Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2500 - 2436: She Doesn’t Seek Trouble Initiatively

Because the message didn't arrive in time, he failed to outpace the fugitive's getaway, simply allowing that individual to slip away. In what way did that cause him to lose face?

Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian remained unaware of the earlier exchange between the Wei Family's uncle and nephew.

However, Ding Haijing informed them that Wei Yixi had begun probing into Hu Xiangyong.

At present, with Director Wei stepping in, and Jiang Yingqiong's troubles handed over to Hu Xiangyong for resolution, he must surely be overwhelmed these days?

And regarding Gao Ming, the mere thought of it made Chiang Xiao chuckle softly.

"Is Gao Wei truly such a coward?"

Once Director Wei departed, Chiang Xiao recounted the day's incidents to Meng Xinian in detail.

Meng Xinian thus verified that Gao Wei had indeed been terrified by Chiang Xiao that day.

He found the situation rather entertaining as well.

"Though Gao Wei often comes across as domineering, he's actually terrified of death. So, it's likely that sensation of utter powerlessness and numbness that frightened him, convincing him he was genuinely crippled, leaving him unable to shake it off."

It was truly comical.

Old Meng listened nearby and grew somewhat concerned.

"Do you believe Gao Wei will ever pull through? Might he actually wind up confined in a mental facility, never recovering?"

Should that occur, the Gao Family would view it as a deadly feud, and Gao Ming wouldn't let it slide?

Chiang Xiao shook her head, replying, "It's difficult to predict."

"And if he fails to recover, have you considered Gao Ming's potential actions?"

What might Gao Ming do?

Chiang Xiao sneered to herself.

She wasn't one to provoke conflicts, except against figures like Deng Qingjiang and Ye Wanqing who had wronged her deeply in her previous life. In this existence, she followed a clear rule: if others leave me alone, I'll do the same; but if they provoke me, I'll strike back fiercely.

Gao Wei had targeted her on purpose.

Even without that, she and Gao Wei harbored lingering conflicts.

In the past, he had collaborated with Fang Jianlai to trap Meng Xinian. Without Meng Xinian's fighting prowess, Meng Xinian would now be bedridden in a hospital.

Their animosity ran deep.

Furthermore, this instance saw him initiating the disturbance at the Youqingwei Teahouse.

Had she not fought back, wouldn't Gao Ming still hold grudges against them? Resentments would persist regardless.

Additionally, they continued to examine whether the Gao, Lu, and Long Families had formed secret alliances. If they were scheming against Meng Xinian behind the scenes, she had no fear of Gao Ming's retaliation.

She wouldn't spare them easily!

Thus, the concerns troubling Old Meng seemed trivial to Chiang Xiao.

Just as with an abundance of troubles, worries fade.

Currently, more irksome figures surrounded her. Would she cower and hide away timidly?

She ought to navigate life on her own terms; what other choice existed?

"Grandpa, there's no need for concern. Yet, as I said earlier, take a bodyguard when heading out. Don't dismiss my advice as idle chatter," Meng Xinian urged.

"Fine, fine, Grandpa understands. How could I overlook it?"

Old Meng let out a sigh.

He too recognized the futility of his fretting, as he couldn't lighten their load.

Still, one matter lingered in his mind, filling him with sorrow.

"Xinian, don't you feel that if your father hadn't fallen ill back then, he might have retained some authority, learning of key matters promptly no matter his competence? Moreover, he could have offered you aid at times. But these days..."

He sighed heavily.