Chapter 294 - 294 208 Cousin's Thoughts

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294: Chapter 208: Cousin’s Thoughts 294: Chapter 208: Cousin’s Thoughts The second watch arrived. ————— According to the customs of their hometown, when a daughter and her husband visit her parental home for the first time after their wedding, the family are expected to host them grandly. Therefore, after a brief chat, Zhao Yulan led the women to the kitchen to get busy, leaving only the grandmother and Chuxia in the room. Old Lady Zhao’s rough hands gently stroked her granddaughter’s head, her eyes filled with mirth, “It’s only been a few days, and Chuxia is already someone’s wife, hehe...” “Grandma...” Chuxia leaned into the old lady’s embrace, “Actually, I didn’t want to get married so soon.” “Silly child, you speak such foolishness...” Old Lady Zhao sighed softly, “Your grandparents and your parents were reluctant to marry you off so young, but if you missed Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou, who knows if you could ever meet such a suitable person again.” Chuxia unconsciously pouted, and Old Lady Zhao poked her forehead helplessly, “You’re already married and still acting like a child. Chuxia, don’t disregard Grandma’s words. People often miss out on good things when in haste, and it’s only when they truly need something that they realize how good it was.” “Grandma, I’m not saying he’s not a good man,” Chuxia coaxed, swinging Old Lady Zhao’s arm, “Look at you, acting as if I mistreat him daily, ungrateful as I am.” “Chuxia, don’t mind Grandma’s nagging. You’re already married, and of course, Grandma wants you to be happy in your husband’s family. Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou protects you and thinks of you; you should reciprocate. Regularly visit his parents and grandparents. Be sweeter with your words and more diligent with your actions. If you make Xiao Zhou’s family happy, he will be more endeared to you and more respected among his family members.” “Grandma, consider it done!” Chuxia saluted playfully, “I promise to follow your guidance.” Old Lady Zhao glared at her, “This child, I’m discussing serious matters with you, don’t take it as a joke.” “Grandma, I am serious,” Chuxia’s grin vanished quickly, “Just as you said, now that I am married, I naturally want to get along well with the Zhou family members. Actually, from what I know so far, the members of the Zhou family are quite nice. My mother-in-law might not favor me, but that’s a historical issue, and it’s difficult for anyone in this position to truly accept someone all at once. However, she does defend my honor in public. With a heart-to-heart, someday, she will like and accept me, so don’t worry, Grandma.” Old Lady Zhao nodded, her eyes crinkling with a smile, “With Chuxia being so sensible, what is there for Grandma to worry about?” “Squeak...” The door gently opened a crack, then widened, and Wang Meifeng, a cousin from her aunt’s side, peeked her head in, flashing Old Lady Zhao a bright smile, “Grandma, I would like to have a few words with Chuxia.” Old Lady Zhao glared at her, “Is there anything you can’t say in front of Grandma?” With a pleading face, Wang Meifeng clasped her hands together, “Grandma, it’ll just take a few minutes.” “You...” Old Lady Zhao looked at Wang Meifeng with a complex expression, then turned to Chuxia, “Grandma will wait for you here in the room.” “Okay, I’ll come back soon to accompany Grandma.” Chuxia kissed the old woman on her forehead, then turned to leave. Listening to the conversation between the grandmother and granddaughter, Wang Meifeng’s eyes twinkled, but she pretended to understand nothing and took Chuxia’s hand, “Shall we talk in my room, okay?” Chuxia nodded lightly at her. After all, it was a long way to come, and it was her day of great marital joy, no matter how much she disliked this cousin, she ought to show at least minimal politeness. And truth be told, she was quite curious about what her cousin wanted to discuss, wondering if she indeed intended to break her engagement with the Qiang Family and marry a soldier? No, considering her character, it wouldn’t be just about marrying a soldier; perhaps she was also hoping that Chuxia would help her find a regimental commander to marry? Speculating wildly, Chuxia entered the room where Wang Meifeng and her Aunt Zhao Yuying were staying. “Sit here,” Wang Meifeng pointed to two chairs against the wall and busied herself making tea. Watching her play the host, Chuxia couldn’t help but feel amused, but with someone willing to serve, she thought she might as well enjoy it and sat there calmly, accepting the gesture. “This is top-quality Jasmine Maojian, very fragrant,” Wang Meifeng handed Chuxia the brewed tea, carefully explaining. Instantly, Chuxia felt as if three black lines had fallen across her forehead, wondering if, in her cousin’s eyes, she was just a bumpkin who had never experienced anything finer. But indeed, according to her life’s experiences, she was a bumpkin who had truly seen nothing, and Wang Meifeng, treating her this way, clearly thought that being a private school teacher, she knew more than Chuxia. Seeing that Chuxia was looking at her without speaking, Wang Meifeng hurriedly pointed at the cup, “Have a taste and see if it suits your taste.” Chuxia looked at her indifferently, “Cousin, just speak your mind.” Wang Meifeng’s face turned a bit embarrassed; evidently, she heard the implicit meaning in Chuxia’s words—this is my house, do