Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2324 - 2260: Why Did She Seek Him Out

Chiang Xiao had not yet finished her sentence when she spoke up, "Brother Xinian, if you truly desire to go..."

Before she could conclude her thought, Meng Xinian calmly cut her off.

"Little, this is no longer a matter of my personal preference."

A strange sensation had taken hold of him.

At that moment, he felt uncertain about how to convey this gut feeling to Chiang Xiao.

He was torn; failing to inform her might leave her vulnerable if trouble arose, yet telling her would surely cause her immense anxiety.

Chiang Xiao paused, processing the hidden gravity of his statement.

"Brother Xinian, are you suggesting there is a high probability that someone intends to use this situation against you?"

Currently, Meng Xinian occupies a unique and sensitive position.

Meanwhile, Ah Liu has already made his return to D State.

It could be argued that he has already exposed himself to those specific circles.

Should anyone dig deeper, the connection between her and Meng Xinian would inevitably be unearthed.

The ties between the Sixth Young Master Jiang and Li Hanzhong are common knowledge. Now, with her own involvement and Meng Xinian’s reputation as a powerful Cultivation force—not to mention his close alliance with Yang Zhiqi—the stakes were higher than ever.

If she were pulled into the fray, an entire network of influence could be expanded from her side.

However, what would happen if Meng Xinian were to perish while abroad?

Such a tragedy would likely create a direct vulnerability on her front.

"So, did Little Cai Long foresee this issue ahead of time?"

Initially, Meng Xinian was startled, confused as to why Chiang Xiao would suddenly mention Little Cai Long.

He understood immediately once Chiang Xiao clarified her reasoning.

It was true that when women deal with other women, their intuition is often far more acute than a man's.

"Little Cai Long pointed out that I am only eighteen. She was likely confident because she assumed you might rush into marriage and have a child before deployment, as others do. But since I am young and still in university, I am not at the typical age for marriage and children. As the only heir of the Meng Family, you would be pressured to find a woman of a more suitable age. Her appearing at this moment would be perfectly timed."

As Chiang Xiao spoke, a sense of oddity struck her.

"But, Little Cai Long barely knew you before this, right? What is her goal in approaching you so suddenly?"

It sounded harsh, but if Meng Xinian suffered a fatal accident overseas, what benefit would there be in becoming a widow after only a few days of marriage?

Ah, what nonsense!

Sometimes youth speaks without caution.

Yet, this was the harsh reality and the underlying implication.

Meng Xinian clenched his jaw and explained, "Little Cai Long’s mother married into her position and produced two daughters. Word is that Little Cai Long’s sister is betrothed to someone from the Lu Family. It is highly probable that Little Cai Long doesn't want to marry out; she likely wants a man to father a child and join her to manage the Long Family."

Dammit...

Being scrutinized like a piece of property made him feel as though he had swallowed a fly.

Chiang Xiao was equally livid upon hearing this revelation.

Her man was being scouted like this? Treated as nothing more than a stud?

To hell with that.

Little Cai Long had truly crossed a line with her.

The Long Family, the Gao Family, and naturally the Lu Family—all of them were immediately added to Chiang Xiao’s personal blacklist.

"Then, Brother Xinian, it’s very likely you are on their list."

As Chiang Xiao said this, her heart felt like it was sinking into a dark abyss.

After a heavy silence, Meng Xinian asked, "Little, if I am indeed on that list, would it still be alright for me to go?"

Put in those terms, how could she possibly refuse?

She never intended to be a burden that held him back, nor did she wish to clip the wings he needed to soar toward his destiny.