Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2465 - 2401: Some Guarded Against Him

Once Nian Che had departed, she lingered briefly before heading back to the ward, where she rapped on the door and stepped inside.

Chiang Xiao's eyes first turned to Old Meng, spotting the weariness etched on his features and the lack of vigor in his demeanor, which stirred some puzzlement within her.

She had overheard their entire exchange moments ago, picking up on Old Meng's wariness toward Nian Che, his desire to maintain some separation, though he still endured his presence and even permitted him to enter, keeping their talk civil and courteous.

Just what was unfolding between them?

Clearly, he retained some knowledge of Nian Che from those earlier times.

Meng Chaojun was on the verge of inquiring about that visitor's identity from his father when Chiang Xiao appeared.

At once, the stranger slipped from his mind, replaced by an urge to promptly inform Chiang Xiao of his recent progress over the last couple of days.

Furthermore, much like an eager student, the moment Chiang Xiao entered his view, he automatically straightened his posture, rested his hands upon his knees, and sensed a flutter of anxiety.

"Little Xiao's arrived? I just dozed off for a bit and rested deeply. These last two days, my sleep has been solid, and upon rising, I feel full of vitality, even stronger than prior, without those nagging headaches."

Chiang Xiao shifted her attention away from Old Meng.

"Grandpa, Dad." She offered her greetings to them initially.

"Little Xiao's here." Old Meng promptly brightened and flashed a grin.

Chiang Xiao regarded Meng Chaojun and remarked, "That's excellent progress; getting restful, high-quality sleep benefits your well-being greatly. What have the doctors reported?"

"They check daily, noting no signs of decline."

When it came to Meng Chaojun's health, Old Meng brimmed with optimism; at last, a glimmer of possibility emerged, far preferable to the oppressive gloom that had weighed on them earlier.

Chiang Xiao could readily infer the situation.

Full recovery in merely a few days from consuming the potion was out of the question.

Meng Chaojun's ailment ran deep, and though spring water combined with potion might mend it, the process would undoubtedly demand considerable time.

That said, despite the spring water's healing potential, a hospital stay remained essential for some duration, followed by discharge, all to allow physicians to observe gradual betterment, no regression, and steady stability—ensuring his eventual home recovery wouldn't provoke undue astonishment.

After all, a shift from dire peril to sudden discharge and full healing at home would defy belief.

She'd draw far too much attention in that case.

Thus, Chiang Xiao intended to have him follow the hospital's fresh therapy regimen for a stretch.

With evident advancement, discharge could follow, attributing partial success to the medical team.

"No worsening is positive news, so Dad, relax and proceed steadily."

"Right, right, I understand." Meng Chaojun nodded eagerly in assent.

Chiang Xiao set down the bag she held next to him.

"Inside are the fresh potions I've made for the coming days."

"Got it, got it, I'll store them securely for sure." Meng Chaojun then slipped the bag beneath his covers.

These potions served as his vital safeguard, every vial immensely valuable, and he vowed not to misplace even one.

"Any word on the new treatment protocol?"

"It's due out tomorrow; given the uptick in your dad's state these past couple of days, the doctors convened for another meeting." Old Meng responded.

"Mm, then I'll visit tomorrow too." She added, recalling a detail, "Oh, and I picked up heaps of super-fresh produce from a rural old-timer, Grandpa—I'll deliver some tomorrow; you can have Meng Sheng prepare meals with them, and share portions with Dad as well."

The crops in her space sprouted at an astonishing rate, yielding harvest after harvest, and now they far exceeded what they could consume.