Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2657 - 2593: Encountering a Benefactor

Chiang Xiao’s question, posed in such a manner, struck those around her as quite peculiar.

"Indeed, aren't these two families practically as one already?"

"They possess a Divine Doctor within the Jiang Family, yet they neglect to utilize him, opting instead for a foreign-run hospital? Fainting alone—is that truly sufficient grounds for hospitalization?"

"Rumor has it that Sixth Young Master has forsaken Miss Lu, but Sixth Young Master was under pursuit and could scarcely safeguard himself. Can the Lu Family not grasp even this simple truth?"

Chiang Xiao added with a touch of coolness, "Sixth Young Master has just returned, and they refuse to grant him proper rest. This Miss Lu, who has been residing with the Jiang Family throughout this period—is she attempting to force a marriage? Her approach is indeed rather aggressive."

"Now that you mention it, that does sound somewhat plausible..."

Having spoken, Chiang Xiao withdrew from the assembled group.

The Lu Family had always excelled at manipulating rumors and shaping public opinion. Her great-grandfather, being excessively upright and honest, had never paid heed to such tactics.

Observing the current situation, it was likely her father who had orchestrated this turn of events.

Just moments ago, while she was amidst the crowd, she had overheard someone deliberately, or perhaps inadvertently, guiding the conversation. Seizing the opportunity, she had stepped forward to lend her support.

Now, they would await Old Master Lu’s reaction.

And Lu Shuangshuang...

Chiang Xiao’s gaze grew somber.

She harbored an intense and profound hatred for that woman.

Chiang Xiao occupied her time throughout the day, awaiting the descent of night.

She had no desire to be seen by anyone, her plan being to infiltrate the Jiang Family estate under the cloak of darkness.

Although returning home for the first time in this manner felt somewhat unavoidable, it no longer held any significance.

Over the preceding couple of days, she had managed to gain a rudimentary understanding of the circumstances within D State, and she had deliberately prolonged matters until the opportune moment arrived.

At half-past seven in the evening, darkness had fully enveloped the surroundings, and soft lights were scattered throughout the Jiang Family’s extensive gardens.

Chiang Xiao deliberately bypassed the main entrance, opting to circle around. She couldn’t help but let out a sigh inwardly—this place was truly vast; traversing its perimeter alone would be an undertaking.

Fortunately, Jiang Shiheng had previously described the Jiang Family gardens to her, and she had even sketched them, possessing some familiarity with the estate’s layout.

Identifying what appeared to be a shadowed alcove, she took a few steps back to prepare for a running start. Then, with remarkable agility, she ascended the wall and swiftly scaled its height.

For anyone else, this wall might indeed present a considerable challenge, but for Chiang Xiao, it posed no difficulty.

She descended from the high wall without making a single sound.

Standing upright, she surveyed her surroundings. As anticipated, this was a secluded corner of the gardens; the lawn was level, a small pond with what appeared to be water lilies was present, and an atmosphere of profound quietude prevailed.

A mere two hundred meters ahead, faint orange-yellow lights were discernible.

This solitary shadowed area alone was already of considerable size...

Chiang Xiao adjusted the mask that concealed her face, pulled down the brim of her cap, and set off towards the distant glow.

Within Jiang Shiheng’s study, a middle-aged man stood before the desk, his head bent slightly as he delivered a report.

Upon concluding, Jiang Shiheng offered a faint smile. "It appears I have indeed encountered a benefactor—there is someone intentionally stirring the pot for us?"

"Yes."

Not only had someone compelled Lu Junyou’s associates to create a scene at the foreign-funded hospital at such a crucial juncture, but when individuals were dispatched to propagate rumors, others, as if by prior arrangement, continually echoed their sentiments, thereby single-handedly reversing more than half of the previous day’s overwhelmingly negative public opinion. Now, in fact, their side held the advantage.

"I have already conferred with Doctor Chen. Tomorrow, request that he kindly do us a favor and casually mention Old Lu’s condition when he is out. Ensure that personnel are assigned to safeguard him meticulously. Doctor Chen is advancing in years; we cannot afford for anything to befall him," Jiang Shiheng instructed.

"Understood, Sixth Young Master. The individuals we dispatched have already detected the movements of the woman you described."