Fourth watch.

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Chuxia’s worry infected Zhao Qiliang, his eyebrows furrowing as well. Previously, knowing about his sister’s promise to Liu Lianbao, he hadn’t thought much of it. But now, with his cousin’s reminder, he realized that this promise seemed quite unfair to Liu Lianbao.

If his sister liked Liu Lianbao and could give him a commitment, letting him wait a year would be fine. But as of now, that doesn’t seem to be the case...

What he’s worried about is the same as Chuxia’s concerns. If his sister directly refuses Liu Lianbao, he worries that he’ll fall back into his previous state. As it stands, the Division Commander wouldn’t send them on tasks, but who knows when they may have to set out again?

"Brother, let’s not overthink it. I’m stuck in a loop myself. Although waiting a year in vain is cruel, being utterly devastated seems even worse. Between two evils, choose the lesser one. Later, talk to Sister Qihui, I guess she’ll reconsider and regret her previous decision."

"There’s no choice..." Zhao Qiliang sighed deeply, looking at his two sisters, "You chat here, I’m going to Big Brother Zhou and Big Brother Lin."

Zhou Mikang has been so busy recently that his feet haven’t touched the ground, probably won’t be back until noon. In charge of entertaining the groom are Zhou Xikang, Lin Wenbin, and Zhou Huakang.

Wang Lei and Yu Tao are both over eight months pregnant, easily get tired, and after sitting for a while, both went back to their rooms to rest. Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong sat in a corner, chatting softly.

Glancing at Zhou brothers having lively conversations with Zhao Qiliang, and catching Liang Xiaohong’s slightly lost face, Luo Xiaoqiong softly asked, "Mei Xiaofeng doesn’t plan to come back?"

"Unless Zhou Zhongkang personally invites her, she won’t come back," Chuxia sighed, "That’s why it’s hard for people to change their nature.

After what happened last time, everyone thought Zhou Zhongkang had changed. Now, it turns out..." She shook her head, not continuing. For such an arrogant man, whoever lives with him is destined for a life of resentment.

"He lives outside, pretending to be a bachelor?"

"Yes."

"That’s disgusting..." Luo Xiaoqiong looked disdainful, "Honestly, for Mei Xiaofeng to be interested in him shows poor judgment. I’d never marry someone like that even if threatened."

"Come on, don’t speak with indifference..." Chuxia rolled her eyes at her, "If she knew Zhou Zhongkang’s true nature, she wouldn’t have been interested in him.

Don’t forget, some people have two faces before and after marriage, and sometimes women get so stuck in their emotions they can’t see clearly; it’s impossible to measure things by common sense.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a story like Qin Xianglian and Chen Shimei, right? Although theoretically, we know the story doesn’t match reality, its wide circulation shows it resonates with many people’s hearts, doesn’t it?"

"Getting married is a woman’s second chance at life, fortunately, we all chose wisely..." Luo Xiaoqiong remarked sentimentally, suddenly leaning forward conspiratorially towards Chuxia, "Shall we visit Doudou this afternoon?"

Chuxia shrugged her hands: "I’m okay with it, but you seemed unable to sleep missing Fat Auntie and Uncle Gangshun, meeting them but then wanting to run off, isn’t that contradicting yourself?"

"Meeting them is enough, my parents understand my feelings. I just want to know how Doudou is getting along with the Zhou family, she worried about her relationship with Zhou Hanying before."

"Zhou Hanying is good-tempered and always courteous to her. What’s there to worry about?" Chuxia shook her head with disbelief, "Don’t think of sister-in-law as fierce as a tiger, okay?"

"This you don’t know; Zhou Hanying and her get along well, but Li Yuxiang is Zhou Hanying’s friend. Who knows if she’ll crash the wedding?"

"Zhou Hanying got close to Li Yuxiang again?"

"Exactly..." Luo Xiaoqiong nodded, "Last time, Zhou Hanliang explained she wouldn’t be influenced by Li Yuxiang and would reduce contact. But they grew up playing together, and Li Yuxiang keeps currying favor, Zhou Hanying being soft-hearted, inevitably led them back to close ties.

Before, when Zhou Hanliang brought Doudou home, Li Yuxiang was there. Zhou Hanying isn’t young anymore, Zhou Hanliang couldn’t always interfere with her right to choose friends.

Doudou didn’t want Zhou Hanliang to be in a tough spot and didn’t mention it, but she worries if after marrying into the Zhou family, Li Yuxiang might meddle.

Word is, she’s close to Zhou Hanliang’s family, you know, no need for much, just during meals if she joins in, she could annoy Doudou terribly."

"Alright, after eating, let’s go see..." Chuxia said with a laugh, "I’m sure Doudou is almost frustrated, she complained on her wedding day that I was always with you and not with her. If she’s really upset, she’d definitely cry holding onto us."

Near lunchtime, Zhou Mikang hurried back, glancing at his little wife before greeting others, Luo Xiaoqiong admired and smacked her lips: "Division Commander really is a good husband."

Chuxia gave her a sidelong glance: "You mean my brother isn’t a good husband?"

"That’s not it, but nothing compares to Division Commander. In situations like this, your brother would greet everyone before looking for me..." Luo Xiaoqiong sighed, "Do you know how much I hope he sees only me?"

Chuxia: "..."

"Don’t make that face. I don’t mean he should only care about me and not others. I mean, he’d prioritize me, then others; that’s indicating my importance in his heart." Luo Xiaoqiong nudged Chuxia as she spoke, "I’m not jealous of you, don’t wrong me."

"You’re not jealous of me, you’re jealous of all of us, but you should consider my brother’s personality and Zhou Mikang’s. If my brother ever enters the room attending solely to you, it would probably mean you’re in labor."

Luo Xiaoqiong’s face flushed: "It’s not that quick, you know."

"Xiaoqiong, you’re behaving odd..." Chuxia examined her, eyeing her belly, "Could it be you’re already pregnant?"

"Who...who says so?" Luo Xiaoqiong’s gaze dodged Chuxia’s, "If I really was, how could I not tell you? Don’t...don’t wrong me."

"No way, you were off on this topic before, and today even more so; Xiaoqiong..." Chuxia leaned closer, lowering her voice, "Given our friendship, do you really need to hide it from me?" (To Be Continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)