Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 29 - Everyone is Quite Happy
29: Chapter 29: Everyone is Quite Happy
29 -29: Everyone is Quite Happy
Hongqi had just stepped outside when Xiaoqiong burst in, curiously staring at Chuxia, “From the look of my brother, it seems his mind is even more unclear now.
What did you say to him?”
Chuxia, speechless, smoothed her forehead, “Hey, are you his real sister?
By the looks of it, are you really hoping he becomes mentally ill?”
“I was just joking with you.” Xiaoqiong sheepishly shrank back, twisting her fingers with her eyes downcast, no longer making a sound.
Chuxia poked her playfully, laughing, “Look at how petty you are…
Thought I deliberately didn’t tell you, and now you’re upset?”
“No.” Xiaoqiong uncomfortably shifted in her seat, “It’s normal to feel embarrassed about this kind of thing, I also…
about Brother Qiliang’s affair.”
“Alright, alright…” Chuxia interrupted her, “Your unhappy face is all over your expression, what’s there to pretend?
I just told your brother that even if he doesn’t like me, he shouldn’t always let it show on his face, worrying the elders.”
Xiaoqiong anxiously looked at Chuxia, “Did you hear something?”
“Do you know something?” Chuxia sized her up, “I thought of you as my best friend, and this is how you treat me?”
“I’m not sure either.
Yesterday…” Just as Xiaoqiong spotted Gangshun helping Chen Fenggang through the gate, she cut herself off, her ears straining.
“Uncle Dagang.”
“Uncle Dagang.”
“Uncle Dagang, did Auntie urgently need you for something?”
The voices of Lin Baohe, Zhao Yulan, and Fat Auntie followed one after another.
“Yulan and Baohe are here, oh, never mind, the old lady’s memory is getting worse, she said she forgot what she needed me for.”
“…”
Xiaoqiong breathed out a long sigh of relief, “Great-Auntie is really kind to me.”
“Yes.” Chuxia nodded in agreement.
“Chuxia, Meiying, time to eat.” Fat Auntie’s shout came through.
“How many times have I told you I’ve changed my name, and you still can’t remember!” Xiaoqiong grumbled discontentedly.
“Might as well just consider Meiying a nickname.” Chuxia sympathetically patted her, “Now you know why I didn’t change my name, right?”
A dish of stir-fried dry beans, a dish of stir-fried leeks with yellow chives, a dish of chicken with dry chili peppers, a dish of pork with pickled vegetables, a dish of chicken eggs stir-fried with scallions, plus a pot of pork and cabbage stewed with vermicelli; everyone had a small bowl of chicken soup, the dinner was indeed plentiful.
Not just the younger ones, but even the elders were swallowing their saliva.
According to Gangshun’s suggestion, they considered splitting into two tables, but Chen Fenggang stopped this, saying it was livelier with a large group at one table, which unexpectedly solved Hongqi’s dilemma, allowing him to eat standing under the kang proudly.
As the village chief and the head of the family, Gangshun lifted his water bowl: “Uncle Dagang, inviting Commander Zhou and Instructor Zhou to eat with us makes me genuinely happy.
Commander Zhou, Instructor Zhou, Baohe and Yulan are related by marriage to us, our whole family hosting both of you leaders, that is our honor!
Uncle Dagang said discipline forbids alcohol, so let’s substitute water for wine, toasting Uncle Dagang and the two leaders, the sentiment’s all in the…
water now!”
Secretary Luo was used to speaking, and Luo Gangshun’s words were spoken with fervor.
Zhou Mikang glanced unintentionally over Chuxia’s face, lifted his bowl to propose a toast to Chen Fenggang, and then to Luo Gangshun, “Today we are honored by Elder Chen, thank you for Secretary Luo’s hospitality!”
“Yes, yes, thank you Elder Chen, thank you Secretary Luo!” Zhou Hanliang quickly echoed.
Taking a sip of water to signal a toast, Chen Fenggang chuckled and picked up his chopsticks, “We’re all family here, let’s not be so formal.
I suggested we eat together at one table to liven things up, not to make everyone feel constrained.
Eat whatever you want, no one should feel restricted.”
Zhou Hanliang quickly took up the conversation, “Right, we won’t be constrained either.”
Luo Gangshun quietly pinched his son and gave him a look.
Hongqi was slightly startled and picked up the chicken soup in front of him, offering it to Chuxia, “Here, take this; you’re not well, you need to nourish yourself.”
Luo Gangshun’s face darkened immediately.
Chuxia also had a dark expression, alright, she had indeed wanted to have a conversation with him to make him show some appropriate warmth, so Zhou Mikang wouldn’t laugh at her.
But this was not the outcome she wanted.
In front of everyone at the table, what was he trying to do?
“I have enough here.” Chuxia declined.
Hongqi was persistent, his hand holding the bowl did not retract.
Chen Fenggang laughed and diffused the situation, “This boy knows how to care for his wife, haha…”
“Silly boy…” Luo Gangshun took the opportunity to push the bowl his son was holding back, “You’re making Chuxia drink so much soup, how will she eat her meal?”
“Uncle Luo, when does Hongqi plan to get married?” Zhou Hanliang seemed to ask casually.
“The matter of the two kids is already set.
They are not in a rush to get married.
We have discussed it with the in-laws too, thinking of letting Hongqi first join the military for some training…” Luo Gangshun smiled sheepishly, “Commander Zhou, Instructor Zhou, in front of you both I won’t utter fluff, my son is physically fit, has a kind heart, but he is quite direct and a bit simple.”
Zhou Mikang looked up and assessed Hongqi, “He does look like a talent.”
Zhou Hanliang glanced at Zhou Mikang’s expression, and promised, “Secretary Luo, when it comes to recruitment, we will definitely consider Hongqi, don’t worry.”
These words practically explicitly reassured Luo Gangshun that Hongqi’s enlistment was settled; even someone as worldly as Luo Gangshun got excited, “Thank you, thank you so much!
Thank you, Commander Zhou and Instructor Zhou, thank you Uncle Dagang, Baohe, come, let’s drink water in place of wine and toast Commander Zhou, Instructor Zhou, and Uncle Dagang once more.”
This meal was thoroughly enjoyable for all.
Luo Gangshun and Fat Auntie were very happy— their son’s future was secured; Chen Fenggang was very happy—he remedied a past regret; Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe were also very happy— their future son-in-law had prospects; Chuxia was very happy—she didn’t have to worry about the Luo family forcing her into marriage; Luo Xiaoqiong was very happy—her brother would become wise; Hongqi was happy—military service is honorable, and he wouldn’t have to see Chuxia; Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang were also very happy—but why?
Chuxia could explain the happiness of everyone else, but she couldn’t find a reason for Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang’s happiness.
Did bypassing principles to use backdoor connections really make them so happy?
“We’ll also recruit some female soldiers.” Zhou Hanliang’s gaze swept over Luo Xiaoqiong, then Chuxia, before he continued, “Uncle Luo and Uncle Lin are insiders, that’s why we are letting you know in advance.”
“Really?” Luo Gangshun’s voice suddenly rose in excitement, “Is that what Instructor Zhou means, both Meiying and Chuxia qualify?”
“A bit more training, and there might be a chance,” Zhou Hanliang said ambiguously.
“Meiying, Chuxia, did you hear that?
You’ll sign up with Hongqi…”
Chuxia’s smile instantly stiffened; she didn’t want to join the army, she wanted to go to college!
That detestable Fox Zhou, how had she offended him?
Why on earth would he pull her into the military?
