Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2310 - 2246: Why So Formal?

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...

Aunt Yang and her husband, Big Master, experienced a return of vitality after a hearty meal, having previously endured severe illness and thin sustenance. Chiang Xiao, who had miraculously helped Big Master, prepared a nourishing meal for them, which greatly improved their spirits and complexion. Aunt Yang, impressed by Chiang Xiao's character and kindness, playfully suggested Meng Xinian should learn to cook to care for Chiang Xiao in the future, to which he eagerly agreed.

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the Elder Couple Yang.

Chiang Xiao found the situation both irritating and funny, her lovely face flushing a deep crimson.

Why had the conversation already jumped to marriage, children, and even postpartum recovery?

Furthermore, why was there a requirement for her to be chubby?

She absolutely refused that idea!

"I don’t want to be chubby!" she snapped, directing a glare at Meng Xinian.

The Elder Couple Yang broke into laughter once more.

The moment Yang Zhiqi stepped upstairs, the sound of merriment coming from Meng Xinian’s room reached his ears.

Wasn't that his parents' laughter?

Had they retreated into that boy Meng Xinian’s room again?

Carrying the breakfast he had purchased, he hurried over and peeked inside. His expression brightened instantly when he spotted Chiang Xiao's presence.

"Well, look who it is! A rare guest indeed!"

Upon seeing Yang Zhiqi, Chiang Xiao stood up quickly, feeling a brief moment of uncertainty regarding how to address him.

Yang Zhiqi’s rise through the ranks had been exceptionally rapid.

"Yang, Officer Yang."

Old Yang frowned upon hearing her use the formal title "Officer Yang."

"What is with all this formality? It sounds so distant!"

Aunt Yang chimed in immediately, "That’s right, just call him Uncle Yang."

Yang Zhiqi’s eyes widened in surprise.

What exactly was happening here?

One shouldn't be deceived by his mother's consistently cheerful and friendly appearance; the truth was that very few people actually earned her favor. She rarely displayed such sincere warmth toward anyone.

His father was even more reserved.

Possessing long-established authority, ever since the couple had arrived at this location, no one had the courage to just drop by their home for a casual chat.

In the past, because he had followed Old Meng, his father hadn't gotten along with the Meng Family at all. For many years, Meng Chaojun—Meng Xinian’s father—would lower his head and steer clear of his father whenever their paths crossed.

Yet now, his own father was the one suggesting they shouldn't be so distant.

What was going on?

Feeling somewhat dazed, Yang Zhiqi asked Chiang Xiao instinctively, "How many days has Xiao been here?"

Could she have been staying here for a while to have become this close to his parents?

"Little just arrived yesterday afternoon," Aunt Yang replied.

Since she had only arrived yesterday afternoon, there was no way they could have become so well-acquainted already.

Were his parents truly that easy to win over?

Only a single night had passed.

And now she was even sitting down to have breakfast with them?

Wait, "Little"?

They were already using her nickname?

This was clearly more than just a typical level of fondness.

Observing Yang Zhiqi’s shocked expression, Chiang Xiao said, "If I call you Uncle Yang, you won’t be angry, right?"

Before Yang Zhiqi could utter a word, Old Yang gave a snort. "He dares? To be called Uncle by you, he’d be secretly thrilled for half a year!"

"Yes, yes, I'm not mad, I'm very happy," Yang Zhiqi said quickly.

While others might be unaware, he knew the truth better than anyone!

Regardless of how high his current position was, if his father was displeased, he could have him stripped of his rank in an instant.

Of course, he genuinely liked Chiang Xiao already.

A girl who had the guts to march into his camp and defeat six of his elite subordinates single-handedly—a girl who had traveled abroad alone to save Meng Xinian when they were in peril—heaven knows how much he wanted her to visit?

However, Meng Xinian had been firmly opposed to it before, and if he even entertained such thoughts now, his parents would likely crush him.

Speaking of which, though others might not know, if his father had desired it, that specific position would never have belonged to Li Hanzhong.

He stole another glance at Chiang Xiao.

For Chiang Xiao to be held in such high regard by his father, she truly was someone remarkable.

Meng Xinian leaned toward Chiang Xiao and spoke in a low voice, "He is now Deputy Alliance Officer Yang."

He had been promoted so quickly.

Chiang Xiao felt a surge of surprise.

Then, she threw a sideways look at Meng Xinian.