Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2325 - 2261: Thinking Too Far Ahead

"Brother Xinian, have I ever stepped in to interfere with your professional duties?"

Aside from that one time I rushed to save his life.

Chiang Xiao took a deep breath before pressing further, "However, I need to understand the reason why."

Why was he so determined to go, fully aware that it would cause her distress?

Meng Xinian let out a sigh and explained, "I realize this might sound somewhat idealistic, but this is truly how I feel. As a Supervisor Guard, it is our duty to go wherever we are required. When a place is still under siege, I have no justification to refuse the call to save lives and defend homes. Had my name not been on the original list, I wouldn't have gone out of my way to volunteer, but since I am included, I cannot retreat."

Even though his heart had grown softer now that he had someone to cherish, he could not abandon his original vows as a Supervisor Guard.

"One day, when I am old, gray, and toothless, I'll be telling our grandchildren about my years as a Supervisor Guard. If they look up and ask, 'Grandpa, why didn't you help back then?' what answer could I possibly give them?"

His words were filled with a gravity that weighed heavy on her heart, yet the way Meng Xinian phrased it made Chiang Xiao want to let out a small laugh.

"You are looking way too far into the future."

He was already contemplating grandchildren?

He ought to focus on sons and daughters first.

"It isn't far at all; we are destined to walk the journey of life together."

"Are you really that confident you'll return unharmed?" Chiang Xiao challenged. "Don't act like it's a simple matter. You know you have a bit of a track record."

Sighing once more, Meng Xinian asked, "Should I carry more peace talismans with me this time?"

Didn't she have those things?

Chiang Xiao bit down on her bottom lip.

"If I were to draw ten or even eight of them for you to wear all at once, would you actually do it?"

"I would. I'll just tell them my wife gave them to me. On these types of dispatch missions, the authorities aren't usually that strict about such personal items."

Chiang Xiao pursed her lips and replied, "In that case, I'm going to draw a hundred for you."

A low chuckle escaped Meng Xinian.

He was aware she was merely being playful, but recognizing the depth of her genuine concern, he could only offer a soft word of agreement.

"Regardless, the roster isn't set in stone yet. It won't happen immediately. The higher-ups still have a lot of details to coordinate."

"I understand." Chiang Xiao gave a quiet sigh. "Brother Xinian, make sure you train intensely during this period. You need to get your body into the best shape possible."

She wasn't going to hold him back.

Therefore, if his departure was inevitable, she would provide him with every bit of support she could offer.

In the days ahead, she would dedicate herself to drawing more peace talismans and even experiment with different types of talisman diagrams.

"Little, you are truly the best. I love you," Meng Xinian murmured in a deep voice.

He felt incredibly fortunate to have found her.

Any other woman might have been adamant about demanding he stay behind.

"Brother Xinian, I love you so much too."

So, if you must go, you absolutely have to return to me safe and sound.

After the call ended, Chiang Xiao sat lost in thought for a long time until a knock sounded at the door.

Seeing that she didn't respond, Guan Tiezhu went ahead and opened the door himself.

As the door swung open, Old He stepped inside.

"Where is Xiao Chiang?"

"She's right inside."

Old He walked into the living room and tapped on the open door, catching Chiang Xiao's attention. Since Old He worked at the tea house and had arrived so abruptly, she wondered if there was news from the shop.

"Old He, has something happened?"

She asked the question with a hint of anxiety.

"Xiao Chiang, business at the tea house is thriving, but there is a particular customer who is proving very difficult to manage," Old He explained.