Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2375 - 2311: Feelings Are Mutual

Doctor Xu hurriedly responded, "The Young Madam has a point; Old Meng, try not to feel so downhearted. We can talk more once the updated treatment strategy is ready. Still, Alliance Officer Meng needs to get admitted to the hospital right away. Delaying it now could be dangerous; ambulances don't always make it in time."

Old Meng turned his gaze straight to Chiang Xiao without delay.

Right then, he lacked any plans of his own and was eager for Chiang Xiao's input.

Naturally, it all hinged on if Chiang Xiao wanted to step up and lead.

If she chose to step back entirely, he'd be left without any options.

Chiang Xiao paused briefly before replying, "Fine, let's get him admitted, though I'd prefer a private room, one that's nicer and more secluded."

"No issue at all. Should we start the admission process immediately?"

Chiang Xiao answered, "First, we'll visit him; I'll step out soon to deal with the forms."

"Okay, but remember to handle it afterward, Young Madam."

Once Doctor Xu departed, Chiang Xiao promptly assisted Old Meng inside to check on Meng Chaojun.

He was already awake, gazing blankly at the IV drip suspended overhead. Chiang Xiao spotted the hand pierced by the needle, seeing it somewhat puffed up, with yellowish tinges showing the bruising had progressed.

Meng Chaojun appeared to lack any real fury at this point.

As she observed him, Chiang Xiao struggled to remember the moment he'd shielded Duan Qingqing and sharply scolded Meng Xinian.

Illness truly proves to be a frightening force.

Upon noticing their entrance, he barely twitched his lips and then halted abruptly upon spotting Chiang Xiao.

"Dad, why bring Little here? Wasn't she supposed to attend classes today?"

Meng Chaojun naturally figured Old Meng had summoned Chiang Xiao.

Since, unless it was a serious issue, Chiang Xiao wouldn't readily visit him, and she wouldn't often enter the Meng Family residence, despite it now belonging to her in name.

Previously, they believed Chiang Xiao had scored a huge bargain, wondering how the property came to be in her possession and feeling quite furious toward Meng Xinian.

Yet over time, by listening further, observing more, reflecting deeper, and reminiscing longer, they pieced it together.

Their vision wasn't quite as keen as Meng Xinian's.

Without genuine faith in this young woman and full assurance of her integrity, why would Meng Xinian hand over all he had to her so freely?

Even supposing his affection was impulsive, he remained Meng Xinian after all, and they ought to have recognized long ago his sharp insight. Lacking traits deserving his care, how could he possibly have developed such feelings?

Moreover, the Potion that Chiang Xiao had provided earlier, tallied up, could easily exceed a hundred thousand in value.

Had they not stirred up trouble on their own, she might have continued supplying the Potion, and heaven knows how much additional aid she could have extended.

Being so stingy and never viewing her as kin, how could they fault Chiang Xiao for demanding payment even for vital remedies?

All things operate on reciprocity.

How could they keep uttering complaints about Chiang Xiao?

"I skipped class today by taking the day off," Chiang Xiao explained, "Dad, what made you pass out all of a sudden?"

Though Chiang Xiao's use of "Dad" still felt somewhat stiff, it caught Meng Chaojun off guard, nearly leaving him speechless.

Despite the red envelope they'd offered during marriage talks to adjust her way of addressing him, he'd assumed she'd reserve it for specific moments, never anticipating she'd use it here.

"Perhaps I stood up too abruptly, and without pausing, I hurried toward the staircase; right then, a certain thought crossed my mind..." Meng Chaojun recalled the pressing question he needed to raise.