Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2489 - 2425: Respect Your Elders

"Nian Che, do you recall? You truly encountered him during your early childhood years."

"I do remember, though it left a bad impression."

"You actually recall?" Old Meng appeared startled, "What made it unpleasant? What precisely do you recall?"

"Not much, simply that his gaze toward me overflowed with evident malice."

Meng Xinian himself had no idea about the exact timing of that event. He had been quite young, leaving his recollections vague. He only recognized the individual as Nian Che, and the overwhelming hatred in his eyes was the part that lingered, or at least something along those lines.

"He..." Old Meng let out a sigh, feeling a touch of discomfort in discussing issues related to his mother, but he pressed on nonetheless. "Nian Che likely harbored feelings for your mother, beyond mere sibling affection."

He struggled a bit to find the right words to proceed.

Meng Xinian cut him off abruptly.

"Old man, no need to explain further—I’m already aware."

"You’re aware?"

"Indeed. And skip attending tonight’s banquet, regardless of any invitation he extends—just refuse."

"Why is that? Have you learned something additional?"

Meng Xinian narrowed his eyes a tad and questioned back, "Old man, it looks like you intend to join the banquet—why bother?"

Observing Old Meng’s expression, he sensed a desire to meet with Nian Che.

Old Meng shook his head, offering a wry smile, "I initially had no wish to encounter him. He stirs the same uneasy sensation in me. Yet, doubt lingers in my mind. I’m eager to discover the reason for his return this time, to listen to whatever he plans to reveal."

"Whatever the cause of his comeback or the words he wishes to share, avoid further dealings with him. When heading to the hospital, have the guard transport you. Should he arrive at the home, bar him from entering."

"That..." Old Meng felt somewhat shocked by Meng Xinian’s icy demeanor toward Nian Che. Though he too sensed something off about Nian Che, no incidents had occurred yet, and after all, the man remained Nian Chengcheng’s elder brother. Was it possible that Meng Xinian possessed knowledge fueling this caution?

"Simply follow my advice."

However, Meng Xinian refused to elaborate.

Regardless, the tangled emotions surrounding his mother’s past had unfolded in such a manner, and for someone of advanced age, gaining that insight served little purpose.

Moreover, the foolish actions belonged to his own son. Even armed with details from those days, could he step in to right the wrongs for Nian Chengcheng by confronting or harming Meng Chaojun?

Thus, he needed to shoulder the weight alone.

Old Meng gave a nod, "Fine, Grandpa will heed your words."

His thoughts churned with worry. By staying away, might Nian Che proceed with some scheme? Besides, the content of his intended message remained unknown.

All at once, a realization struck him, "Did you and the others return today upon hearing of this? Concerned I might attend, so you’ve come to watch over me?"

Meng Xinian lifted a golden bracelet, examined it briefly, and remarked, "Old man, you’re advancing in age. For curiosities that puzzle you and elude resolution, don’t investigate personally—allow me to handle the inquiries."

"I’m in excellent health at present." Old Meng shot him a stern look.

Such conversation implied he might face troubles from trivial issues.

Yet, was he truly so delicate?

"Embrace the inevitability of growing older." Meng Xinian returned the bracelet to its container, sealed the lid, and added, "Let’s head downstairs; Little should have nearly finished preparing the meal."

Chiang Xiao swiftly prepared several dishes, remarkably quick since the fresh produce originated from Space.

The three generations shared the meal, with Meng Xinian volunteering to clean the dishes afterward.

Old Meng exchanged a few words with Chiang Xiao before drowsiness soon overtook him.