Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2326 - 2262: Whoever Comes Crashing In Dies

Upon hearing his words, Gao Wei immediately sprang to Chiang Xiao’s mind.

Indeed, before her departure for Anbu Town, Gao Wei had already stirred up trouble by breaking cups at the shop, and she had been unable to deal with him at that moment. Who could have guessed that after three days, he still hadn’t ceased his provocations?

"Gao Wei?" Chiang Xiao’s gaze grew frigid.

She was currently in a foul mood; anyone who dared to cross her would be forced to pay the price.

"Yes, it’s him. He shows up every day looking for problems. At first, he kept prying into the teahouse’s various operating procedures. Since everything was in order, he changed tactics yesterday, bringing a group over claiming they needed to inspect sanitation and food safety. He brings seven or eight people with him every time. Because of their disruption, yesterday’s business took a hit. Even some loyal customers, while trusting our quality, mentioned it was too loud and said they would return another time."

Despite having only been employed for three days, Old He already felt a fierce loyalty toward the teahouse. Watching Gao Wei cause such a scene lately had left both him and Old Lee simmering with rage.

Had Cheng Qiulian not intervened to stop them, he and Old Lee would have surely seized that brat Gao Wei and given him a thorough thrashing.

Chiang Xiao let out a cold sneer after listening.

In this era, management standards were not nearly as rigid as they would become in the future. Naturally, the current social environment was simply like this; it wasn't to say that lax management was a benefit.

At this point in time, things were not yet standardized; every system was still being tested and refined.

Consequently, Gao Wei’s constant "inspections" weren't just petty harassment; they were a serious blow to the business.

She instructed Old He: "I understand. Tomorrow, you and Old Lee should continue your work as usual. I can promise you that Gao Wei won't be able to show his face, but you must also stay alert in case he sends others in his stead. When that happens, as long as it isn't Gao Wei himself, it doesn't matter who they are. You and Old Lee should drag them out to a secluded spot and beat them for me."

Her voice was light and composed as she gave the order, yet Old He strangely sensed a bone-chilling murderous intent behind her words.

He couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Chiang, how far should we go with the beating?"

"As long as they aren't dead or permanently crippled," Chiang Xiao replied icily.

Her heart was already heavy with the situation regarding Meng Xinian. If people insisted on jumping out to annoy her now, they shouldn't blame her for being ruthless.

"I will take full responsibility for whatever occurs."

"Alright, I understand."

Old He exited the room and spotted Guan Tiezhu in the courtyard. He couldn't resist asking, "Tiezhu, Xiao Chiang went to visit Officer Meng this time—did they have a falling out?"

He had felt a palpable aura of killing intent radiating from Chiang Xiao.

Guan Tiezhu shook his head. "No, it’s just that Officer Meng likely has a deployment mission."

Even though they were retired, they still followed current events closely. Upon hearing this, the implications were immediately clear to them.

Old He’s expression shifted slightly. "Could it be he's going to the...?"

From what they heard on the radio, there were constant reports of heavy casualties over there, and even the deployments from other nations had suffered massive losses...

If he truly was being sent to that place, it was no wonder Chiang Xiao was in such a murderous state of mind.

Guan Tiezhu nodded and cautioned him, "It isn't confirmed yet, so don't go spreading it around."

"I know the drill."

Neither of them were the type to gossip.

Old He glanced back toward the living room and let out a heavy sigh.

If that was truly the case, Xiao Chiang would probably be in tears. Wouldn't a young girl like her normally grab her partner’s sleeve, weeping and begging him not to leave?

They had witnessed such scenes before.

What they didn't realize was that such behavior could deeply unsettle a man heading to the front lines, leaving him preoccupied and prone to distraction. On the battlefield, even a moment of distraction could cost someone their life at any time.