Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1289 - 844: Departure (2)

But now, he has no choice at all.

His young wife’s foresight made him do so much preparatory work, so with him taking the lead, it could reduce casualties by nearly half; he couldn’t ignore this just for his own sake.

He believed that though his young wife seemed gently vulnerable, she was particularly strong when it mattered most; otherwise, wouldn’t she be driven crazy coming from such a blissful time era to here?

"Big brother, I’m counting on you for the family."

"Do you need to remind me of that?" Zhou Xikang grumbled in dissatisfaction, "Do you even consider me your real big brother? Xiaomi, do you think I’m just a useless fool in your mind?"

"Big brother, the one who’s pregnant now is sister-in-law, why have you become so sensitive?" Zhou Mikang looked helpless, "If you keep saying ridiculous things, we really have nothing more to discuss."

"I..." Zhou Xikang realized he was not in good shape, but he truly couldn’t control his emotions. Thinking about how everything had barely stabilized, yet turbulence was about to begin again, his heart felt stifled.

Why is it that whenever there’s something urgent, our family has to rush to the front, but when there’s merit, our family hides at the back? Most importantly, he truly cared for his brother.

First, he suffered emotional heartbreak, then lost his younger sister, after which he’s lived a life licking blood from the knife’s edge, now having finally found his own happiness, yet facing unknown danger again...

If possible, he wished he could bear more for his brother, unfortunately, there’s only so much he can worry about...

"Big brother, there’s no absolute fairness in this world, if we continually demand it, we’ll never be happy..." Guessed at his brother’s source of unhappiness, Zhou Mikang patiently advised, "Moreover, we are soldiers, it’s our duty to defend the nation."

"I understand, but..." Zhou Xikang wore an expression of despair, "I don’t know what’s been happening to me lately, I keep dreaming about those unhappy past events, dreaming about... Xiaorao..." He didn’t continue, but Zhou Mikang understood his worry, "You’re afraid I might end up like Xiaorao?"

"No, I’m not." Zhou Xikang said the words of denial, but looking at his demeanor, it was insincere.

If it wasn’t for kinship, if it wasn’t because of the significance, it wouldn’t be this way. Zhou Mikang felt a pang of emotion, reaching out to pat Zhou Mikang’s shoulder: "Big brother, I can’t bear to go accompany Xiaorao now, I haven’t seen my children yet, and I’ve promised to accompany Chuxia a lifetime, I won’t let myself break that promise."

"Xiaomi..." Zhou Xikang embraced his brother tightly, patting his back hard, "I don’t even know why I’ve suddenly become so cowardly, cowardly to the point that I don’t even respect myself, but now I choose to believe in you, no matter what decision you make, I’ll support you.

Rest assured about the family, don’t worry too much about your wife’s side either, I’ll be keeping an eye on things continuously, besides, grandpa, grandma, and mom and dad won’t let her be harmed at all."

"I know." Zhou Mikang nodded, "Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to leave, I trust that during my absence, you will take great care of her, and the father and mother-in-law will always be with her too, thus I have no worries."

Even after talking, they didn’t change anything, but Zhou Xikang felt much better inside.

A month later, Zhou Mikang took command of the A division and officially set off.

Chuxia returned to A City to see him off, this farewell might last months, maybe half a year, possibly uncertain. Watching the winding departing troop, her tears uncontrollably flowed.

She had been preparing mentally for a long time, thinking she wouldn’t cry when watching him leave, but when the moment came, she couldn’t control herself at all.

This situation was very critical, almost at the brink of erupting, so whether it would be big noise with little rain like last time, she wasn’t sure at all.

Before leaving, Zhou Mikang had also talked with her in detail, saying that this time, there’s at least a fifty percent chance it’ll become real.

Even though she was over three months pregnant, because she’s constantly troubled lately, not only hadn’t she gained weight, but she’d even got thinner than before, hence wearing a loose military uniform wouldn’t show she’s pregnant.

Finding a moment, Zhou Mikang came in front of her, deeply gazed at her a few times, smiled at her, waved, then strode away.

Standing beside Chuxia, Luo Xiaoqiong’s eyes were red too, she sniffed, took Chuxia in her arms, turned around: "Stop looking, you can’t tire yourself now, let’s go, otherwise the elders will be uneasy again."

"Let’s wait, big brother will pass by here." Chuxia squeezed a smile to her, "If we leave, big brother won’t see you, he’ll keep worrying."

Biting her lip, Luo Xiaoqiong said nothing.

Ten minutes later, Zhao Qiliang’s unit passed by the side of Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong; being a soldier, he couldn’t be as free as Zhou Mikang, he nodded eagerly to both of them, then walked past. Luo Xiaoqiong, whose eyes were just red before, now trembled immediately.

"Let’s go." Seeing Luo Xiaoqiong about to break down, Chuxia hastily took her away. The vehicle was parked outside the compound, given the circumstances today, having Luo Xiaoqiong go back alone made her nervous, she would surely bring her to the Zhou family.

"Chuxia..." Luo Xiaoqiong bit her lip, looking apprehensively at Chuxia, "I... I..."

"What is it?" Chuxia urgently interrupted her, "Why be so formal with me? If you have any thoughts, just speak out quickly." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly votes, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)