Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2405 - 2341: Always Responsible for Your Own Actions

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chen Yin proposed hiring Guo Zitong, who had resigned from Deng Qingjiang due to ideological differences, to manage the real estate side of their venture, and Chiang Xiao, as the investor, agreed without objection, trusting Chen Yin's judgment on his skills amid the challenges of finding reliable partners. Chen Yin then shared that Guo had witnessed Ye Wanqing attempting to confront Deng Qingjiang at his furniture city, where she was forcibly removed after causing a disturbance. Deng Qingjiang later bailed her out from the police station following an altercation where she nearly harmed Mrs. Deng, who subsequently fainted during a confrontation and was diagnosed with cancer at the hospital.

Hearing those words, Chiang Xiao found herself momentarily frozen in shock.

Cancer for Chen Kaijin?

During her previous life, Deng Qingjiang had repeatedly deceived her, claiming that Chen Kaijin suffered from a severe illness demanding costly medical care, which is why he incessantly pressured her into selling her artworks.

At the time, she figured that since Chen Kaijin was her aunt after all, using her paintings to combat the disease and preserve her aunt's life would hold deep significance.

She believed it was fine to earn less, consume modestly, and endure a simpler existence. So what if she did?

After all, she could rescue her aunt.

In those days, Chiang Xiao frequently felt moved by her own sacrifices.

Yet now, the claim resurfaced that Chen Kaijin had cancer?

Before, it had undoubtedly been a fabrication. Chen Kaijin merely experienced poor health, probably worsened by Deng Qingjiang's conduct.

Could this instance be genuine?

"Is this test result genuine?" Chiang Xiao inquired.

Chen Yin shook his head, "I’m not sure myself. Guo Zitong mentioned he picked up the rumor, though he did learn the hospital where Mrs. Deng is staying. It’s odd; Deng Qingjiang ought to possess plenty of funds at present, yet instead of choosing any of the top hospitals in the Capital City, he opted for a modest facility with subpar facilities."

"Which hospital?"

"District Three Hospital."

Chiang Xiao was familiar with the location of that hospital.

However, just as Chen Yin noted, the place was modest in size, offered inadequate conditions, and typically served local folks lacking strong financial means.

"Xiao Chiang, are you considering heading over to see her?" Wang Yi questioned.

She noticed that Chiang Xiao appeared inclined to make the trip to the hospital.

Chiang Xiao smiled, "You’ve guessed it—I truly do wish to go take a look."

She aimed to determine if Chen Kaijin was indeed battling a fatal disease this round, or whether it formed yet another scheme from Deng Qingjiang.

This issue represented the deepest entanglement that had shaped her life's path in her prior existence. She desired to witness it, partly to resolve lingering shadows from before.

"Xiao Chiang, your kindness is admirable, yet you mustn’t yield on every front simply due to illness." Wang Yi was aware of the entanglements involving Deng Qingjiang and Ye Wanqing.

She also recalled the incident when Chen Kaijin approached Chiang Xiao, only to later cause chaos at the Academy of Fine Arts, leading to Ye Wanqing’s dismissal.

For that reason, her view of Chen Kaijin remained highly unfavorable.

Regarding Deng Qingjiang, she saw him as a man who curried favor with the wealthy while scorning the needy, utterly ungrateful and brazen, particularly alongside Ye Wanqing—a total scoundrel devoid of ethics or dignity.

She genuinely wished for Chiang Xiao to steer clear of any ties with them.

Chiang Xiao let out a gentle chuckle.

"Rest assured, I’m no longer that naive."

Why would she yield or relent merely because of Chen Kaijin’s condition?

If illness served as a blanket justification for absolution, wouldn’t that allow killers or those who’ve inflicted harm to erase their wrongs simply by getting sick? Would that imply no harm was ever done?

Life holds immense value, and virtue merits respect. Still, for the deeds one performs, accountability remains essential, right up to the final moments.

"Excellent. Since you’re not planning to yield or pardon them, then skip the visit altogether. Avoid getting entangled in their troubles."

"It’s fine—I’ll just go glance over there."

Chen Yin and Wang Yi remained for the evening meal, prepared by Chen Yin himself, who explained he’d picked up cooking skills from his mother. Should Wang Yi consent to wed him, he promised to handle all the home cooking moving forward.

Chiang Xiao overheard and burst into amused laughter.