Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2374 - 2310: Joining Forces to Drive Someone Mad

Just then, an interrupting voice rang out.

"Old Master Meng? Why are you here? It seems Old Meng has been admitted once more? What's this, his health isn't improving? My sympathies, you're getting on in years, don't let the stress overwhelm you and cause your own mishap."

The words oozed with malicious glee.

Old Meng's expression grew stormy upon listening.

What was the implication?

Wishing death on Meng Chaojun?

And hoping for his own downfall as well?

Not a trace of solace in that spiel!

Chiang Xiao glanced upward and spotted Gao Ming.

The father of Gao Wei.

Was it possible that Gao Wei had been rushed to this very hospital too?

Recalling Gao Wei's timid demeanor from earlier, and then his battered visage afterward, Chiang Xiao let out a chilly snort.

"It appears Alliance Officer Gao has blurred vision, a pallid complexion, and diminished vigor. Could it be due to a relative's admission, or perhaps Alliance Officer Gao is feeling under the weather himself?"

With a single sharp reply, Chiang Xiao fired back.

Toward the elderly man, she harbored a touch of tenderness, since he was the grandpa of her beloved, and she'd addressed him as such for years now; such sentiment made sense, yet for outsiders?

She wouldn't suddenly turn into a pushover.

Gao Ming's countenance soured as well.

"You're... Chiang Xiao, aren't you? I recall you."

So what if he remembered? Was that meant to intimidate, or should she feel flattered?

However, his mention of it suggested they hadn't yet identified the culprit behind the thrashing of Gao Wei and his cronies.

Seriously?

Gao Wei kept silent about it?

A spark of intrigue ignited in Chiang Xiao.

"Oh, no surprise at all, Alliance Officer Gao. I've been making headlines lately; you've likely caught my name in the papers, haven't you?"

Chiang Xiao declared with a hint of self-satisfied pride.

Old Meng had been irked by Gao Ming's earlier jab, yet Chiang Xiao's witty retort lifted his spirits in an instant.

"Haha, indeed, my granddaughter-in-law's got real talent. Xiao Gao, you'd better advise Gao Wei to pursue a decent occupation instead of idling away his days."

Xiao Gao...

Rage boiled inside Gao Ming.

This elder always leaned on his age for leverage; despite his lofty status, he persisted in using the old nickname Xiao Gao!

It reduced him to the level of a mere gatekeeper!

"Appreciate the advice, old timer. Gao Wei's merely dealing with a minor sniffle these days!"

His boy, a slacker?

"Rushing to the hospital over a cold? How fragile. Whenever Xinian catches one, he downs ten large mugs of boiling water daily, and by morning, he's full of pep again." Old Meng boasted proudly.

Chiang Xiao chimed in: "Grandpa, Gao Wei's been getting pummeled by Brother Xinian ever since childhood, so naturally his constitution is frailer."

A grin flickered in Old Meng's gaze as he agreed with a nod: "Spot on. Though Xinian's grown far more composed and reliable these days; he no longer indulges in childish antics."

"Good thing too—his abilities have sharpened a lot; imagine if he swings at Gao Wei once more and accidentally sends him to the grave?"

Pfft.

Doctor Xu, nearby, held back from saying a word.

Moreover, there was no opening for him to speak up.

Was this pair of elder and youth aiming to goad Alliance Officer Gao into a fit?

Didn't they notice his features flushing purple, like he might lash out any second?

"Maybe you ought to concentrate on Old Meng's health matters."

Gao Ming uttered before spinning around and departing.

That comment struck Old Meng's weak point squarely, wiping the smug look from his face as he let out a heavy breath.

Chiang Xiao comforted: "Grandpa, though it's metastasized, that doesn't guarantee all hope is lost."