Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2327 - 2263: She Didn’t Break Down

"Did Xiao Chiang have a falling out with Officer Meng?"

Old He posed the question with near certainty. Given the magnitude of recent events, he felt that no matter how composed and mature Xiao Chiang usually acted, she was still only an eighteen-year-old girl. How could she possibly endure Officer Meng's departure without distress?

Furthermore, she was bound to be consumed by anxiety and fear.

Guan Tiezhu shook his head. "No."

Xiao Chiang appeared to be doing well. Her conduct remained consistently rational and level-headed. While the shock of the situation was clearly significant and had left her troubled, she had not displayed any loss of emotional control.

"She might be internalizing her feelings, so ensure you keep a close watch on her." Old He offered a supportive pat to Guan Tiezhu’s shoulder.

It was truly a heavy burden for Xiao Chiang to shoulder this crisis.

"By the way, Ding Haijing has arrived. He hasn't seen Xiao Chiang yet, has he? Inform her when the timing is right."

After leaving those instructions, Old He departed.

Luo Yongsheng approached as well, casting a glance toward the living room. He debated whether it was appropriate to provide a report to her at such a moment.

Having stayed here recently, he had located a suitable residence to rent. Since Chiang Xiao was responsible for the rent, he needed to consult her.

"Is it alright to approach her?" Luo Yongsheng asked, his voice brief and reserved.

"It is fine; Xiao Chiang hasn't reached a breaking point."

Just as Luo Yongsheng prepared to head inside, Chiang Xiao emerged.

Though her expression carried a hint of coldness, it softened the moment she saw them, making it seem as though nothing was weighing on her mind.

"I have to head out for a bit. You two accompany me. Also, act as if you don't know me and maintain some distance while we are in public."

She harbored a dislike for being shadowed too closely.

"Understood."

Luo Yongsheng hesitated before speaking. "Xiao Chiang, I've found a house nearby. It's a small courtyard in the alley with four rooms for five hundred in rent."

"That sounds good; proceed with the rental."

"I've already put down a hundred as a deposit."

"Alright, I will provide the funds once we return. Go ahead and rent it for a full six months."

"Okay."

Guan Tiezhu added, "Old He mentioned earlier that Ding Haijing has arrived and is currently at the guest house."

Ding Haijing—Chiang Xiao had nearly pushed him out of her mind.

"Have him come over after we get back."

Her current priority was a meeting with Li Hanzhong.

She had just placed a call to secure an appointment.

Li Hanzhong maintained an incredibly tight schedule. Recognizing that she rarely reached out of her own accord, he had managed to carve out thirty minutes for her. She could not afford to be late.

As Chiang Xiao walked out, a realization struck her. She now had the manpower but lacked a vehicle.

Whenever an errand arose, she was forced to rely on walking or trekking a long distance just to flag down a taxi, which wasted far too much time.

She resolved to ask Li Hanzhong later if he could recommend someone to assist her in buying a car. While using Li Hanzhong's connections for such a task felt slightly excessive, she was going to see him anyway.

Besides, she was clueless about where to go or how to navigate the purchasing process.

This era was nothing like the future, where car dealerships and exhibitions were found on every corner.

Li Hanzhong was not at his private residence; instead, he was at a reception house, seemingly awaiting the arrival of some important guests.

He could have emerged later, but to accommodate Chiang Xiao, he brought Jiang Yingqiong out first.

If he hadn't dispatched Xiao Li to escort Chiang Xiao inside, she would have been stuck at numerous security checkpoints, likely waiting for an eternity.

Meanwhile, Guan Tiezhu and Luo Yongsheng remained outside.

They watched as Chiang Xiao easily gained entry into the reception house, exchanging a look that betrayed their mutual astonishment.