Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2621 - 2557: She’s a Bit Strange

Chiang Xiao felt a complex mix of amusement and bewilderment.

Even if she had brought honor to their school, it wasn't as if the principal himself would personally escort her home, ostensibly out of concern for potential troublemakers lurking around.

She possessed a vehicle, yet given her proximity to the school, she preferred to avoid attracting undue attention.

After all, arriving at school in a private car during this era would be considered excessively flashy.

Consequently, she usually walked, occasionally opting for the bus. If she had her own car, why would she require an escort?

"Teacher Ji, truly, there is no need. I can manage the journey home safely on my own." As Chiang Xiao voiced this, preparing to head towards the school gates, Ji Yuzhi promptly grasped her arm.

"No, no, why don't you ask one of the boys from your class to accompany you? Jin Lei, that sturdy fellow – aren't you two on good terms? Have him walk with you."

Her insistence piqued Chiang Xiao's suspicion.

Frowning slightly, she inquired, "Teacher Ji, what is occurring? Have you overheard something?" A subtle intuition suggested that Ji Yuzhi's unusually anxious demeanor today might be linked to Hu Xiangyong.

Unaware that Ji Yuzhi was already involved with Hu Xiangyong, Chiang Xiao assumed that casual conversations would unlikely reveal any confidential information. Her suspicion was mild, and she didn't dwell on it.

Ji Yuzhi felt compelled to offer a warning, but the moment Chiang Xiao appeared genuinely suspicious, she faltered.

She had only caught a fragment of a conversation. It didn't seem like Hu Xiangyong intended to inflict serious harm on Chiang Xiao, perhaps just a minor injury? He had even emphasized the need to disinfect the knife – was he concerned about an infection?

He likely wasn't planning extreme violence, was he?

There wasn't outright malice in his words, was there?

Perhaps he had his justifications?

As Hu Xiangyong's girlfriend, wouldn't interfering with his plans constitute a betrayal?

Therefore, when Chiang Xiao pressed her, Ji Yuzhi retreated.

"No, no, I genuinely just overheard talk of some ruffians observing the attractive students at our school. Seeing you just now, I felt compelled to warn you. Really, there's nothing more to it."

"You truly didn't hear anything else?"

"Absolutely not, absolutely not," Ji Yuzhi replied with an awkward smile. "Perhaps I'm just overly cautious. After all, it's broad daylight; they likely wouldn't dare to be so brazen."

"Very well, Teacher Ji. Thank you nonetheless."

"Alright, alright, I must return to my duties now."

With that, Ji Yuzhi turned and hurried back towards the administrative building.

Chiang Xiao watched her retreating figure, her lips pursed thoughtfully.

Ding Haijing approached, also gazing in the direction Ji Yuzhi had departed. "What was all that about?"

Although he hadn't overheard their exchange, Ji Yuzhi's conduct struck him as peculiar.

Chiang Xiao shook her head. "I can't quite piece it together myself. However, she urged me to be cautious, mentioning that troublemakers have been active lately, targeting the girls from our school."

"Is that so?"

Ding Haijing raised an eyebrow, a knowing look in his eyes. "But she's unaware that those troublemakers will soon wish they'd never crossed your path."

"What? Do I appear that formidable?" Chiang Xiao glanced sideways at him. "At most, I'll give them a good thrashing until they're crying for their parents."

"Indeed, indeed. Commander Meng's fiancée is certainly no ordinary person. Let's proceed; a little caution is always wise, regardless."

"I understand. It's possible Ji Yuzhi overheard something from Hu Xiangyong."

"You suspect this woman knows that man?" Ding Haijing's brow furrowed.