Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander

Chapter 1697: Chapter 1113: Lending a Hand

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"Has Doctor Qi ever had a girlfriend?" Caught off guard by Chuxia’s sudden question, Qi Jie’s face turned red instantly, stammering for quite a while without managing to say a word.

"Is it that hard to talk about?" Chuxia looked at him puzzled, "I mean nothing else by this question, I just hope that at the beginning of a relationship, there can be a basic understanding between the two people.

Of course, don’t think I’m meddling out of boredom; Meijun asked me to ask this. Even if Doctor Qi had a girlfriend before, as long as it ended cleanly, she wouldn’t mind.

The reason for asking is just to avoid a situation where, if an ex-girlfriend keeps causing trouble one day, she’s completely unaware..." Chuxia paused and smiled sheepishly, "Doctor Qi, don’t blame Meijun for overthinking, she’s really seen enough of ex-girlfriend dramas from a few of us."

"No, no..." Qi Jie waved his hands repeatedly, "You misunderstood, it’s not that I find it inconvenient to answer..." As he spoke, his face turned even redder, with a hint of bashfulness, "I... I’ve never been in a serious relationship, and for this, my colleagues have teased me quite a bit, haha..." This last sentence directly explained the strange behavior earlier - it turns out he felt embarrassed having never dated before...

Given Qi Jie’s conditions, how is it possible he’s never dated? Therefore, Chuxia continued to ask, "Is it because you never met the right person, or you just didn’t catch anyone’s eye?" Sigh, she didn’t want to pry, but she had a responsibility to fulfill the task she was given!

"My personality is a bit introverted..." After hesitating for a moment, Qi Jie raised his head and looked at Chuxia openly, "I guess I missed out myself, I’m just too slow to react to these things. By the time I realized, the person was already with someone else."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Chuxia nodded repeatedly to show her understanding. She indeed could understand his explanation; achieving so much at the age of twenty-five would be impossible without being highly focused in his profession.

In this light, Liu Meijun does seem to have found a treasure.

"Meijun asked me to tell you that she has dated a few people, but each lasted not very long. Some were due to incompatible personalities, some were interfered by someone else, and others reconsidered due to her being an only child and the potential heavy burden she might carry in the future.

Ideally, Meijun would tell you this in person, but firstly your time together is short, and secondly, she hasn’t had the opportunity to say it, so she entrusted me.

If you think as Meijun’s friend I might be biased, you can also inquire with Sister Yuan Hui; you and Sister Yuan Hui used to be colleagues, you should know what kind of person she is."

"There’s no need to make it so complicated, I believe you..." Qi Jie smiled with a blushed face, "I’m a bit dull, but not stupid, I can still judge people."

"You don’t mind bearing the responsibility of caring for both sets of parents in the future?" Luo Xiaoqiong asked, fixing her eyes on Qi Jie.

"I don’t mind." Qi Jie replied with sincerity, "Regardless of whether Meijun is an only child, we must be filial to the elders; it’s our duty and responsibility as the younger generation!"

"You also don’t mind that she dated before?" Luo Xiaoqiong asked again.

"I don’t mind, that’s in the past, I have no right to mind, but..." Qi Jie gave a shy smile, "If we establish a relationship now, she shouldn’t have thoughts about other guys anymore."

Luo Xiaoqiong nodded repeatedly, "That’s for sure, though I’m not her, I can absolutely vouch for it. Actually, Meijun is a very traditional person, and strictly speaking, those previous engagements weren’t even real relationships.

Some were introduced by family elders, some were advances from work partners, and others approached Meijun with ulterior motives, it’s hard to think of one that’s purely based on emotions.

However, Meijun is particularly good at this; she deals with things decisively and cleanly, so you absolutely don’t need to worry about any ex-boyfriend popping up to challenge you for her in the future."

"Mm." Qi Jie nodded earnestly and promised, "I will definitely trust her completely, even if an ex-boyfriend does show up saying something, I will take Meijun’s word as the standard. Please help convey this meaning."

"No problem!" Luo Xiaoqiong confidently gave Qi Jie a pat, "Meijun will definitely like your personality, and you two will certainly get along very well!"

"Thank you for your kind words!"

"Don’t be so formal, it’s nothing, really..." Luo Xiaoqiong laughed while poking Chuxia’s arm, her face almost aching from all the smiling and really not knowing what else to say next...

"Doctor Qi, do you have Meijun’s address?" Chuxia brought the topic back again.

"Yes, I specifically asked around for it..." Qi Jie’s face turned red again, "Initially, I wanted to ask her directly, but was afraid she might feel awkward, so... I asked a common acquaintance."