you really need to show off here? Thinking about her past attitude towards Chuxia, her face turned even paler. This little cousin of hers, apart from being weaker, in what ways was she better than herself? Why could she marry into such a family while she had to suffer and toil in town her whole life? Compared to Chuxia, she suddenly felt that being a private teacher was nothing special, and being a commune accountant was even less so! Although the Qiang Family’s elders had created quite a decent situation, the highest-ranking official was only a deputy county head, who was even a distant relative of her husband’s family—how could that be reliable? With such thoughts, she hardened her heart, clenched her teeth, and squeezed out a pleasing smile, “Chuxia, you don’t hold a grudge against your cousin, do you?” Chuxia smiled lightly, “What do you think, Cousin?” A flicker of discomfort passed through Wang Meifeng’s eyes, and her smile stiffened further, “Cousin is naive, can you just see it my way, please?” “Speak frankly, alright?” Chuxia would never admit that she was actually dying of curiosity, especially wanting to know the outcome. “Chuxia, your cousin wants to be closer to you, to look after you more. Could you please ask your husband’s family to arrange for me to work at the family school?” “Heh...” Chuxia couldn’t help but laugh, “Thank you for your kind intentions, Cousin, Xiaoqiong is enough for me.” “It’s not that...” Wang Meifeng bit her lip, “I want to teach at the family school. I think military men are the loveliest, and I want to contribute to them.” Could it be any more idealistic?! Chuxia felt like she was going to vomit and her impatience increased, “If that’s all you’re say, let’s end it here. I know my own place in the Zhou family. If you really want to make my life more comfortable, don’t bother me with these ill-fitting issues.” “Chuxia, I can tell, Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou really adores you...” At this point, Wang Meifeng felt her heart ache. Why didn’t that heroic commander choose her instead? Ah, if only she had visited her grandmother’s house more often back then, maybe, just maybe, she would have met him and perhaps she would be the one married into this family. “Sister, one should have some sense of propriety. What are you trying to do now, put Auntie in what position? Don’t treat me like a fool. You just want to change jobs and find a new husband’s family here, right? If you want help, go find someone else to bother, I don’t have the time for it!” Chuxia said and quickly stood up, took a few steps, turned back and pointed at the tea, “And let me tell you, that’s not jasmine, it’s Longjing.” Wang Meifeng, with teeth aching from frustration, had no choice but to smile and hurriedly grab Chuxia, “Chuxia, I won’t beat around the bush anymore. I indeed want to work here, to find a good husband’s family. But, Sister isn’t doing this out of jealousy over your marrying into a good family. It’s because I’ve seen disappointment in you. Qiang Junjie seems nice, but he listens to everything his mom says, and has no backbone at all. Originally, we were supposed to get married this year, but because his mom said his zodiac sign was inauspicious for marriage this year, he overturned the plans we had agreed upon and postponed the wedding to next year. Everyone already knew we were getting married this year, and now suddenly we’re not—what will people think of me? If they thought Qiang Junjie’s zodiac sign was unfit for marriage this year, why didn’t they say it earlier? Why did they change it without discussing with my family? Are the Qiang Family too disrespectful and bullying? It’s as if they think I can’t marry anyone else. Chuxia, you’re the only one in our family who can stand up for your cousin. If you don’t help, then our family will really be looked down on by the Qiang Family.” Uh, was it just the way she was listening? Or maybe, was it her standing posture that was wrong? Anyway, she felt like she was being seen as a complete fool in her cousin’s eyes, a stunned and silly fool. “What does your matter have to do with me?” Chuxia said and, unwilling to argue further, she pulled away her hand and walked out the door. Wang Meifeng had not expected her cousin, who she remembered as particularly naive and insecure, to reject her in such a manner. Hadn’t she supposed to be thumping her chest, promising to defend her? When had her little cousin’s personality changed so much? ... By the time she came to her senses and chased after her, no one was in sight! Stamping her foot in frustration, her brows furrowed. She couldn’t just give up. Everything she said about the Qiang Family was true. Originally, she was prepared to endure it, but now, seeing her little cousin married into such a family, how could she still bear it? Marrying into a family like the Zhou family was something she didn’t even dare dream of because such good fortune wasn’t just lying around waiting for her, even if she was willing to wait a lifetime for it. To marry an ordinary military officer and follow him was all she wished for—a simple request, and certainly no big deal for her little cousin. With a turn of her eyes, she walked downstairs...(to be continued. If you enjoy this work, please vote for it at qidian.com with your recommendation or monthly ticket, your support is my biggest motivation. 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Chapter 294 - 294 208 Cousin's Thoughts

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