Chapter 520: Chapter 355: Reluctance (Two-in-One Chapter)_2

“Get out!” Chuxia’s face was flushed with anger, even coming from the future, she couldn’t calmly accept such behavior from a man. Between husband and wife, there were certainly private matters, such as what she was doing right now… Moreover, their marriage wasn’t one that started with love before matrimony.

Zhou Mikang’s rash action was born out of urgency. As soon as he entered the room, he regretted it. With his head hanging, he placed the bathrobe on the clothes rack and went out without saying a word.

Initially filled with rage, Chuxia, seeing his reaction, suddenly found it impossible to stay mad. Considering he was about to leave, his fate uncertain, she just sighed and called out, “I’ll forgive you this once, but if there’s a next time, I’ll divorce you!”

“Okay! Okay!” Zhou Mikang, who had been feeling extremely annoyed, instantly breathed a sigh of relief, replying eagerly. He then turned back to the bathroom door, this time more wisely pausing to ask before reaching it, “May I come in?”

“I’m brushing my teeth!” Chuxia mumbled somewhat unclearly.

“Then you brush your teeth, I’ll go downstairs first.”

It wasn’t until he stepped out the door that Zhou Mikang truly relaxed. Immediately after, however, he felt even more vexed. He was so much older than she was; how could he always act so inexperienced in front of her?

“Xiaomi…” As he reached the bottom of the stairs, he saw his second sister, Zhou Jiping, standing there with swollen red eyes, looking expectantly at him, “Yesterday, just when we were about to come here, grandfather passed away.”

No wonder… Zhou Mikang quickly asked, “How’s brother-in-law doing?”

“He’s okay. I came to see you off, then I’ll go right back.” Zhou Jiping sniffled, then suddenly stepped forward and hugged him, “Xiaomi, at the Liao family, grandpa treated me the best, wuu wuu wuu…”

“Sis…” Zhou Mikang patted her back, “You should follow our younger sister’s example and move in with brother-in-law. Always being apart can really affect your relationship.”

“Yeah.” Zhou Jiping agreed, releasing her hold and wiping the tears from her face with an embarrassed look.

Zhou Mikang handed her a handkerchief, “When you’re with brother-in-law from now on, try not to be too strong-willed. Men, they don’t like women who are too assertive.”

“If I’m not strong, what should I do? If I soften up, won’t his parents bully me to death?” Zhou Jiping shook her head, then changed the subject, “Xiaomi, I came to tell you, you’re already married. Even without you, our parents have other children, but Chuxia only has you. You have to stay safe for her sake.”

“Sis, I know.”

Just then, Chuxia, coming downstairs, overheard Zhou Jiping’s words and felt a warmth in her eyes. She hurried down a few steps, “Second sister, you came so early?”

Zhou Jiping forced a smile, “Yeah, you’re up early too?”

“Yeah.” Seeing her eyes swollen like peaches, Chuxia glanced inquisitively at Zhou Mikang, “Sis’s grandpa passed away. Grandfather was particularly close to her.” Zhou Mikang quickly explained to his young wife. After what had just happened, he was eager to do more for her, to do anything for her.

“Sis, take care.” Chuxia went up to hug Zhou Jiping, “And try to console brother-in-law, too.”

While they were talking, Old Madam Zhou, Old Grand Master Zhou, Zhou Jingping, Lin Yanqiu, and Zhou Hanliang also woke up. Chuxia glanced at the time, “I’ll go call Doudou.”

“Let her be,” Zhou Hanliang quickly said, “don’t call her. We agreed yesterday that she wouldn’t get up to see me off.”

Chuxia smiled bitterly, realizing that everyone dreaded such farewells, or perhaps, deep down, they weren’t strong enough…

The family had breakfast in a subdued atmosphere, after which Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang had a few more words of advice before leaving the house. At the door, they met Lin Baohe, Zhao Yulan, Zhao Qiliang, and Luo Xiaoqiong, who were looking for them.

It wasn’t until the car drove away that the group stood there, unwilling to go back inside, increasing the confusion already present on the faces of Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan.

With their questions unanswered, Chuxia discreetly signaled Luo Xiaoqiong and then ran to Yun Doudou’s room to wake her up.

When they opened the door, they found Yun Doudou sitting silently on the bed, tears streaming down her face.

“What’s all this about?” Chuxia looked at her helplessly, “Get up, or we’ll leave without you.”

“It’s nothing, I’m just letting it out.” Yun Doudou forced a pained smile, “Do you want to go see them off one more time?”

Luo Xiaoqiong frowned, “Hey, what kind of logic is that? You hide now and go see them off later? I really can’t understand you.”

“I didn’t want to make a scene, but now that I think about it, I’m not content with how we parted. No, I must go see him off.” Yun Doudou said as she jumped out of bed and darted into the bathroom.