Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2248 - 2184: The Bodyguards Arrive

The initial plan was to recruit a group of six, but the final member has yet to arrive due to the long distance.

Old Lee and Old He are the two individuals designated for the teahouse. It has been two years since they retired from the team, and both have struggled to secure stable employment after returning to their hometowns. In Old He's case, his blunt personality clashed with a supervisor who valued flattery, leading to his dismissal. Hu Xibing, who diligently maintains contact with his former comrades, frequently mentioned their plight in his letters to Meng Xinian. This is why Meng Xinian remembered their situation and summoned them.

Because they were both approaching thirty, I suggested that Chiang Xiao address them as Old Lee and Old He. She didn't mind this at all, finding the casual titles much more natural.

Since they are from out of town, securing permanent housing immediately wasn't possible. After considering the situation, Chiang Xiao instructed them to search for rental properties while she booked them rooms at nearby hostels for the next few nights.

These men proved to be exceptionally diligent; within just two hours, they had already scouted the entire neighborhood. The three assigned as Chiang Xiao’s bodyguards reached a consensus: a young man named Sun Han would return to report to her, while the remaining two continued the search for a house.

Sun Han is a round-faced youth of about twenty-five. Chiang Xiao couldn't help but notice a slight resemblance between him and Zhao Xin.

When he arrived and knocked, Ah Liu was the one to answer. Perhaps because Ah Liu still carried the intimidating aura of a Supervisor Guard, his presence even put the Jiang Family bodyguards—who were concealed around the courtyard—on high alert.

Being highly observant, Sun Han noticed them as well. When he informed Chiang Xiao of exactly how many people were lurking in the shadows, she was pleasantly surprised.

"Well done, Sun Han."

His report proved that Sun Han was not only capable but also meticulous and alert.

Ah Liu shifted his gaze, raising an eyebrow in approval.

He felt satisfied with Meng Xinian’s arrangements. Since he couldn't be by Chiang Xiao’s side every moment, securing trustworthy bodyguards was the best alternative.

Sun Han’s performance gave him a sense of relief.

"How did a young man with your level of skill end up leaving the team?"

Lowering his voice slightly, Sun Han replied, "My father passed away, leaving my elderly mother to live with my sister’s family. They have no money..."

Ah Liu and Chiang Xiao traded a knowing look.

Every household has its own set of burdens.

Even though Chiang Xiao currently lived in comfort, she had not forgotten the taste of poverty, struggle, and desperation.

Similarly, despite Ah Liu’s high-ranking background, his two decades of wandering had exposed him to various forms of hardship. Both father and daughter understood perfectly well how a lack of funds could bring even a hero to his knees.

"You won't have to fret over money anymore. Did Great Officer Meng mention the salary for working under me?" Chiang Xiao inquired.

Sun Han shook his head. "No, Great Officer Meng merely sent a telegram instructing us to come to the Capital because there was work available."

The telegram had been brief; Meng Xinian’s message consisted of only a few words.

Come to the Capital, there’s work.

Because of their profound trust in Meng Xinian, they had traveled there without a single question.

"Then join us for dinner this evening. We can go over the details then," she added.

"Do you need help with the cooking?" Sun Han asked, immediately starting to roll up his sleeves.

Chiang Xiao: "..."

Wait, you can cook as well?

Sun Han explained, "When you grow up in a poor home, you learn to do a bit of everything from the time you're small."

"That's not necessary, I'll handle the cooking," Chiang Xiao said, quickly waving him off.

After all, she wasn't looking for a chef.

That evening, the entire group assembled. In addition to Old He, Old Lee, and Sun Han, the other two men were also in their early twenties. One was Luo Yongsheng, and the other was Guan Tiezhu.