Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2568 - 2504: Still Have to Make the Trip

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Meng Xinian resisted Chiang Xiao's advances, citing fears that mission injuries could impair him and unfairly burden her with a child. He left for his task, promising dinner upon return the next night, as she planned a halfway journey to D State with Guan Tiezhu completing delivery. Overnight, she crafted talismans in her Space and rallied her team at dawn, enduring a stern reprimand from Ding Haijing for venturing out alone in the dark amid the dangers she attracts.

Since she grasped the logic behind it, no anger surged within her, and she simply nodded once more.

Ding Haijing gentled his voice and probed further, "So, is it something important?"

"I need to make a trip to D State."

"Today?"

"Yes, but I’ll turn back halfway and see which one of you can continue to D State to deliver something for my dad and brother."

Ding Haijing creased his brow.

Heading out from Capital City right now to D State?

"Can’t you mail it?"

Chiang Xiao shook her head.

The items for delivery weren’t ones she planned to send by post.

Should they get lost or snatched by others, catastrophe would strike.

Thus, personal delivery or entrusting a reliable person was the only option.

Ding Haijing questioned once more, "So, you must go?"

"I have to go."

Had Meng Xinian been returning that night, she’d have handled the delivery herself.

"Then all three of us will go," Ding Haijing declared. "When we get halfway, Luo Yongsheng and I will come back with you, and Guan Tiezhu will go to D State. Is that alright?"

Guan Tiezhu nodded, "Sure, I have no problem."

Chiang Xiao nodded too, "Alright, it’s settled then. Let’s head out now, I’ve already put everything in the car."

Her rush shone through as she’d grabbed buns for breakfast to devour en route.

Normally, she cherished breakfast, insisting on a proper seated meal.

"Where will you turn back on the way?" Ding Haijing asked Chiang Xiao, baffled by her halfway plan. Why not let Guan Tiezhu handle it solo?

Though he’d scolded her earlier, he couldn’t dictate her every move. Her mind was set, and persuasion failed.

Chiang Xiao lacked a precise turnaround spot, so she replied casually, "Just drive and see where we are at eleven o’clock."

This ensured her timely return for dinner with Meng Xinian.

"I really suspect you just want to go out and have fun," Ding Haijing remarked helplessly.

Drive till eleven and halt wherever? No goal in sight.

Truth be told, Chiang Xiao preferred solo travel to deploy the Thousand Mile Talisman Diagram, but driving skills eluded her. Trains meant tedious waits and boarding delays, and she’d vowed Meng Xinian to always bring bodyguards.

Hence, their company brought reassurance.

Chiang Xiao offered little retort to Ding Haijing’s quip.

She yearned for a fitting spot by eleven, ideal for renting or purchasing a property.

It would act as her forward base.

Once packed, they departed without delay.

All capable drivers, they rotated shifts seamlessly, no rests required.

Luckily, by eleven, a modest city appeared.

The place boasted a respectable urban look.

Noticing Chiang Xiao peering out the window nonstop, Ding Haijing queried, "What now?"

Time to head back?

"There should be a train station here, right?" Chiang Xiao wondered.

"There should be."

"Let’s find a restaurant to eat, and ask where the train station is," Chiang Xiao decided, eyeing a house near the station.

Should trouble arise, a quick train escape awaited.

After all, it wasn’t for dwelling—just a handy stopover.