Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2604 - 2540: The Secret Place from Years Ago

Chiang Xiao hurriedly responded, "I get it, I get it, I’ll make sure to notify you all ahead of time. Just let me know if there’s a suitable house available there!"

Right then, she wasn’t entertaining high hopes; she simply aimed to cut down on time by checking with Cheng Cheng.

To her astonishment, Cheng Cheng truly had one.

"There’s a spot, in fact, that my foster father mentioned to me."

"Oh?"

"My foster father set it up ages ago, saying it was for amusement, just in case he slipped across the coast for some enjoyment, and if the Jiang Family came searching, he’d have a hideout. That’s why he quietly purchased a tiny house. Yet he hasn’t checked it in twenty years, unsure if it even exists anymore. Last time, he asked me to inspect it whenever free. When I did, the place turned out rundown, sealed tight with no occupants for years, cobwebs draping every corner inside. Being seaside, it’s somewhat humid too."

Could a spot like that truly exist?

Chiang Xiao’s eyes sparkled as she asked, "Is it unlivable?"

"Not at present, but with a thorough cleanup and minor fixes by someone, it could be habitable. The issue is, hardly anyone resides in that vicinity, so it might feel overly secluded."

"That’s fine, that’s fine, a hideaway like this is ideal! Got the key?"

"The key vanished long ago. My foster father said to bust the lock and install a new one if I planned renovations."

"Hold off on touching it then. Pass the address to Guan Tiezhu for a look when he returns; a quick tidy-up and fresh lock ought to suffice. This place is mine now—don’t even think of claiming it!"

To Chiang Xiao, such a location appeared ideal.

Dirt and age posed no concern; she needed it solely as a relay point.

Now, she just had to locate one more relay between the town and that spot.

In truth, another might not be necessary, as the path from the Capital City wasn’t straight there, likely avoiding problems.

Cheng Cheng couldn’t suppress another chuckle.

"Listen, girl, if you’re battling for something, pick a decent one at least. Squabbling over this rundown shack with me?"

"Exactly, I want this rundown shack. Keep your distance from it anyway. I’ll fix it up myself once I arrive. I fancy a seaside cottage to run solo."

"Fine, fine, it’s yours if you insist; that shack’s useless to me."

Once the call ended, with Guan Tiezhu observing him and eyeing the wooden bead once more, Cheng Cheng snorted and slipped it on.

Fine, fine, wearing it should suffice, right?

"Here’s a map I’ll sketch; a coastal cottage awaits. Little wants it tidied initially, then the lock swapped out."

Guan Tiezhu gave a nod.

Cheng Cheng sketched a basic map showing the cottage’s position, unable to resist another look at Guan Tiezhu.

He recalled Chiang Xiao’s bodyguards were all sourced by Meng Xinian, and these fellows proved dependable now, obeying her commands to the letter.

This pleased him greatly.

Guan Tiezhu departed, then boated over to the opposite shore, trailed the map, and sure enough, spotted that seaside cottage.

The area felt a tad barren, yet the dock lay nearby, making D State crossings easy.

Still, the house was truly compact and worn, its lock rusted through.