Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2312 - 2248: Oh, Give Me a Break

Throughout this time, he had clearly observed the elderly couple becoming much thinner, yet they had dismissed his concerns by claiming they were merely adjusting and would feel better eventually.

As it turned out, they had not been consuming anything at all!

And here he was... what sort of son did that make him?

If things had reached the point where they both passed away, and he discovered they had died of starvation, how could he possibly go on living?

Yang Zhiqi’s eyes grew bloodshot, and his fingers began to tremble slightly.

"Why didn’t you tell me?" he asked, looking toward Meng Xinian.

Meng Xinian replied, "I was planning to tell you when you returned this time."

How could he remain silent? He only discovered the truth after Yang Zhiqi had departed.

However, who could have guessed that everything would be resolved the moment Chiang Xiaoxiao arrived?

Meng Xinian wanted Yang Zhiqi to know about this matter so he would understand why the Yang Family Elder held Chiang Xiao in such high regard.

He needed to be aware of this; how could he not know?

If other members of the Yang family developed any resentment in the future upon seeing the Elder treat Little so well, it would be best if Yang Zhiqi handled it himself. Otherwise, he couldn't be blamed for being too ruthless.

"Can they really eat now?"

"Didn’t you just see it for yourself?" Meng Xinian gave him a look of disdain, "But Little said that after starving for so long, they shouldn't have rich food right away, so everything prepared was quite light."

After saying this, he added another stinging remark, "For instance, things like fried buns are best avoided for now."

Yang Zhiqi shot him a glare.

After a moment, he let out a heavy sigh and then asked, "How is Little Chiang so talented?"

"Is it not a good thing that my wife is skilled?" Meng Xinian huffed, "She studied under Chen Baoshen, and besides, you know she frequently went into the mountains to harvest herbs. I’m telling you, even if you are my Alliance Officer, some things must be made clear. Little only has a limited supply of good herbs; using them means having less, so don’t go spreading the word, or everyone will come looking for her."

"Wouldn’t it be better if her reputation grew? With such abilities, wouldn't people everywhere hold Little Chiang in high esteem?"

"As if!"

Meng Xinian’s expression turned grim, "Little doesn’t need that."

To be held in high esteem by others?

How much trouble would that invite?

He was concerned she wouldn't be able to handle the burden.

Furthermore, when he and Chiang Xiaoxiao had visited Bai Gu Mountain previously and he saw that tiger lunging at her, his heart nearly stopped. That image was burned into his mind, impossible to forget.

If everyone sought her out for medical care and remedies, even if she had them in her Space, wouldn't she have to venture into the mountains more often to hide their origin?

Wouldn't that be enough to work her to death?

He would never consent to such a thing.

Besides, Chiang Xiaoxiao’s talent for painting would eventually bring her immense fame. Isn't she already starting to gain some recognition?

That is the field where she should achieve her renown.

Yang Zhiqi’s previous remark had also been meant to tease Meng Xinian, as he was well aware that neither Meng Xinian nor Chiang Xiao cared for such widespread publicity.

Nevertheless, his heart was overflowing with gratitude toward Chiang Xiao.

He patted Meng Xinian on the shoulder and said, "Let’s go, I want to have some porridge as well."

"You’ll likely only get to watch; Little won’t let you have any."

He knew exactly how much Spirit Spring Water was in that bowl of porridge; given Little Chiang’s personality, how could she let others take a share?

Didn’t you see that Dai Gang didn't get a single drop of last night’s soup?

Indeed, Yang Zhiqi is no different from anyone else.

Yang Zhiqi refused to believe it.

"Little Chiang calls me uncle, surely she wouldn’t refuse me a bowl of porridge?"