Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2322 - 2258: Heartfelt Concerns

Chiang Xiao’s fists clenched abruptly as her frame trembled.

Sensing her instability, Meng Xinian quickly reached out to support her waist.

In the past, before Chiang Xiao entered his life, he would have readily accepted such a deployment without hesitation.

At that time, he had nothing in his existence that made him fear death; he simply went wherever duty called, prepared to sacrifice every drop of his blood for the cause.

However, things were different now that he had Chiang Xiao.

When a man's heart softens with love, it inevitably becomes filled with worry.

"Xiao Xiao, I haven't received any word of this yet. Stay calm. Let me return and investigate the details before I explain everything to you."

His voice remained composed, radiating a steady strength that helped Chiang Xiao’s racing heart settle with great effort.

He was right; the situation was still murky, and succumbing to panic would serve no purpose.

"I'm coming back with you."

She wanted to accompany him immediately, confirm the exact news, and only then depart.

Meng Xinian, however, shook his head in disagreement. "There is no need. Go back; do not let your own rhythm be disrupted so easily. You’ve already taken leave today; if you don't return now, you'll be forced to take another day off tomorrow. Once I have concrete information, I will call you. By the time you reach home, I should have news ready."

He was reluctant to let her linger here in suspense.

The truth might not surface instantly.

It was quite clear that Yang Zhiqi was in the dark about this.

Had Yang Zhiqi known, his behavior over the last few days would have surely betrayed it.

He glanced down at the lustrous Jade Bracelet encircling Chiang Xiao’s wrist. If the rumors were true and his name was on that list, Yang Zhiqi would have certainly shown some trace of emotion when presenting the gift.

Since Yang Zhiqi was unaware, it was possible that Meng Xinian wouldn't find the answers today either.

Chiang Xiao inhaled deeply.

She suddenly realized it might be more effective to return to the Capital and seek answers from Li Hanzhong, so she stopped insisting on staying.

"Fine, I will head back first. Regardless of what you find, you must call me," she said, looking at Meng Xinian with gritted teeth. "Furthermore, do not even think about deceiving me. Brother Xinian, you know that if you try to trick me regarding this matter—just like you did with the wedding date—I will be truly furious."

Meng Xinian gave a firm nod. "I understand. I promise to give you the truth. Now, go back."

"You don't have to escort me to the station. Guan Tiezhu is with me anyway. Hurry back and start your inquiries."

Originally, Meng Xinian intended to see her off at the town's bus station, but Chiang Xiao was now desperate for him to begin his investigation.

"A few extra minutes won't hurt. Let me see you onto the bus first."

To Meng Xinian, every second spent together was more precious than anything else.

Chiang Xiao found herself unable to sway his stubbornness.

They had been in high spirits earlier, chatting happily about wedding arrangements, but this sudden news had completely extinguished their joy.

Guan Tiezhu sensed the shift in atmosphere and felt a pang of guilt.

Neither Chiang Xiao nor Meng Xinian held it against him, however; it was his duty to report urgent matters to them immediately.

This situation, after all, concerned them directly.

Being informed early was a blessing in disguise.

Meng Xinian waited patiently until Chiang Xiao and Guan Tiezhu were settled on the bus. Only after the vehicle pulled out of the station did he turn to leave.

On the bus, Chiang Xiao kept her eyes closed to rest, but her mind was a whirlwind of a single thought: If the reports were accurate and Meng Xinian was truly on that list, would he actually want to go?