Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2367: 2303: Not Quite Used to It

Yet with grandma now expecting a child, future generations will carry grandpa's family name, wiping away even that tiny worry from Chiang Xiao's mind.

Grandpa could harbor a touch of displeasure over the matter, though he grasps the reasoning behind it.

Thus, Chiang Xiao views the arrival of her uncle or aunt as a truly positive development; solely for this, she plans to present an even more generous gift once the baby arrives.

Although she had braced herself mentally, the actual announcement that she must alter her name stirs an odd sensation in her heart all the same.

For decades, the name Chiang Xiao has been her constant companion, spanning her past life and this one.

She has always identified as Chiang Xiao, so an abrupt switch would likely leave her feeling rather uneasy.

Her quiet demeanor leads Ah Liu to assume she's hesitant about the name change.

“Little, are you against changing it?”

“No, it's not reluctance on my part.” Chiang Xiao hastened to explain: “It's just that the sudden shift, even if the name itself stays the same, already feels a little off to me.”

“Well, you can select a beautiful one, and if any preferences come to mind, feel free to share them.”

“We'll go ahead with the change. Dad, why don't you first share the new name you and great-grandfather have decided on for me?”

“It has to include the Jiang surname, of course? Dad will list them out for you.”

For reasons unbeknownst, Old Master Jiang suddenly brimmed with anticipation and gestured toward the names he'd selected, urging him to start with his own choices.

Perhaps Chiang Xiao would favor the one he proposed?

Considering his advanced years, the opportunity to bestow a name upon his great-granddaughter was truly a joyous occasion.

“Here are the ones great-grandfather chose. First is Zhiya, then Suping, followed by Wenxian, Qingyao next, and finally Yun Shi.”

Ah Liu's voice rang out smooth and melodic, and merely hearing those names evoked a sense of enchantment.

Once finished, he continued, “If you're unsure about the characters, I can break them down for you. For now, just focus on how they sound.”

From nearby, Old Master Jiang chimed in loudly, “Little, let great-grandfather advise you—great-grandfather believes Jiang Zhiya and Jiang Wenxian stand out nicely, so think them over.”

Upon catching his words, Chiang Xiao couldn't suppress a smile.

Yet she soon pressed a hand to her brow.

Alright, Jiang Zhiya does seem more elegant than Chiang Xiao, but somehow, it still strikes her as strange and ill-fitting.

She inquired softly once more, “Dad, what's the name you came up with?”

Ah Liu responded, “Jiang Xiao Yue, or simply swap the surname and retain the original name.”

Chiang Xiao paused in surprise, “Dad, is that the only option you prepared?”

“Not exactly, I brainstormed plenty, but…” Ah Liu offered a gentle smile, lightly drumming his finger on the paper, “I figure, since this name has stuck with you for years, holding onto it might bring you more joy.”

In truth, he had devised numerous possibilities.

The page brimmed with names he'd jotted down sporadically during this time.

As his sole daughter, the act of naming her—deliberating over every character, lingering on each option—marked a novel and heartfelt experience for him.

He had been eager earlier to propose a couple of his favorites for discussion, but from Chiang Xiao's inflection, he sensed her unease with these foreign-sounding choices.

Thus, he swiftly adjusted his approach.

Merely updating the surname while preserving the rest proves a fine alternative, one he'd pondered right from the beginning.