Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2296 - 2232: Joining the Fun

Chiang Xiao was genuinely puzzled by their presence.

Was it not currently time for dinner?

Common sense suggested that those with families should be heading back to their dormitories to eat, right?

And shouldn't the bachelors be making their way toward the cafeteria?

Why were they all congregating here and obstructing the entrance?

The thought of inviting them to create a ruckus during her very first meal here had never even crossed her mind.

Was this some kind of joke?

The fact that she hadn't already settled scores with them was generous enough, wasn't it?

How dared they allow their wives to try and set up a partner for Tyrant Meng!

Furthermore, this specific meal had been prepared for Old Yang, infused with a significant amount of Spirit Spring Water. Why on earth should she allow these outsiders to have a taste?

Consequently, even though she noticed Chen Yujun’s eyes wandering toward the food, Chiang Xiao had zero intention of offering a polite, "Have you eaten? Would you like to join us?"

Not a chance.

Observing that Chiang Xiao remained silent on the matter, Dai Gang understood the situation immediately.

It appeared that Sister-in-law had not yet fully moved past the previous incident.

Just as he was contemplating a way to slip away unnoticed, he heard Chen Yujun speak up: "Xiao Chiang, since this is the first time Great Officer Meng is hosting and your first time visiting our Alliance District, we thought we’d drop by to join the festivities."

"But what can I do? I've only prepared a small amount of food,"

Chiang Xiao replied with a smile, still making no move to invite them inside.

Chen Yujun quickly raised the two bags he was holding; through the clear plastic, one could see they were packed with prepared food.

Zhao Ren and Duan Huaiyang followed suit, lifting their own contributions.

They had brought along sodas and peanuts.

"Don't worry about it, we brought our own supplies, and my wife went back to cook as well. She’ll be bringing more over shortly. Our place is just two rooms away on the floor below," Chen Yujun explained. "She’s a talented cook, you must try some later."

Since they had already brought so many items, if Chiang Xiao were to actually kick them out now, she worried it might make things difficult for Meng Xinian in the future.

Forcing a smile, Chiang Xiao finally stepped aside to let them enter.

"Since you’ve brought so much, I’ll prepare a few extra dishes. However, we are a bit short on seating..."

"Duan Huaiyang, Dai Gang, you two head downstairs and bring up some small stools," Zhao Ren commanded immediately.

As the men turned around, they were stunned to see Chiang Xiao whisking the four dishes and the soup from the table back into the kitchen.

Chiang Xiao remarked, "I usually prefer vegetarian meals, but now that you are all here, I can’t possibly serve you such plain fare. I’ll add some meat dishes."

So that was the reason.

It seemed this Xiao Chiang was actually quite a hospitable person.

They assumed she wasn't truly angry with them after all.

When Meng Xinian eventually returned and discovered the crowd in the room, his expression instantly soured.

"What are you all doing here?"

"We just came to join the fun and introduce ourselves to Xiao Chiang,"

they replied, but they were taken aback when they saw Old Yang and his wife entering right behind Meng Xinian.

These two elders were rarely seen even in the cafeteria. While they were always pleasant to others, they never participated in social meals.

Furthermore, it was only then that Chen Yujun recalled Old Yang’s prestigious background. Many of his former subordinates now held high-ranking positions and remained fiercely loyal to him.

Whenever he crossed paths with Old Yang, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and nervousness.

Additionally, Old Yang's son, Yang Zhiqi, was currently the highest-ranking official in the area.

Consequently, the sight of Old Yang made everyone feel a bit stiff and restrained.

"Old Yang, Madam, have you also come to celebrate with Great Officer Meng?"

Old Yang and his wife had not anticipated such a large gathering. With Dai Gang and Duan Huaiyang already returning with the stools, the room had become quite cramped with polite company.