Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2370 - 2306: Truly Unbelievable

Deciding to visit the Meng Family, she mulled it over briefly before stuffing several vials of potions and a pair of tea treat boxes into her knapsack, then set off.

She had intended to bring Guan Tiezhu with her at first, yet right as she exited, Ding Haijing trailed after her.

Chiang Xiao paused in surprise for an instant.

"What's the matter?" Ding Haijing noticed her puzzled expression and thought it strange.

"Nothing much, where did Guan Tiezhu go?"

"He headed out with Old Luo to pick up some useful items," Ding Haijing explained, "You going somewhere?"

"I'm off to the Meng Family, meaning Commander Meng's residence—it's secure there, so you don't really need to come along."

"I'll tag along anyway, and we'll figure things out once you're inside the Meng Family."

"Alright then."

Chiang Xiao found herself stealing another look at Ding Haijing.

Ding Haijing arched a brow and just kept pace at her side.

"Xiao Chiang, I've sensed since the start that your glances at me were a tad unusual. What's going on?"

This guy was incredibly straightforward.

He stood out a bit from Guan Tiezhu and Luo Yongsheng.

Chiang Xiao offered a smile.

"It's fine, I simply think you seem somewhat recognizable."

He truly did appear familiar, even if she couldn't pinpoint the exact encounter.

She racked her brain for ages yet drew a blank.

Ding Haijing remarked, "Maybe it's because I have such a common face—most everyday folks resemble each other."

Chiang Xiao stayed noncommittal.

She let the topic drop.

After leaving the alley behind, Ding Haijing eased back slightly, allowing her breathing room.

Guan Tiezhu had mentioned to him that Chiang Xiao preferred they not hover too near.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, Chiang Xiao entered while Ding Haijing observed, then settled into a spot to linger.

Reflecting on Chiang Xiao's earlier words about his familiarity, Ding Haijing's gaze grew more intense. Had he replied back then with, "I feel a strong sense of familiarity with you too," might she have deemed him overly smooth and unreliable?

Still, he truly sensed that Chiang Xiao evoked a deep familiarity in him.

That very sense of recognition made conversing with her feel so effortless.

If not for it, he wouldn't waste words on just anyone, much less openly share his ties to Wei Yixi.

Being around Chiang Xiao brought him a rare ease and confidence.

It was truly baffling.

Yet he was certain he'd never crossed paths with Chiang Xiao previously.

He braced for a lengthy vigil, but to his shock, mere moments after Chiang Xiao stepped inside, a gate swung wide and an ambulance barreled forth. As it whizzed past, he spotted Chiang Xiao within, waving at him.

Ding Haijing jumped to his feet at once.

What on earth had occurred?

Chiang Xiao appeared perfectly fine moments ago, so she couldn't be the issue—it had to involve a Meng family member.

He dashed after it without delay.

"Little one, what catches your eye?" Old Meng inquired from his seat in the vehicle, noticing Chiang Xiao peering through the back door's window.

Chiang Xiao glimpsed Ding Haijing pursuing them on foot, not falling too far back, which astonished her.

That said, should he fail to keep up, he'd likely track them down somehow.

The ambulance bore a visible plate number and the hospital's label, which Ding Haijing must have noted.

She settled down and turned her attention to Meng Chaojun on the stretcher.

The instant she arrived, she spotted an ambulance stationed at the Meng Family entrance, with Meng Chaojun being loaded aboard. Old Meng trailed in worry, leaving no chance for her to probe further as she hurried to join them inside.

Meng Chaojun had been a strikingly attractive man in his middle years before, yet lately illness had ravaged him through repeated chemotherapy sessions, leaving his features noticeably transformed.