Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2560 - 2496: You Can’t Fall Behind Either

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
The Jiang Family joyfully welcomed Sixth Young Master Jiang's return, distributing red envelopes and elevating his prestige, which alarmed enemies like the Lu Family and Jiang insiders. These factions retaliated by targeting Cheng Cheng with a vicious assassination attempt shortly after his transfer to D State. Cheng Cheng admitted his carelessness but vowed greater vigilance to godfather Jiang Shiheng, surviving thanks to Doctor Chen's prompt arrival—instigated by Chiang Xiao's intuition when Cheng Cheng was late.

"Little appears even more intelligent and vigilant than we had anticipated."

Jiang Shiheng’s eyes now sparkled with a genuine smile.

Absent any amusement in his gaze, he exuded stern authority, yet the slightest hint of mirth lent him an air of refined charm.

His earlier sternness had Chen Yiping holding her breath in fear.

Sixth Young Master Jiang suddenly felt far more approachable.

"Little is truly very sharp; she must have realized I wouldn’t delay without cause, leading her to suspect trouble had arisen." Pride swelled in Cheng Cheng’s chest.

To him, a sister like that was beyond price.

"Little may be clever, but you mustn’t fall behind." Jiang Shiheng cast another glance his way.

"Yes, I’ll stay on high alert." Cheng Cheng seethed inwardly, vowing to pummel those culprits to the brink of death if he ever found them.

Angering his sister like that was absolutely inexcusable.

"Let’s head back to the banquet hall."

Jiang Shiheng rose to his feet.

The Jiang Family’s grand banquet that evening was nowhere near concluding. What’s more, they hadn’t been gone long at all.

His plan now was to escort Cheng Cheng back into the banquet hall.

Those schemers’ plot had utterly failed, no doubt leaving them boiling with rage.

Once more, they stepped into the banquet hall.

The instant Jiang Shiheng guided Cheng Cheng inside, a fresh ripple of murmurings swept through the crowd.

Cheng Cheng was nothing but his adopted son.

Numerous Jiang Family men hadn’t even shown up for this event, yet here came an outsider?

No sooner had they entered than the hall’s heavy atmosphere hit them—no faint smiles anywhere.

It was only natural; who could truly revel at a gathering like this?

Fourth Master Jiang had barely finished soothing tensions between Old Jiang and Old Master Lu when he spotted Jiang Shiheng with Cheng Cheng, instantly grasping the empty seat’s purpose at their table.

An unoccupied spot had lingered there throughout; he’d chalked it up to a household slip-up with one too many places. Clearly, though, it was held for Cheng Cheng.

What utter absurdity.

"Xiao Sixth, why bring Cheng Cheng? He belongs in the courtyard—food can be delivered; no one would let him go hungry." His voice stayed hushed.

With a light chuckle, Jiang Shiheng said, "Fourth Uncle, and everyone here, please indulge us. Our branch is sorely short on kin—just Grandpa and me. I feel exposed going solo. Anyway, I see Cheng Cheng as my own boy, so it’s fitting to have him at an event like this, no?"

"Cheng Cheng’s family name remains Cheng..." Fourth Master Jiang muttered, brow furrowed.

Jiang Shiheng interjected swiftly, "Fourth Uncle, he can switch surnames if required, but changing to Jiang—doesn’t that mean a claim on the family fortune?"

That retort silenced Fourth Master Jiang completely, leaving him tongue-tied.

What retort could there be?

Jiang Shiheng’s line truly held only him. Blocking his adopted son from the banquet would make them look heartlessly rigid.

Plus, with a foreign surname, the lad had zero stake in Jiang business. Why make a fuss?

Let him sit; what harm could it do?

The Jiang clansmen held their peace.

"Ah Cheng, here’s Old Master Lu. Pay your respects." Noting the quiet, Jiang Shiheng made the introduction.

Cheng Cheng straightened up. "Cheng Cheng greets Old Master Lu."