Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2312 - 2248: Oh, Give Me a Break

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

Chiang Xiao contemplates the nature of Meng Xinian’s dangerous career, concluding that his exceptional skills are better suited for the field than an office. Meanwhile, tension arises in the Yang household when Old Yang harshly rebukes his son, Yang Zhiqi, for his lack of attentiveness. Contrasting his frustration with his son, Old Yang warmly embraces Chiang Xiao as a granddaughter figure. Upon learning the truth about his father’s recent health crisis, a guilt-ridden Yang Zhiqi finally realizes why his parents suddenly moved in with him.

Throughout this time, he had clearly observed the elderly couple becoming increasingly thin, but they always dismissed his concerns, claiming they were merely adjusting and would feel better eventually.

As it turned out, they had actually been eating nothing at all!

Reflecting on this... what kind of son did that make him?

If things had truly reached the point where both of them passed away, and he discovered they had died of starvation, how could he possibly go on living?

Yang Zhiqi’s eyes grew bloodshot, and a slight tremor shook his fingers.

"Why didn’t you tell me?" he asked, looking toward Meng Xinian.

Meng Xinian replied, "I was planning to tell you when you returned this time."

How could he remain silent? He had only discovered the truth after Yang Zhiqi had already departed.

However, who could have predicted that everything would be resolved the moment Chiang Xiaoxiao arrived?

Meng Xinian intended to share this matter with Yang Zhiqi so the man would understand why the Yang Family Elder held Chiang Xiao in such high regard.

He needed to be aware of this; how could he stay in the dark?

If other members of the Yang family developed any resentful thoughts in the future upon seeing the elder treat Little so well, it would be best for Yang Zhiqi to settle it himself. If not, he shouldn't be blamed for acting with a heavy hand.

"Can they really eat now?"

"Didn’t you see for yourself just now?" Meng Xinian shot him a look of disdain. "But Little mentioned that after starving for so long, they shouldn't consume rich foods right away. That’s why all the prepared dishes were quite light."

After saying this, he added another sharp jab, "For instance, fried buns are something they definitely shouldn't eat yet."

Yang Zhiqi glared at him.

After a moment, he let out a heavy sigh and then inquired, "How did Little Chiang become so skilled?"

"Is it a bad thing that my wife is capable?" Meng Xinian huffed. "She studied under Chen Baoshen, and besides, she frequently went into the mountains to harvest herbs—you’re aware of that. I’m telling you, even if you are my Alliance Officer, some things need to be made clear. Little only has a limited supply of good herbs; using them means they are gone. So don't go spreading the word, or everyone will come looking for her."

"Wouldn’t it be a good thing for her reputation to grow? I mean, with such talent, wouldn’t people everywhere hold Little Chiang in high esteem?"

"As if!"

Meng Xinian’s expression turned grim. "Little doesn’t need that."

To be held in high esteem by others?

Just how much trouble would that invite?

He was terrified the workload would be too much for her to handle.

Moreover, when he and Chiang Xiaoxiao had visited Bai Gu Mountain previously and he saw that tiger lunging at her, his heart had nearly stopped. That image was burned into his mind, impossible to forget.

If everyone sought her out for medical care and herbs, even if she possessed them in her Space, wouldn't she have to venture into the mountains more often just to hide the source of the medicine?

Wouldn't that be enough to work her to death?

He would never consent to such a thing.

Furthermore, Chiang Xiaoxiao’s gift for painting would eventually bring her immense fame. Isn't she already starting to gain some recognition?

That is the field where she should achieve her success.

Yang Zhiqi’s previous remark had been meant to tease Meng Xinian, as he was well aware that neither Meng Xinian nor Chiang Xiao cared for that kind of widespread notoriety.

Nevertheless, his heart was overflowing with gratitude toward Chiang Xiao.

He patted Meng Xinian’s shoulder and said, "Let’s go; I want to have some of that porridge too."

"You’ll likely just be watching; Little won't let you have any."

He knew exactly how much Spirit Spring Water was inside that bowl of porridge. Given Little Chiang’s personality, why would she let someone else mooch off it?

Didn't you see that Dai Gang didn't get a single drop of last night's soup?

Indeed, Yang Zhiqi was no different from anyone else.

Yang Zhiqi refused to believe it.

"Little Chiang calls me uncle, surely she wouldn’t refuse me a single bowl of porridge?"