Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2379 - 2315: Still Won’t Let Her Go
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
"Grandpa, his name is Ding Haijing, and I hired him."
Old Meng let out a long sigh of relief at last, yet surprise lingered in his expression, "Why on earth did you hire someone?"
"I’m her bodyguard."
Chiang Xiao had planned to hold back from spilling it outright, worried that Old Meng might fret, but Ding Haijing beat her to it and spoke first.
"What? A bodyguard?" Old Meng jumped in shock: "Little one, have you run into some shady characters? Why hire a bodyguard out of the blue?"
In these times, who exactly needed bodyguards?
What threats would push someone to get protection like that?
Worry gripped him for real.
Chiang Xiao shot Ding Haijing a fierce look, and he knew right away he'd slipped up. He scratched his nose, flashed her a sorry glance, and muttered, "I'll fetch the others to step in."
"There are more?" Old Meng's eyes widened in astonishment.
Chiang Xiao explained, "Truth is, it's not a big deal. But with my dad heading back, my real identity won't stay secret much longer, so I brought in a couple of folks to help ease their minds a little."
Old Meng figured "their" included Meng Xinian, no doubt.
He gave a nod to signal he got it.
Still, concern weighed on him as he added, "You're right, none of us saw it coming that you'd be from the D State Jiang Family."
They learned about it afterward and kept quiet, only whispering in casual talks with Meng Chaojun, stunned by the revelation.
Meng Chaojun had come to see his old ways as utterly foolish.
He'd figured Chiang Xiao was punching way above her weight by joining the Meng Family, like a common bird nesting with royalty, but her roots turned out far grander.
Should Jiang Shiheng seize control of the Jiang Family, Chiang Xiao's position as a rich heiress would let her wed a young officer without a second thought, far beyond just Commander Meng.
Now, relief washed over him that Chiang Xiao wasn't the type he'd imagined.
Her true origins, known or not, hadn't shifted her much.
Actually, she seemed gentler these days.
That tough streak in her had softened up.
Chiang Xiao's words put Old Meng's mind somewhat at rest.
She guided him to a seat, passed over some tea leaves for him to steep, "Grandpa, I'll mix up the potion now."
"Go ahead, do what you need."
Old Meng, settled there brewing the fine tea from Chiang Xiao's stash, felt a wave of satisfaction and ease.
Over on the other side, Ye Wanqing sobbed uncontrollably on her bed.
Expulsion from the art academy had hit her!
Ye Wanqing couldn't believe she'd face dismissal from the art academy!
Yet the reality stared her down.
No more classes for her—what path lay ahead?
She'd messaged Deng Qingjiang days ago, urging him to rush over, but after three full days, he hadn't shown.
Ye Wanqing sensed her entire life crumbling apart.
In the midst of her tearful breakdown, heavy knocks pounded the door.
Chen Kaijin's shout rang out from beyond, "You sly fox, get the door! Show yourself! I know you're hiding inside. Open up this instant!"
Ye Wanqing bolted upright, eyes locked on the door in fury.
Chen Kaijin's voice was unmistakable to her, and hatred boiled within.
Without Chen Kaijin's meddling at the academy, expulsion would've never happened!
She vowed not to forgive her!
"Keep ignoring me, and I'll call someone with an axe to smash it! Test me if you doubt it!"
Fearing she'd actually follow through, and rage surging, Ye Wanqing dashed to the kitchen, scooped cold water into a basin, flung the door wide, and doused Chen Kaijin's face completely.