Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 489 - 337: Warning_2

Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou exchanged a look and promptly agreed to Mikang’s request. They of course understood that it was Chuxia who proposed this condition, and also knew that what they were doing was slightly inappropriate; yet, as it would take place within the Zhou family itself, it wouldn’t give rise to too much idle gossip.

Moreover, it really was worrying for Elder Wan to live alone; even though he had a caretaker, an elderly person craves more spiritual comfort than mere material satisfaction and physical care.

If Elder Wan’s status were not so special, they actually would have liked to have him move into the Zhou family home, achieving two ends with one means—but for now, such a possibility did not exist.

On the other hand, Chuxia seemed to be a girl of great loyalty and sentiment. If it were an ordinary girl, even though she might feel a bit uncomfortable in her husband’s family, she would certainly not miss the chance to be the sole focus of affection.

The more time they spent with her, the more satisfied they were with the bride Mikang had chosen. Although young and sometimes impulsive in her actions, she never displayed any pettiness.

Sometimes they wondered: Despite coming from a small village and seemingly inexperienced in the world, the impression she gave was that of someone who had seen it all.

Compared to her, Mei Xiaofeng just seemed to be completely overshadowed.

When she came with Zhongkang after the Zhou family had a crisis, she seemed quite generous, probably because she had been sidelined by the Mei family and had suffered a lot with Zhongkang, appearing to be noticeably more calculative.

Everyone has their true self and the self they mask. When not faced with difficulties, the so-called "truth" that everyone sees might be false. When confronted with unprecedented hardships, the true "truth" emerges inadvertently.

Mei Xiaofeng’s mentality has indeed changed from before; she loves Zhongkang and is prepared to suffer with him.

However, plans are one thing, and facing reality is another. Living together, she had to do all the household chores, for Zhongkang was essentially of no use in this regard, and had his mother-in-law not helped out from time to time, she probably would have broken down already.

She was after all pampered from childhood, not to mention rough tasks like washing clothes, cooking, and dishwashing—she seldom even served dishes at the table. If the Mei family saw her now, they probably wouldn’t believe their own eyes, right?

She secretly sought help from her mother, but to no avail; her mother, still angry with her, wouldn’t even see her.

It was precisely this emotional void that made her crave the Zhou family’s acknowledgment and affection all the more. As a new bride, she naturally couldn’t help but compare herself to Chuxia.

As a result, the more she compared, the more imbalanced she felt.

Tonight was her first official dinner at the Zhou family home as a bride, her first visit as a daughter-in-law of the Zhou family—surely they had to value her presence, right?

Instead, Third Brother Zhou muttered a few words and left.

She thought that he would return later with his wife.

However, by the time the meal was served, still no sign of them, so out of courtesy, she asked Old Madam Zhou if they should wait for Third Brother and his wife.

The answer from Old Madam Zhou was to start the meal without them.

At that time, she thought that the Zhou family did not value Third Brother Zhou as much as rumored. It was only later during the meal that she learned from others’ conversations that Third Brother Zhou and his wife had gone to dine with his in-laws.

In an instant, jealousy flooded her.

Lin Chuxia was Elder Wan’s goddaughter, and she knew all about the couple living at the Wan residence. Under normal circumstances, she wouldn’t mind, but today was her first visit as a new bride of the Zhou family. Even if that couple didn’t value her, shouldn’t Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou have insisted on their presence at dinner?

Then she thought about herself, sidelined by her own family for the sake of marrying Zhongkang, even her beloved mother was ignoring her.

As a daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, why did Lin Chuxia have everything, while she had nothing?

That’s why it is said that comparisons are odious; the more one compares, the more one feels discontent. Later, after Zhongkang made some unpleasant remarks, she involuntarily defended her own husband.

And then, that act enraged Lin Chuxia.

Fear replaced jealousy.

If Mikang had not agreed, the Zhou family probably would never have gone to the Mei family to propose marriage, and she would have had to continue her miserable life indefinitely. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

What she had thought to be a simple matter, she now couldn’t stand for even one more day.

And Zhongkang was stubborn; when asked to request to move in with the family elders, he would not agree to anything, saying that living together with the whole family and being restricted was no fun.

He was having fun, but she was nearly dead with exhaustion!

Now, hearing Mikang make such a request and the Zhou family elders agreeing, her feelings were in even more turmoil, yet she dared not show her ungrounded jealousy.

Suppressing all the discomfort in her heart, she smiled ingratiatingly at Mikang, "Third Brother, what do you think about Zhongkang and my situation?"

"I have no opinion on your affairs," Mikang replied expressionlessly, looking at her, "Xiao Feng, although we weren’t close before, we did know each other. Your upbringing was different from Chuxia’s. Don’t compare yourself to her in everything.

In the time I’ve been away, if you dare do anything sneaky to Chuxia, don’t blame me for turning against you. Zhongkang, you listen too; keep your wife in line and look after yourself as well. I might not be here, but there are others watching in my place."

After speaking, Mikang immediately stood up and went upstairs.

"Did... did he agree?" Mei Xiaofeng stared at Zhongkang, somewhat dazed, and then her gaze shifted uncertainly to Old Madam Zhou.(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)

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