Chapter 149 - 149 126 The Leader is Treating

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149: Chapter 126: The Leader is Treating 149: Chapter 126: The Leader is Treating It’s past midnight, I’m expecting some praise~ ————————- After making arrangements for everyone, Zeng Meili tactfully excused herself. The official reason she gave was that the uncles and aunties had a tiring journey, so they should wash up and rest first, and later she would come back to take them out for a meal. Lin Baohe and his wife, along with Zhao Yushan and his wife, were of course full of gratitude for Zeng Meili’s attentiveness, while at the same time they firmly refused the invitation to dinner. Zeng Meili didn’t give a clear response, simply waved her hand, and left. “The army’s guesthouse is really something. Even the best guesthouses in the county where we go for meetings can’t compare to this one,” Zhao Yushan couldn’t help exclaiming after they sat down. Two single beds, one square table, two small round stools, and a thermos—this guesthouse seemed extremely spartan to Chuxia, yet to Zhao Yushan’s eyes it was exceptionally good. However, considering the conditions of the era and their own family situation, Chuxia began to agree with her uncle’s statement. Just as she was about to ask why everyone had hurried over, Zhao Qiliang beat her to it, “Dad, Mom, little aunt, little uncle, you all rushed over in such a hurry, did something happen back home?” He had just finished his leave to visit family, and his little cousin Chuxia had arrived only a bit more than ten days ago. He really couldn’t figure out why the four elders would rush over at this time. Even if his little aunt and her husband missed their little cousin and were worried about her, insisting on coming to see her to be reassured, there was no reason for his parents to abandon their work and rush over as well. In any case, he was utterly baffled. When he first saw them, he asked about the reason for their hasty visit, but his father glared at him and hurried him to lead them to his little cousin. With no other choice, he had to suppress his curiosity and fulfill their wishes first. Now that they had met his little cousin and their accommodations were settled, his curiosity could no longer be contained. With teary eyes, Zhao Yulan looked at her daughter, “Xia, didn’t you tell your brother?” “About what?” Chuxia was briefly puzzled, not understanding why her mother had suddenly become sentimental. “It’s...,” Zhao Yulan bit her lip and said, “Xia, once your dad and I received the letter, we went to your grandmother’s house. After discussing it, we thought, even if we have to suffer by going back, we can’t let you marry some middle-aged man.” “Marry a middle-aged man?” “Marry a middle-aged man?” Zhao Qiliang and Luo Xiaoqiong’s eyes widened simultaneously, especially Luo Xiaoqiong, whose face was full of confusion. Suddenly recalling what Chuxia had told her earlier, about having something she hadn’t had the chance to talk about, she mistakenly thought she had figured it out. “Chuxia, who exactly is forcing you? Tell me, and I’ll go settle them for you. You know, why do you keep suffering in silence without telling me? Even if Sun Shangmei is bothering me, if you just gave me a word, I would have driven her away. Uncle Baohe, Aunt Yulan, I’m sorry, I failed to fulfill the task my parents gave me, I let you down, punish me, Chuxia, you can hit me too...” Zhao Yulan’s mention of a middle-aged man threw Chuxia into confusion for quite a while before she realized: her parents must have assumed that since her intended husband was a regimental commander, they had naturally come to a conclusion! As Luo Xiaoqiong was speaking just now, Chuxia was still pondering and hadn’t really heard what was said. Looking up and seeing Luo Xiaoqiong’s eager face, she quickly explained, “Xiaoqiong, it’s not that I didn’t want to tell you, I really just haven’t found the opportunity...” “Chuxia!” Luo Xiaoqiong interrupted her anxiously, “I know about that already, I don’t blame you. Just tell me, who’s that old man? I’ll risk not being a soldier anymore just to go and reason with him!” Eldest Uncle Zhao Yushan swiftly continued the conversation, “Xia, don’t be scared. Your eldest uncle and your aunt accompanied your parents here just to seek justice for you. At worst, we’ll just stop being soldiers and go home! Rest assured, once we’re back, your aunt will definitely find you a good husband’s family, I guarantee it’ll be much better than marrying some middle-aged man!” “Xia, leave this matter to your eldest aunt,” declared Eldest Aunt Li Aiyuan who was making the promise. As everyone became more and more indignant, Chuxia was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Before she could speak up, her dear elder cousin also spoke out, “Xia, who is that old man? Don’t be afraid, I won’t stay in the army if it means letting my dear Xia suffer!” Lin Baohe stepped forward, waving his hand authoritatively, “Qiliang, you should stay in the army if that’s your duty. As for this matter, there’s your little uncle here. If I can’t even protect my own daughter, what kind of father am I?” Chuxia cleared her throat softly, “Is... everyone done speaking?” “Xia...” Zhao Yulan wiped the corners of her eyes, “You’re our only daughter. Your parents can only be happy if you’re happy. If you’re suffering to make us happy, then rest assured, your parents won’t be happy either!” Luo Xiaoqiong, anxious, rolled up her sleeves, “Chuxia, hurry up and speak, you’re killing me here!” “Well, I’m not marrying a middle-aged man...” Chuxia’s mind raced, and she looked at Zhao Yulan, “Mom, didn’t Uncle Gangshun and Fat Auntie read my letter?” “They did.” “What did they say?” “They agreed with us, better not be a soldier than marry an old man.” “Uh... It’s my fault for not being clear in my letter. He is a bit older than me, but he’s a far cry from a middle-aged man. Actually...” Chuxia paused, giving an awkward smile, “Actually, you all know him.” “We all know him?” Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe exchanged glances, then looked at their daughter, “We know him too?” “Yes.” “I know them too?” Luo Xiaoqiong shook Chuxia’s sleeve vigorously, “Chuxia, do you mean, I also know that person?” “Yes!” “I know who it is!” Luo Xiaoqiong slapped her thigh fiercely, “Damn it, that’s shameless. If I forgive him, I swear I won’t be a Luo anymore.” Chuxia swallowed hard. Was it really that bad? Look how agitated Xiaoqiong is. It feels like if the other person were in front of her, she might actually charge and devour him alive! Having no clue, Zhao Qiliang’s gaze turned toward Luo Xiaoqiong: “Who is it?” He could tell that his little cousin was hesitating and seemed embarrassed; it might be better to ask his fiancée. But, was that really reliable? Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe, who initially thought they had a clue, saw how infuriated Luo Xiaoqiong was, and immediately dismissed their own leads, looking at her eagerly. As for Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan, they were even more clueless. Feeling the collective gaze from everyone, Luo Xiaoqiong shrank her neck in embarrassment: “I was a bit overexcited just now, actually... I’m not usually this crude, hehe...” Chuxia: “...” “That person, last time he came looking for Chuxia, he pretended to be Chuxia’s uncle. But when we got there, we didn’t recognize him at all. He claimed to be some distant uncle that had left before, whether from her paternal or maternal side we didn’t know. We were even considering writing a letter to ask. That man didn’t look like a good person at all. I knew it, when he saw Regimental Commander Zhou, the way he ran off was not the behavior of someone decent...” By the time Luo Xiaoqiong finished talking, Chuxia was already dumbstruck by her bizarre train of thought. What, did she think that just because she was threatened, she had to marry someone? Before she could explain, there was a loud knocking at the door. Zhao Qiliang hurried to open it. Zeng Meili and Zhou Mikang stood at the doorway. Chuxia’s heart “thumped” and leaped to her throat. Why have they come so quickly? She hadn’t had time to explain. Ah, it’s all her own morbid curiosity’s fault for wanting to have everyone guess, why didn’t she just explain it herself? What to do now? Anyway, it was too late to explain, what should she do? What should she do... The more anxious she got, the more muddled her mind became, with no idea what to do next. By then, Zhou Mikang had already entered the room and greeted everyone. Seeing him, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. With a quick thought, Zhao Yulan had an idea: “Commander Zhou, it’s great that you’re here. We were at a loss what to do. This time, we really need your help. Zhou Mikang quickly responded, “Auntie, just call me Xiao Zhou, please. I have already reserved food at the restaurant outside. How about we go out to eat and talk there?” “No need!” Chuxia immediately refused without thinking. Seeing her guarding Zhao Yulan like she was fending off a thief, Zhou Mikang frowned, “Chuxia, why are you being so unreasonable?” Chuxia: “...” Am I a child? Unreasonable! “Commander Zhou, we brought our own food, we have enough.” Zhao Yulan looked back and forth between her daughter and Zhou Mikang, she felt bitter inside. If only the regimental commander her daughter was interested in was this man, that would be great, but alas... “Let’s eat that later.” Zhou Mikang stood up and led the way out the door. Zhao Yulan and her husband, along with Zhao Yushan and his wife, looked at each other, somewhat at a loss. “Uncle, auntie, let’s go. Our regimental commander isn’t just saying words.” Zeng Meili smiled and ushered the group out. At this point, Chuxia knew there was no stopping it. She could only hope there would be time on the way to communicate with her parents. But the reality, as beautiful as the imagination might be, is often cruel! No sooner had they left the door than they saw Hanliang Tongzi pull up in a big military green SUV. Sitting in the passenger seat was the comically grim-faced regimental commander. “Uncle, auntie, get in the car. Zhao Qiliang, Luo Xiaoqiong, Lin Chuxia, you all come too, I’ve taken care of the leave procedures for you,” Zhou Hanliang called with a smile. Chuxia looked up at the sky, praying for a brick to knock her out! Sadly, the gods above were too busy to hear her prayer. Not a brick, not even a speck of dust was sent her way! “Lin Chuxia, you and Luo Xiaoqiong sit in the front.” Before Chuxia could set foot in the car, the regimental commander got out from the passenger seat, “It’s a nine-seater, and there’s more space upfront for the passenger. You two squeezing in there won’t be a problem.” Nine seats for ten people, darn it, this was deliberate! Chuxia was full of reluctance but had to comply with the arrangement—the regimental commander had already dragged her into the vehicle. What could she do? This scheming wolf, he definitely did it on purpose! (To be continued. 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Chapter 149 - 149 126 The Leader is Treating

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