Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2573 - 2509: The Gift for Her

"Old man, did you plan on joining us for dinner tonight?" Meng Xinian huffed, beckoning Chiang Xiao over, "Little, come here."

Chiang Xiao felt a touch puzzled—what exactly did he need from her?

She approached him slowly.

Meng Xinian set aside the bag he carried, pulled a small box from his pocket, and passed it to her.

"A gift."

Realizing he hadn’t gifted her much before, an idea struck him after his talk with Grandma Yang. He had Yang Zhiqi contact an old comrade formerly involved with Jade Stone to pick out and deliver a fine piece.

This piece had drained every bit of his savings from the last several months.

"What’s inside?"

Chiang Xiao’s eyes sparkled brightly.

She never anticipated such a sudden present from him.

Yet she didn’t feel any shortage in her life.

"Take a look inside."

Meng Xinian instructed, signaling to Ding Haijing and Luo Yongsheng who lingered in the yard’s corner.

Ding Haijing and Luo Yongsheng rose at once and departed.

Whenever Meng Xinian showed up, they acted like they were on holiday.

After a full day behind the wheel today, heading to a nearby eatery for food and some drinks sounded perfect.

Chiang Xiao lifted the lid and discovered a full, smooth jade peace buckle.

Its surface resembled icy translucence, giving off a refreshing chill, with vivid green threads drifting through the haze.

The entire buckle shimmered radiantly, lustrous and stunning.

"Is this... a jade peace buckle?" Chiang Xiao lifted the peace buckle, utterly enchanted by it.

"Yes." Meng Xinian showed no hesitation before Old Meng; he simply wished to present her with something valuable, no matter the cost.

"It comes from the same mine as your bracelet. The seller mentioned a superior piece that’s nearly fully clear, but for now, this is all I could manage. Took plenty of persuading to snag a lower price."

He otherwise wouldn’t have been able to buy it.

Old Meng stared in shock, "Is this item pricey?"

"Very expensive, naturally."

This piece rivaled the little jewelry box he’d once given his grandmother.

Still, Meng Xinian harbored some regret. He ought to have gotten a finer one, like that crystal-clear version the seller described.

But truly, it was beyond his means.

Chiang Xiao promptly returned the peace buckle to him, "I don’t want the fully transparent one. This one’s perfect for me. So beautiful, so lovely. Please help me wear it."

Meng Xinian grinned and fastened the peace buckle around her neck.

"I only wish for your safety, nothing matters more."

While saying this, he unwittingly tugged her collar slightly ajar and slipped the buckle inside.

To his surprise, glancing downward revealed her pale, silky, curving form beneath the fabric. His frame stiffened immediately, heat surging through his veins.

Oh God.

Meng Xinian nearly faltered, abruptly recalling his grandfather’s presence. He hastily smoothed Chiang Xiao’s clothing to conceal the sight.

Whap.

Chiang Xiao’s expression soured darkly.

What on earth?

Did he need to slap so hard? Was he aiming to harm her?

Meng Xinian’s countenance grew grim as well.

"I didn’t intend that."

He’d simply lost restraint briefly, moving too roughly.

But Chiang Xiao’s figure...

Extremely alluring.

It had been ages since he’d been this near to her...

Chiang Xiao spotted his reddened ears and faintly blushing cheeks.

"I’ll head to the kitchen to cook; you stay with Grandpa."

With those words, she spun around and dashed into the kitchen, fleeing the scene.

Though Old Meng missed the earlier moment, observing their exchange and Chiang Xiao’s bashfulness, he recalled why he’d come today.