Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2310 - 2246: Why So Formal?

A sudden burst of laughter erupted from the Elder Couple Yang.

Chiang Xiao found the situation both irritating and funny, her lovely face flushing a deep crimson.

Why had the conversation already shifted toward marriage, children, and even postpartum recovery?

Furthermore, why was there a requirement for her to be chubby?

That was the last thing she wanted!

"I have no desire to be chubby!" she snapped, casting a glare toward Meng Xinian.

This only caused the Elder Couple Yang to break into another fit of laughter.

As Yang Zhiqi headed upstairs, the sound of merriment coming from Meng Xinian’s room immediately reached his ears.

Weren't those his parents laughing?

Had they retreated into that brat Meng Xinian’s room once again?

Carrying the breakfast he had purchased, he hurried over and poked his head inside. His expression brightened the moment he spotted Chiang Xiao.

"Well, look who it is! A truly rare guest!"

Upon seeing Yang Zhiqi, Chiang Xiao stood up quickly, feeling a brief moment of hesitation regarding how she should address him.

Yang Zhiqi’s rank had been climbing at a rapid pace lately.

"Yang, Officer Yang."

Hearing her use such a formal title, Old Yang voiced his disapproval.

"Why use such a formal address? It sounds so distant!"

Aunt Yang was quick to chime in, "That's right, just call him Uncle Yang."

Yang Zhiqi’s eyes widened in surprise.

What exactly was happening here?

One shouldn't be deceived by his mother's friendly and cheerful demeanor; in reality, very few people ever truly earned her favor. It was rare for her to display such genuine affection toward anyone.

His father was even more selective.

Possessing long-held authority, his father had such a presence that since they arrived at this location, no one had the courage to simply drop by their home for a casual chat.

In the past, because his father followed Old Meng, he didn't get along with the Meng Family at all. For many years, Meng Xinian’s father, Meng Chaojun, would habitually lower his head and dodge his father whenever their paths crossed.

Yet now, it was his own father suggesting they shouldn't be so distant.

What was going on?

Feeling somewhat dazed, Yang Zhiqi asked Chiang Xiao instinctively, "How many days has Xiao been staying here?"

Could she have been around for a while to have become this close to his parents?

"Little just arrived yesterday afternoon," Aunt Yang answered for her.

If she had only arrived yesterday afternoon, there was no way they could have become this familiar so quickly.

Were his parents really that easy to impress?

A single night had passed, and that was it?

She was even sitting down to share breakfast with them?

Wait, Little?

They were already using her nickname?

This was clearly more than just a typical liking for someone.

Noticing Yang Zhiqi’s stunned expression, Chiang Xiao said, "If I call you Uncle Yang, you won't be offended, right?"

Before Yang Zhiqi could even open his mouth, Old Yang let out a snort. "He wouldn't dare! To be called Uncle by you, he’ll be secretly grinning for the next six months!"

"Yes, exactly. I'm not mad at all; I'm very happy," Yang Zhiqi added hastily.

If others were unaware of the family dynamics, he certainly wasn't!

Regardless of how high his current position was, if his father was displeased, he could be stripped of his rank in an instant.

Of course, he genuinely liked Chiang Xiao already.

How could he not want a girl like her to visit? She was the one who had the courage to enter his camp and take on six of his elite subordinates alone, and the one who traveled abroad by herself to save Meng Xinian when things turned dangerous.

However, Meng Xinian had been firmly against the idea before, and now, if he even entertained such thoughts, his parents would likely crush him.

Speaking of which, while others might be in the dark, if his father had truly wanted it, that specific position would never have gone to Li Hanzhong.

He stole another glance at Chiang Xiao.

For someone like Chiang Xiao to be held in such high regard by his father, she was truly extraordinary.

Meng Xinian leaned toward Chiang Xiao, whispering in her ear, "He has been promoted to Deputy Alliance Officer Yang now."

That was a very fast promotion.

Chiang Xiao felt a hint of surprise.

Then, she threw a meaningful sideways look at Meng Xinian.