nyslfriends Chapter 1523 - 1009: Relieved
Chapter 1523 - 1009: Relieved
Chapter One.
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"Feeling guilty?" On the other end of the phone, Chuxia couldn’t wait for Division Commander Tongzi’s answer, so she presumptuously placed the blame on his head.
Understanding that his young wife, being pregnant, was emotionally unstable and needed forgiveness, Division Commander Tongzi softened his voice to comfort her, "It’s been so long, I really didn’t think about it like that. Otherwise, I would have told you when I knew about Jing Zhe’s fear of marriage."
"Really?" Her tone was full of uncertainty.
"Of course, it’s true."
"Alright, I believe you..." With a sigh, Chuxia ran her fingers through her hair in frustration, "You all reveal a secret from time to time, making me feel on edge, sigh..."
"Don’t worry, I’m truly not hiding any secrets from you. In fact, ever since I met you, I’ve told you everything about myself. As for other people’s secrets..." After a pause, Division Commander Tongzi said helplessly, "I’m a grown man, I can’t just talk about other people’s secrets for no reason, right?"
"Hmm." This time, Chuxia didn’t argue, because what Division Commander Tongzi said made sense. If a man spends his free time gossiping about others’ private matters with his wife, is he still a man?
Her suspicion was partly due to hormone imbalance from pregnancy and partly because she was from a later era, where people were generally more uncertain about relationships than those from this time.
In her heart, she knew that Division Commander Tongzi wouldn’t do anything to hurt her. However, having seen countless wealthy and powerful men leading double lives, it was hard not to worry.
Besides, by the time romantic relationships become chaotic in that future era, Division Commander Tongzi would only be in his forties—a man in his prime. Even if he had no intentions, women might still be drawn to him.
When it comes to love, even the most rational people can become obsessive, let alone a young girl from the future with no relationship experience?
And so, she found herself tangled in emotions, wandering... yet also growing!
After hanging up, Chuxia was reflecting on herself, while on the other end, Zhou Mikang was also pondering internally, wondering if it was his lackluster actions that made her feel insecure.
Just then, Zhou Hanliang pushed the door open and entered. Zhou Mikang invited him to sit and directly asked, "Has Yun Doudou ever doubted your loyalty in your relationship?"
"What’s the matter?" Zhou Hanliang looked at Division Commander Tongzi in confusion, unsure why he was being asked this. He had never done anything disloyal to his wife. Did Division Commander Tongzi misunderstand?
Division Commander Tongzi didn’t have as much patience with others as he did his young wife, furrowing his brow immediately, "Don’t worry about why, just answer truthfully."
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Hanliang said, "It seems not."
Division Commander Tongzi furrowed his brows even more, "What do you mean by ’seems’? Did it ever happen or not? I want a definite answer!"
After thinking it over again, Division Commander suddenly slapped his forehead, "There was one time when she had a slight disagreement with my sister. While I was mediating, she felt I wasn’t prioritizing her enough and we had an argument."
Division Commander Tongzi perked up, "What did you do about it?"
Zhou Hanliang was a bit surprised at Division Commander Tongzi’s reaction. Somehow, when he mentioned he was doubted by his wife, Division Commander Tongzi seemed pleased?
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and answer my question."
With a quick turn of thought, Zhou Hanliang realized, "Commander, is it your sister-in-law that’s doubting you?"
Zhou Mikang glared at him, "No such thing. Your sister-in-law doesn’t doubt me at all. I’m asking on someone else’s behalf."
Having spent many years by Zhou Mikang’s side, Zhou Hanliang understood him as well as himself. Seeing his expression, Zhou Hanliang knew his guess was correct.
However, since Division Commander Tongzi wanted to protect his sister-in-law, it wouldn’t be wise to probe further. So he answered seriously, "I just told Doudou that Hanying was always very clingy with me growing up. Now that I’m married, she’s having a hard time adjusting because her place in my heart has taken a step back. After that, she wasn’t angry anymore."
Zhou Mikang looked at him skeptically, "Is it really that simple?"
"Yes." Zhou Hanliang nodded, "What I said is the truth. After all, Doudou has a sister too, so she understands how I feel when she applies it to her own experiences."
"That makes sense..." After thinking a little more, Division Commander Tongzi continued, "Apart from that instance, has there been anything else that caused her to doubt?"
"What other things?" Zhou Hanliang knew what Division Commander Tongzi meant but deliberately played dumb.
"Alright, you stay at home this time." Zhou Hanliang casually waved him off with a bland expression, "I have work to do, you can leave now."
Using authority to dismiss him?!
Zhou Hanliang was full of disdain for Division Commander Tongzi’s behavior, but he didn’t dare to show it openly, so he forced a smile: "Division Commander, you’re really putting me in a tough spot. I really have nothing else going on. If I did, could I hide it from you?"
"Oh." Zhou Mikang was full of disappointment inside, but outwardly he maintained a calm demeanor and nodded to the other, "Go on with your work, I’ve got a pile of things to handle myself."
