Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2366 - 2302: Naming Noob
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao let out two light chuckles, staying silent.
Somehow, Cheng Cheng sensed that a triumphant grin must be spreading across her face at this moment, the sort that dared with a bold "if you're dissatisfied, step up and challenge me" vibe.
Should Chiang Xiao catch wind of his inner thoughts, she'd absolutely set the record straight.
No, her real mindset right then was simply delighting in how he itched to lash out yet couldn't, and even an attempt might end in failure.
Good thing Cheng Cheng remained oblivious, or he'd be utterly annoyed.
"Godfather, I've filled in Little Princess Chiang Xiao on all the details, and she's requesting to chat with you over the line now."
Jiang Shiheng snatched up the sheet he'd scribbled moments ago, strode closer, shot him a look, spotted that irritated, jaw-clenched scowl, and found himself mildly confused.
What's happening here?
Grasping the receiver, he inquired: "What exactly did you tell him to rile Cheng Cheng up so badly that he's out there hurling pebbles?"
Right after passing the phone along, Cheng Cheng had wandered out to the courtyard, snagged a tiny rock, and flung it toward the pond.
Since when had he picked up such juvenile habits?
Still, this sight brought a warm satisfaction to Jiang Shiheng. He was thrilled that Cheng Cheng and Chiang Xiao shared such a solid bond, complete with their playful teasing—it struck him as wonderful.
After all, they mirrored each other closely; neither had tasted the warmth of siblings in their youth, both enduring lonely upbringings, and from Ah Liu's perspective, each concealed a vibrant spark deep down, though it lay shielded beneath thick veils of detachment.
Everyday folks simply couldn't pierce through to the kindness they held inside.
In truth, these two youngsters resembled one another a great deal.
This was precisely why he yearned for them to lean on each other for solace.
The little one has Meng Xinian by her side, while Cheng Cheng still lacks his soulmate.
"I didn't utter a word to rile him." Chiang Xiao giggled, "I only learned Dad was doing well, which lifted my spirits, so I poked fun at him lightly. Who'd have thought he'd take it so personally?"
"Cheng Cheng doesn't hold it against you."
"Fine, I get it." Chiang Xiao's cheer was truly buoyant now that she knew Ah Liu had no plans to wed Lu Shuangshuang, "Dad, you're heading to the Jiang Family home today, correct?"
"That's right, I've got my personal yard here, and I'll soon select another for you. Plenty of room around, so feel free to grow any blooms that please you."
"Wonderful, you select one for me. And for Cheng Cheng?"
"Absolutely, I'll choose one for him as well."
Old Master Jiang observed him lost in the conversation, dwelling on everyday topics, and a touch of worry crept in despite himself.
"Name, the name." He prodded Ah Liu, jabbing a finger at the page clutched in his grip.
He'd freshly penned the moniker he envisioned for Chiang Xiao, while Ah Liu had brainstormed a handful more, all set for her to pick from.
Noting his impatience, Ah Liu spoke up, addressing Chiang Xiao: "Little, your great-grandpa aims to register your name in the family ledger this evening, meaning your current one won't fit anymore. Your great-grandpa and I came up with several ideas—should I list them so you can decide?"
This news caught Chiang Xiao off guard, stirring a flicker of surprise.
Truth be told, she'd already mulled over the idea that rejoining the Jiang Family would mean adopting the Jiang surname.
She felt zero resistance toward the change.
She held scant fondness for perpetuating Chiang Qingzhu's family name anyway, and if one dwelled on it, what sort of crowd comprised the old Chiang clan?
Even prior to her grandmother's pregnancy, she'd occasionally reflect that at least she retained the Chiang surname, since Chiang Laoer had at last gained a descendant, hadn't he?