"Who’s the acquaintance you mentioned?" Chuxia asked curiously.

"Director Jing."

"Jing Zhe?"

"Yes." Qi Jie scratched his head sheepishly, "Director Jing took me under his wing."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Chuxia looked enlightened, "So, we’re kind of related. Jing Zhe’s grandfather is my god-grandfather, so he’s my god-brother."

"I... I’ve heard Director Jing mention it. He said you’re very clever and that I should learn from you."

"Really?" Chuxia looked at Qi Jie in disbelief, "Why do I feel that something’s off with what you’re saying? What should you learn from me?"

"Well, your personality. He said your personality is very lively, which is exactly what I need to learn..." Qi Jie scratched his head again, "If you spend enough time with me, you’ll notice that I tend to overthink. However, that’s limited to work-related matters; I definitely wouldn’t do that in relationships, so you can rest assured..."

Chuxia interrupted him with a laugh, "Why should I be concerned? Shouldn’t it be Meijun who needs reassurance?"

"Ha... Hehe..."

Yun Doudou, who had been silent, couldn’t hold back any longer. She glared at Chuxia and then looked at Qi Jie, "Jie, don’t mind her. I’ve got your back with Meijun, so you can relax."

Chuxia mischievously smiled, "I’ll make sure to repeat this to Meijun."

"Right!" Luo Xiaoqiong quickly chimed in, "I’ll vouch for it too."

"You guys..." Yun Doudou shook her head helplessly, "I’m totally defeated by you. Can we stop making life difficult for honest people? It’s really not fair!"

"It’s no problem..." Qi Jie smiled and waved his hand, "They’re not bullying me. They’re just making the atmosphere lively because they saw me feeling awkward. Besides, they’re doing it for Meijun and me. I’m not that petty."

"Alright, since you’re not bothered, what more can I say? By the way, Jie, I heard Uncle Qi often bullies Aunt Yue, and the Qi family doesn’t respect her much. If Meijun marries into your family, would it be difficult?"

Yun Doudou looked at Qi Jie with a worried expression. She knew her question was somewhat inappropriate, but Liu Meijun held a more important place in her heart, so she had to ask on her behalf.

"Don’t worry. They won’t have a chance to bully Meijun..." Qi Jie sighed and looked sincerely at everyone, "My mom really went through a lot after marrying my dad. I used to be too focused on my studies and neglected her, but that won’t happen anymore.

Once I return, I’ll be eligible for my own house, and when that time comes, I’ll bring my mom to live with me, provided she wants to.

No need to worry about troublesome mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relations either. My mom has a particularly gentle demeanor; I’ve never seen her raise her voice at anyone.

Meijun is understanding, too. When they live together, they’ll surely get along like mother and daughter, maybe even better than a blood-related mother and daughter."

"I can believe they’ll get along like mother and daughter, but saying they would be closer than that is hard to believe. After all, a daughter and her mom have lived together for over twenty years, becoming essential parts of each other’s lives.

It’s different between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. If it weren’t for the man they both care about, they might not even be as close as basic friends."

"Xiaoqiong, you seem to get along well with your eldest maternal aunt, but hearing your tone implies there are unresolved conflicts?" Chuxia scrutinized Luo Xiaoqiong earnestly, "Need my help?"

"No, no..." Luo Xiaoqiong waved her hand repeatedly, "I have no issue with my mother-in-law. I’m just being honest about my feelings. Even though you’re my mother-in-law’s niece, I have to say, I’ll never be as carefree with her as I am with my mom. It’s just how it is by nature."

"You’re overthinking it. Eldest maternal aunt never expected you to be like Sister Qihui with her." Chuxia smiled at Luo Xiaoqiong, "We’ve been friends for years, do you really need to be so formal with me? Do you think I’d run off to tattle to eldest maternal aunt?"

"No..." Luo Xiaoqiong smiled awkwardly, "I’m saying this in front of you because I worry you’d misunderstand. I’m already quite content to have such a good mother-in-law. However, asking me to see her the same as my mom is really impossible, and I feel quite guilty for it, which is why I’m explaining so much." She turned to Qi Jie, "Now do you understand why we’re explaining so much to you? It’s because we’re worried you’d misunderstand Meijun. These feelings don’t just happen as you wish, and the same logic applies to your relationship with your in-laws."

Yun Doudou pouted, "Your analogy doesn’t quite fit because he’s not like you. Given his father, how much feeling do you think he’ll have? So, I believe his relationship with his in-laws will be better than with his father. That’s almost a certainty!" (To be continued. If you enjoyed this piece, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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