Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2513 - 2449: Could It Be Meant to Be Eaten

"Provoke our anger? Isn’t that simply meant to repulse us?"

"It’s partly that, yet the deeper intent behind repulsing us could be to incite us into action."

"And then take him out?"

Chiang Xiao halted abruptly, "What benefit would that bring him?"

"Our status — can we just eliminate someone without repercussions?" Meng Xinian explained, "In the end, if we actually strike, we’d get arrested right away, destroying both our prospects forever."

"Is that what he’s after?"

"Don’t tell me you’ve overlooked another scenario? What if we genuinely possess the ability to remove someone without a trace?"

Chiang Xiao jolted in surprise, exclaiming, "That must be Hu Xiangyong’s true aim!"

In an instant, she sensed that these two threads might be intertwined after all!

"Is Nian Che located in Country Y?"

"Not at the moment, though it’s unclear if they maintain other overseas connections," Meng Xinian replied, "Besides, Nian Che’s facial recovery appears remarkably seamless, doesn’t it? From what you’ve seen, could a severe facial burn be healed to such a degree?"

Chiang Xiao found herself stunned once more by his probing question.

During this era, advancements in cosmetic surgery haven’t reached such sophisticated levels yet.

So, might the surgeon who treated Nian Che hail from that secretive research institute?

If that’s the case, it certainly holds water!

After all, that institute assembles brilliant, unconventional minds in the field of medicine—true prodigies!

Thus, if they handled the procedure, success like this seems entirely feasible.

Nian Che’s visage indeed looks flawlessly restored; even when she bumped into him at the hospital, she failed to recognize him or recall his ordeal, as there was no hint of any facial issue.

"In any case, we must stay composed and avoid letting emotions be manipulated by others," Meng Xinian advised. "Should Nian Che truly connect to Hu Xiangyong, their primary objective is probably aimed at you."

"Yet prior to the Country Y incident, Chen Zhu had vanished already..."

Chiang Xiao cut herself off mid-sentence.

Suppose Hu Xiangyong only became aware of her following that evening at the Country Y Tavern, but upon his return, he crossed paths with an individual who revealed they’d been monitoring her for quite some time?

Someone like Deng Qingjiang, or maybe those pulling the strings behind him.

The very crew that ventured to Bai Gu Mountain in pursuit of that ancient tomb.

They’ve lain low without causing waves since then, yet that doesn’t imply they’ve vanished.

What if they’ve persisted relentlessly, still hunting for relics within the tomb?

Upon reflection, her existence transformed radically right after departing Siyang Village.

Were she in their shoes, she’d naturally direct her doubts toward herself as well.

Therefore, it’s highly probable that operatives are covertly employing all tactics to expose her questionable aspects?

Meng Xinian observed Chiang Xiao, noting her shifting expression, which finally settled into a derisive laugh.

"Little one?"

What thoughts were racing through her mind?

In her past life, Chiang Xiao would have faced this alone without anyone to confide in, but now, with Meng Xinian privy to her hidden truths, she could share her concerns with him.

Though never in Chen Zhu’s presence.

"Brother Xinian, let’s reconsider this matter," she suggested, lifting the Talisman Diagram she held.

"Should we ingest it?"

A sudden notion struck Meng Xinian.

He’d come across tales of Taoists employing talismans to create Talisman Water for consumption...

But upon further reflection, he dismissed it as overly superstitious.

"Ingest it?" Chiang Xiao hesitated, then instinctively balled up the Talisman Diagram into a compact pellet.