Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2525 - 2461: He Also Has Concerns

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
At the courtyard gate, after the others depart, Meng Xinian stops Xiao Wu, recognizing him as Madam Liu's nephew. He directly asks about the complainant behind the search, learning it was Nian Che, who claimed his fiancée Chen Zhu was forcibly taken from Fuxi Restaurant, backed by witnesses. Meng probes the rushed response, prompting Xiao Wu to recall Xiao Ma's unusual enthusiasm in urging quick action for safety, planting seeds of doubt about his motives. Impressed by Meng's sharp observation of Xiao Ma's identifying mole, Xiao Wu admires his perceptiveness.

As Xiao Wu departed, Meng Xinian spun around to notice Chiang Xiao staring at him with shining eyes, and once their gazes connected, she gave him a quick wink.

"What’s up?"

He had just been pinched by her seconds earlier, so what did this expression mean at this moment?

Chiang Xiao remarked, "Brother Xinian, at times I feel you’re truly sly, brimming with clever schemes."

Meng Xinian grew a bit shy and extended his hand to tweak her face.

"In what way am I brimming with clever schemes? You mischievous one, when did I ever act sly toward you?"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch," Chiang Xiao pushed his hand off, "Don’t you see I’m praising and looking up to you?"

"I truly can’t see it."

What kind of person calls brimming with clever schemes a form of praise and respect?

Chiang Xiao genuinely looked up to him.

Earlier, Meng Xinian had spotted Xiao Ma, and through just a handful of sentences, he pulled Xiao Wu onto their team, prompting Xiao Wu to eagerly vow to watch Xiao Ma closely moving forward. Should Xiao Ma link up with any dubious individuals, he’d notify him right away.

In any case, Meng Xinian doubted that Xiao Ma tied into Nian Che.

Nian Che, absent for numerous years, swiftly built networks after coming back, including support from folks in this area. Meng Xinian struggled to accept it.

Thus, he grew more convinced of a connection tying Nian Che to Hu Xiangyong.

Whenever they act, they’re bound to expose hints and drop leads.

Moreover, this was the Capital City, no less. Chiang Xiao wasn’t an ordinary figure lacking influence or notice. Regardless, they wouldn’t risk such open moves against her. Realizing that, Meng Xinian sensed a touch of relief.

So, he promptly stressed to Chiang Xiao, "During this time, remain in the Capital City and avoid heading to isolated spots, understand?"

Chiang Xiao grasped what he meant.

"You believe Hu Xiangyong is careful too and won’t strike at me carelessly elsewhere?"

Meng Xinian gave a nod.

He chided himself slightly for not spotting this sooner.

"He surely has his worries. If not, why bother scheming to place that Ji-surnamed woman at your school initially, then get you to sketch, circling around to reach you?"

Without such worries, they might have simply snatched Chiang Xiao for interrogation.

Chiang Xiao’s eyes lit up, "So, once we uncover their worries, be it an object, individual, or issue, we’ll stop being on the defensive."

"Precisely."

Meng Xinian patted her head and added, "Let’s quickly start eating."

"Oh, and I sampled it before, Brother Xinian, your culinary talents are fantastic." Chiang Xiao grinned with crescent-shaped eyes, "Therefore, going forward, you ought to manage the cooking in our household."

"Of course, if you find it tasty, I’ll dive deep into cooking!" Meng Xinian showed no hesitation whatsoever.

With luck, when she requires postpartum recovery, his kitchen abilities would advance, allowing him to manage her diet.

Meng Xinian viewed this as a major matter deserving top focus, intending to carve out moments to study cooking thoroughly with Grandma Yang.

This dinner, thanks to the prior find, filled Chiang Xiao with special delight, causing her to consume one more bowl than normal.

Consequently, she felt overly stuffed.

She wished to step out for a walk to settle her stomach, while also recalling Chen Zhu inside the space.