Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 444 - 307 Goodwill / Found_2

Chapter 444: Chapter 307 Goodwill / Found_2

Although she’s not my biological aunt, my mom and my second aunt have a close relationship. In my heart, my second aunt is second only to my mom. After she called my mom yesterday, my mom said that the second aunt has very little confidence in yours and Third Brother’s relationship.

After what happened to the Zhou family this time, the way you behaved has made the second aunt truly grateful. However, the fact that you and Third Brother always seem to have a barrier between you makes her feel that you don’t have very deep feelings for him.

She’s particularly worried that with Third Brother being away on a task for so long, something might change between you two. Third sister-in-law, I roughly know about the reasons why you and Third Brother came together.

Indeed, at first, Third Brother was a bit overbearing, but I have seen with my own eyes he has completely changed, and unless it’s for love, I don’t believe such change is possible."

Chuxia’s mind filled with suspicion. Had her mother-in-law not told Zeng Meili’s mother the truth, that she and Zhou Mikang weren’t actually together? Otherwise, what did Zeng Meili mean by these words?

Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Zeng Meili continued, "Third sister-in-law, I’m saying this only because I hope that when Third Brother leaves, he leaves with some kind of longing in his heart. You know, that kind of reluctance to leave."

You might think it’s just an ordinary task he’s on, but the truth is, the danger of this task is beyond our imagination. The second aunt did not want Third Brother to go, but, ah..." She sighed and said no more.

Chuxia still didn’t say anything. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to respond to Zeng Meili; she just didn’t know what to say. She even wondered if outsiders thought she didn’t have any feelings for Zhou Mikang at all?

As she didn’t get a response from Chuxia after a long while, Zeng Meili felt somewhat disappointed.

It had taken Zeng Meili a long time to decide to approach Chuxia. When Jing Zhe brought Chuxia over, she had seen it, and she understood the current relationship between Jing Zhe and Chuxia. Although they were supposed to be like siblings, Jing Zhe seemed to harbor feelings of admiration for Chuxia, only he covered it up well, showing only the concern of a brother for his sister.

So she had reservations, wondering if her seeking out Chuxia would make Jing Zhe overthink things.

But if she didn’t seek her out, she would worry about Third Brother.

Moreover, if something were truly to happen to Third Brother, could the second aunt really not bear any grudge against Chuxia?

Some things cannot be measured with reason.

At this moment, the second aunt was very grateful to Chuxia, but at the same time, she felt that Chuxia not liking Third Brother was incomprehensible, especially given how outstanding he was.

Of course, Chuxia could sense the change in Zeng Meili’s mood but didn’t want to say anything.

She had already made up her mind about what to do but didn’t feel the need to swear an oath or make a decision in front of others. This was a private matter between her and Zhou Mikang, and she had no obligation to explain it to anyone else.

For a while, the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

"Chuxia, are you mad at me?" After walking a bit away from the eldest, Zeng Meili asked.

From the change in the way she addressed her, it was evident that she was upset. Chuxia smiled helplessly, "I’m not mad at you. I know you mean well for us, but I just don’t know how to answer you."

"Is it because..." Zeng Meili paused, then sighed, "Do you think I’m being too nosy?"

"If I said not at all, you wouldn’t believe me, would you?"

"What you are saying implies that you do hold some resentment against me, right?"

"Heh heh..."

The two of them laughed together, and the wall that had just begun to build up in their hearts dissipated.

"I’ve made things difficult for you. Matters of the heart really aren’t something outsiders should interfere with. Third sister-in-law, I’m sorry." Zeng Meili was a straightforward woman and immediately apologized to Chuxia.

"Your intention was to do what’s best for him and for me, and I understand that. But I’m just so stubborn; the more someone pressures me, the more likely I am to ignore their good intentions. I should be the one apologizing to you." Chuxia said, smiling awkwardly, "I really should learn from you. I’m still too petty."

"How to say it..." Zeng Meili thought for a moment, then said, "All these years, women who were better and worse off than you never caught Third Brother’s attention. Maybe it’s your indifference that is most attractive to him."

Uh, is she suggesting that Zhou Mikang has a natural tendency for masochism? While Chuxia thought this to herself, she couldn’t say it out loud. As she pondered how to answer in a way that would preserve Zhou Mikang’s dignity without diminishing her own pride, she noticed Zeng Meili’s expression suddenly become grave. Following her gaze, she saw four people, two men and two women, striding toward them.

"That’s Rao Xue’s parents and her older sister and brother-in-law." Before Chuxia could ask, Zeng Meili explained proactively.

Obviously, they had received the news about Rao Xue’s arrest and had come to seek answers.

"Meili..." From a distance, a young woman waved and greeted Zeng Meili. Chuxia sized her up: with delicate eyebrows and almond eyes, she was a very classical and graceful girl, much prettier than Rao Xue.

Upon scrutinizing the others, the older man bore a resemblance to Rao Xue with his narrow eyes and high nose, while the middle-aged woman looked very much like Rao Ying, showing that the sisters each resembled one parent.

The most distinguishing feature of the young man was his aquiline nose. When he looked at someone, his eyes were cold. Accidentally meeting his gaze gave Chuxia the sensation of being eyed by a venomous snake.

As she observed them, they were undoubtedly scrutinizing her in return. At this moment, anyone who could be standing beside Zeng Meili and stood out so much would be obvious to guess with just their toes who she might be.

"Hello, Uncle Rao, Aunt Rao." Zeng Meili greeted the middle-aged couple first, then turned to Rao Ying and the young man with a light laugh, "When can we expect to receive wedding candy from you both?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users, please read at m.qidian.com.)