Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2274 - 2210: Frozen to the Core

The two guards exchanged surprised glances, first at Chiang Xiao, then at Dai Gang.

They were well aware that Dai Gang had been transferred alongside Meng Xinian, making him quite familiar with the Great Officer. Seeing him acknowledge Chiang Xiao confirmed she wasn't a fraud.

But what was the deal with Great Officer Meng?

Could it be the two had a quarrel?

Even if they had, Great Officer Meng's temper seemed excessively volatile. How could he simply tell his wife to disappear?

Such a stunning wife...

They secretly wished for one themselves.

Great Officer Meng remained oblivious to the burgeoning public disapproval he was stirring.

"Sister-in-law, what brings you here?" Dai Gang hurried towards Chiang Xiao, beads of sweat forming despite the chill.

Chiang Xiao offered a faint smile, "What, am I forbidden to visit?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant at all. I meant, we should have come to collect you."

The bus stop was quite a distance from their location.

"How could I impose such a burden on you? You should go inside; I ought to return."

She had endured an hour on the bus. Her father had just departed, and she had eagerly rushed over, only to be left waiting at the gate for an extended period, then rudely dismissed by someone. Even though she suspected a misunderstanding, anger still simmered within her.

Her initial excitement had been extinguished by a deluge of cold water, leaving her thoroughly chilled.

Dai Gang urgently intervened, growing anxious.

"Sister-in-law, why depart the moment you’ve arrived? You haven’t even stepped inside! Come on, come on, I’ll escort you in. Great Officer will surely be overjoyed to see you here!"

As he spoke, Dai Gang swiftly relieved her of her belongings and led the way through the main gate.

"Sister-in-law, please come in."

His heart hammered wildly. What a narrow escape! Had he emerged a minute later, she might have genuinely left.

Chiang Xiao let out a soft snort and followed him inside.

Soon, news of Great Officer Meng’s wife’s arrival spread throughout the camp.

Meng Xinian was currently scouring the entire camp for Chen Yushan and the others. Had they been intentionally avoiding him these past few days?

He scanned the corridor, then noticed two figures approaching from the distant main gate.

For anyone else, identifying them from such a distance would be difficult, but he recognized the person in front as Dai Gang, burdened with two large bags, followed by another individual...

Meng Xinian's eyes widened.

Chiang Xiaoxiao?

He suddenly felt a surge, as if his entire body had been electrified. Pushing off the railing with both hands, he vaulted down from the second floor.

He landed steadily without a moment's hesitation and immediately sprinted towards them.

This dramatic leap was witnessed by Long Xiaocai.

She initially gaped in astonishment, her heart leaping to her throat, intending to caution him, but he landed perfectly. Such handsomeness made her swoon.

She was just about to approach him when she saw him dashing towards someone ahead.

Moreover, an expression of extreme delight graced his face.

What was happening?

Long Xiaocai pondered for a moment, then followed him.

Meng Xinian covered the considerable distance in a remarkably short time, reaching Chiang Xiao.

Chiang Xiao watched as the man rushed towards her, then stopped, her lips pressed tightly together as she regarded him.

"Little, why are you here?" Meng Xinian was surprised that these were the only words he could utter.

"Am I not permitted to come? Wasn't it you who invited me?" Chiang Xiao scoffed, "Or are you implying you merely said it for amusement, and didn't genuinely wish for me to visit?"

Meng Xinian immediately detected an unusual edge in her tone.