Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2681 - 2617: I Remember Now

Jiang Shiheng's gaze brightened.

"Is this... the very necklace Lu Shuangshuang has been adorned with all this time?"

"Indeed. Take a closer look and determine if it's genuine. However, from what I gathered from Lu Shuangshuang's associates, it's quite likely a counterfeit."

Jiang Shiheng took the item and inspected it with meticulous care.

After a brief examination, he confirmed, "It is, without a doubt, fake!"

"Wonderful. With even the imitation necklace exposed as false, Father, your earlier inclination to dissolve the engagement with the Lu Family is now fully justified. Lu Shuangshuang can no longer feign ignorance. This matter requires immediate attention; bring it up tomorrow, so they will have no opportunity to fabricate another fake pendant."

"I shall address it tomorrow."

Jiang Shiheng's hands tightened around the necklace.

Excellent, though he wasn't sure why, a strong desire to sever ties with Lu Shuangshuang surged within him.

"Back then, Xiao Jing did indeed deliver the engagement termination letter to Lu Shuangshuang. That necklace, Lu Shuangshuang, in a fit of pique, threw it at Xiao Jing. Therefore, the genuine ruby token must have remained with Xiao Jing at that time. It's just that her subsequent whereabouts remain unknown; I haven't been able to uncover them."

"Little one, you've performed admirably, managing to unearth all these details from the past."

"There is one more matter, Father, which I believe you ought to be aware of. Father, you truly had a cherished love in your past, didn't you?"

"What are you implying?"

Chiang Xiao proceeded to recount in full detail the information Fei Cui had shared regarding the brief existence of the second young lady of the Lu Family to Jiang Shiheng.

As Jiang Shiheng absorbed her narrative, a sense of bewilderment washed over him.

"Sixth Brother..."

He seemed to hear a gentle voice resonating once more.

Jiang Shiheng found himself lost in thought again.

"So, Father, is it conceivable that the house by the sea was acquired for that individual? I also have the iron box here for you to examine, in case it triggers any memories?"

Chiang Xiao remarked, reaching for her backpack. She retrieved an iron box and presented it to him.

"Father, please examine the contents first. I shall go and sketch a portrait." Today, Chiang Xiao had inquired of Fei Cui about the appearance of the second young lady from that era.

Given that she was said to bear a resemblance to Fei Cui, a few modifications to those features should suffice.

Consequently, she now possessed a preliminary sketch.

Jiang Shiheng slowly extended his hand and accepted the box.

It was, in truth, a remarkably beautiful candy box.

With the box grasped in his hand, it felt as though a long-obstructed, trickling stream within Jiang Shiheng's mind suddenly flowed freely.

"Sixth Brother, this box of candy must be exceedingly costly, wouldn't you agree? It appears quite valuable."

"Worry not about the expense; I procured it specifically for you. Please, enjoy it."

"I cannot bear to finish it so quickly. Perhaps I shall savor one each day!"

Within the recalled scene, a pair of hands, somewhat rough yet delicately slender, opened a box of sweets. The candies were poured onto a table, then meticulously placed back one by one.

They were counted with each placement.

"One, two, three, four... twenty-six. Sixth Brother, isn't it a remarkable coincidence? Also six. I can indulge in one daily for nearly a month."

"Once you have finished this one, I shall acquire more for you."

"No need, no need. Sixth Brother, please refrain from buying me more candy."

"Why such apprehension? Is the Jiang Family unable to afford such confections?"

"No, Sixth Brother. I believe that consuming too much might lead to weariness. I wish to treasure the taste of this candy for a lifetime, to prevent it from becoming mundane."

"Haha, you silly girl, does such logic even exist?"

"But of course."

"Things hold value because they are rare, is that not so? Very well, then. Once you have depleted this box of sweets, I shall fill it with something else. How does that sound?"