Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2554 - 2490: Forcing Him to Submit

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Bodyguards hear suspicious ripples in the pond near the Jiang Family Courtyard at night and dive in upon spotting fresh traces. They pull the unresponsive Cheng Cheng from the water, having seen another figure flee by swimming away. Chen Yiping urgently performs CPR while they dispatch someone to fetch the Sixth Young Master. In the banquet hall, Old Master Lu anticipates Jiang Shiheng calling him grandpa to affirm Jiang Liu and Lu Shuangshuang's marriage.

Let's see now if Jiang Shiheng dares to call out 'Grandfather'.

Calling him? That's not good.

Not calling? That's bad too.

Should he call at this moment, it would obviously signal his consent to the engagement.

Refusing to call, given Old Master Lu's prestige and presence, would just be about preserving face.

Even if they insist there's no hidden agenda in raising this, Jiang Shiheng would lack any solid rebuttal.

Thus, this seemingly gentle trap is sharp as a knife.

Old Master Jiang and Jiang Qiuyan both sensed a shock.

Perhaps only the Jiang Family grasps Jiang Liu's true mindset, aware he has no plans to wed Lu Shuangshuang.

Therefore, their gazes shifted to Lu Shuangshuang as well.

This was the perfect chance for Lu Shuangshuang to intervene ideally. If she genuinely supports Jiang Shiheng and considers his position, she ought to speak up and offer him an escape.

She knows Jiang Liu's real aims, after all.

Yet, before all eyes, Lu Shuangshuang bashfully bowed her head, avoiding everyone's gaze.

Old Master Jiang's heart lurched.

Suddenly it struck him: Lu Shuangshuang is aware of Jiang Liu's intentions. So why, in the past couple of days, hadn't she clarified things to Old Master Lu when he arrived?

Or was her silence intentional?

All eyes fixed on Jiang Shiheng.

Jiang Shiheng grasped his wine glass and rose to his feet.

Chen Baoshen furrowed his brows, observing the raised glass.

Despite the tricky situation offering little option, Chiang Xiao had tasked him with watching Jiang Shiheng closely; alcohol was off-limits.

Chiang Xiao had also banned him from drinking outright.

Just as Jiang Shiheng opened his mouth, Sun Han sidled up and murmured in his ear.

Jiang Shiheng kept his face steady; he set the glass down and told Old Master Lu, "I’m sorry, my daughter suddenly needs me, I have to go."

Next, he faced Old Master Jiang, "Grandfather, let’s continue the banquet."

With those words, he strode out swiftly, Sun Han rushing after him.

The moment Jiang Shiheng exited, he signaled discreetly and whispered, "Don’t let anyone follow."

"Yes, Sixth Young Master."

He and Sun Han hastened through the gates, joined by the bodyguard who'd delivered the earlier message.

"Sixth Young Master, that way?"

"Hurry, show us!" By then, Jiang Shiheng's face had truly altered, his voice quivering faintly.

Calmness had utterly deserted him.

Sun Han had just informed him that Cheng Cheng was in peril.

Cheng Cheng's tardiness today already sparked his concern, though he relied on her skills. He never imagined the foes would strike so boldly tonight, targeting her en route to the Jiang Family, right at their own turf.

Should Cheng Cheng perish in that pond, Jiang Liu and the rest would endure endless shame every time they neared it.

The malice behind it was beyond vile.

"Does Sun Han carry Little’s potion?"

"Yes, Sixth Young Master."

Excellent.

Chiang Xiao had fetched plenty of potions beforehand. Foreseeing crises, Jiang Shiheng ensured Sun Han brought one to the banquet.

"Sixth Young Master, we've arrived!"

Arriving at the pond and beholding the sight, Jiang Shiheng's heart seized.