Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 351 - 242: The Most Poisonous Woman’s Heart

Chapter 351: Chapter 242: The Most Poisonous Woman’s Heart

"Mom, if you can’t smile, then don’t." Zhou Jiping glanced at her mother and clicked her tongue, "It’s creepy when you force it."

"Zhou Jiping!"

"Alright, alright, I’ll stop." Seeing that she riled up her mother, Zhou Jiping hurriedly pleaded for mercy.

"During dinner, I ran into Mei Yitong, and he asked me to relay a message to Grandpa..." Chuxia then repeated exactly what Mei Yitong had asked her to tell the Zhou family.

As she finished, Old Master Zhou let out a light sigh, "He’s thoughtful, indeed..." Then, looking around at the family, "You’re all curious about what I did yesterday, aren’t you? Since Chuxia brought it up, let me tell you, I went to the Ye family and played chess with Old Ye for the entire day."

"Dad, whatever decision you make, we’ll abide by it." Shanping quickly took a stance, and Liang Xiaohong chimed in, "Dad, even if we have to be regular workers, it’s okay."

Since yesterday afternoon, Zhou Shanping and Liang Xiaohong had been put on leave—by ’put on leave,’ it of course meant forced leave.

"Just wait a few more days. What needed to be done has been done, and the upcoming decisions are now beyond our control..." Old Master Zhou sighed slightly, "Don’t worry, I won’t let Raorao’s tragedy happen again; this is my bottom line."

"Dad, about Laosan..." Second Uncle Zhou hesitated before saying, "Liu Lingmei has been utterly merciless toward him. I never realized she was so ruthless. If she insists on her version of events, Laosan..."

Old Master Zhou waved his hand: "I have already arranged for someone to handle this, don’t worry."

Second Uncle Zhou breathed a sigh of relief: "That’s good, that’s good."

Seeing Chuxia’s puzzled expression, Zhou Jiping explained in a low voice. It turned out that after Liu Lingmei stormed out of the Zhou family’s house in a huff yesterday, she went to find Third Uncle Zhou.

Upon seeing Third Uncle Zhou, she apologized to him tenderly, saying she was wrong before and that seeing his current plight made her very sad.

Third Uncle Zhou, seeing her cry so sorrowfully, consoled her, saying that what happened in the past was over, and he didn’t blame her. No matter how his future turned out, he wanted her to live well.

At that moment, Liu Lingmei opportunistically threw herself into Third Uncle Zhou’s arms.

Third Uncle Zhou, whose heart was soft, naturally wrapped his arms around her, and then she began to scream wildly, "Molestation..." What everyone witnessed was Third Uncle Zhou holding Liu Lingmei tightly and trying to cover her mouth, so now, Third Uncle Zhou has been detained as well.

"How could she do that?" Chuxia looked incredulous, "There’s an old saying, ’a couple for a day means an attachment of a hundred days,’ they’ve been married for so many years, why would she kick him when he’s down like this?"

Zhou Jiping sighed lightly: "Liu Lingmei is someone who will never suffer the slightest loss. Since she didn’t gain any advantage from our side, she’s naturally looking to recover her losses."

"How is the fourth sister?" Chuxia was still concerned about Zhou Xiangping’s situation.

"Just as we thought, she’s been frantic at home. Grandpa Liao is something else; when he left the house, he actually locked her inside. I had to talk to her through the door."

"At first, I was really angry, but then Grandma Liao was wiping her tears and explaining that Old Liao had worn his legs out running around for our family’s troubles these past two days. He didn’t trust Xiaomi’s temper, so he dared not let her out, and that’s why I didn’t get angry."

"Old Liao’s efforts haven’t gone to waste..." Old Master Zhou interjected, "And don’t blame him; in fact, keeping Xiaomi locked up isn’t wrong. With Xiaomi’s temperament, if she saw Liu Lingmei yesterday, it would be odd if she hadn’t beaten her down."

"Oh Grandpa, why didn’t I do something yesterday?" Zhou Jiping said with a face full of regret, "Compared to Xiaomi, I indeed lack spirit. First I wrongly accused Chuxia, then I forgot to protect Grandma and Mom. Xiaomi was right yesterday; I’m a coward!"

"Enough, having one hothead in the family is more than enough, you don’t need to add to the chaos..." Lin Yanqiu said, turning to look at Chuxia, "Right, Chuxia, did Mei Yitong tell you anything else?"

"Like what?"

"About him and Xiaomi."

"He did." Chuxia nodded, "He said that they used to be friends before they drifted apart."

"Nothing else?"

"No."

Lin Yanqiu then breathed a sigh of relief: "Chuxia, if someone gossips about Xiaomi, don’t believe them. If there’s anything unclear, just come and ask me."

"Alright!" Before Chuxia could reply, Old Madam Zhou cut in, "That sort of statement is exactly like a glaring sign of guilt. If I were Chuxia, I would be thinking right now about what unspeakable things Xiaomi might’ve done that you’re so concerned about."