Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2541: 2477: Take Me With You
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
There were occasions when she would candidly break down the value with him, completely devoid of any underlying intent to exploit others.
She was simply worried that he might be unaware of the situation and suffer an unnecessary loss.
Chiang Xiao gave a shrug.
No one had ever leveled such a critique at her, but she simply wished to avoid taking advantage of her companions or inviting future complications.
“I understand,” Kuang Yunxian had initially considered refusing any extra payment from Chiang Xiao, as the trouble had ultimately stemmed from him, and Chiang Xiao had assisted him with every step. Knowing, however, that Chiang Xiao would never accept an unfair advantage, he chose to skip the back-and-forth and opted for directness. “In that case, how about you add another twenty thousand?”
“Very well.”
Chiang Xiao agreed without hesitation.
The acquisition of the neighboring yard had been a winding path, but it was now finally in her possession.
Chiang Xiao promptly found an agent, and the matter was resolved with efficiency, concluding by the following day.
With the house secured, she found herself eager to speak with Meng Xinian. She suspected he had received the same notification that day.
She debated whether he was struggling with how to break the news to her.
Just as this crossed her mind, her phone rang.
Chiang Xiao felt a jolt of anticipation and answered; it was indeed Meng Xinian.
“Is anyone else currently in the house?” Meng Xinian inquired in a hushed tone immediately.
Chiang Xiao replied instantly, “No one.”
The line went dead.
Two minutes passed before Meng Xinian appeared from within the room.
Hearing his arrival, Chiang Xiao darted forward and threw herself into his embrace.
Meng Xinian held her close, whispering, “The Thousand Mile Talisman Diagram truly feels like the most precious item.” To him, it felt like an invaluable treasure.
Without it, he would never have found the time for an interim return, yet now he was back at her side.
Chiang Xiao pulled back to look at him, asking, “Did you receive the deployment order?”
Knowing he would likely struggle to reveal it, she took the initiative.
“Did the Chief Alliance Officer notify you?”
“Yes, though he didn't specify a date.”
“I am required to report for ten days of specialized training and meetings, followed by our departure.”
“Will you have a break before the gathering begins?” Chiang Xiao bit her lip nervously.
“Yes, there is still a five-day break, likely starting the day after tomorrow.”
That meant he would likely be heading toward Ke Ku Li in roughly half a month.
Chiang Xiao inhaled deeply.
“This clearly involves the Gao, Long, and Lu families,” Chiang Xiao stated. “When you are out there, you must maintain absolute vigilance. Be cautious, be careful, and stay alert! Tyrant Meng, I mean it—if you come back maimed, I certainly won't want you!”
More words were unnecessary.
An elite squad of eight—one of eight; he was indispensable and would undoubtedly go.
Meng Xinian tapped her forehead gently.
“How can you be so harsh?”
Maimed or not, he would return to her in one piece.
Chiang Xiao said nothing, simply staring into his eyes until Meng Xinian’s resolve softened. He enveloped her in a hug, pressed a soft kiss to her lips, and sighed.
The parting was difficult.
He loathed leaving her, hated the thought of her worrying or missing him, and could not bear to see her with such a sorrowful expression.
Yet, there was no alternative.
“Spend these days drawing6 more peace charms for me; I intend to carry every single one of them,” he proposed.
Chiang Xiao nodded softly, “I have been prepared for some time. I have crafted many, many, many of them.”
Meng Xinian insisted, “I will take them all.”
“Otherwise,” Chiang Xiao looked at him, her eyes searching, “why not just take me with you?”