Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2350 - 2286: Holds a Grudge

Against all expectations, Old Master Jiang returned in remarkably high spirits. His physical condition appeared much improved; his face had filled out, effectively smoothing away many of his previous wrinkles.

The transformation was nothing short of miraculous.

Observing the stunned looks on everyone's faces, Old Master Jiang felt a surge of internal satisfaction.

This recovery made him think of Chiang Xiao with even greater affection.

After all, without Chiang Xiao’s intervention, how could he have achieved such health?

“Sigh,” Old Master Jiang let out a heavy breath. “I truly should have insisted that Little Chiang return with Xiao Sixth to be officially recognized by the family. My mind wasn't clear at the time, and I let too many worries get in the way. It was a disservice to my great-granddaughter. I wonder if she holds a grudge against me now.”

Chen Yiping replied, “That is unlikely. Based on Miss Chiang’s temperament, even if she felt some resentment, she would probably move past it quickly.”

Hearing his nephew’s assessment, Chen Baoshen couldn't help but chuckle.

Shaking his head, he said, “Yiping, you’ve been tricked by that young lady. She is actually quite the vengeful one. Nevertheless, Little Chiang wouldn't hold a grudge against the Old Master for this. If she chose not to come, she surely had her own reasons. Given how protective she is of the Sixth Young Master, if she truly intended to come, not even the Old Master could have prevented it. She would have secretly followed him to D State if she felt it was necessary.”

Chen Baoshen felt he had a deep understanding of Chiang Xiao’s personality.

It was the truth.

He admired her greatly precisely because her likes and dislikes were so transparent and her resolve so firm.

Old Master Jiang nodded in agreement. “That is likely the case. Regardless, even if she isn't physically present, I intend to announce her existence to everyone today.”

Thus, today’s gathering was not merely to welcome Xiao Sixth home; it was also to inform the Jiang Family that Xiao Sixth had a daughter. This would prevent any future rumors that might wrong Chiang Xiao.

Furthermore, her name was to be recorded in the family genealogy, and she would be bestowed with a new name.

This was the rightful identity that he, as her great-grandfather, was determined to restore to her.

How could he allow people to view his great-granddaughter as a parentless orphan?

She carried the noble bloodline of the Jiang Family.

Chen Baoshen nodded silently in approval.

He fully backed Old Master Jiang’s choice.

This was exactly how things ought to be handled.

Checking the antique clock in the room, Old Master Jiang remarked, “The time has come. Let us go; I wish to personally greet my grandson upon his return.”

He walked out, flanked by a detail of four bodyguards.

Upon reaching the expansive garden, he found the entire clan waiting along the path to the main entrance.

Nearly every member of the Jiang Family had assembled.

Old Master Jiang’s brothers—specifically Fourth Master, Fifth Master, and Seventh Master—were there, along with Lady Liu, Lady Eighth, and their various children and grandchildren. It was a massive assembly.

Second Master Jiang had passed away long ago, and Third Master Jiang was currently confined to his sickbed. Aside from them and Jiang Yingqiong, who remained far away in the Capital, it seemed everyone else had arrived.

It was an incredibly large family.

This was the first time Chen Baoshen had seen the Jiang Family gathered in such full force. Surveying the crowd, he felt an immense sense of pressure.

With so many people present, it was a challenge to recognize everyone or link names to their faces. He wondered how Chiang Xiao would have reacted if she were standing there.

Having essentially grown up on her own, that child might find it difficult to adjust to such a sprawling family.

However, there was no way around it; the blood of the Jiang Family flowed through her veins.

Chen Baoshen attempted to gauge which relatives might be the most welcoming toward Chiang Xiao, but his efforts were in vain—every face was masked by the same expression of eager anticipation and excitement, making it impossible to distinguish their true intentions.