Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1327 - 874: Coming to Terms_2

Perhaps you listened to your grandpa, or maybe his loud voice frightened you; anyway, you kicked me hard, and it was your kick that woke me up.

At that moment, I decided, no matter what trouble your dad might be in, I must never do anything that would let you down. I have to think about you for a lifetime, making sure you grow up healthy and live well.

That’s how people are. Once you figure things out, everything changes. Of course, I worried about your dad, but I was more focused on protecting you and myself well, so that your dad wouldn’t blame me when he returned.

As it turned out, as you’ve probably guessed, two days later, another telegram came in saying they found your dad and four others, all fine, just starving and weak.

When your dad came back, he told me about that day. He said he and five other people from the town had been carrying stones out of that cave. Cui Jiagui went in that day too, because he heard some leaders would be there and wanted to look good.

To impress the leaders, he stayed near the entrance, picking up small stones to carry out, so when the leaders arrived, he could be the first out and leave a good impression.

When the cave collapsed, it crushed him completely. Your dad and the others had been busy inside the cave, formed a bond, and one of them was experienced, saying they should always stick together in groups of five, to help each other if anything happened.

Thanks to the experienced one, when the cave shook, he led everyone to a small corner that hadn’t been blasted yet, where stones nearly pressed onto their backs.

That spot happened to be a seam, with airflow above, or else they might have suffocated if not crushed. So, that time, your dad nearly touched King Yama’s nose."

"Mom..." Chuxia shivered and patted her chest, asking, "What did Dad and them eat and drink? All those days, it couldn’t have been just willpower keeping them going, right?"

"They all carried dry food and water, as instructed by that experienced Uncle Li, who once worked in coal mining and said miners must always be prepared.

Luckily, those sent were honest and did as he said, otherwise, they might not have all survived.

At such times, having a few calm comrades around helps a lot. Your dad often wrote to Uncle Li, but later the letters came back, saying they didn’t know where he moved.

Your dad remembered his lifesaving deed and specifically searched for him, only to find out his family was suddenly assigned to Xinjiang, left quickly, and left no word."

"Maybe we’ll meet again someday."

"Yes." Zhao Yulan nodded, "That’s what I told your dad. Truth be told, Uncle Li is our family’s lifesaver. When you were small, your dad thought of having you marry Uncle Li’s son. But when they lost contact, the matter was dropped."

"Mom, I realized you’ve promised me to many families..." Chuxia laughed helplessly, "Did you worry I’d never get married since I was born?"

"You wrong your mom. We arranged plans early to prevent you from marrying into a bad family. You haven’t met Uncle Li’s family, but you know Fat Auntie and Uncle Gangshun, right? You know their nature, and you wouldn’t be mistreated by parents-in-law, right?"

"I don’t get mistreated by parents-in-law now either."

"That’s just my daughter’s good fortune." Zhao Yulan affectionately rubbed her daughter’s head. "Thinking back, it seems unnecessary for your dad and me to worry so much. Yet, we can’t help but worry about you, until you yourself become a mother, you’ll understand."

"I understand, but..." Chuxia looked up, smiling at her mother, "but what I understand more is my greatest fortune is being your and dad’s child.

You see, in our village, whether raising daughters or sons, which kids don’t envy me? Although they say you’ve spoiled me, and no one cares, I know, they’re jealous.

If they could snatch, they’d try to take you and dad home. So our better days are certainly because heaven was moved by you and dad."

"My silly daughter..." Zhao Yulan wiped her eyes, choking, "Hearing this, even if I died now, it’s not a waste."

"Mom, I have to talk to you..." Chuxia became serious, "When you get emotional, you always say things like if you died now, it wouldn’t matter.

I’m not superstitious, but hearing you talk this way makes me uncomfortable. I want you and dad to live to be a hundred years old, always with me."

"Alright, we’ll live our best, a hundred years if possible, two hundred if we can."

Chuxia: "..."

Realizing she was a bit absurd, Zhao Yulan laughed awkwardly: "It’s just a metaphor, not like we can live that long, and living that long we might become senile burdens. Don’t worry, your dad and I won’t be that selfish."

Chuxia: "..." Her mother truly defeated her. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)