Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2574: 2510: Don't Mention Age
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Something seems to be brewing.
Has Chiang Xiao given her okay?
“Kiddo, come over here, I've got something to tell you.”
Grandpa and grandson took seats in the living room. Meng Xinian washed up his hands before heading over to make tea, while Old Meng observed him and sighed, “Time truly flies; you're already twenty-five.”
Age turned into a touchy subject for Meng Xinian ever since he met Chiang Xiaoxiao.
Thus, the moment Old Meng brought up age, Meng Xinian's face clouded over instantly. “Old man, say what you need to say straight. Don't mention my age.”
“Kiddo, at just twenty-five, do you feel old like that woman believes?”
Why is twenty-five off-limits?
In general, twenty-five isn't a taboo age, yet Chiang Xiaoxiao is merely eighteen.
Meng Xinian, face still grim, asked, “What are you trying to say exactly?”
“What I'm getting at is, plenty of men your age are dads already!” Old Meng snapped in frustration.
A father...
Is fatherhood really that wonderful?
Meng Xinian felt content simply being with Chiang Xiaoxiao. Still, he grasped Old Meng's point now.
“Old man, I'll be off in five days.”
Old Meng's heart grew heavy at those words, knowing persuasion was futile, so he nodded and replied, “Got it. Stay strong once you're there.”
“I know. I will.”
“I came to share something with you, figuring you might head home tonight. Instead, don't go back—stay here and enjoy a nice evening with Little, that...”
Get hitched first; that's the priority...
Old Meng still held back from saying it outright.
Yet he figured Chiang Xiao had likely consented.
“Naturally, I'll cherish time with her, but Little's tough—she won't shed tears over it.”
Old Meng avoided spelling it out, while Meng Xinian acted oblivious.
“Since Little's so tough and understanding, Xinian, why not register tomorrow?”
“I've selected the date: August twenty-seventh.”
“Fine, fine, we'll hold off till August twenty-seventh for the wedding then. But wasn't that your earlier plan? Register ahead, banquet later—you could register tomorrow and banquet on the twenty-seventh; what's the difference?”
“An incident happened last time, so I've decided differently now. Wedding and banquet together, no alterations.” Meng Xinian stated.
He didn't want endless shifts in plans.
“Okay then, skip registering and wedding for now—just do the marriage first, alright?” Pushed to the edge, Old Meng finally laid it bare.
Meng Xinian arched his brows.
“Grandpa, I get your drift. Little discussed it with me. Truth is, Little's on board.”
Old Meng's eyes sparkled at once upon hearing that.
“I knew Little was such an understanding girl! Wonderful!”
He rose to his feet involuntarily, “I'll head out now, won't interrupt you two...”
Chiang Xiao proves exceptional, so very thoughtful.
Right then, Old Meng brimmed with thanks toward Chiang Xiao.
He hadn't anticipated her actual agreement.
They'd assumed lengthy convincing would be needed.
Meng Xinian's expression darkened again.
Not disturb them?
Was this prodding him to rush and start a family?
What kind of person did he think Chiang Xiaoxiao was?
“Little agreed, but I don't.”
“What was that?” Old Meng wondered if he'd misheard.
Meng Xinian declared firmly, “You heard right—I don't agree.”