Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2678 - 2614: Truly Ruthless

Following Chiang Xiao’s departure, Yue Yang stepped into the room.

Lu Shuangshuang was already within, her cries growing hoarse. However, the day had faded into darkness, and the room, already dim during daylight hours, was now cast in even deeper shadows. Lu Shuangshuang’s eyes, swollen from previous blows, could only open to a mere sliver, resembling a squinting walnut. Consequently, she couldn't clearly discern Yue Yang’s features.

Even so, Yue Yang maintained his disguise, complete with a hat and mask. After his eyes adjusted to the gloom, he was able to make out Lu Shuangshuang’s appearance.

Her buzz-cut hair, appearing as if a dog had chewed on it, immediately caught his attention, nearly causing his eyes to bulge. “What, what is this?” he thought. “Is this Lu Shuangshuang? Could it be…?”

Yue Yang was rendered speechless for a considerable time. He mused on how ruthless Miss Jiang Xiao truly was, wondering how long Lu Shuangshuang would be apprehensive about venturing out in public.

Meanwhile, Chiang Xiao returned to the Jiang Family residence, where Jiang Shiheng and Old Master Jiang awaited her for dinner. Seeing her safe return, Old Master Jiang’s smile widened, crinkling his eyes. “Oh, Little One, you have truly astounded your great-grandfather! How could you be so formidable? Even great-grandfather can hardly believe it! Simply amazing!”

Neither of them had anticipated that Chiang Xiao would interrogate the woman so effectively, quickly extracting Lu Shuangshuang’s location. Within moments, Lu Shuangshuang was apprehended. This turn of events resolved a significant issue for the Jiang Family, shifting the dynamic from a passive stance to one of complete initiative and control.

“Great-grandfather, you praise me too much,” Chiang Xiao replied, a complex mixture of emotions swirling within her. The weight of knowing certain truths from the past settled upon her. Nevertheless, with so many lingering doubts now clarified and Lu Shuangshuang captured, a considerable burden of pent-up anger had been released, somewhat easing her mood.

“Are you exhausted? Go wash your face and hands, then come and eat. Today, great-grandfather instructed the kitchen to prepare numerous dishes; you must eat heartily,” Old Master Jiang said warmly.

“Okay, great-grandfather, I’ll be right back,” Chiang Xiao responded. Reflecting on Fei Cui’s earlier words, she proceeded to wash her face. Upon entering the dining room and taking her seat, she observed the table laden with dishes but did not immediately reach for her chopsticks. A question lingered: could the kitchen’s offerings be trusted now? Or, perhaps, with the previous incident, were the kitchen staff now too intimidated to act with impunity?

“Little One, what is it? No appetite?” Jiang Shiheng inquired, instantly perceiving the unease clouding her expression. Old Master Jiang also turned his gaze towards her.

“Great-grandfather, Father, today I inquired about who was colluding between the Jiang Family and the Lu Family. One of Lu Shuangshuang’s subordinates implicated two individuals,” Chiang Xiao stated.

Hearing this, Old Master Jiang and Jiang Shiheng instantly adopted solemn expressions. Old Master Jiang clenched his fist, a surge of disbelief and anger washing over him. So many members of the Jiang Family, enjoying the prosperity built by their ancestors, could be so heartless as to betray the family?

“Who is it?” he demanded through gritted teeth. Who indeed?

“Isn't there a Deputy Steward in the kitchen?” Chiang Xiao asked.

“Deputy Steward?” Old Master Jiang trembled slightly. “Could it be him?”

“Yes, one of the individuals named was the Deputy Steward overseeing the kitchen,” Chiang Xiao confirmed.

“How, how could it be him?” Old Master Jiang’s voice was filled with utter disbelief. “That is, that’s the person your grandfather, Xiao Sixth’s father, saved years ago. Everyone calls him Big Liu. Back then, he was a guard who was ambushed by bandits and nearly killed. It was Xiao Sixth’s father who used all the medicine he carried, then carried him for several miles to find a skilled doctor, which ultimately saved his life.”