Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2359: 2295: Treated as Kin

Old Master Jiang worried over Ah Liu's recent operation, doubting whether his recovery had truly finished.

Lady Eighth believed that after two decades away, it was only natural to struggle with adjusting back home. She recalled her own marriage to the Neighboring City—despite the short distance, she had felt utterly displaced and endured great discomfort for days on end.

Thus, upon catching Cheng Cheng's words, they overlooked his background and started fretting aloud right away.

“Stop standing then, hurry and fetch a seat for the Sixth Young Master.”

A person fetched a chair and placed it so Jiang Shiheng could settle in the hall's center.

Cheng Cheng remained by his side and murmured gently, “Godfather, could you present me to the relatives now? I worry they might see me as a stranger and send me packing.”

His statement caused numerous eyes to bulge in astonishment.

With all the times he'd uttered "Godfather," it was clear they'd already pieced together his bond with Jiang Shiheng.

Still, the details of their encounter and his exact background remained a mystery to everyone.

Supported by Jiang Yunqing, Lu Shuangshuang held her ground steadily, gripping her handkerchief hard, dabbing at her tears nonstop as she gazed at Jiang Shiheng.

Cheng Cheng had shattered the moment's mood, so charging ahead now would only make her look ridiculous.

In that way, the chance vanished completely.

Not even she could discern if Cheng Cheng's actions were deliberate or accidental.

Jiang Shiheng replied, “Of course, I'll present him to all of you. Grandpa, this is Cheng Cheng, my foster son. For years we've relied on one another, and his devotion to me runs so deep that treating him as my adopted son feels just like having my real flesh and blood.”

Old Master Jiang eyed Cheng Cheng and nodded approvingly, “Fine child, you've toiled so much these years. Henceforth, this house is yours as well—address me as Great Grandpa.”

Fourth Master Jiang cut in at once, “Wait a moment!”

Both Jiang Shiheng and Cheng Cheng turned their gazes toward him.

“Big brother, doesn't this seem off?” Fourth Master Jiang shot a look at Cheng Cheng, “Naturally, I hold no prejudice toward the boy, yet the Jiang Family holds such vast power and size that we must weigh matters thoughtfully, lest conflicts and chaos prove hard to manage.”

“Laosi, what are you getting at?” Old Master Jiang inquired calmly.

“My point is, as Xiao Sixth's foster son, why not view him as partly one of us in the Jiang family, and welcome him warmly among our dealings?”

Treating him like family…

That's a far cry from fully joining the Jiang Family.

Cheng Cheng scoffed to himself.

They actually believe he's desperate to integrate into the Jiang Family.

Were it not for his godfather's kin, were it not Jiang Xiao's residence, he couldn't care less.

This Fourth Master Jiang…

What's his issue?

Yet, out of all these Jiang relatives, he's the sole voice raised, showing that the rest stay remarkably level-headed.

For the moment at least, no judgments can be made.

Before Old Master Jiang could respond, Jiang Shiheng gave a subtle smile and stated, “Fourth Uncle, as I said before, Cheng Cheng and I share a tie as strong as any blood father and son. Being my boy, he belongs to the Jiang Family without question. Should Fourth Uncle find it unfit, then the Jiang Family means just our core line. Oh, and my sister has taken him as her nephew already.”

Jiang Yingqiong has taken him as her nephew too…

No matter how things stand, given Jiang Yingqiong's position, nobody would openly challenge it just yet.