Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2490 - 2426: A Pair of Fools

In recent days, Old Meng had been fretting over Meng Chaojun's condition, barely getting any rest at night.

With Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian's arrival, a wave of relief washed over him, and he suddenly felt certain of finally catching some solid sleep. Consequently, midway through his chat with Chiang Xiao, he reclined against the couch and began to snore softly.

Chiang Xiao observed him and let out a soft sigh.

As Meng Xinian emerged and spotted the sight, he silently stepped away to fetch a blanket, draping it tenderly over him.

They stepped into the courtyard for a stroll, careful not to disturb his rest.

'Brother Xinian, shouldn't you discuss things properly with the Alliance Officer? This deployment business keeps making me anxious,' Chiang Xiao raised the topic once more.

Meng Xinian shook his head.

'If the Gao Family is truly scheming behind the scenes, meeting the Chief Alliance Officer right now wouldn't be wise. It'd just give them ammunition to use against me later. The Chief Alliance Officer understands the situation far better than I could. Plus,' Meng Xinian wrapped his arm around Chiang Xiao and added, 'Little, didn't we already talk this over?'

They had agreed that if his name appeared on the list, he'd head out.

Chiang Xiao remained troubled inside.

Should the Long, Gao, and Lu families be laying a snare and pushing for his involvement, peril might lurk at Ke Ku Li. Aware of that, was it still right for him to proceed?

'What if...'

'Little, listen carefully,' Meng Xinian positioned himself before her, eyes locked on hers intently, and continued, 'If they've got the pull to slip my name onto that deployment roster, then no matter the circumstances, it's an official Alliance directive. Obeying is my only option. I can't just tell everyone this could be a scheme to target me specifically, refusing to go so their plan flops.'

Chiang Xiao nibbled on her bottom lip.

'So, if they manage to send me off, that's on their skill. I'll follow orders without a single excuse to push back—got it?'

She got it.

Yet a sharp ache tugged at her heart.

'Moreover, even without me this round, another would take the spot. Families would fret elsewhere; if others can step up, why not me? I can even assure you boldly that while I'm no fan of playing the lone hero, heading there means I'll strive to keep my nearby comrades alive at minimum.'

Heroism isn't his style, nor does he seek it.

That said, Chiang Xiaoxiao has bestowed upon him countless benefits; the Spirit Spring Water bolstered his body, sharpening his responses beyond the norm. To be blunt, he's sharper than most now.

Thus, in the face of peril, his presence could genuinely spare one or two souls.

Such reasoning convinced him that no matter the motive behind his assignment, turning it down wasn't right.

Chiang Xiao gazed at him, her eyes sparkling with light.

'Folks all claim Tyrant Meng's got that wild streak, playful to the core, but how come I see such deep loyalty, courage, and warmth in you?'

'Hahaha!' Meng Xinian burst into booming laughter, hoisting her up high, 'You goofy girl, how'd you end up this endearing?'

'Silly where? You're the silly one.'

'Alright, alright, we're a pair of goofballs, perfectly matched by the stars.'

'You go be goofy on your own.'

'Nah, we're goofing as a team, or how else do we fit?'

These two weren't ones to linger on heavy topics.

With the choice set, events would sort themselves out in due time.

Mid their playful banter, a cough echoed from beyond the gate, 'Officer Meng, still in high spirits, I see?'