Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2506 - 2442: Adoption Certificate

Meng Xinian opened the faded sheet of letter paper.

Chiang Xiao leaned in closer to glance at it too.

Just three words appeared there.

Adoption letter.

She felt stunned in an instant.

What exactly is this adoption letter for?

Further reading showed that Nian Cheng fretted over Nian Che's challenges as a male in supporting a young girl; guilt also burdened him toward his kin. Thus, he offered to take the child as his own, raise her with full affection, and ensure a lavish dowry upon her adulthood and wedding. Moreover, he accepted one condition: during the adopted daughter's marriage ceremony, his son would escort her from the bridal sedan in a brother's role.

Chiang Xiao drew in a sharp breath from the surprise.

The daughter of Nian Che—that's Nian Mutong, right?

Is this setup meant to provoke Meng Xinian and complicate matters for him on purpose?

Considering how his mother probably perished due to this man's schemes in the past, and yet now he's set on offering a dowry for Nian Mutong? Even stepping in to lift her from the sedan like a brother?

Does he assume Meng Xinian might ignore Meng Chaojun's advice, but would never defy his mother's last wishes?

She quickly seized Meng Xinian's hand, fearing his anger might overwhelm him.

However, Meng Xinian held a icy demeanor, his presence utterly chilling, with no visible surge of emotions beyond that.

He stayed silent, merely continuing to stare at the adoption letter.

Nian Che observed him, gave a smile, and remarked, "From any perspective, this reflects Chenger’s kind intent. She’s concerned you might end up too isolated later on, so she’s providing you with an adopted sibling. That way, you two can cherish and rely on each other as family."

Nian Mutong gazed at him in a daze, then shifted her eyes to Meng Xinian.

She struggled to keep up with the rapid succession of events.

Is she somehow connected to this letter?

Yet, witnessing Meng Xinian in this state unnerved her a bit.

This talk of adoption and siblings—could she just decline it?

Plus, being an adult already, why must she be shuffled about like this?

Nian Che’s statement met with silence from everyone.

He went on, "Tongtong, I've lined up a suitor for you who's exceptionally promising."

"Uncle, I refuse!" Nian Mutong jumped in alarm and blurted out right away.

She'd never even encountered this fellow; how could he become her partner?

"Hmm? How did you address me?"

"Dad... Dad." Nian Mutong corrected herself blankly.

She was still wrapping her head around it all. Why hide the truth until this moment?

"Now that you've accepted me as your father, it's traditional for parents to set up unions, with go-betweens handling the talks. Elders in the family handle the matches. Why reject it? The groom's background is solid; you'd gain nothing but benefits from the marriage."

"Which man? I haven't laid eyes on him—why must I wed him?"

"I'll set up a meeting between you tomorrow. But let me inform you, I've selected the wedding day already—August 26 this year. What are your thoughts?"

Nian Che's declaration caused Chiang Xiao's heart to race.

Her own wedding with Meng Xinian falls on August 27, but Nian Che picked the day before for Nian Mutong?

Who could think this isn't a calculated move to upset folks?

"Dad, I won't have it, I refuse to wed. Regardless of his identity, I don't wish to marry!"

"Refusing marriage? Fine, if you manage to persuade your brother and his wife to join my ceremony and share in the joy toasts, then we'll revisit your nuptials." Nian Che offered a faint smile.

"Wha—what? You're tying the knot as well?"

Nian Mutong stood completely dumbfounded.

But earlier, hadn't he claimed to be wed already?

"What happened to my mother? Weren't you wed to her?"

"She passed away shortly after your birth, which is why Chenger showed such compassion in adopting you."