Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1276 - 838: Apology / Returning Late (Double Release)

Second watch combined.

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When Chuxia received Zhou Mikang’s call at night, she seemed a bit absent-minded. The Division Commander Tongzi was quick to notice: "Not in a good mood today?"

"No." The elders were still in the hall, and not wanting to involve them, Chuxia lied without thinking.

"You sound a bit lacking in energy, go back to your room and rest early."

Before she could say anything, the call was disconnected. Listening to the "beep beep" of the dial tone in the receiver, Chuxia’s eyes grew hot, and tears quickly welled up.

"Summer, what’s wrong?" Suddenly, Lin Yanqiu appeared in front of her, catching Chuxia off guard before she could adjust her emotions.

"What did that brat Xiaomi say?" Seeing her daughter-in-law’s red eyes and glistening tears, Lin Yanqiu immediately got angry and reached for the phone to call back.

"Mom, I’m fine." Chuxia quickly grabbed her mother-in-law’s arm, "It’s probably mood swings caused by unstable pregnancy hormones, he just hung up a bit suddenly, and it made me uncomfortable. Mom, it’s good enough you’re not blaming me, how can I find faults with him?"

"Really?" Lin Yanqiu looked at her suspiciously, "Mom feels like you’ve been in low spirits since you got back today, is there something making you uncomfortable?

Or... did something unhappy happen at school? Summer, don’t keep things to yourself, talk to mom, mom will help you sort it out."

"Mom, seriously, there’s nothing wrong, listening to mom’s advice makes me feel more aggrieved..." As Chuxia spoke, tears started falling uncontrollably.

"This child..." Lin Yanqiu panicked a bit, hastily hugged her daughter-in-law, pausing her gently, "Don’t cry, don’t cry, if you feel pent up inside, just have a good cry..."

"Pfft!" Chuxia, originally filled with sadness, was immediately amused by her mother-in-law’s conflicting words, "Mom, do you want me to cry or not?"

Lin Yanqiu looked embarrassed, "You’re usually so strong, suddenly turning into this, of course, mom’s worried? Summer, are you still worried about your grandpa?"

"Mm." Chuxia nodded, "Even though I know grandpa is fine, not seeing him still makes me worry. Mom, it’s not that I don’t trust the doctor you recommended, or my parents’ words, I just can’t help but fret."

"I understand..." Lin Yanqiu nodded, "This only shows you’re a child who values emotions and loyalty, honestly, seeing you like this, mom feels both distressed and gratified."

"Mom, am I out of favor now?" Sitting quietly to the side, Yu Tao suddenly chimed in, Lin Yanqiu was slightly taken aback, smiling helplessly at her eldest daughter-in-law, "Taotao, you’ve really matured."

"Haha..." Yu Tao laughed happily, "Otherwise, how could I make mom notice there’s me here too?"

With Yu Tao’s interruption, the heavy atmosphere instantly vanished. Old Madam Zhou gave Yu Tao a thumbs up in appreciation, "Taotao, your character is becoming more and more likable."

"It’s all influenced by my sister-in-law..." Yu Tao said sheepishly, "Grandma, was I too rigid before?"

"A bit..." Old Madam Zhou admitted, "Your thoughts used to be quite sensitive, speaking so formally at such a young age, making interaction less enjoyable, but now it’s much better, young people should have their own youthful vibes, right?"

"Yes, yes..." Yu Tao nodded repeatedly, "I feel the same way, otherwise, I wouldn’t have deliberately changed myself. I promise to keep improving and get better and better." While speaking, she turned to Chuxia, "Sister-in-law, will you supervise me, okay?"

Knowing Yu Tao was trying to cheer her up, Chuxia’s eyes were full of gratitude, but she replied playfully, "Is big sister-in-law trying to get better and push me into a corner?"

Yu Tao: "..."

"Hahaha..." Old Madam Zhou laughed heartily, "Seeing this little cheeky face, it’s clear there’s nothing to worry about, let’s stop fretting about her."

Lin Yanqiu also believed Chuxia’s explanation, having given birth to several children herself, she naturally understood mood swings during pregnancy are normal. However, time had passed and the memory wasn’t as vivid, inevitably leading to some anxiety, especially considering her younger daughter-in-law was carrying twins, wouldn’t that make her even more nervous?

At this moment, Aunt Qin approached, smiling at Chuxia, "Third Young Madam, a girl wants to see you, I asked her name, she said she’s called Fang Xiang."