Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2330 - 2266: Where Does the Arrogance Come From

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

Chiang Xiao grows increasingly suspicious of a burgeoning alliance between the Lu, Cai, and Gao families, questioning their true motives regarding marriage and political power. Her concerns intensify upon learning that sensitive information about the military deployment to Ke Ku Li was intentionally leaked to unsettle the public. After discovering that Little Cai approached Meng Xinian with a bizarre proposal based on her unconventional views on marriage, Chiang Xiao fears a deeper conspiracy. The realization that these families may be acting on the certainty that Meng Xinian will not return from his mission leaves Li Hanzhong visibly shaken.

Unaware of their inner thoughts, Jiang Yingqiong simply found Long Xiaocai’s logic to be utterly absurd.

"Was she truly targeting Meng Xinian? I recall her once claiming that just as men choose women based on beauty, figure, or personality, women should also have the right to select men. She wanted someone handsome and intelligent to ensure her future son would have superior looks."

Shaking her head with a light laugh, she continued, "That girl is bold enough to say anything and act on it. But what exactly does she see in Xinian? Even if Little Xiao wasn't in the picture, he would never involve himself with a girl like her. Furthermore, how could the Meng Family ever permit her to have a child that carries the Long surname?"

While Jiang Yingqiong viewed it as a joke, Chiang Xiao suspected that Long Xiaocai might genuinely be plotting exactly that.

If the Meng Family truly obsessed over their sole heir and the continuation of their bloodline, then news of Meng Xinian being on the deployment list would change everything. Old Meng and Meng Chaojun might desperately try to force him into a marriage to ensure a descendant was left behind for the family.

Given the inflated status of the women in the Long Family, they likely believed such an arrangement was perfectly reasonable.

Because most women from the Long Family married into high-status families, rumors persisted that they possessed a destiny that brought immense fortune to their husbands.

Even the Long Family women themselves were firm believers in this superstition.

This fueled their arrogance, leading them to believe that any man should be overjoyed to accept their hand in marriage.

Their plan was simple: marry first, then conceive. If the husband failed to return from his mission, she could immediately retreat to the Long Family with the child. What could anyone do? Could they force her to remain a widow at her husband's home for the rest of her life?

Armed with this scheme, Long Xiaocai had recklessly gone out to hand-pick a man.

Chiang Xiao let out a cold sneer.

Long Xiaocai had indeed made a choice, and she had chosen Chiang Xiao’s man.

Unfortunately, what Long Xiaocai failed to realize was that Old Meng and Meng Chaojun were no longer the people they once were. Regardless of Meng Xinian being the sole heir, would they actually dare to coerce him into a marriage just for an heir?

Would they truly dare to force another woman upon him?

Furthermore, Long Xiaocai clearly lacked any real understanding of Meng Xinian. Did he look like a man who could be toyed with, or someone who would marry just to provide a bloodline?

If he were that kind of person, why would Chiang Xiao have fallen for him?

The men of this world do not revolve around the women of the Long Family!

"I will keep a close eye on this situation," Li Hanzhong assured Chiang Xiao. "If it is determined that Xinian should not go, I won't allow anyone to use dirty tricks to force him into it. However, if he is legitimately selected to go..."

Biting her lower lip, Chiang Xiao replied, "Then there is no need for Uncle to interfere. Just let him go."

She had no desire to use backhanded methods at this moment.

This was true even though her heart was filled with anxiety and fear.

"Good child." Li Hanzhong sighed in relief, patting her shoulder gently.

To be able to speak those words and make such a firm decision proved that Chiang Xiao was truly exceptional.

Jiang Yingqiong, however, remained troubled. "Hanzhong, if there is any way at all, it would still be better if Xinian didn't have to go."

Li Hanzhong replied, "Understood, I'll keep that in mind."

Chiang Xiao added, "Uncle, I don't mean to pry into official business, but since Long Xiaocai is already aware, could you inform me once the list is finalized?"

"I can do that," Li Hanzhong nodded. "Also, if Xinian is indeed on the list, don't worry too much. They will be granted at least seven days of special family leave before they depart."

She would honestly prefer not to have those seven days of leave if it meant he didn't have to go.

After exiting the reception hall, Chiang Xiao carried the two pillowcases Jiang Yingqiong had sewn for her, walking in silence for a while. Once she reached a secluded area, she halted and gestured for Guan Tiezhu and Luo Yongsheng to come closer.

"Let’s go beat someone up right now."