Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2347 - 2283: What Happened to the Promised Little Sister?

Meng Xinian gave a prompt reply, "Understood."

If no orders were issued for his deployment, it simply meant his presence was more vital where he was currently stationed. He would never dream of abandoning his current responsibilities just to provide backup elsewhere.

Exhaling a soft sigh of relief, Chiang Xiao continued, "I can't shake this sense of dread. Brother Xinian, I'm terrified that someone is pulling strings behind the scenes to force you away, only to ambush you once you've arrived. My fear is that you'll have to survive hidden conspiracies in addition to the perils of the front lines."

Chiang Xiao’s words weren't born of mere paranoia.

The implications behind Long Xiaocai’s recent behavior had left her feeling deeply unsettled.

What was Long Xiaocai's motive for picking Meng Xinian?

From the start, this situation had felt fundamentally wrong to her.

After a brief silence, Meng Xinian spoke, "Little Xiao, no matter what they are plotting, I will remain on high alert. Besides, don't I still have your peace charm?"

"Is it right to always depend on that peace talisman?" Chiang Xiao remained uneasy. She worried that if the talisman's extraordinary nature was ever exposed, it might actually put him in even greater jeopardy.

"What I’m trying to say is that I will be extremely careful. I promise you, even if I am sent out, I will return to you alive."

"Without a single scratch."

"I promise."

A wave of tenderness washed over Meng Xinian. Chiang Xiao wasn't the type to worry needlessly, but her current anxiety over these uncertainties proved just how much she truly loved him.

"Father is heading back to the Jiang Family tomorrow, and I'm not sure if things will go smoothly," Chiang Xiao shared this with him as well. She was equally concerned about Ah Liu’s safety in D State.

Even though she had provided Ah Liu with a peace charm, she couldn't settle her mind.

The elderly man from her previous life—the mysterious head of the research institute—had originally been lurking within the Jiang Family. This suggested there might be people there who were highly sensitive to such supernatural objects. If they sensed anything unusual, Ah Liu's danger would only increase.

Yet, how could she feel at peace if she didn't give Ah Liu the protection of the talisman?

The dilemma weighed heavily on her heart.

Now, her only hope was that Sun Han and the guards protecting Ah Liu would prove themselves reliable.

Meng Xinian comforted her, "You shouldn't fret so much about Dad. He isn't that naive fifteen-year-old boy anymore who didn't understand the darkness of the world. He can manage himself, so try to relax."

Two decades ago, Ah Liu had been far too trusting and suffered for it. Despite his brilliance, he had been sheltered by the Jiang Family and lacked experience with the cruelty of human nature.

However, during those twenty years spent wandering, he must have experienced life's many hardships and gained significant perspective.

Even if his memory had been poor and his mind clouded back then, it was more than enough time for him to mature.

Their recent interactions made that very clear.

Ah Liu was certainly not a man to be trifled with.

Meng Xinian had even felt relieved that Ah Liu was his father-in-law rather than an opponent; otherwise, he would have been a terrifying enemy.

"I hope you're right."

"Cheng Cheng is there as well. He will definitely stay by Dad’s side tomorrow."

That was true; Cheng Cheng was there too.

Fortunately, she could count on him.

Chiang Xiao’s mood brightened slightly.

"Does Cheng Cheng have a phone there? I want to give him a call."

"He does," Meng Xinian answered.

Chiang Xiao’s eyes widened in surprise. "How do you know that when I don't? Shouldn't he have reached out to me first? What happened to our bond as siblings?"

"That is because his brother-in-law told him not to keep pestering you with every little thing."