Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2535: 2471: He Has Plenty of People

"Then, let us first gather information about the situation.

Meng Xinian was currently completely subservient to her every whim.

Chiang Xiao turned her gaze toward Chen Zhu.

The girl remained deep in unconsciousness.

Despite their repeated attempts to revive her—splashing cold water upon her face, inflicting pain, or making clamorous noise beside her—Chen Zhu showed absolutely no signs of waking.

What could be happening?

"We have no choice but to wait for her to regain consciousness on her own," Meng Xinian stated with a sigh of resignation.

It was practically impossible to transport Chen Zhu to a hospital while she was in this condition.

Who could predict what might be uncovered if they took that risk?

Furthermore, what if those individuals were already suspicious?

Chiang Xiao queried, "She surely won't remain in this vegetative state forever, will she?"

Knitting his brows, Meng Xinian replied, "I expect not."

Although she was unconscious, Chen Zhu’s respiration remained steady.

Given the chaotic nature of the past two days, Meng Xinian had ceased fussing over Chiang Xiao and simply held her close throughout the nights.

The next morning, the unmistakable sound of Chen Zhu’s frantic screams jolted them awake.

At the noise, Chiang Xiao bolted upright in bed.

"Chen Zhu is awake!"

Acting on instinct, she leaped from the bed and raced toward the door.

"You didn't even put on your shoes!" Meng Xinian cried out, but his warning came too late; Chiang Xiao had already dashed out of the room.

With a helpless shake of his head, Meng Xinian rose, donned his garments, gathered her shoes, and hurried in pursuit.

Inside the study, Chen Zhu was frantically kicking at the door with a loud thudding sound.

"Release me! Who dared to lock me in here? I will have Brother Che slaughter you all!"

Chiang Xiao’s expression darkened at these words.

She pushed the door wide open, causing Chen Zhu to flinch and scramble backward in surprise.

Chiang Xiao had previously bound her hands with fabric strips, and her feet were likewise tied. She had been positioned on a lounge chair in the study, but upon waking, her struggle must have caused her to tumble to the cold floor.

Now seated on the ground, she shrank away continuously, eyeing Chiang Xiao with visible trepidation.

"Who... who are you? Let me out of here this instant!"

Chiang Xiao was left stunned.

Meng Xinian, having caught up with her footwear, stood momentarily paralyzed by the revelation.

Refocusing, he placed the shoes near Chiang Xiao’s feet and tapped her shoulder gently, silently urging her to wear them.

The floor was frigid at this early hour; it would not do for her to go barefoot.

Chiang Xiao complied reflexively, sliding her feet into the shoes.

"Chen Zhu, is it possible you don't even recognize me?"

Chen Zhu shrieked back, "You must be villains! Was it you who tied me up? Free me at once! I’m telling you, Brother Che commands a massive number of followers. If you don't let me go, I will have Brother Che bring his men here to kill you!"

Is the woman insane?

Chiang Xiao was entirely bewildered.

Had Chen Zhu truly wiped them from her memory upon awakening?

Everything about her demeanor suggested she was not merely acting; she truly could not identify them!

However, Meng Xinian weighed her words and interrogated her in a solemn tone, "Are you referring to Nian Che? Does he truly have that many people at his disposal?"

"That is the one!" Chen Zhu exclaimed as if discovering a hidden truth, peering at him with newfound wonder. "You know my Brother Che? He commands men who are fearsome in battle, and they all obey his every word. I know he is a master of combat; whenever he strikes others, not a soul dares resist him."

"What kind of men are they? Is there a man among them with a thick beard?"

"How should I know who they are? They are just the people who follow him! A man with a big beard? I am unaware of such a person! But Brother Che promised he would take me to get my face treated; I must get my face mended. Now, let me leave! He also said he intended to take me as his wife!"