Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2495 - 2431: Unwilling to Compromise

Upon entering, he spotted Old Meng slumped against the sofa, snoring deeply in slumber. He had planned at first to avoid rousing him, yet after stepping out from the bathroom, refreshed and comfortable, his footfalls grew unintentionally firmer on the path back to the living room.

It could have been the strange sound of those steps, or perhaps Old Meng was simply at the moment of natural awakening, but he snapped alert right away.

"Who is it!"

Director Wei came to a sudden halt.

"Old Meng, I’m sorry to have disturbed you."

Old Meng propped himself upright, stared closely, and recognized Director Wei. Shock washed over him.

"Director Wei? Are you here to..."

Search the house?

Has someone reported the Meng Family for something?

Has Director Wei come to conduct a personal search?

The alarm hit Old Meng like a thunderbolt, propelling him to spring up from the sofa in panic.

"No, no, it’s a misunderstanding, Old Meng." Director Wei felt somewhat sheepish. This was genuinely just a mix-up. "I, Wei, am here to see Officer Meng and Xiao Chiang."

"Did something happen to them?" Old Meng stayed tense, his face paling noticeably.

Hearing the commotion from inside, Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao rushed in promptly.

"Grandpa, nothing’s wrong with us. Director Wei is here as a guest." Chiang Xiao quickly clarified.

Observing how Old Meng's expression had twisted in fright, Chiang Xiao even reckoned Director Wei possessed a formidable aura, capable of unnerving the elder simply by his arrival.

Indeed, a commanding figure.

Only upon Chiang Xiao's reassurance did Old Meng finally unwind.

Yet, Director Wei making a deliberate house call was truly uncommon; tales of him visiting homes socially were scarce.

"Oh, so that’s it, I overreacted, haha, haha." Old Meng chuckled awkwardly, hurrying to invite Director Wei to take a seat.

At that moment, sunlight danced through the branches outside, so Chiang Xiao moved to retrieve the teapot and accompaniments.

"Have a seat, have a seat."

Gripping a blanket, Old Meng retreated to the bedroom, sensing there might be topics they'd rather keep from his ears.

Regarding Director Wei's purpose in seeking the pair at the Meng residence, Old Meng felt no astonishment. The director had a well-deserved fame for adeptly monitoring individuals; locating them posed no challenge.

Once Old Meng had entered the room, Director Wei settled in and watched Chiang Xiao carry the tea. A notion stirred in him, prompting him to ask Chiang Xiao: "Xiao Chiang, another two cups?"

Chiang Xiao smiled lightly, "Director Wei, the tea I have is good for digestion. If you drink more, you’ll feel very hungry."

Director Wei lifted his eyes a touch, "Are you saying that my stomach felt better earlier because of the effects of your tea? Could there be something wrong with your tea that makes people have diarrhea after drinking it?"

This Director Wei is hard to fool.

Chiang Xiao responded, "Could Director Wei not discern whether he has diarrhea or not? Generally, if one’s health is good without any issues, drinking it won’t cause much of a sensation, perhaps just promoting appetite and easing the stomach. Someone like Director Wei should have been feeling unwell for quite some time, right?"

"You’re a painter, since when did you become a doctor?"

"I never claimed to be a doctor. Just, Director Wei forgot, I also often study with Grandpa Chen Baoshen, and, the effects of this tea have been verified by Grandpa Chen as well. If you don’t believe it, Director Wei, you can ask Grandpa Chen another time."

With Chen Baoshen’s name invoked, Director Wei found himself at a loss for words.

"In this case, I guess your tea is worth the price then."

Chiang Xiao refused to budge even slightly on this matter.