Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2661 - 2597: A Real Expert

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao arrives at the Jiang family estate and discusses her living arrangements. Her father, Jiang Shiheng, reveals her great-grandfather has entrusted him with significant family matters and a covert operations team, but also hints at a past trip to an island with Lu Shuangshuang that seems to hold forgotten significance.

This provided an even greater conviction in their belief regarding this pair.

It was consistently understood that Jiang Liu held affection for Lu Shuangshuang.

Consequently, Jiang Shiheng found himself compelled by an subconscious urge to recover his memories, leading him to agree to Lu Shuangshuang's request.

One must always revisit the past to ascertain if anything can be recalled.

"I accompanied her previously, hoping to trigger some memories," he explained to Chiang Xiao.

Chiang Xiao deliberated briefly before suggesting, "However, you don't need to accompany her; you could find an opportunity to go alone later, couldn't you?"

"Mm, it won't happen again."

"But, wasn't Lu Shuangshuang deeply devoted to Dad, vowing to marry no one else? How could she willingly betray him?" Chiang Xiao expressed her continued perplexity.

Jiang Shiheng merely shook his head.

"The truth will eventually surface."

Sun Han and another bodyguard arrived, carrying the dishes.

"Let's eat; we can discuss matters further afterward."

Chiang Xiao followed him to the adjacent small living room, observing Sun Han arrange the food on the table.

"Do members of the Jiang family not dine together?"

With so many individuals residing together, having everyone gather for every meal would create an excessively boisterous atmosphere.

"Meal times often experience delays due to the sheer number of people, so generally, each household dines separately."

"So you don't eat with Great-Grandfather?"

"Normally, I do, but today I mentioned I'd be a bit late, so I told your great-grandfather to eat first..."

Before Jiang Shiheng could finish speaking, Old Master Jiang's voice echoed from outside.

"Who said I ate first? I'm waiting for you. Who are you conversing with? Could it be..." Old Master Jiang quickened his pace, and upon entering the dining area, his eyes widened in astonishment upon seeing Chiang Xiao dressed in men's attire.

"You, you, you, you little imp..."

Chiang Xiao promptly rose and hurried over to support him.

"Hello, Great-Grandfather."

"You little rascal, how did you get here?"

Indeed, she moved with such swiftness, nearly giving him a significant scare.

"How could I remain at ease if I didn't come?" Chiang Xiao assisted him to a seat at the dining table, and Sun Han promptly returned with the dishes.

Old Master Jiang remained somewhat taken aback.

"What sort of clothing are you wearing? And how did you manage to enter?"

"I simply scaled the wall to get in."

"C-climbing the wall?" Old Master Jiang exclaimed, startled. "Where did you climb? Our family's walls are quite high; can you actually scale them?"

"It was an easy climb, no trouble at all."

Old Master Jiang immediately turned his gaze to Jiang Shiheng, addressing him with a touch of sternness, "Xiao Sixth, if even Little can scale our walls, should we consider raising them higher or take other measures?"

Jiang Shiheng found the situation amusing.

"Grandfather, there's something peculiar about your statement."

"What is it?"

"When you say 'even Little can climb over,' do you grasp the extent of this girl's capabilities? She can indeed climb, but others might not be able to, unless they possess skills comparable to Sun Han or Brother Xinian."

Otherwise, one might expect numerous ruffians would have infiltrated the estate over the years, wouldn't they?

Furthermore, even gaining entry does not guarantee easy access to individual courtyards; the Jiang family maintains constant patrols, and evading these guards is no simple feat.

He had previously tested Sun Han, who subsequently provided a detailed report.

Without an inside accomplice, successfully infiltrating the premises undetected is a formidable challenge.

Old Master Jiang regarded Chiang Xiao with newfound interest. "So, it turns out Little is a highly skilled individual?"

Chiang Xiao chuckled, displaying no false modesty. "Indeed, Brother Xinian provided me with the training."