Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2417 - 2353: So Frank

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...

Chiang Xiao spoke with her father Ah Liu over the phone, probing for signs of hidden enemies within the Jiang Family who had once harmed him, and learning that Lu Shuangshuang remained part of the household. Ah Liu revealed fragments of his returning memories, including the location of valuable jewelry and gold hidden by his mother, which he vowed to pass on to Chiang Xiao. When Lu Shuangshuang interrupted to request a conversation with Chiang Xiao, she agreed out of curiosity, as Ah Liu gently warned the woman not to take offense at his daughter's directness.

Lu Shuangshuang gave a nod, "Naturally, I won’t hold it against her, regardless of her words."

It had required considerable effort for her to come to terms with the reality that the Sixth Young Master already possessed an eighteen-year-old daughter.

Yet upon seeing him once more, she realized she had never witnessed such unrestrained and delighted laughter from him as in that moment.

In recent times, he had carried himself with elegance and composure, a soft smile perpetually on his lips. Still, Lu Shuangshuang sensed a certain aloofness in this portrayal of the Sixth Young Master, appearing warm on the surface but truly difficult to approach.

Earlier, his tone had been soft, his chuckles light and unburdened—that was the real him, free from any emotional distance.

Thus, she quickly deduced that he must have been speaking with his daughter over the line.

A wave of discomfort stirred within Lu Shuangshuang.

Without deep affection for that woman, how could he cherish her child to such an extent?

This notion struck her as utterly implausible.

As a result, despite the Sixth Young Master’s claim of merely a fleeting meeting with that woman, she struggled to accept it as truth.

She settled at the table and lifted the receiver.

"Is this Xiao Xiao? Hello, I’m Lu Shuangshuang, your father’s..." She shot a look at Ah Liu before adding, "...friend."

Ah Liu regarded her steadily.

Lu Shuangshuang offered him a warm smile, exuding poise and thoughtfulness.

For his daughter, this marked their initial interaction, so avoiding labels like "fiancée" or "childhood sweetheart" seemed wiser, lest it spark any potential ill will or aversion from the girl.

Jiang Xiao caught the sound of Lu Shuangshuang’s voice and couldn’t deny its soothing quality—calm, measured, and free of any imposing vibe, suggesting a personality that would be effortless to be around.

"Hello, Miss Lu, I’m Jiang Xiao."

Lu Shuangshuang replied, "Xiao Xiao, I apologize for not knowing about you until now, which must have made you feel overlooked. Had I realized Xiao Sixth had a daughter like you, I’d have brought you to D State without delay. I’ve known your dad since we were young, so feel free to call me Aunt Shuang."

Fine, addressing her as aunt appeared sensible enough? Perfectly ordinary?

"Miss Lu, since we haven’t crossed paths yet, and my nature might come off as off-putting, perhaps we should wait until we meet. If you turn out to be someone I can warm to, then I’ll adjust how I address you."

Jiang Xiao’s response caught Lu Shuangshuang off guard.

Eighteen years old?

Shouldn’t she exude youthful innocence, energy, and sparkle?

Why did Jiang Xiao’s voice carry such maturity and steadiness, far from a typical teenager’s?

What was this?

Did it imply she’d only decide on the aunt title after meeting and confirming they clicked?

Was that her intent?

Didn’t she realize this stance bordered on impoliteness?

Lu Shuangshuang cast another glance at Ah Liu. Suddenly, it clicked why he had uttered those words moments ago.

Without a doubt, the girl expressed herself bluntly, devoid of polished manners or any effort to flatter grown-ups.

She responded with a soft smile and said, "Very well, that sounds fair. I hadn’t anticipated Xiao Xiao being so distinctive, with such a firm sense of self. It looks like I’ll have to ponder ways to show you I’m approachable, doesn’t it?"

"No necessity for that—just remain as you are. Whatever you show when we meet will do, since any pretense won’t hold up for long."

Oh...

"Xiao Xiao really is an exceptionally bright and forthright young lady." Lu Shuangshuang let out a light laugh, her tone brimming with forbearance, "Fine, I’ll follow your suggestion."

So she had to yield to the girl’s preferences?

Jiang Xiao pressed her lips together faintly.

Lu Shuangshuang then inquired, "Xiao Xiao, you’ll be heading to D State shortly, right? Could you share what you enjoy?"