Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2499 - 2435: Wanting to Help Her

"Is there a 'but'?" Director Wei inquired.

"But I like it anyway."

Laughter exploded from the uncle and his nephew.

"I figured you'd enjoy something of this sort; the issue is you figured it out way too late."

"Since it's precisely my type, I suppose switching my thoughts won't be simple."

The women he favors possess hearts as solid as stone.

For the man she cherishes, she'll remain devoted forever.

"Precisely, which is why that young man Meng Xinian remains so relaxed. From the intel I've gathered, he's probably on the assignment roster, yet he appears utterly calm."

"Should Meng Xinian make the list, he'll head out without hesitation. That's his nature; he'd never back away for any excuse," Wei Yixi remarked.

"Right, that's exactly why I call him relaxed—because with a woman like Xiao Chiang, he doesn't have to fret much. If not, she'd surely turn into a huge hurdle or his primary worry back then."

"From what you're saying, he's truly fortunate," Wei Yixi laughed lightly, "however, Uncle, stop suggesting that Xiao Chiang fits me."

Such talk doesn't help Xiao Chiang at all.

"Think I'd overlook that? Do you see me as some idle chatterbox?" Director Wei halted, then questioned, "Incidentally, did you call for a particular reason?"

Ding Haijing reached out to me, requesting help for Xiao Chiang in probing a certain individual.

"Ding Haijing? The senior you described, the one who won't join your team regardless?"

"Correct, that's him. Ding Haijing counts as an exceptional talent, yet his goals lie elsewhere—no pushing him. I owe him one, and with him seeking my aid to check on someone for her, I can't turn it down. He seldom calls on me like this."

"Probing someone for Xiao Chiang? I recall Ding Haijing's got a fiery personality, not one to serve under others easily."

"That's what shocks me as well. Clearly, Xiao Chiang has real appeal, prompting Ding Haijing to go out of his way for her sake."

"Who requires the investigation?" Director Wei sensed a spark of curiosity. Given it's for Xiao Chiang, it must be...

"Hu Xiangyong?"

"Looks like Uncle's familiar with him too."

"The name's fabricated. I just left the Meng household and shared the details with them," Director Wei explained. "I can't fathom how Xiao Chiang drew in a figure like that, sporting an almost impeccable false background."

"Almost, meaning there are cracks. This Hu Xiangyong—I think you brought up that name a couple of years back, so I dialed to verify."

"Your memory's spot on; it's the fellow I referenced three years prior. I aimed to nab him, but prior to assigning you a coastal blockade, he'd already slipped away."

"Thus, he dodged my grasp. Don't we have a duty to haul him in? If not, won't our uncle-nephew duo seem incompetent?"

"Fine, understood. I'll inform you of any discoveries. That's all for now—I'm starving; time to whip up some noodles."

Once the call ended, Director Wei lingered in thought briefly, then shook his head with a grin.

This youngster, fretting over our family honor?

Evidently, he's drawn to Xiao Chiang himself, that's why he embraced this duty. It's also his method to assist her.

If not, why would old history concern him?