Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2350 - 2286: Holds a Grudge

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Cheng Cheng reveals the complex social customs of the Jiang family in D State, where polygamy and traditional hierarchy still hold weight. He suggests that if Sixth Young Master Jiang were to marry Lu Shuangshuang, his first fiancée who waited twenty years for him, she would hold the status of the first wife. Chiang Xiao, feeling uneasy about the potential danger following her father's return, decides to take a leave of absence from school to study a powerful new Talisman Diagram. Meanwhile, in D State, a revitalized Old Master Jiang prepares for his son's return while secretly gathering family accounts to assist him.

To everyone’s astonishment, Old Master Jiang appeared in remarkably high spirits upon his return. His complexion had improved significantly, and his face had filled out enough to soften his deep wrinkles.

The transformation was nothing short of miraculous.

Observing their stunned expressions, Old Master Jiang felt a surge of internal satisfaction.

This transformation made him think of Chiang Xiao with even greater affection.

If not for Chiang Xiao’s intervention, how could he have achieved such a state of health?

"Sigh," Old Master Jiang let out a heavy breath. "I truly should have insisted that Little one return alongside Xiao Sixth to acknowledge her lineage. My mind wasn't clear at the time; I was weighed down by too many worries. It was a great injustice to my great-granddaughter. I wonder if she harbors any resentment toward me now."

Chen Yiping replied, "That is unlikely. Based on Miss Chiang’s temperament, even if she felt some grievance, she would probably move past it quickly."

Listening to his nephew's assessment, Chen Baoshen couldn't suppress a chuckle.

Shaking his head, he remarked, "Yiping, you’ve been misled by that girl. She actually holds quite a grudge. However, Little Chiang wouldn't resent the Old Master over this matter. If she chose not to come, she likely had her own reasons. Furthermore, given how protective she is of the Sixth Young Master, if she truly intended to come, not even the Old Master could have prevented it. She would have found a way to D State in secret if she had to."

Chen Baoshen felt he possessed a deep understanding of Chiang Xiao’s personality.

Indeed, it was the case.

He admired her greatly precisely because her likes and dislikes were so transparent and her resolve so firm.

Old Master Jiang nodded in agreement. "That is likely true. Nevertheless, even in her absence, I intend to announce her existence today."

Thus, today's agenda was not merely about welcoming Xiao Sixth home; it was also to inform the Jiang Family that Xiao Sixth had a daughter. This would prevent any future rumors that might wrong Chiang Xiao.

Moreover, her name was to be officially inscribed into the family genealogy, and she was to be granted a formal new name.

This was the birthright and identity that he, as her great-grandfather, was duty-bound to restore to her.

How could he permit others to view his great-granddaughter as a parentless orphan?

She was, after all, the true bloodline of the Jiang Family.

Chen Baoshen gave a silent nod of approval.

He stood firmly behind Old Master Jiang’s choice.

This was exactly how things ought to be handled.

Old Master Jiang checked the antique clock on the wall and declared, "The time has come. Let’s head out; I wish to personally greet my grandson’s homecoming."

He led the way out, escorted by a team of four bodyguards.

Reaching the expansive garden, he found the entire clan gathered along the path to the main entrance.

Nearly every member of the Jiang Family had assembled.

This included Old Master Jiang’s brothers—Fourth Master, Fifth Master, and Seventh Master—along with Lady Liu, Lady Eighth, and their various children and grandchildren. It was a massive assembly.

While Second Master Jiang had passed from illness and Third Master Jiang remained confined to his bed, almost everyone else was present, save for Jiang Yingqiong, who remained in the Capital due to the distance.

It was a formidable family tree.

This was the first time Chen Baoshen had witnessed the Jiang Family in such a complete gathering. Gazing at the sea of faces, he felt an immense pressure.

Dealing with such a crowd made it difficult to link names to faces. He wondered how Chiang Xiao would have felt if she were standing there.

That child had grown up essentially alone; she might find such a sprawling family difficult to navigate.

Yet, there was no alternative; the Jiang Family blood flowed through her veins.

Chen Baoshen attempted to discern which relatives might be the most welcoming to Chiang Xiao, but his efforts were fruitless—every face wore a mask of identical excitement and anticipation, making it impossible to tell them apart.