Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2295: 2231: This Is Way Too Plain

Meng Xinian was more than happy to follow her every command.

He pivoted instantly, heading out to fetch Old Yang and his wife for the meal.

However, the moment he crossed the threshold, he spotted Chen Yujun and several others hauling items up the staircase.

Paying them no mind, Meng Xinian walked straight toward the Yang residence.

“Old Man Yang, Aunt Yang, let’s move. Little Jiang will have the food on the table any minute now.”

They had stepped away earlier to grant the elderly couple some private time to talk through their troubles.

The last few days had been grueling for the pair; it was truly remarkable how they had suppressed such heavy emotional weight while maintaining a facade of smiles and normalcy.

When Meng Xinian entered, he found that the couple had changed into fresh garments and appeared to have groomed themselves carefully.

He couldn't help but feel surprised by their appearance.

“What is all this for?”

“These clothes are reserved for the New Year. Our daughter-in-law stitched them for us just before the holiday, and we’ve only worn them once. Well? Do we look dignified?” Old Yang’s mood had clearly brightened significantly.

Meng Xinian let out a scoff.

“Do you two imagine we’re attending a wedding gala?” He teased them without restraint, “We’re just having a casual dinner next door, why the elaborate outfits?”

They were making such a fuss; he was just wearing his everyday clothes.

He didn’t want the old man outshining him, or his girl might complain later, thinking he didn't take her first visit seriously enough.

In reality, Great Officer Meng, you are overthinking things.

“Keep your opinions to yourself! You pilfered my tomatoes, and I haven’t even settled that debt with you yet. If it weren't for Xiao Jiang, I wouldn't even step foot in your place,” Old Yang huffed.

“Enough, enough, why are you two starting another argument? Let’s get going,” Aunt Yang said with a wave of her hand. “I’m actually hungry!”

Hearing her admit to an appetite so freely made Old Yang’s nose feel a bit prickly with emotion.

Meng Xinian turned to lead the way. “Let’s go, then. There’s plenty of rice to go around. But Old Man Yang, you should only have a small portion of rice and focus on the soup; I prepared a special batch specifically for you.”

The reason was simple: that soup was infused with a generous amount of Spiritual Spring water.

This was Jiang Xiao’s way of showing special care, ensuring Old Yang consumed more Spiritual Spring during dinner.

If the Spring Water were served plain, its taste would be too noticeably different from the crisp, sweet tap water used in the area.

Consequently, Jiang Xiao had informed him that she would prepare soup for Old Yang every single day during her stay.

Jiang Xiao began setting out the meal.

Since Meng Xinian lacked a proper dining table, they were forced to eat around the coffee table.

Surveying the room, she realized there was only a small two-seater sofa and no extra chairs. How could they all sit?

Just as she considered heading to Old Yang’s place to borrow some seating, Chen Yujun and his group arrived at the entrance.

Jiang Xiao paused in her tracks.

Dai Gang stepped forward and greeted her, “Sister-in-law.”

“What is everyone doing here?”

Chen Yujun cast a glance at the table. Seeing only a few dishes that were mostly vegetables—likely plucked from the rooftop garden—and lacking any premium ingredients, his perception of Jiang Xiao began to shift.

It appeared this girl was incredibly obedient to Meng Xinian, not daring to make any demands at all.

For a first-time visit, the spread was remarkably humble: stir-fried cabbage, green beans, sponge gourd, fried eggs, and a tomato egg soup.

Could eggs even be considered a meat dish?

This was her debut visit, and given how much younger she was than Meng Xinian, she ought to be acting pampered.

It seemed Meng Xinian must be quite overbearing; this poor girl likely just accepted whatever treatment he gave her, didn't she?

The group had been planning to offer an apology, worried she might have heard rumors about Meng Xinian potentially being matched with other girls, but would she even have the courage to make a scene?