Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2412 - 2348: Has He Made a Connection?

"So why not speak directly to Deng Qingjiang?"

"I tried that, of course I did!" Chen Kaijin burst out cursing, unable to hold back, "That scumbag Deng is nothing but a villain! Total ingrate! When he first began as an apprentice, he was completely broke, owning just a single padded jacket through the entire cold season, its filling all bunched together. The thing was worn out, batting leaking everywhere no matter what, failing to provide any real warmth. I quietly grabbed some cotton from my mother and fresh cloth to sew him a brand-new one."

Tears began flowing from Chen Kaijin as she continued, "Once he slipped into that fresh jacket, he promised me he’d make plenty of cash and ensure I enjoyed a comfortable existence, dressed in the finest outfits. During our wedding talks, I made it clear I refused to trail after him to a destitute, far-off spot like Siyang Village, that I wanted no part in dealing with the in-laws’ tempers. He vowed to alter his family name upon returning, that he’d never go back, so I wouldn’t need to recognize those relatives. He knew I preferred city life, so I could remain there, and he’d follow my lead in all matters."

"I trusted his words about striking out independently. I borrowed funds from my dad and covertly handed over our client list, allowing him to poach our family’s customers, which tanked our trade even as his profits soared higher. These days, he’s gone and launched a furniture shop right in the Capital City!"

"Yet see what he’s turned into! He’s secretly supporting some woman on the side! She’s one of your old classmates, young enough to pass as his own kid! How could anyone stoop so low?"

Chiang Xiao remained nearby, absorbing the sobs and rants, her face turning colder by the moment.

"He went and purchased a home for that sly fox surnamed Ye! I stormed over to challenge her, only for her to strike me down, leave me sprawled on the ground, decline to summon medical help, pay no heed to my pleas, and trap me in that chamber, forcing me to spend the night on the cold floor!"

Every time Chen Kaijin brought up Ye Wanqing, hatred made her clench her teeth fiercely.

"I tumbled and bashed my head, passing out right there on the ground for the whole night, which is how my illness started! I don’t have cancer! No way! It’s entirely that Ye woman’s doing! She’s poisonous, a real sorceress! That Deng fellow dragged her home, shielded her, and dumped me in this lousy clinic, claiming I was riddled with cancer! Deng’s sense of right and wrong has been devoured by hounds!"

"Even with Deng Qingjiang being so untrustworthy, how could you just walk away by yourself?"

Chiang Xiao arched a brow while commenting, "After all these years together, surely you’ve stashed away sufficient funds to get treated at a major medical center?"

The moment her words landed, Chen Kaijin erupted in yells once more, "I scraped together a bit of savings, but earlier, he sweet-talked me into believing he’d uncovered a surefire moneymaker in D State, claimed he’d head there to pour in the cash, and swindled every penny from me!"

D State?

A ripple passed through Chiang Xiao’s mind.

Her visit to Chen Kaijin aimed first at closing the book on this segment from her previous existence, yet it also sought to draw out details on Deng Qingjiang from her.

It surprised her that Chen Kaijin now spilled it all without restraint, as though nothing mattered any longer.

Deng Qingjiang had ventured to D State once more.

Could this signal his ties to that individual already?

In that case, dispatching a tail on Deng Qingjiang, monitoring his contacts, discovering his associates in D State, might even allow her to identify that figure from before?

That would count as a worthwhile discovery.

"Shouldn’t your well-being outweigh chasing profits?" she remarked offhandedly.

As anticipated, Chen Kaijin’s fury intensified.