Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1286 - 842: Deep Affection

First watch.

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Yu Tao looked at Zhou Xikang in a daze. She didn’t expect her husband to say such a thing. As a woman, she instinctively wanted to scold the Mei family, but just as she was about to speak, she felt she couldn’t be so rash.

Although she didn’t understand politics, she knew that her husband was harboring a grudge at this moment. If she fueled the fire, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, the fact that her husband was willing to talk to her about this showed he trusted her completely and wanted her support. If she said nothing, it would hurt his feelings, and he might never share such personal matters with her again.

What should she do?

Seeing his wife’s brows furrowed into a knot, Zhou Xikang regretted his earlier words and quickly said, "I shouldn’t have said those things to worry you, Taotao. Just focus on taking care of yourself, don’t think too much about anything else. If our son is born with a frown, it’ll be troublesome."

Yu Tao playfully glared at her husband, "If I give birth to a daughter, would you be particularly disappointed?" Since she hadn’t figured out how to comfort him, she decided to play dumb for now.

"Look at you..." Zhou Xikang looked at his wife with amusement, "You’re overthinking it, aren’t you? Didn’t we agree that sons and daughters are the same? I was just speaking casually.

Besides, if a daughter is born with a frown, it’d be even more troublesome. Girls love to be pretty, wouldn’t she hate us? That’s why I didn’t dare say daughter."

"Alright, I’ll believe you for now..." Yu Tao glanced at him, a smile playing at her lips, "If I catch you lying, imagine the consequences yourself."

"We’ve been together so long, and you still say such things. Aren’t you worried the kid will laugh at us..." Zhou Xikang said while leaning on his wife’s belly, softening his voice, "Baby, whether you’re a boy or girl, Daddy likes you very much."

The man’s facial features were well-defined and rugged, his black hair standing straight, yet he spoke so tenderly. The warm sunlight shone upon them, and Yu Tao felt like she was in a blissful daze...

A man who loves her, a man she loves, a child they both adore, the three of them together, supporting each other, holding hands... Just the thought of it made her feel so happy, instantly dispelling the shadow that had just lingered in her heart.

She believed in this man. Even if he was hit hard during this period, even if he harbored resentment, given time, he would adjust himself...

Of course, she also wanted to help him practically, but living in an ordinary family, she really wasn’t skilled at such things, so not causing trouble, not fanning the flames, counted as helping him, right?

Raising his head and meeting his wife’s eyes full of gentle smiles, Zhou Xikang felt warmth in his heart and sat beside her, embracing her: "Taotao, having you is wonderful."

"Really?" Yu Tao looked at him with a playful smile, "But I feel like I give you too little in return, seeing you unhappy makes me anxious, actually..." She paused and finally voiced her thoughts, "Actually, I wanted to comfort you earlier but didn’t know how. I was afraid..."

"I know, I know..." Zhou Xikang interrupted her, "That’s why I said having you is wonderful. If you had blindly agreed with me while I was complaining, my resentment might have grown worse, and the consequences could have been anything. Isn’t there a saying that a wise wife brings less trouble to her husband?"

"Alright, I’ll take your words as compliments. Just now, I was feeling guilty for not being able to help you. Ever since I married you, it’s always been my family’s mess that you had to deal with, I..."

Zhou Xikang interrupted her again: "We’ve been together so long, why count those old accounts? Taotao, that’s the only thing I don’t like about you. I’m your husband; it’s my duty to do things for you.

You’re always so polite with me, do you really consider me your closest person? Don’t forget, I’m the father of your child, the one who’s going to be with you for a lifetime."

"Alright, I won’t say it anymore." Yu Tao smiled, "Besides, I was just being polite with you casually, and you took it seriously?"

Zhou Xikang: "..."

"Between us, even casual politeness is not allowed." Realizing her words, Zhou Xikang firmly countered his wife.

"Get me some water, I’m thirsty," Yu Tao said.

Zhou Xikang quickly got up to pour water. Feeling it was a bit hot, he poured it into another cup before handing it to his wife.

After taking a sip, Yu Tao put the cup aside and instructed again: "I don’t want to drink water anymore, peel me an apple, a sweet and juicy one, without any flouriness."

"Okay." Zhou Xikang replied, picking a big, red, and shiny apple from the fruit tray on the table and began peeling it. When he handed it to his wife, Yu Tao shook her head and pointed her chin at the pear in the fruit tray: "I’ve suddenly lost the desire for an apple; I want this one."

