Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 27 - We Meet Again
27: Chapter 27 We Meet Again
27 -27 We Meet Again
From a distance, Lin Chuxia spotted Luo Hongqi standing at the gate like a telegraph pole, motionless.
Luo Xiaoqiong couldn’t help but tug at Chuxia’s sleeve, “Why do I feel like ever since the arrangement between you and my brother was made, my brother has become more and more neurotic?”
Chuxia pursed her lips, “Do I really have that healing effect?”
“I think, the matter between you two needs more careful consideration,” Luo Xiaoqiong said, shoulders slumped, shaking her head repeatedly, “Anyway, I won’t just stand by and watch you two head down a road of no return.”
Chuxia with a look of annoyance, “Let’s talk about that later; the most important thing right now is for you to help me with this task first, then I’ll treat you to something tasty.”
“Split it with me half and half!”
“Half it is, then!”
“I’m risking getting beaten up to help you…” Luo Xiaoqiong straightened her back proudly, “To save you from a beating, I took the hit myself.
How about that?
Am I a good sister or what?”
“Enough, definitely enough, but Grandma Chen adores you so much, she definitely won’t sell you out…”
As the two of them whispered their way to the gate, Chuxia gave Luo Hongqi a sidelong glance, “It was just the buttocks that got whipped, but why do I feel like the brain’s got problems too…”
“Lin Chuxia!” Luo Hongqi barked at Chuxia, his eyes locked on her like a fighting cock.
Luo Xiaoqiong quickly stepped in front of Chuxia, “Bro, what are you doing standing here stiff as a rod?”
Luo Hongqi coughed unnaturally, “Why didn’t Uncle Gangshun and Auntie come over?”
Luo Xiaoqiong suddenly realized, “Dad asked you to invite Uncle Gangshun and Auntie, didn’t he?
Then you should hurry over.” After saying this, she pulled Chuxia and they dashed into the yard, leaving poor Luo Hongqi, sore in the rear, lurching towards Chuxia’s house like a zombie.
Naturally, his resentment towards Chuxia deepened.
Fat Auntie was busy cooking at the stove.
Chuxia handed over the dumplings and rubbed her hands together, “Auntie, do you need any help?”
“You and Meiying just wait in the house to eat…” Fat Auntie opened the bag to look, then handed it back to Chuxia, “Didn’t you already bring some?
Keep these for yourself to eat tomorrow.”
Chuxia pushed it back emphatically, “Our house doesn’t have any good food to add to the feast, so if you make me take these dumplings home, my mom and dad will definitely just drink water and go hungry tonight.”
“Your mom and dad sure do talk too much…” Fat Auntie shook her head helplessly, placing the bag on the stove, “Alright, go wait in the house.”
“Okay.” Luo Xiaoqiong responded, pulling Chuxia towards the main house quickly.
Before Fat Auntie could react and stop them, the two had already entered the room.
“Meiying, take Chuxia to your room to play!”
“Lin Chuxia, we meet again.”
Luo Gangshun and Zhou Hanliang spoke almost simultaneously, then stopped at the same time.
Luo Gangshun paused, looking at Zhou Hanliang, “You know Chuxia?”
“Yes, when we went to Xiao Lin Village, we were lucky to run into Lin Chuxia.
She helped us find our way…”
Chuxia shifted her gaze to Zhou Mikang, who was sitting on the inner side of Zhou Hanliang, and saw the other person’s face was cold; she didn’t even glance in her direction.
Meowing, who are you trying to fool?
Chuxia sneered inwardly but kept a smile on her face as she greeted them in a friendly manner, “Great Grandpa, good day!
Uncle Gangshun, good day!
Hello to both Uncle Zhou’s!”
Both Uncle Zhou’s?
Clearly, Zhou Mikang’s mouth twitched!
Chen Fenggang, who sat on the kang bed, smiled at Chuxia, “Chuxia has also grown into a young lady; before we know it, we’ll be drinking to Chuxia’s wedding, hehe…”
Luo Gangshun looked regretful as he said, “Uncle, I’m afraid the wedding drinks will have to wait a few years, as this girl Chuxia has said herself she won’t marry before she is 22.”
“Great Grandpa, when Chuxia and I came over, we ran into Grandma Chen.
She said there was something at home that needed your attention,” Luo Xiaoqiong said, glancing at Luo Gangshun, “Dad, why don’t you go back with Great Grandpa to check on it?
We’ve got Chuxia and me here.”
Old Master Chen was deeply affectionate with his spouse, so hearing that something was up at home, he hurriedly clambered off the kang bed.
Luo Gangshun hesitated, unsure what to do.
He was worried about letting the elder go back alone, yet he felt it somewhat impolite to leave Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang behind by themselves.
“Secretary Luo, why don’t you accompany Elder Chen back to see what’s going on?
Don’t worry about us,” Zhou Hanliang said, pointing to Chuxia, “Besides, we have an acquaintance here.
With her company, we can chat just the same.”
With that, Luo Gangshun no longer hesitated.
He apologized to the two men and followed Chen Fenggang out the door.
Luo Xiaoqiong quietly closed the door behind them and brazenly took a seat on the edge of the kang bed.
However, her slightly stiff facial expression clearly indicated—she was nervous.
“Why would you come to Xiaoqiong’s house for a meal?
I heard the People’s Liberation Army doesn’t take even a needle or a thread from the common folk, let alone eat at their homes?” Chuxia took the initiative and asked in a suppressed voice.
“The regiment commander’s father and Elder Chen are friends.
The commander came specifically to visit Elder Chen, and as for having a meal at Secretary Luo’s…” Zhou Hanliang glanced briefly at the unexpressive Zhou Mikang and continued, “It was Elder Chen’s idea too.
He hoped we could meet the Secretary’s son beforehand.”
Luo Xiaoqiong asked puzzledly, “Meet my brother?
For what?”
“In three months, we will be coming here to recruit soldiers,” Zhou Hanliang explained good-naturedly.
Luo Xiaoqiong deliberately raised her voice, “Really?
My brother is going to be a soldier?
I admire soldiers the most.
Could you tell me about the army?
Aside from secrets, just share what you can…”
Seizing the opportunity, Chuxia leaned towards Zhou Mikang, “Hey, I have something to tell you.
Later, my dad and mom will also be here for the meal.
They are very honest and sincere people and admire the military a lot.
If they find out I took your food coupon, they will surely scold me.
You’re quite mature; you won’t be so ungracious, right?”
Zhou Mikang’s expressionless face visibly stiffened, “I’m not that old yet, and besides, there’s no need for the little things I give away to be broadcasted to the whole world.”
Was this his way of agreeing with her?
Chuxia quietly breathed a sigh of relief, “There’s another thing I want to tell you.
The old hen prepared for you today was Fat Auntie’s best egg-laying chicken, capable of laying an egg a day…”
Zhou Mikang cut her off, “How many food coupons should I deduct?” He nodded his chin towards Luo Xiaoqiong, “For you or for her?”
“The chicken’s food coupon should obviously go to her, but for the dumplings from my grandma’s…”
Zhou Mikang interrupted her again, “Understood, just tell me the numbers separately.”
Chuxia, who had thought it would take some convincing, unbelievingly looked up at Zhou Mikang, “You’ll give me however much I ask for?”
Zhou Mikang glanced at her indifferently, “I will consider it if the amount is reasonable, but on one condition—I’ll ask you some questions, and you must answer truthfully!”
Chuxia’s eyes rolled around for a moment, “Are you wanting to ask about me and Hongqi?”
