Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2488 - 2424: You Only Just Realized

With his grandson and granddaughter-in-law now returned and able to cook his meals, he couldn't feel more content.

Meng Xinian offered to assist in the kitchen, but Chiang Xiao promptly shooed him out.

He climbed the stairs and unlocked the door to the room directly across the hallway.

It had been thoughtfully set up as a children's room just for him, yet he hardly ever stepped inside these days.

This remained the sole spot where Duan Qingqing wasn't permitted to linger for extended periods.

Still, he had searched through numerous items and examined plenty, but nothing stood out as unusual.

From what he recalled, Nian Chengcheng once kept a diary as a regular practice. He had scoured for that diary without success, assuming perhaps she had destroyed it, but in truth, she had sent it back to her hometown, where it wound up with Old Nian.

Thankfully, it had finally come back into his possession.

It seemed this outcome was largely thanks to Chiang Xiao.

Meng Xinian settled into a chair, idly grabbing a plush toy, and his thoughts drifted to Chiang Xiao.

This puzzle eluded his grasp completely.

How on earth did Chiang Xiaoxiao learn the diary's location?

And when she set out to retrieve it, she actually succeeded?

She obviously had no acquaintance with Old Nian, nor with Nian Tang, and not even Nian Che.

He held absolute certainty on this point.

Yet how did she pinpoint the diary's whereabouts?

It was almost like she had laid eyes on the diary previously.

However, she hadn't delved into its pages; he was confident of that as well. For she displayed zero hints of familiarity with its secrets.

Were it anyone else, he'd wonder if they were putting on a show.

But Chiang Xiaoxiao was different—he understood her inside out, and she surely wasn't faking it.

He lacked any desire to probe her further.

Should he ever try to test her, it would feel like a deep betrayal on his part.

In the entire world, Chiang Xiaoxiao alone commanded his unwavering faith; he would even stake his life on her without hesitation. How could he possibly doubt her?

Thus, the mystery persisted unresolved in his mind.

He could sense that Chiang Xiaoxiao truly dreaded his insistence on the matter.

Therefore, he chose not to inquire.

Old Meng entered carrying an iron box, seeking him out, and discovered him in that very room.

"Xinian, may Grandpa enter?"

Meng Xinian rose, exited the room, and secured the door after him.

"There's just one chair inside, so let's head to our room instead."

Old Meng gave a rueful smile; clearly, the young man still guarded this space against intruders.

Once in their room, he eased onto the small sofa and passed the box over to Meng Xinian.

"These are all the items your grandma left behind; you ought to pass them along to Little."

Meng Xinian lifted the lid and saw it brimmed with gold and silver jewelry pieces.

"Little might consider them outdated, though, so you hold onto them. They're perfect for melting down and refashioning into fresh designs."

"Appreciate it, old man. I'll keep them safe for Little."

"Go on, take them," Old Meng sighed, adding, "Xinian, you're truly fortunate to have a wonderful wife like Little."

"Only noticing that now?" Meng Xinian replied without a trace of false humility.

Old Meng let out a soft chuckle.

This fellow.

But at least he appreciates her properly.

"I was wondering if your mom ever mentioned something to you? Anything about Nian Che?" Old Meng ventured cautiously.

Meng Xinian arched an eyebrow, responding, "What's prompted this? Little mentioned she bumped into him at the hospital, and he's hoping to treat you to dinner at Fuxi this evening?"

"So Little shared that with you?" Old Meng nodded. "Yes, that's the situation."

"Are you planning to attend?"