Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2547 - 2483: To Carry On the Family Line

"Dad, just speak your mind."

Since when have you become so hesitant?

Fearing that she might lose patience, Meng Chaojun gestured for her to be seated. Summoning all his resolve, he spoke, "Xinian is being sent to Ke Ku Li. It is an irreversible situation, isn't it?"

Chiang Xiao gave a slight nod.

"It appears so. Following their five-day leave, they will undergo ten days of intense training before departing for Ke Ku Li."

There seemed to be no way to alter this course of events.

Meng Xinian was a member of the elite eight-man squad. While rotations might occur for individual members in the Grand Alliance, the composition of that specific eight-man team remained fixed.

The last glimmer of hope extinguished within Meng Chaojun.

Gritting his teeth, he let his words spill out in one rapid rush: "Little, you understand that war is merciless, and bullets have no eyes. None of us want to see Xinian face tragedy, but no one can offer any guarantees. Regardless of how skilled he may be, he is still only flesh and blood. Look, he is the last of the Meng family line. You two have spent years together, you are engaged, and you know each other well, correct?"

Chiang Xiao grasped his meaning, and heat surged into her cheeks.

"To be honest, were it not for past issues, you two would be married by now. Could you consider entering into the marriage during Xinian’s short leave?"

As the words left his lips, Meng Chaojun felt a weight lift from his chest.

At the very least, he had finally broached the subject.

Old Meng let out two intentional coughs before adding, "Little, we are merely discussing this with you; you are certainly free to refuse. We happen to know that several children of our former teammates are on that list as well. For instance, Uncle Shao's son—he is only twenty and had no partner, but I heard he found someone and plans on marrying tomorrow."

Chiang Xiao acknowledged the reality of the situation.

When soldiers are sent to war zones, many families with only a single heir exhaust every option to ensure a family lineage continues before their departure.

In this era, this remained the prevailing norm, and she found little to critique.

She understood the calculations weighing on the minds of Old Meng and Meng Chaojun.

"We certainly pray that Xinian returns unharmed," Old Meng sighed, "but you are aware that the battlefield is unpredictable. During our own years of conflict, we saw many comrades return, yet they carried all manner of wounds. We worry that if an injury strikes a vital area, it could compromise his ability to have children in the future..."

They were simply preparing for the worst-case scenario.

Some who returned from the front bore injuries that rendered them unable to sustain marital relations.

Chiang Xiao’s face flushed an even deeper shade of crimson.

How could she fail to discern their true intent?

The core of the matter wasn't merely the legal union, but the intimacy, with the hope that she might conceive a child.

"Little, we are just putting this forward as a thought. Take some time to consider it."

After a moment of silence, Chiang Xiao replied, "I understand. I will think it over."

Old Meng and Meng Chaojun exchanged a glance, a flicker of surprise and relief passing between them.

Both realized that Chiang Xiao was not offended; the fact that she agreed to consider it meant the door was still open.

...

D State, Jiang Family.

Because of the Lu family's visit, the dinner was of an exceptionally high standard. Not every member of the Jiang family was permitted to dine in this hall; most women and children were absent, leaving only the most prominent figures from each household at the table.

As the most esteemed daughter of the Second House, Jiang Qiuyan took her place at the banquet.

Watching as Jiang Yunqing and Jiang Yuncun entered alongside Lu Shuangshuang, she furrowed her brow slightly.