Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2474 - 2410: Just a Misunderstanding

"I'm okay, did you really believe I couldn't cope with it? Whatever is noted down in there, it won't break me."

Regardless of the real events from back then, the truth stands that his mother passed away from sickness ages ago, and his tie with Meng Chaojun has to remain just like this—these things are all undeniable realities.

Chiang Xiao gave his shoulder a gentle pat before stepping into the space.

Once she completed sketching three Thousand Mile Talisman Diagrams along with a single Illusionary Talisman Diagram, Meng Xinian's low and steady voice finally sounded out.

"Wife."

Had he wrapped up his reading?

Was there really so much content? He took quite a while just to go through it all.

Chiang Xiao guided him into the space.

Meng Xinian appeared somewhat downcast, his face carrying a chill, obviously not in the best spirits, yet he showed no wild outbursts.

"Brother Xinian, how about I prepare some tea?"

Chiang Xiao stored the Magic Brush away, then grabbed a Purifying Heart Talisman Diagram and pressed it into his grip.

"Holding everything in like that must feel awful."

Meng Xinian extended his hand to accept the Purifying Heart Talisman Diagram, clenching it firmly in his fist while letting out a heavy sigh of stale breath.

Chiang Xiao led him over to take a seat, pulling out a tea set to prepare a fresh brew.

The light aroma of tea wafted up, working together with the Purifying Heart Talisman Diagram's influence to calm Meng Xinian's intensely bottled-up feelings.

"Drink this tea first, then we'll discuss it." Chiang Xiao passed a cup of tea his way.

She could always tell that, even though Meng Xinian seemed composed, the diary surely held more than everyday notes.

Meng Xinian downed three cups of tea one after another.

Afterward, he offered the diary to Chiang Xiao. "Give it a read."

He honestly had no desire to repeat the diary's contents out loud himself. Still, since he kept nothing hidden from Little, he wanted her to understand exactly what lay within those pages.

Chiang Xiao stayed silent as she accepted it and began turning the pages from the start.

Nian Chengcheng's diary notes came across as quite relaxed, mainly capturing her emotions of the moment, the folks, sights, and happenings around her, all mixed in with her personal thoughts.

It was evident she was a truly soft-hearted, emotional lady.

Yet she also tended toward gloominess, often feeling grief-stricken and low.

A temperament like hers could shatter her resolve easily after facing romantic disappointments.

That likely explained why Nian Chengcheng ended up falling sick, burdened by her heavy heart later on.

As she reached the middle section, Chiang Xiao came upon the entries detailing the troubles in her bond with Meng Chaojun.

The writings felt too offhand, full of raw feelings and bits and pieces, so full clarity only hit her toward the conclusion.

Turns out, Nian Che had thrown a fit in the past and then set up a meeting with Nian Chengcheng.

Nian Chengcheng saw him as family in the end and didn't wish to cut ties completely, so she showed up. Yet she never imagined Meng Chaojun would learn from others about her visit to that teahouse and follow along.

Upon Meng Chaojun's arrival, all he caught was her quarreling with Nian Che.

— It might have been some cruel twist of destiny, letting Chaojun catch only those particular words. Brother Che claimed the sort of man I once favored wasn't anything like Chaojun, that wedding him was merely to satisfy my father and dodge him too—I replied back then that yes, at first, I didn't truly care for Chaojun, but... but Chaojun missed out on my but. Yet once wed to him, I grew to appreciate his honest character, his devotion to home, his respect for elders, his moral uprightness, how he never strayed off path, how he always minded my emotions, and kept well away from other ladies. I hold such a man in high regard and look up to him deeply.

— A mix-up sparked, leading to endless doubts and fights. It was only then I spotted Chaojun's greatest shortcoming: his unyielding nature. Once he buys into something as true, he shuts out any attempts to clarify.

This marked the start of the cracks in her marriage and connection with Meng Chaojun.