Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2462 - 2398: Never Forgot Her

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

Old Meng encounters a seemingly middle-aged man outside the hospital, who reveals himself as Nian Che, a relative who has returned after years abroad, having undergone plastic surgery. Shocked by Nian Che's unexpected presence—contrary to his earlier vow never to return—Old Meng faces probing questions about the Meng family's troubles, including Meng Chaojun's cuckolding, divorce, terminal illness, and the grandson's strained relationship that led him to move out with his fiancée. Nian Che admits to watching the hospital for days, noting the grandson's absence, and insists on joining Old Meng inside to visit his brother-in-law, his words laced with unsettling familiarity.

Chiang Xiao stepped down from the bus on the opposite side of the road.

Truth be told, she had spotted the situation at the hospital gates while still riding the bus.

She had also identified that particular man right away.

Why on earth was he accompanying her grandfather?

Back when he spent time with her, his presence hadn't felt unpleasant, though it wasn't exactly warm either.

Observing him now as he conversed with Old Meng, his facial expression stirred something in her that she couldn't quite put into words.

Chiang Xiao held back from approaching right away.

She observed the man extending a hand to steady Old Meng, who accepted the support without any objection.

Together, the pair made their way into the hospital.

Only after that did Chiang Xiao hurry across the street and step inside the facility.

Keeping a safe distance, she trailed behind them, noting their path toward the inpatient ward, likely bound for Meng Chaojun's room.

Was it possible this fellow actually knew the family and had come to pay a visit?

After pondering for a moment, Chiang Xiao resolved to shadow them discreetly a bit longer.

She saw them slip into Meng Chaojun's room and shut the door behind.

Before long, Meng Sheng emerged carrying an empty hot water kettle, heading off to the water station.

Did they dispatch him on that errand, or was it mere coincidence that the water had run low?

Something about the moment sparked these doubts in Chiang Xiao's mind.

Approaching the door, she pressed her ear against it and caught the sound of voices from within. Deep down, she couldn't fathom why she was listening in like this—why not simply enter?

Still, her instincts drove her to do it regardless.

Meng Chaojun appeared to remain asleep inside the room.

The man's voice reached her ears.

"Meng Chaojun has fallen into such a state? Back in the day, he was strikingly handsome and imposing in stature—how else could my sister have been so smitten? She adored him fiercely, to the brink of obsession, disregarding our childhood ties entirely."

His sister?

Had feelings for Meng Chaojun?

Who exactly was this sister of his?

Was it possibly Mother Xinian?

Nian Chengcheng?

Did this mean the man had ties to Nian Chengcheng?

Chiang Xiao's eyes lit up as the name Nian Che flashed in her thoughts.

Suddenly, it hit her that Nian Chengcheng's diary lingered in her Space, and yet Meng Xinian had shown no interest in examining it!

The original idea was to hold off until Ah Liu's operation concluded. But with this development?

She refused to accept that Meng Xinian would overlook such a crucial item, implying some hidden motive for avoiding it.

Might he harbor doubts surrounding his mother's passing?

Maybe it connected to Meng Chaojun somehow, explaining his reluctance to peruse the diary or even drop by the hospital?

Yet his concern for his father remained evident.

Did even Tyrant Meng harbor secret apprehensions?

Out of that inner dread, he shied away, terrified that reality might confirm his fears and shatter his resolve?

Was that the case?

"Nian Che, perhaps we shouldn't dwell on Mother Xinian at this moment; she's been departed for so long now." Old Meng let out a heavy sigh, his voice carrying a soothing edge.

Chiang Xiao's heart jolted.

This individual was indeed Nian Che.

Nian Che had made his return, but why delay his emergence until this very moment?

Furthermore, what had drawn him to the hospital earlier on?

He had crossed paths with Nian Mutong, and Du Jinruo had encountered him through her, but he held off until now to seek out Old Meng and Meng Chaojun.

Upon reflection, the whole affair struck her as profoundly odd.

Chiang Xiao kept her ear tuned to the conversation.

A soft laugh escaped Nian Che.

"Just because years have flown by, does that erase the right to speak of her? I understand—you've probably avoided her name all this time, haven't you? Meng Chaojun went ahead and wed a breathtakingly gorgeous woman, shoving my sister clear out of his thoughts. Me? I've never let a single day slip by without remembering her."