Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2275 - 2211: The Fault Is Being Too Young

The memory of his previous words suddenly struck him like a violent clap of thunder overhead.

He had to be losing his mind.

Meng Xinian instantly leaned in, bringing his face close to hers.

"I truly didn't realize it was you just now. Why don't you just give me a punch to make it even?"

What would a punch even accomplish!

Chiang Xiao felt completely at a loss for words, using her hand to shove his face away from her.

When had this man become so thick-skinned?

There was no way she could actually bring herself to hit him.

Laughter danced in Meng Xinian's eyes as he captured her hand. "Come on, let's head to the dormitory!"

"Great Officer, the items Sister-in-law brought over..."

Dai Gang called out from behind them.

The Great Officer was truly something else; he hadn't even shown his face until this moment.

Everything today had been handled by him; otherwise, how would things have functioned!

The things Sister-in-law brought were surely high quality, right? Perhaps there was some food in there?

Meng Xinian snatched the belongings from his grasp, clutching two bags in one hand while firmly holding Chiang Xiao's hand with the other.

"Little, let's go."

Wasn't this the literal definition of burning bridges after crossing them?

Dai Gang stood there, speechless.

Meng Xinian felt as though he were walking on air.

"Little, has Dad already left?"

"Yeah." Chiang Xiao shot him a sidelong glance. "The moment Dad departed, I came straight here, only for you to tell me to get lost." She couldn't even bring herself to repeat his exact phrasing—cursing at her like that!

Meng Xinian was momentarily stunned.

"I honestly had no idea it was you. Besides, doesn't this prove my character?"

It showed that anyone seeking him out received the same cold treatment; he didn't entertain other women in the slightest.

"Prove what? I've heard Great Officer Meng has quite a few girls he’s seeing..." Chiang Xiao's sentence was cut short when she spotted a woman walking toward them.

The stranger wore a navy blue trench coat.

She wasn't a traditional beauty, but she possessed what people in modern times would describe as a 'high-fashion face'.

The look in the woman's eyes made Chiang Xiao’s lip twitch.

This had to be one of Tyrant Meng’s potential suitors, didn't it?

She couldn't resist giving Meng Xinian’s palm a sharp pinch.

Meng Xinian also noticed Long Xiaocai. His expression soured instantly as his aura turned frigid, a total contrast to the warmth he showed Chiang Xiao.

"Little, just ignore her. I'll explain everything once we reach the dorm."

He tightened his hold on Chiang Xiao’s soft hand.

Chiang Xiao gave a small snort.

He had just promised that no other women would see him, yet here they were running right into one.

From a distance, Long Xiaocai observed the pair holding hands.

So, that was Chiang Xiao.

She was quite pretty with a graceful figure—very charming indeed.

But what did that matter?

According to her information, Chiang Xiao had her own ambitions. She intended to continue her studies at the art academy and pursue painting. Furthermore, Chiang Xiao was only eighteen; she likely wasn't ready to settle down and marry Meng Xinian yet.

While many men would feel immense pride in having such a young and beautiful partner, Meng Xinian was different.

He was already twenty-five years old.

Moreover, his upcoming missions were life-and-death situations...

It didn't matter if Meng Xinian didn't have feelings for her right now.

Eventually, he should belong to her, shouldn't he? Her original goal in coming here wasn't necessarily to earn his love, but simply to persuade him to marry her.

Back then, she believed that as long as they wed, shared a bed, and she became pregnant, she wouldn't mind if his heart still belonged to Chiang Xiao.

But now, she found herself starting to care.

Suddenly, she wanted so much more.