"Alright." Helpless, Zhou Hanliang tactfully retreated, but inside, he was about to burst into laughter. After knowing Division Commander Tongzi for so many years, he’d never seen him stumped by anything before. Unexpectedly, after he married the young sister-in-law, history had rewritten itself!
But indeed, this matter was beyond what he could help with. He even admitted that his feelings for Yun Doudou were definitely not as deep as Division Commander Tongzi’s feelings for Lin Chuxia.
It’s not that he didn’t love her, it was just his personality.
He was very serious and responsible about everything but lacked the stubbornness of Division Commander Tongzi. Or maybe that’s why he could only be Division Commander Tongzi’s assistant.
Later, Zhou Hanliang told Yun Doudou about this, hoping his wife could hint to Lin Chuxia, so these small issues wouldn’t affect the mood of Division Commander Tongzi.
"Why should I persuade Chuxia? With someone as capable as Division Commander Zhou, no one would feel assured marrying him. If you were like him, I’d be a hundred times uneasy too. If I don’t give a reminder, what if something goes wrong?
Zhou Hanliang, I’m warning you, being around Division Commander Zhou, you must watch out for my sister. If you notice any signs of trouble, you must tell me right away! Otherwise, don’t blame me for turning my back on you!"
Listening to his wife’s roaring on the other end of the phone, Zhou Hanliang felt like crying but had no tears. Why was the result completely different from what he imagined? Wasn’t his wife always so gentle?
"Zhou Hanliang, did you hear what I said?!" Not getting a response, Yun Doudou’s voice grew even more impatient and severe.
"Okay, okay, I got it. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely carry out the task you gave me." Considering that his wife was pregnant, what other choice did Zhou Hanliang have besides agreeing?
"Don’t brush it off, you hear?"
"Of course! Of course!"
"Anything else?"
Suddenly, Yun Doudou’s voice softened, and Hanliang Tongzi instantly decided never to stand up for Division Commander Tongzi in front of his wife again!
Hence, the Division Commander’s request for help indirectly placed a watcher by his side for his wife... If the Division Commander knew the outcome, would Division Commander Tongzi still seek help from Hanliang Tongzi...
After Jing Zhe opened her heart, her relationship with Zeng Meili progressed quickly. Ten days later, they sent out invitations, with the wedding set for September 16th, meaning it was ten days away when they announced it.
Chuxia looked at the bright red invitation in her hand, smiling with joy, and couldn’t help but tease Zeng Meili sitting beside her with a blissful look: "Sister Meili, should I start calling you sister-in-law now?"
Being a former military officer, Zeng Meili was not fazed by her words and responded immediately: "Truth be told, my relationship with Third Brother is even closer. Shouldn’t you call Jing Zhe brother-in-law instead?"
Chuxia: "..." She was at a loss for words as she looked at Zeng Meili. Chuxia really didn’t know what to say. The audacity, asking her to call Jing Zhe brother-in-law, does that mean the kinship was meaningless?
Zeng Meili shrugged: "So, Third Sister-in-law, let’s not tease each other. Let’s each call as we see fit. If we follow your reasoning, Third Brother would have to call me sister, but the key issue is, even if he’s willing to call me that, would I dare to agree?"
"Fine, we’ll each follow our own calling. I’ll call you guys brother and sister-in-law, and Zhou Mikang will call you sister and brother-in-law."
Zeng Meili: "..."
Even with a look of being at a loss, Zeng Meili felt warm inside. Why did the other side insist on determining titles this way? Simply because they cherished her past role as the leader of the women’s medical team, holding her in high respect...
Someone who understands gratitude like this is the most worthy of befriending.
It is also because of another’s behavior that when facing a crisis in her relationship with Jing Zhe, she never strayed off course or blamed the wrong person.
In fact, during her most painful times, it wasn’t as if there wasn’t someone whispering in her ear, suggesting that Jing Zhe’s reluctance to marry her was due to him pining for his god-sister.
To say she felt no ripples upon hearing this would be a lie. But fortunately, she very clearly understood the motive behind those words and knew very well the kind of person Third Sister-in-law was, preventing her from taking the wrong path.
She is very clear whose efforts resulted in today’s outcome.
Therefore, up till now, the thing she is most grateful for is having been made team leader by Lin Chuxia.
She knows Third Brother’s personality very well. Without Third Sister-in-law’s insistence, he definitely wouldn’t have spared any effort to verify something from so many years ago at a time like this.
"Could you not look at me like that?" Feeling a bit uneasy under Zeng Meili’s gaze, Chuxia deliberately shivered, "Looking at me like that makes me feel like a big piece of meat being stared down by a starving puppy!"
"Third Sister-in-law..." Zeng Meili helplessly rubbed her forehead, completely defeated by the other, "Is there anyone who describes themselves like that?" (To be continued. If you liked this work, you’re welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)