Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2558 - 2494: She Got Angry

By now, Cheng Cheng had completed his bath, donned fresh clothes, and made his way back to the hall.

Chen Yiping had also returned after switching into clean attire.

Jiang Shiheng heated water and prepared tea, sliding a cup before each of them.

While they bathed and changed, he had already discussed rewards with the four bodyguards.

The time had come to hand out their bonuses.

This was due to their swift response.

After taking their seats, Chen Yiping promptly urged, "Sixth Young Master, we need to call Chiang Xiao right away; she’s waiting."

Jiang Shiheng and Cheng Cheng shared a meaningful glance.

Chiang Xiao paced restlessly in the living room.

The phone's ring prompted her to dive for it eagerly.

"Hello?"

"Little, it’s me." It was Cheng Cheng on the line.

His voice carried a raspy edge.

Chiang Xiao’s heart finally dropped back into place with relief.

Yet, from the sound of his voice, it was clear something had gone wrong, wasn’t it?

"Brother, something happened, didn’t it?"

The way she instinctively called him brother amid her worry touched Cheng Cheng deeply.

"It’s okay now, it’s okay now."

Chiang Xiao flared up immediately, "It’s only okay now because something really did happen! Do you know who it was? What did they do? What happened to you?"

Cheng Cheng let her vent fully before responding calmly with one sentence.

"I drank the potion you prepared for adoptive father."

Chiang Xiao: "..."

Since her father had distributed the potion, a dire, life-endangering crisis must have unfolded!

Besides, she didn’t even need to inquire to realize Ah Liu had used the blue-capped vial to rescue someone.

A sharp gasp escaped her in shock.

"Who was it?"

"I don’t know yet, but I’ll uncover it. Don’t worry."

How could she possibly not worry?

Assassins were after Cheng Cheng’s life! How could she stay calm?

No, she had to craft more Thousand Mile Talisman Diagrams, or embark on a journey to scout secure locations as relay points.

Otherwise, in a true emergency, she’d be left fretting from miles away!

Chiang Xiao resolved to sketch the diagrams that very night and depart the next day.

"Is Dad okay?"

"Adoptive father is fine. Old Master Lu and the others remain in the banquet hall; we’re heading there shortly, so I can’t chat long." Cheng Cheng paused before adding, "Little, I promise you, this won’t happen a second time."

Chiang Xiao huffed, "That’s only natural. Try letting it happen a second time."

She slammed the phone down sharply.

Cheng Cheng clutched the receiver, a wry smile creeping onto his face.

That girl appeared truly furious.

Furious that harm had befallen him?

"Little is angry, right?" Jiang Shiheng inquired with a knowing tone. Noting his godson’s expression—like he’d swallowed bitter melon yet savored it—he got the picture.

Cheng Cheng set down the receiver and remarked, "She’s really furious; I’m sure she’s upset with me for being foolish, for stumbling into a trap."

"Don’t fault yourself; even the sharpest minds slip up sometimes. What exactly occurred?"

"Someone bolted out abruptly. I figured dodging the person would keep things fine. Even plunging into the pond, I believed I’d emerge unscathed. But I never imagined foes lurking underwater, ready with chains to snare the car."

The mere image of that peril chilled Jiang Shiheng to the core.

What elaborate scheming went into staging that fake mishap.

Those culprits aimed for Cheng Cheng’s drowning death in the pond near the Jiang residence, their malice utterly venomous.

"They were after me, aiming to flex their power or send a stark warning," Jiang Shiheng declared.

His return had been bold and public, followed instantly by openly declaring his daughter’s existence, entering her straight into the Jiang family registry, with the family’s bold moves driven largely by his influence.