Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2511 - 2447: Retribution Awaits
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Clearly, this woman possesses a mental fortitude far surpassing that of most others.
Moments ago, she declared her intent to eliminate Chen Zhu, but the latter showed no trace of fear.
Instead, Chen Zhu raised her head with bold assurance and declared to her, "You absolutely lack the courage to end me; you simply won't do it."
Hah, truly impressive.
Meng Xinian delivered a sharp hand chop.
Chen Zhu's eyes fluttered shut as she lost consciousness.
The surroundings grew noticeably more serene as a result.
Testing proved impossible with Chen Zhu conscious.
Earlier, Chiang Xiao had concealed the Illusionary Talisman Diagram inside a tiny fabric pouch, keeping it hidden from Chen Zhu's view.
"Let's try placing that small pouch around her neck," Chiang Xiao let out a slow breath.
Even though she believed herself immune to Chen Zhu's influence, reality hit hard—every time Chen Zhu came into her sight, a wave of revulsion washed over her unavoidably.
It left her feeling utterly miserable.
This individual couldn't possibly be her real mother.
As a daughter, she knew she ought not to harbor disdain for her parents, yet she found it impossible to suppress.
Given the choice, she would never select Chen Zhu as her birth mother.
Regrettably, such a choice remained out of reach.
Meng Xinian fastened the small pouch securely around Chen Zhu's neck.
Positioning himself next to Chiang Xiao, they both observed Chen Zhu intently for quite some time, yet observed no changes whatsoever.
"Is it perhaps due to her unconscious state?" Chiang Xiao creased her brow.
Did it require the target to be fully aware for activation?
Without delay, Meng Xinian applied another hand chop to rouse Chen Zhu back to awareness.
Chen Zhu stirred in confusion, her neck throbbing with pain, while her entire frame remained utterly limp, like a bundle of soft fibers, devoid of any power to exert.
A mix of astonishment and fury surged within her, compelling her to lash out verbally at Chiang Xiao.
"Chiang Xiao, don't you fear divine punishment striking you down for this? I'm your mother—your flesh and blood—you're defying filial duty! Retribution awaits you!"
"Chiang Xiao, your jealousy stems from my upcoming marriage to a wealthy fellow, allowing me to escape abroad with him, right? Mark my words: misery will befall all of you!"
"Chiang Xiao, release me at once, or even your grandparents will turn against you. They nurtured you, but I'm their sole daughter—do you realize? They cherish me far more than you—do you understand? Upon discovering your cruelty toward me, they'll disown you completely!"
"Evidently, her state of wakefulness plays no role in it."
Meng Xinian executed yet another hand chop.
Thus, silence enveloped Chen Zhu once more.
Chiang Xiao removed the pouch and extracted the Illusionary Talisman Diagram.
Unlike the Twin Talisman Diagram, this one doesn't function in split sections akin to the Thousand Mile Talisman Diagram.
Noticing Chiang Xiao's fixed gaze on the talisman diagram, Meng Xinian furrowed his brows and remarked, "Wearing it alone doesn't seem to trigger any effect; if it did, direct contact like this would surely provoke something by now."
Were that the case, Chiang Xiao herself would already be under its sway.
Chiang Xiao hesitated briefly, "You're right."
They exchanged glances briefly, a sense of uncertainty settling over them.
Chiang Xiao's thoughts wandered abruptly.
"Brother Xinian, regarding the letter from your mother..."
Chiang Xiao had anticipated Meng Xinian's mood to sour upon the mention, but to her surprise, he replied with a sardonic grin, "That's unquestionably my mother's script, though I assure you it wasn't penned of her own free will."
"How can you be so sure?" Chiang Xiao wondered, slightly confused by Meng Xinian's firm conviction.