novelraw Chapter 1347 - 891: Tsundere
Chapter 1347 - 891: Tsundere
Chapter One.
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"As a soldier, going months without contacting home is nothing unusual. It could even be years. As a soldier’s wife, one must be mentally prepared for this..."
"Alright, alright..." Old Master Wan impatiently interrupted Zhou Jingping, "It’s a good thing young couples are deeply in love. Look at you, nagging away. Isn’t it annoying?"
Zhou Jingping chuckled awkwardly, "Uncle Wan, I’m just giving Chuxia a heads-up beforehand. In the future..."
"Let’s talk about the future when it comes. For now, cherish the present..." Old Master Wan sighed, "You’ve reached this level, yet you still don’t understand what’s truly important?"
Zhou Jingping felt frustrated. He just wanted his daughter-in-law to be mentally prepared. In his position, he was well aware of his son’s responsibilities. Once his son recovered, it was only a matter of time before he was sent to the front again. Whether it would happen again, or be even more severe, was anyone’s guess.
As a father, he certainly didn’t want his son to risk himself again. But as a commander, he knew that was unlikely. So the best he could do was to support his son to the fullest extent possible.
However, the support he could offer was only material. His son’s true pillar was his daughter-in-law. Therefore, he hoped Chuxia would be strong so that his son could focus when doing his duties.
Yet, he didn’t expect to upset Old Master Wan. In his impression, Old Master Wan, while protective, wasn’t one to defend without reason. Zhou Jingping believed Old Master Wan understood his intentions, so he was somewhat puzzled by Old Master Wan’s reaction.
"Do you think I’m being unreasonable?" Old Master Wan glanced at Zhou Jingping and asked.
"No, no..." Zhou Jingping shook his head repeatedly, "Actually, you know, it’s not that I’m dissatisfied with Chuxia. It’s just... it’s just to make her future path smoother, that’s why I’m so strict with her."
"So, you find my attitude a bit strange?"
"I am a bit puzzled."
"Ah..." Old Master Wan let out a long sigh and shook his head with a bitter smile, "In life, people always think they’ve figured it out, but until the day they leave, no one dares to say they’ve truly understood life.
I used to think that after going through so much, there was nothing I couldn’t let go of, nothing I couldn’t see clearly. But now, I realize there are many things I can’t understand, many things I can’t let go of.
My daughter..." Old Master Wan paused, "I always thought she was particularly unfilial, feeling heartbroken over raising this daughter, and also angry at her lack of understanding.
But today, I realized I was wrong about her. She also always thought she was considering my interests. In fact, it was this misguided assumption that made our father-daughter relationship so difficult over the years.
Jingping, you might think what I’m saying has nothing to do with what you were talking about, but the fact is, the reasoning is similar. You think Xiaomi might face danger again, so you must make Chuxia stronger.
You believe you’re doing this for the young couple’s benefit, but is it really the case? No one knows what the future holds, so it’s pointless to make the young couple suffer now for something uncertain.
Even though Xiaomi isn’t awake, I believe he’s aware. He must be hoping for Chuxia to be by his side. Of course, he’s likely worried about Chuxia’s health, so he’s conflicted, too.
Originally, this conflict wasn’t prominent, but your reminder just now might make him feel it truly is his fault. He might think Chuxia should stay home, regardless of whether he wakes up or not. I believe, at this point, his guilt outweighs his happiness.
As for Chuxia, she’s not a child anymore. She’s not the type to be reckless. On the contrary, she’s more perceptive and understanding than many her age.
So I believe she would never force herself to do anything beyond her physical limits. Being by Xiaomi’s side makes her happy and him happy, and it doesn’t affect her health. In fact, it improves her mood, and the baby’s.
It’s clearly a win-win situation. Why give up this happiness for an uncertain future? Think it through; isn’t that the point I’m trying to make?"
"Grandpa Wan, you’ve made progress."
Everyone in the room was simultaneously stunned and quickly looked towards the Division Commander lying in bed...
"Grandpa Wan, you really spoke to my heart, so I had no choice but to wake up." The Division Commander added, confirming to everyone that he was indeed awake!
"You rascal!" Chuxia rushed to the bedside, shaking one of his hands, "How dare you say that! You made me worry for so long and got me scolded by Dad..."
Zhou Jingping: "..." So this is filing a complaint...
