Chapter 59 - 59 59 Parting on Bad Terms

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59: Chapter 59: Parting on Bad Terms 59: Chapter 59: Parting on Bad Terms “Laosan, you’re back?” Zhou Xikang was the first to greet him. Just as his hand was about to land on Zhou Mikang’s shoulder, he quickly bent it to touch his own forehead, “I haven’t seen you for a long time, I’ve missed you.” Zhou Xiangping, who had been watching his every move, contemptuously curled her lip, and others also had a hint of a hidden smile in their eyes. Laosan Zhou Mikang hated being touched, and, ironically, Eldest brother Zhou Xikang always tried to tease him but always failed at the last moment. Everyone was accustomed to his wolfish antics, yet they couldn’t help but look forward to a breakthrough, which unfortunately, always ended in disappointment. “Wasn’t it you who came looking for me the day before yesterday?” Zhou Mikang glanced at Zhou Xikang indifferently and said emotionlessly, “I’m not the woman you adore, no need for such nonsensical flattery.” “Eh...” Zhou Xikang chuckled awkwardly, “Was it the day before yesterday? I feel like it’s been many days. Gee, it seems that as one gets older, the memory really does decline.” “Big brother, that’s all the ambition you have!” Zhou Xiangping cautiously approached Zhou Mikang, clearing her throat softly, and then... the sound trailed off... Seizing the opportunity for revenge, Zhou Xikang bad-smirked at Zhou Xiangping: “Little sister, you don’t need to get close to Laosan if your throat hurts; he’s not cough syrup!” Zhou Mikang frowned, “She’s the second sister!” The subtext of this statement was, “She’s the second sister, not the little sister!” Lin Yanqiu, who had been happily watching her son, had her smile disappear rapidly and her eyes reddened on hearing this reminder. Old Madam Zhou, her daughter Zhou Yueping, and granddaughters Zhou Jiping, Zhou Xiangping all had grim expressions. On the other side, Old Master Zhou, his youngest son Zhou Shanping, and grandson Zhou Xikang also lost their smiles... Sighing deeply, Old Master Zhou stood up and sat next to Old Madam Zhou, staring sternly at Zhou Mikang: “Not coming home for two months, and when you do, it is to make everyone unhappy?” Zhou Mikang awkwardly turned his head away, saying nothing. “Xiaomi...” he paused, Old Master Zhou continued, “I believe Raorao wouldn’t want her family to live in pain on her account, nor would your father...” Zhou Mikang’s gaze suddenly turned cold, “I have a meeting at work, I’m leaving.” Saying this, he really did get up and leave without a moment’s hesitation. Zhou Hanliang saw this and stood to follow. “Xiaomi!” Lin Yanqiu cried out miserably, rushing forward to grab her son’s arm, “You are Raorao’s brother, your mother understands your pain, but she is also the beloved of your father and mother, do we not suffer for her too? It’s been six years, you refuse to speak a word to your father, to return to this home. Do you really think his heart is at ease? Would he have made those choices if it were not utterly necessary? Think for a moment, if it were you facing that decision at that time, could you truly disregard the national interest? Xiaomi, stop tormenting us, and stop tormenting yourself, would you?” “Xiaomi...” Aunt Zhou Yueping stepped forward a few paces, blocking his path, and said seriously, “Don’t think that you are the only one in this house who misses Raorao. Everyone expresses their love differently, and you can’t judge everyone by your own standards.” The trouble-causing Zhou Xikang came over, his smile now completely gone, he stared hard at Zhou Mikang: “Laosan, you are the most accomplished among the younger generation, big brother admits. But please, stop expecting everyone to coddle you, to indulge you, okay? You always think others are immature, but what about you? If you were truly mature, you wouldn’t treat your closest relatives this way. Why do we indulge you? Because we see you as our dearest family member, and you? It seems like in this world, apart from Raorao, no one else counts as family to you... sob...” A heavy punch landed on Zhou Xikang’s mouth, blood trickling down from the corner of his lips. “Xiaomi!” Lin Yanqiu exclaimed, blocking her eldest son, “He’s your own brother!” “I know.” Zhou Mikang glanced indifferently at Zhou Xikang, “If such words come out of your mouth again, I will knock your teeth out!” After saying that, he left without looking back, pulling the door behind him! Moving his lips, Zhou Hanliang ultimately said nothing, heaved a deep sigh, and followed him out. Everyone in the room fell into silence. It was supposed to be a joyful occasion, how did it turn into this? “It’s all my fault; if I had been more careful with my words, this wouldn’t have happened.” Zhou Xikang was full of remorse. Lin Yanqiu sighed deeply, “You can’t blame yourself, Laosan’s temperament is known to you. This issue, he can’t figure out, such conflicts will always exist.” “Ah, this joyful event is probably ruined now.” Zhou Yueping sat down on the sofa with a flop, “Sister-in-law, the ideological work for Mikang, it has to be done by you. Besides Raorao, you’re the closest to him. If his emotional knots are not untied, even if he gets married, with such temperamental swings...” Zhou Yueping shook his head and didn’t continue. Zhou Mikang returned to his office, locked himself inside, and ignored Zhou Hanliang no matter how much he knocked on the door. Helpless, Zhou Hanliang had to return to the Zhou residence. Seeing Zhou Hanliang returning, Lin Yanqiu’s eyes brightened, “Hanliang, did Mikang send you here?” “No.” Zhou Hanliang shook his head, “The commander locked himself in the office. Knowing you must be worried, I came over. I know everyone is concerned whether he has found a girl he likes. He met a girl somewhat similar to Raorao, but he just treats her like a little sister. If before I doubted whether he took a liking to Lin Chuxia, now I’m certain, he truly sees her as Raorao’s incarnation and unconsciously cares for her a bit. But he hasn’t done anything too out of line, only when we went to Elder Chen’s, he gave that girl some food coupons, and suggested she enlist in the military, nothing else,” “How old is this girl?” Zhou Yueping asked urgently. “17!” The hope faded from everyone’s faces. “From the countryside?” Old Madam Zhou asked. “Yes, she’s the only daughter in her family, quite poor.” Zhou Hanliang answered truthfully. “What’s wrong with being from the countryside?” Old Master Zhou glared at the old lady. “Going back a few generations, weren’t we also from the countryside?” “What did I say?” Old Madam Zhou retorted, rolling her eyes at Old Master Zhou, “I was just inquiring about the girl’s background to see if there’s any possibility with our Xiaomi.” “Only seventeen, how could there be a possibility?” Lin Yanqiu sighed, “Hanliang is right, Xiaomi just sees that girl as Raorao’s substitute.”

Chapter 59 - 59 59 Parting on Bad Terms

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