Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 362 - 251 Scare Off

Chapter 362: Chapter 251 Scare Off

After the man’s figure had vanished and his footsteps were no longer audible, Lin Xiaohua affectionately grabbed Zhao Qiliang’s arm, "Qiliang, your second aunt knew you wouldn’t abandon her like that heartless wretch Chuxia..."

"Tap... tap..." Clear footsteps echoed, Lin Xiaohua quickly stopped talking and stared anxiously at the corner entrance, visibly tensed.

"Is there somewhere quieter to talk?" asked Zhao Qiliang.

"Yes, yes, yes..." Lin Xiaohua nodded repeatedly, turned around, and headed behind the toilet. What met her eyes was an unkempt thicket, "No one comes around here usually." She said with an awkward smile.

She had brought him here clearly to avoid the man who had just left, which further suggested that the earlier incident had been her fault. Zhao Qiliang went straight to the point, "Second aunt, what exactly happened just now?"

"Qiliang, don’t you trust your second aunt?"

"I do." Zhao Qiliang stared at her seriously, "I heard your entire conversation with that man earlier."

"No, Qiliang, how could your second aunt do such a thing, actually, I was dragging the mop when I discovered a man inside.

I panicked at the time, afraid that he would shout out, so I tried to cover his mouth, but seeing that his pants were not pulled up, I thought to help him pull them up first.

Just as I grabbed his waistband, he tugged at my hand, and in the scuffle, I accidentally grabbed that part of him.

He really thought too highly of himself and started arguing with me. No matter how I explained, he wouldn’t listen and insisted I was after him.

Qiliang, you know what your second aunt is like, why would I want anything to do with a man like that? Not even for free, let alone act indecently toward him. He should take a good look at himself."

It was clearly her fault, yet she brazenly shifted all the blame onto someone else. Zhao Qiliang was truly speechless with his second aunt.

Meanwhile, Zhao Qiyan was busy echoing her mother, "That’s right, big brother, with that deadbeat look of that man, would my mom fancy him? I think he’s got his eyes on my mom, that’s why he’s deliberately holding onto her.

My mom’s accent makes it obvious she’s not from around here; he must think she’s unfamiliar with this area and could easily scare her into doing what he wants. Such men are the most disgusting!"

"Yanyan, you’re right!" Lin Xiaohua slapped her forehead sharply, "I was just so worried, I didn’t think of that. When he said he’d take me to the authorities, I was really scared out of my wits. If it weren’t for you guys turning up, I might have actually given in to him." Looking pitifully at Zhao Qiliang, she continued, "Qiliang, that man, he won’t let this go, if you weren’t here, your second aunt would have really fallen for his tricks.

It’s not that second aunt and Qiyan don’t want to return to their hometown, it’s that we really can’t go back. It’s one thing to talk about us to family, but there were relatives of the Lin Family present that day.

If Qiyan and I were to slink back now, where would Zhao’s house leave its face? Look, you’ve been in the army for so long, you must know plenty of local comrades; ask them for help.

Second aunt and Qiyan can do any kind of work, as long as we can find a place with housing, food, and a bit of money without suffering, it’ll be fine. Second aunt really doesn’t have a penny now, can you help find a place to stay for the time being, and once we get jobs, we’ll move there?"

What a clearly calculated move!

Zhao Qiliang stared at Lin Xiaohua speechlessly for a long moment without responding.

Thinking he was hesitating, Lin Xiaohua continued, "Qiliang, your second aunt only has you to rely on now. That damn girl Chuxia, forget about her husband’s family facing trouble, even without problems, she can’t stand to see Qiyan and me live well.

That kid has always been independent by nature, caring for no one but herself. Your grandparents and your parents treated her so well, what has she given back?

Don’t worry, Qiyan surely knows gratitude. Once she finds a good husband here, she won’t forget her big brother’s help. Having a sister backing you up here is always better than fighting alone, right?"

Zhao Qiyan quickly expressed her stance, "Yeah, big brother, once I find a powerful husband’s family, I’ll definitely help you out. When you’re discharged from the army, just leave the job to me. Whatever I have in the future, I’ll make sure there is a share for you, big brother."

Such confidence!

Such narcissism!

With her plain and unattractive looks, she still dreams of marrying into power and privilege?

Alright, don’t call him a snob. He’s just being realistic; it’s natural for those with power to seek the same, and if not for power, at least someone presentable and able to show face. But what does she have to offer? No looks, no presence, no education, nothing at all. Would anyone with blind eyes take her home?