Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2531: 2467: A Bit Lost

Meng Xinian cast a glance toward her, and then shifted his focus to Chen Zhu.

Chen Zhu remained lost in deep slumber.

It appeared the potency of the Illusionary Talisman Diagram was truly overwhelming; it had forcibly bent her will, compelling her to divulge secrets buried for years before plunging her into this prolonged state of unconsciousness.

Such potent items should certainly not be trifled with lightly.

Simultaneously, he found himself harboring a shred of grudging respect for Chen Zhu. How on earth had she managed to guard such a clandestine truth so effectively for decades?

Even upon seeing Chiang Xiao again after twenty long years, she had managed to appear so devastated and tearful, ensuring that Chiang Xiao never once suspected the facade.

It was no surprise that, despite her seemingly fragile exterior, she had navigated so many trials and lived quite comfortably.

Deep within her psyche lay a resilience that far surpassed that of an ordinary person.

Naturally, even with this realization, Meng Xinian didn't possess an ounce of goodwill toward the woman.

“Brother Xinian?”

Seeing him stand there in silence after entering the room, Chiang Xiao could no longer restrain her impatience.

He understood fully how anxious she must be feeling.

Meng Xinian strode to her side and extended the envelope toward her: “Do you prefer to read it yourself?”

Chiang Xiao shook her head immediately.

“Tell me.”

She lacked the courage to even look upon the papers.

Meng Xinian patted her hair gently and spoke in a measured tone, “Wife, it seems there is one more task we must undertake.”

“Hmm?”

What could that possibly mean?

Could he not simply get straight to the point?

Chiang Xiao could not help but clutch his arm.

Meng Xinian continued, “We must locate your biological mother.”

A sudden crash echoed.

Chiang Xiao wobbled, bumping against the table and causing the white porcelain pen holder to tip dangerously, though it miraculously managed to stay upright.

“Brother Xinian, what are you saying? Is it exactly what I think it means?”

“Indeed,” Meng Xinian replied, “Chen Zhu shares no blood connection with you; you are not mother and daughter. Since both hospital reports arrived at the same conclusion, there is likely no chance of error.”

Only then did Chiang Xiao snatch the documents from him, pulling out the genetic identification report contained within.

It was true.

Absolutely true.

Both sets of results confirmed that she and Chen Zhu had no biological link whatsoever!

My god, she truly was not Chen Zhu’s daughter!

The papers slipped from Chiang Xiao’s trembling hands to the floor as she gripped Meng Xinian’s arm. Overwhelmed by the situation and unable to find her voice, tears began to stream down her face.

Meng Xinian quickly gathered her into his embrace.

“Little, do not weep, please stop.”

He had wanted to ask if this shouldn't be cause for relief, yet as the words approached his lips, he realized that for Chiang Xiao in this very moment, this revelation was far more complicated than simple happiness.

Chiang Xiao’s internal state was indeed exceptionally volatile.

Was she joyful?

She wasn't certain.

Was she saddened? Not exactly.

However, she felt profoundly lost.

Throughout both of her lives, she had suffered immensely because of Chen Zhu, enduring relentless insults and torment during her formative years.

She had been subjected to vicious gossip, even hearing the crude, indecent jokes and insults directed at her mother by local rascals—barbs that were far too painful to endure.

Even in this lifetime, after reuniting with Chen Zhu, the woman had brought her almost nothing but misery and toxic emotions.

Yet, she had constantly consoled herself with the knowledge that this was her mother, and that having *someone* was better than having no one.

Even back then, when her heart bled for Ah Liu, she never once contemplated harming Chen Zhu. After all, she was the one who had brought her into this world.

No retribution, no hitting back, no retaliation.

This had been her way of showing mercy to Chen Zhu.

And now, to be told she was not her daughter at all?

They were complete strangers!

“So, does this mean Grandpa and Grandma are not my real Grandpa and Grandma either?” Chiang Xiao asked, her voice heavy with uncertainty as she looked toward Meng Xinian.