Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2366 - 2302: Naming Noob
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao let out two light chuckles, staying silent.
Somehow, Cheng Cheng sensed that her face carried a triumphant grin at that moment, the sort that dared, "If you're unhappy, come challenge me."
Should Chiang Xiao learn of his thoughts, she would certainly set the record straight.
No, her mind was filled with: I simply relish watching you itch to strike but hold back, and even if you swung, you might miss entirely.
Good thing Cheng Cheng remained clueless, or he'd be utterly annoyed.
"Godfather, I've shared all the details with Little Princess Chiang Xiao, and she wishes to chat with you over the phone now."
Jiang Shiheng snatched up the paper he'd scribbled on recently, stepped closer, eyed him, spotted his irritated scowl with teeth clenched, and felt mildly confused.
What's the issue?
Grabbing the receiver, he questioned: "What words did you use to rile Cheng Cheng so much that he's out there hurling pebbles?"
After passing the phone along, Cheng Cheng had wandered out to the courtyard, snatching a tiny rock and flinging it toward the pool.
Since when had he adopted such immature habits?
Still, this sight warmed Jiang Shiheng's heart. He was delighted by how well Cheng Cheng and Chiang Xiao interacted, bantering freely, which he viewed as wonderful.
This stemmed from their shared pasts; neither had known sibling warmth growing up, both isolated in their youth, and through Ah Liu's eyes, each concealed a vibrant spirit beneath thick shells of detachment.
Everyday folks couldn't pierce through to their inner kindness.
In reality, these two youngsters mirrored each other closely.
Therefore, he yearned for them to lean on one another for solace.
Little has Meng Xinian by her side, while Cheng Cheng awaits his true companion.
"I said nothing to anger him." Chiang Xiao chuckled. "I only learned Dad was safe, got thrilled, and ribbed him lightly. Who figured he'd take it so personally?"
"Cheng Cheng isn't holding grudges against you."
"Fine, understood." Chiang Xiao's spirits soared truly after hearing Ah Liu rejected marrying Lu Shuangshuang. "Dad, you're heading to the Jiang Family residence today, correct?"
"Indeed, Dad claims his private yard here, and I'll soon select one for you. This spot grants ample room, so plant any blossoms that please you."
"Wonderful, you select mine. And for Cheng Cheng?"
"Yes, I'll choose one for him as well."
Old Master Jiang observed him absorbed in the call, dwelling on small talk, and grew slightly restless.
"Name, the name." He prodded Ah Liu, jabbing at the paper he clutched.
He'd freshly noted the name meant for Chiang Xiao, with Ah Liu suggesting several more, all set for her to pick.
Noting the impatience, Ah Liu answered, telling Chiang Xiao: "Little, your great-grandpa intends to add you to the family registry this evening, making your current name unfit. Your great-grandpa and I devised a few alternatives; shall I list them so you can select one?"
Chiang Xiao felt a touch of astonishment at these words.
In truth, she'd mulled over changing to the Jiang surname upon reentering the family.
She harbored no qualms about it.
Truth be told, she felt scant bond to preserving Chiang Qingzhu's last name, and frankly, what decent sort comprised the Old Chiang household?
Even before her grandmother conceived, she had occasionally reflected that at least she kept the Chiang name, providing Chiang Laoer with a lineage at long last, hadn't she?