Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2532 - 2468: No Longer Connected

That is precise.

Her grandmother and grandfather are, in fact, not her kin by blood.

Chiang Xiao, despite being let down by them repeatedly, truthfully felt a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao.

In those harsh days, it was no simple task for an elderly pair to endure their daughter being mistreated, returning to the family home expecting a child, and bearing a daughter out of wedlock.

Even after Chen Zhu abandoned her home, they successfully raised her, showering her with care and affection, which was a monumental challenge.

If they were unable to navigate her complicated emotions and kept urging her to simply endure, what other choice remained? Back then, they were also terrified that something might befall them, which would leave her completely stranded.

Furthermore, they were struggling just to sustain themselves with enough food; where would they find the luxury to fret over the nuances of her emotional well-being?

At the end of the day, they were merely humble farmers hailing from the countryside.

Because of this, Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao had already treated her more than well enough; she truly was the one who owed them a debt of gratitude.

Especially now, with the revelation that she was not their biological granddaughter, Chiang Xiao felt an even greater surge of thankfulness toward them.

If discovering she was not Chen Zhu’s biological daughter brought her a sense of relief, realizing she shared no bloodline with Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao left a faint, stinging ache in her heart.

There were still Ge Dejun, Liu Pei, Xu Linjiang, Ge Xiaotong, and Little Bean Bun to consider.

Could it be that they were entirely unrelated to her as well?

She possessed such a limited number of loved ones.

Chiang Xiao was briefly caught in a fog of confusion, her heart heavy with sadness.

Moreover, who exactly was her birth mother? What kind of woman was she?

“Little, even if they aren't your flesh and blood, they still possess the merit of raising you, so continuing to consider them your grandparents is perfectly just.”

Meng Xinian possessed a profound understanding of Chiang Xiao.

The moment she posed that question with such heartache, he had already grasped the deeper meaning hidden within.

His words provided a soothing balm to Chiang Xiao’s spirit.

Indeed, regardless of the circumstances, the grace of her upbringing was genuine, making them her grandparents in every way that mattered. As for the others, deep connections are forged through shared experiences, irrespective of biological links.

She trusted that even if they learned the truth of her heritage, Xu Linjiang and the others would never cast her aside.

What truly allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief was the knowledge that she was finally severed from the Old Chiang Family.

She held no ties to that clan—no obligations, no associations, nothing at all.

Though she had long since cut contact with them and they no longer wielded the power to disturb her peace, perhaps the insults and agony from her previous existence and early years had left a heavy mark, leaving her subconscious feeling on edge regarding the Old Chiang lineage.

Yet now, she knew she had no ties to them at all.

It felt as though a heavy shackle had been struck from her heart.

“Little, still shedding tears?” Meng Xinian gently pulled her from his arms, only to find that she had already wiped her cheeks clean.

“I am done crying.”

Chiang Xiao flashed him a radiant, bright smile.

“You are correct; grandfather and grandmother remain my grandfather and grandmother. As for the rest, they have no impact on me anymore, which is a wonderful thing.”

For instance, Chen Zhu.

Now, Chen Zhu truly possessed no connection to her whatsoever.

No debt of childbirth, no debt of nurture!

Nothing at all!

From this point forward, she would spare Chen Zhu’s wretched life solely out of respect for Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao!

Naturally, should Chen Zhu insist on courting death once more, she would not blame herself for settling the matter with her own hands.