Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2502: 2438: What Exactly Does He Want

Chiang Xiao had previously examined Nian Chengcheng's diary, allowing her to identify the handwriting on the envelope as Nian Chengcheng's own.

However, the date stamped on the postmark dated back to the period when Nian Chengcheng lay critically ill.

During that dire moment, had Chengcheng penned a letter addressed to Nian Che?

Precisely what words did it contain?

Nian Che had only handed over the envelope itself; it was evident that he still possessed the actual letter.

By bringing just the envelope, he was implying that to uncover its secrets, they needed to head over to Fuxi Restaurant.

Perhaps Nian Che's true aim from the start was directed at them, rather than Old Meng.

“What on earth does he desire?”

Old Meng felt irritation building within him as well.

This Nian Che, as he now realized, was undoubtedly harboring ill intentions.

“Brother Xinian, let's head there and discover what kind of chaos he plans to unleash,” Chiang Xiao whispered softly. Were they truly going to cower before such a man?

Meng Xinian's face remained grave and unyielding.

“We should proceed. Skipping this encounter might only prolong his schemes—I fear he won't back down easily. Time to uncover his true motives. If not us, then perhaps grandpa should handle it.”

“That's unnecessary; Little and I can manage it.”

Once they departed, Old Meng let out a heavy sigh.

What in the world was unfolding here?

Just what was Nian Che truly after?

With Nian Chengcheng departed for so long, why stir up old wounds now?

Could unrequited affection breed such enduring bitterness over the years?

Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao made their way by car to Fuxi Restaurant.

Upon uttering the Nian family name, the server guided them straight to a secluded chamber.

Though the space seemed eerily still, it was far from vacant—several individuals occupied it.

Present were Old Lady Nian, Nian Tang, Nian Mutong, along with Nian Che.

The quartet lingered around the dining table, wrapped in heavy silence.

Old Lady Nian and Nian Tang had slimmed down considerably since their previous appearance at the Meng household, their spirits utterly drained, the pair looking thoroughly dejected.

Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian had assumed the Nian mother and son had retreated to their rural origins, yet here they remained, against all expectations.

Furthermore, their weary appearances suggested they had endured considerable hardships recently.

Old Lady Nian's locks had been shorn to a mere stubble, courtesy of Chiang Xiao's earlier actions.

Thus, upon spotting Chiang Xiao, she recoiled involuntarily.

The sight of Chiang Xiao instilled deep-seated terror in her core.

She yearned to rise and flee the scene, yet a single stern look from Nian Che pinned her in place.

Nian Tang, once strutting with haughty confidence as though Old Meng himself owed him deference, now hunched over with his gaze fixed downward, desperate to fade into obscurity.

He hoped desperately that the others might simply ignore his existence.

Nian Mutong displayed clear signs of bewilderment and unease.

As Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao stepped inside, she rose to her feet on impulse.

“Cousin, wait—no, Officer Meng…”

The words escaping her lips toward Meng Xinian served as a sharp reminder that he forbade such familial terms from her.

Catching her form of address, Nian Che let out a faint, mocking laugh.

“Tongtong, must you be so formal? He is your blood cousin, regardless. With all of us gathered now, surely my identity requires no formal unveiling. That said…”

Nian Che cast a look toward Chiang Xiao, offering a subtle nod before rising to draw out the seat next to his own. “Little, care to take this spot? It's good to cross paths once more.”

A wave of disgust washed over Chiang Xiao at his words.

This fellow possessed a level of audacity that knew no bounds.

How dare he address her so intimately with her pet name as if they were close?

“Apologies, but I have no acquaintance with you. If you would, please state your name properly, and kindly refer to me as Miss Chiang.”