Zhou Xikang good-naturedly put the apple aside: "Fine, I’ll eat the apple later and peel the pear for you."

Finally, when the pear was peeled, Yu Tao said she wanted a kiwi instead.

There were none in the room, so Zhou Xikang got up and walked out.

Yu Tao grabbed him: "You’re really going?"

Zhou Xikang replied seriously: "You want to eat, so of course I have to go get it for you."

"I was just teasing you."

"I know."

"..."

Seeing his wife’s speechless expression, Zhou Xikang laughed: "I just want to show you through my actions that everything I say is true. No matter how you boss me around, I won’t get angry.

I’m your husband, the only man who can let you be willful and carefree, so don’t test me this way anymore. No matter how excessive you are, I can accept it.

Taotao, I know sometimes you envy how Xiaomi treats Chuxia, but you have to believe, I feel the same for you. It’s just that Xiaomi and I are different in personality and approach.

For Mikang, his sister-in-law is the most important, and for me, you are the most important. So, no matter when, no matter what you hear or see, as long as it’s not from my mouth, don’t doubt my sincerity towards you, okay?"

"Okay." Yu Tao nodded vigorously and hugged her husband, "I feel like I’m the happiest woman in the world now. No matter what happens in the future, I have no regrets."

"Why are you saying such discouraging words? Don’t worry, things will only get better." Zhou Xikang glanced at the time, "Dinner is probably ready, let’s go down."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. "Coming down soon." Zhou Xikang responded while pulling his wife along, opened the door, and saw Zhou Mikang standing at the entrance with a blank expression, "I didn’t want to interrupt, but everyone’s getting very hungry."

Worried about your Chuxia going hungry, right? Zhou Xikang thought to himself but didn’t dare to say it out loud. He knew his brother’s short temper and didn’t want to provoke him recklessly.

Besides, it truly was his fault for losing track of time while talking. "You just went back, why are you here again?" Zhou Xikang asked curiously.

"Here for a meeting." Zhou Mikang glanced at his brother, "We’ll talk for a bit later."

"Alright." Zhou Xikang agreed. He hoped to sit down and have a stable conversation with his brother.

The eldest and youngest sons came to the Capital City, making Lin Yanqiu especially happy. She made special dishes that her two sons loved, taking turns serving each of them.

"Mom, don’t mind us, just eat more yourself..." Zhou Xikang chuckled, "Mom, you make it feel like we’re guests."

"You two rascals, who treats you like guests? I take care of you because you’re sensible and know how to take care of your wives. Do you really think it’s because I pity you?" Lin Yanqiu said, pursing her lips, "Dream on."

"Yanqiu, why do I feel a hint of jealousy in your words?" Old Madam Zhou amusedly looked at her daughter-in-law, "Don’t bother explaining, I won’t believe it because I’ve been through this phase myself, hahaha..."

The old lady’s teasing made Lin Yanqiu’s face go red. Alright, she indeed felt a bit jealous. When had her two sons ever focused on her like this? However, despite her jealousy, she had no complaints about her daughters-in-law.

So, immediately Lin Yanqiu explained to her daughters-in-law: "Taotao, Chuxia, Grandma’s words are partially true, but, I have no dissatisfaction with you.

I just feel these two rascals are too much. Before having wives, they were always out with friends, never talked to me. Now with wives, they still don’t talk to me.

Oh well, once you become mothers, you’ll understand. People, they generally have to go through this process..." She said, looking at Old Madam Zhou, "Right, Mom?"

"Good that you know." Old Madam Zhou smiled, "So think about it, don’t you feel I was a decent mother-in-law?"

Lin Yanqiu quickly nodded: "Mom, I know, I will learn from you."

"Don’t just laugh..." Old Madam Zhou turned to her grandchildren and their spouses, "It’s normal for us mothers to have these thoughts. After all the dirty and hard work raising them, giving them the best, but in the end realizing we’re not the most important person in their lives can be unbalancing.

However, some can adjust this imbalance, and some cannot. This is a major reason for many mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law not getting along. As the younger generation, don’t take such efforts for granted. It’s never too late to change once you realize it."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Everyone nodded quickly, indicating they’d taken the old lady’s words to heart.

"Grandma, after eating, I’d like to visit Grandpa." Chuxia hesitated, looking at Old Madam Zhou, "Although Uncle Wang delivered the meal, I still want to see him myself." (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to visit Qidian (qidian.com) and cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)