Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2611 - 2547: Unable to Let Go
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
A cold chill gripped Chiang Xiao's heart.
She checked the clock, noting it was already 9:30 in the evening.
With all bodyguards gone, just Jiang Liu and Lu Shuangshuang—a betrothed pair—left alone in the room, the situation looked perilous from every angle.
Ah Liu might be sharp-minded, yet pure-hearted folks often fail to anticipate the schemes of the cunning, since wicked schemes exceed typical imagination and prove hard to counter.
"Sun Han, stay right there."
Sun Han clutched the phone helplessly, remaining in position.
Xiao Chiang couldn't relax even from thousands of miles away, and Sixth Young Master, being a sharp adult, hardly needed her constant fretting.
Still, he wouldn't defy her order, so he ignored Lu Shuangshuang's plea, head lowered, pretending to continue the call.
The other bodyguards glanced at Jiang Shiheng, awaiting his instructions.
Lu Shuangshuang gazed at him beseechingly. "Xiao Sixth, please—you can't let these outsiders hang around listening to my true feelings, right? I value my dignity. Even if you misunderstand me, basic gentlemanly conduct demands it, doesn't it?"
Jiang Shiheng shot a look at Sun Han, then told Lu Shuangshuang, "It's too late at night for this; whatever you need to say, save it for tomorrow."
Lu Shuangshuang bit her lower lip.
Jiang Shiheng's refusal caught her off guard.
His expression made clear he wouldn't relent no matter what.
She nibbled her lip and asked, "Then Xiao Sixth, will you set aside tomorrow afternoon to stroll with me on Nanlie Island Beach?"
"Nanlie Island Beach?"
"Yes, we went there lots as kids—remember? So many shared memories linger there. You forget much, but visiting might spark some recollections."
Lu Shuangshuang pleaded with her eyes.
Jiang Shiheng hesitated briefly, then agreed, "Alright."
Only then did Lu Shuangshuang smile. "Rest well, Xiao Sixth. Tomorrow at 2:30, we'll go."
After her departure, Jiang Shiheng stood quietly awhile before retrieving the receiver from Sun Han.
"That worried about Daddy you have to eavesdrop on our talk by phone?"
Chiang Xiao chuckled twice. "I wasn't sneaking; I listened fair and square. But Daddy, why accept a beach trip with her?"
She'd wanted Sun Han to intervene and dissuade him, yet worried it overstepped for Sun Han to sway Jiang Liu's choice right then.
"Nanlie Island Beach counts as a top scenic spot in D State, famed for its gorgeous shores—clear deep-blue waters, soft white sands, odd-shaped rocks nearby, drawing crowds of tourists."
"Why not take me there later, Daddy, instead of Lu Shuangshuang?"
"Because..." Jiang Shiheng replied, "I recall we did visit there before. Returning could jog my memory. No fears—plenty of tourists around, I'll bring Sun Han and the rest, staying super cautious. When Little arrives someday, Daddy will take you to enjoy it."
Chiang Xiao felt at a loss.
"Then stay extremely careful."
After hanging up, Chiang Xiao sighed deeply.
Lu Shuangshuang's shamelessness exceeded Chiang Xiao's expectations.
Her dad had already annulled their engagement, yet she behaved as if untouched by it.