Realizing her words weren’t quite appropriate, Chuxia looked up and gave Zhou Jingping an apologetic smile, "Dad, I... I didn’t mean to complain to you, I just... wanted Zhou Mikang to know that he’s made us worry."
"I know, I know..." Zhou Jingping nodded with a smile, "Besides, Dad was indeed wrong. Uncle Wan is right; for the sake of some unknown future, affecting present happiness is the least worthwhile.
Right, I’ll quickly notify Director Xun. I bet he didn’t expect you’d wake up so soon..." As the words fell, Zhou Jingping was already out of the ward.
"Look at your dad, like a young man again, at this speed..." Old Master Wan chuckled, looking at Zhou Mikang, "You’ve been awake for a while, haven’t you? Pretending to be asleep?"
"Heaven and earth as witness, I really wasn’t..." Zhou Mikang looked at him in admiration, "Actually, you’re right. I’m aware of external things, but just couldn’t wake up.
Maybe, what you said reached my heart just now, making me understand a few things, and suddenly, I realized I could move my body."
"Really?" Old Master Wan was overjoyed, "I never thought a few words from this old man could have such an effect. It seems I need to ask your attending physician for credit."
"That can absolutely be done..." Zhou Mikang nodded with a smile, "Or, you might consider partnering with Director Xun."
"Forget it, I know my limits..." Old Master Wan smiled and shook his head, "I’ve also seen through some things because of my daughter, and coincidentally, these are mistakes many people easily make.
True, people shouldn’t plan everything for the future, but there are some limits that hinder today’s achievements for the future, and they’re really unnecessary. Maybe when the future day comes, it’s completely different from what you imagined.
Look at my daughter and me, we’re the most vivid example, right? Had we understood this earlier, would these twenty years have gone to waste? Would my daughter have ended up in her current situation?
However, everything in the world has its reasons. Had we not made those mistakes before, Chuxia’s family and I wouldn’t have this bond, and we wouldn’t be this close with all of you.
So, there are many things in this world that are predestined, but overall, we should ensure that every day we can control is happy."
Chuxia couldn’t help but laugh, "Grandpa, what you’re saying now could be material for some motivational talks."
"Motivational talks?" Old Master Wan thought a moment and nodded in agreement, "Not a bad metaphor, quite fitting, hahaha..."
"Look at how happy you’ve made him..." Just then, Director Xun pushed the door open and grinned at Old Master Wan, "I heard from Deputy Commander Zhou that it’s all thanks to your contribution that Division Commander Xiao Zhou woke up so promptly?"
"Indeed..." Old Master Wan smiled at him, "Anyway, your patient recovered so quickly, I’ve got half the credit."
"Of course, of course..." As they spoke, Director Xun approached Zhou Mikang. After examining him, he relaxed completely, "Excellent, excellent. At this rate, in two or three more days of recuperation, you’ll be able to leave the hospital." He turned to the young female doctor following him, "Come over and listen to his heart and lungs, then you’ll understand the difference."
"Yes." The female doctor replied, quickly stepped forward, and took the stethoscope from around her neck. She gave a faint smile to Zhou Mikang and extended her slender hand towards his chest...
"I refuse..." Zhou Mikang covered his chest with a hand, looking at Director Xun, "I’m not some laboratory mouse. This isn’t appropriate, and I refuse."
"Division Commander Xiao Zhou..." Director Xun took a step forward, looking at him for consent, "During the previous treatment, Miao Min was always involved and kept a complete record throughout. Now that you’re fully recovered, providing her with precise data would greatly benefit her learning."
"That was before. Now I’m awake, and I refuse." Zhou Mikang said, looking at Chuxia, "Help me cover the sheet. I don’t like lying here rigidly being watched."
"Pfft!" Miao Min couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Realizing everyone was looking at her, she blushed and apologized, "Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I really didn’t mean to."
"Alright, you go back to the office first." Director Xun waved her away and then looked at Zhou Mikang helplessly, "Division Commander Xiao Zhou, what’s with you?
Listening through clothes, what’s there to be embarrassed about?" He glanced at Chuxia, "These things, your wife can also understand. If you really think about it, during your rescue, even the clothes were changed by the nurses.
Now, do you want to call all those female nurses back and blind each of their eyes? There’s no shame in dealing with illness. As a Division Commander, how can you not understand such a simple fact?"
"Why should I understand?" Division Commander Zhou looked at him matter-of-factly, "Why do I have to understand everything?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)