Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2418 - 2354: No Chance to Spend Time Together

"Like, what foods do you enjoy, which tastes suit you best, any special favorites in jewelry or outfits—just speak up. With this being your initial return home, we're in the dark about your tastes, so I'll handle preparations ahead. The residence calls for redecorating, and the garden requires setup just for you; share your favored style too. In the garden, do you prefer open areas to sow flowers upon your arrival, or shall I select certain blooms and greenery to plant in advance?"

Here, Lu Shuangshuang halted briefly and continued, "For bedding and curtains, light hues seem fitting—does that suit you? Xiao Xiao, we'll chat by phone more frequently going forward; any ideas that strike you, share them freely, and we'll follow your wishes entirely."

Chiang Xiao allowed her to continue, listening silently all the while.

Lu Shuangshuang truly appeared kind-hearted, soft-spoken, tolerant, and considerate, seeking Chiang Xiao's views on every detail with genuine warmth.

Yet one detail nagged at her strongly: had Lu Shuangshuang taken charge of the Jiang family's garden?

Under what role exactly?

As the spouse of the sixth young master these days?

Did that imply the Jiang elders had handed her these duties, letting her play the lady of the house?

"Xiao Xiao? You're awfully quiet over there?" Lu Shuangshuang prompted once more.

Chiang Xiao snapped back to the moment and chuckled softly.

"I figured my own garden would get Father's personal touch—he knows my tastes well enough."

"After all, Xiao Sixth is male, not so sharp on such details, and from what I hear, your time together has been limited, so he may not grasp your preferences yet. Tell me instead; he'll likely stay swamped soon, plus my grandfather, brothers, and father plan to meet him shortly."

"No worries, he'll pay close attention to my concerns."

Chiang Xiao pressed her lips together, puzzled over why her father permitted Lu Shuangshuang to ramble on so?

Ah Liu approached bearing tea, and spotting Lu Shuangshuang cradling the phone with a soft grin, he hesitated, "You two getting along nicely?"

Lu Shuangshuang beamed and replied, "Xiao Xiao strikes me as refreshingly direct—I adore that trait, and I'm sure we'll bond splendidly ahead."

That's when Chiang Xiao caught Ah Liu's voice.

Had he slipped out earlier?

"Little's nature is straightforward indeed, though I doubt you'll cross paths much; you're based in Pingzhou, while she's in the Capital City or visiting D State—the odds of encounters seem low."

Poof!

Chiang Xiao absorbed her father's remark, and tension melted from her chest at once.

It felt akin to gulping cool mung bean soup amid scorching summer heat—pure relief.

Her father dropping such a sharp line was truly masterful.

Was he seriously not planning to wed Lu Shuangshuang?

She couldn't care less if Lu Shuangshuang felt slighted.

"Xiao Sixth, down the line we'll surely need to..."

Lu Shuangshuang's words got cut off as Ah Liu cut in swiftly, "Some matters, once done, stay done, Sister Shuang—I'm feeling worn out, so please return home; catch you at breakfast tomorrow."

With that, he extended a hand to claim the phone from her, "Little, ending the call now—Dad will ring you shortly."

"Got it."

Chiang Xiao ended the call right away, playing the dutiful daughter.

She rose, bounced lightly around her space, flailed her arms, and stretched a touch.

Lu Shuangshuang's earlier remarks lingered in her thoughts.

She reflected that if those statements sprang from Lu Shuangshuang's honest heart, then the woman lacked real sharpness, for a cunning sort would detect the brush-off, and furthermore, grasp that presuming hostess duties before seals are set only exposes weaknesses.