Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2433 - 2369: Don’t Even Say Hello
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao felt genuinely startled by Du Jinruo’s statement.
With the wedding approaching, she had figured Du Jinruo would invite their presence, but instead, the request was for them to stay away.
Du Jinruo gazed at her and explained, "I want to feel completely happy and joyful on that day, yet it would be tough for me to stay unaffected if you were there."
"What? Do you believe marrying Brother Kuang won't bring you happiness or joy? Would having us around spoil your special moment?"
Chiang Xiao fired back with sarcasm.
Du Jinruo stood there stunned.
After a brief pause, she continued, "Regardless of anything, please respect this wish of mine. Chiang Xiao, we'll be living as neighbors and crossing paths every day, plus Yun Xian's link to you means our families could drop by or share meals sometimes. That's why I'll make an effort to get on well with you from now on..."
Chiang Xiao cut her short before she could complete her thought, flicking her hand dismissively.
"Du Jinruo, you've got the wrong idea. Sure, we'll share the neighborhood, but don't count on any home visits or joint dinners."
"What exactly are you implying?"
"Isn't it plain enough?" Chiang Xiao replied. "Do you seriously think that tying the knot with Brother Kuang and settling into this courtyard will magically make us chummy neighbors and buddies? Get real—what's in your head? I'm the jealous type; I won't have my husband hanging around you. Even one extra look from you feels like it'd chip away at him. So, keep out of our place entirely, and we'll steer clear of yours. Oh, and no chit-chat when we bump into each other."
Chiang Xiao added, "Neighbors we may be, but let's act like total strangers, deal? That proverb about close neighbors outranking distant relatives? It's nonsense."
The sharpness of her remarks drained the color from Du Jinruo's face, leaving it ashen then flushed.
"Chiang Xiao, aren't you overdoing it? And do you even get to decide for Officer Meng? He's best friends with Yun Xian! Years of solid friendship!"
"Absolutely, my wife speaks for me just fine," Meng Xinian chimed in from the doorway, where he lounged casually, throwing Du Jinruo an indifferent look. "Besides, my tie with Brother Yun Xian doesn't concern you at all."
For any get-together with Kuang Yunxian, dropping by his house wasn't required.
Du Jinruo's chest tightened from his equally cutting response.
She drew in a steadying breath. "Fine, I get the picture! You two are definitely birds of a feather!"
So icy and unforgiving!
Chiang Xiao nodded in agreement. "Spot on."
Ignoring Du Jinruo completely after that, she called out to Meng Xinian with a wave. "Brother Xinian, get over here fast! I was hoping you'd whisk me away for a drive!"
"The car you picked up?"
"Yep, brand new purchase!"
"Great, I'll snag a jacket. Hang tight—we'll cruise out to the countryside!"
Meng Xinian lit up with enthusiasm.
He pivoted and headed back indoors.
Du Jinruo shot Chiang Xiao a quick glare, her lip caught between her teeth, then spun around wordlessly and slipped into Kuang Yunxian's home.
Anger surged within her, on the verge of boiling over.
She'd taken the initiative to back down, aiming for harmony with Chiang Xiao. As future neighbors with their men being pals, couldn't they simply mingle like any others and patch things up over time?
Was she doomed to spend her days here, spotting Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian constantly, her spirits crushed each time?
Later on, when she reunited with him, she couldn't resist pouring out the whole story to Kuang Yunxian.