Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2660 - 2596: Why Go

Though the courtyard appears modest in size, an expansive garden offers ample space for strolls, with the smaller courtyard serving as an intimate, elegant, and sufficiently comfortable private area.

Chiang Xiao reflected on future generations, where average individuals would labor to afford a mere one to two hundred square meters of living space, often requiring bank loans. This contrast highlighted for her the profound disparity between the wealthy and the common folk in this world, a concept far more potent than mere words.

She, too, possessed her own small courtyard within the Jiang Family estate.

Jiang Shiheng chuckled.

"Your courtyard is currently being decorated by your… aunt. However, you won't be able to stay there tonight. I have three rooms here: a bedroom, a study, and a small guest room. You'll be staying in the guest room for now."

"Aunt?"

Chiang Xiao felt a surge of curiosity about this aunt.

Considering the sheer number of individuals within the Jiang Family, she realized that simply identifying everyone later on would be a daunting task, leaving her feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

"Indeed, Jiang Qiuyan. She is the eldest daughter of my second granduncle, making her your great-grandfather's eldest niece. I address her as Aunt, so you should do the same, correct?"

Observing her slight frown, Jiang Shiheng understood her thoughts. "There's no need to rush. You'll gradually get acquainted with everyone once you've truly settled in. But tell me, did you truly come alone? Why wasn't a bodyguard accompanying you?"

This young lady was remarkably audacious.

Despite being informed that D State was currently fraught with danger, she had the nerve to venture here.

"Bringing escorts would draw too much attention," Chiang Xiao explained. "Consider someone like Sun Han; with his physique, he truly stands out in any crowd."

If Sun Han, Ding Haijing, and others were to walk together, their imposing height, robust build, upright posture, and handsome features would undoubtedly attract notice. For a young woman like herself to arrive in D State accompanied by such individuals would surely make her a spectacle, wouldn't it?

This logic held a certain weight.

Jiang Shiheng did not dispute it but continued his gentle admonishment.

"Your great-grandfather even called, mentioning there are no rooms available for you here."

"Pfft." Chiang Xiao couldn't suppress a burst of laughter.

Surely, with such a vast estate belonging to the Jiang Family, the notion of no available rooms was preposterous.

How desperately did they wish for her not to arrive?

"Speaking of which, is your great-grandfather currently aligned with you?"

"Why do you ask?"

"If he isn't, I shall endeavor to avoid him. I wouldn't want him inadvertently revealing my presence in D State."

Jiang Shiheng found this amusing.

She was actually concerned the Old Master Jiang might let slip the secret?

"Your great-grandfather now entrusts nearly everything to me in secret. Yue Yang, whom you mentioned just moments ago, has been by your great-grandfather's side for eighteen years, assisting him with clandestine affairs throughout. His entire team also manages a group, and your great-grandfather has placed them all under my charge."

"Are they reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable. My dear child, you really should have more faith in your father's judgment."

"Faith, faith, faith. Like that Lu Shuangshuang situation; Father saw through her and arranged for the engagement to be terminated early, didn't he?" Chiang Xiao, however, was perplexed by one detail: "But Father, why did you agree to go to that island with her?"

He had a persistent feeling that something significant had slipped his memory.

Furthermore, it seemed intrinsically linked to Lu Shuangshuang.

He had inquired of Old Master Jiang and Jiang Qiuyan whether he had ever visited that island with Lu Shuangshuang. Both had confirmed it.

Jiang Qiuyan had also shared a crucial piece of information.

She mentioned that upon his return from the island with Lu Shuangshuang the first time, he remained in an exceptionally cheerful mood for an extended period, occasionally laughing to himself. Consequently, everyone assumed that an event on the island had transpired, strengthening their bond.