member of the Zhou family, too, and it’s only right that I do what I can," Chuxia said, not indulging in false modesty. Elder Wan’s help was indeed due to her, and there was no need for pretense.

"Alright, enough useless talk... we’re family," Old Madam Zhou interrupted as Zhou Jiping looked ready to say more, "Let’s all be happy. Tonight, we’ll make dumplings for dinner. They want a spectacle? Well, we won’t give them the satisfaction!"

"Ring ring ring..."

"I’ll get the phone..."

After a while, Zhou Jiping came back beaming, "It was Yoon Ni on the phone. She said Xiaomi gave Xiao Yuwen a beating, his face is swollen like a pig’s head."

Yoon Ni was Zhou Jiping’s classmate and best friend, who had previously tipped her off about Xiao Yuwen looking for Zhou Mikang.

"Xiao Bingqi won’t let this go, but it’s a fight to the death anyway. Since the fight happened, good that it did, serves him right for being my grandson!"

Chuxia was at a loss for words, now truly realizing that Old Madam Zhou’s personality was exactly like Zhou Mikang described—quite an interesting old lady.

But through this incident, Old Madam Zhou’s show of approval was a pleasant surprise to her.

Thinking that her parents must be still worried about the situation, Chuxia quickly stood up, "I should go back and talk to them. I could tell they were really anxious when I left."

"I’ll come with you," said Zhou Jiping, heading out. "And then, let’s visit Aiping. She must be wrapping dumplings like mad at home."

Old Madam Zhou hastily added, "You can visit Elder Wan’s place, but don’t go to the Liao family." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote, recommend, and give monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)