Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2372 - 2308: We’re Out of Money at Home

Yet without requesting the medicine, he could only watch as Meng Chaojun's condition worsened day after day.

They couldn't bring themselves to resent Chiang Xiao, since she had truly exerted every effort to heal Meng Chaojun at the start; the troubles arose from their own actions.

Even Chen Baoshen felt furious about it.

Besides, Chiang Xiao had plenty on her plate as well; hadn't her father just undergone an operation? A brain procedure. They sensed she might be worn out, so they hesitated to pile more pressure on her.

With Chiang Xiao now offering that she had Potion Five in hand, Old Meng found himself choking back tears he couldn't control.

"Is that true? Little one, you've actually delivered the potion? However..."

Old Meng appeared to recall a certain matter, abruptly overcome by shame and sorrow, as he awkwardly averted his gaze, uncertain how to proceed.

Chiang Xiao felt somewhat confused, "Grandpa?"

"Little, our household lacks sufficient... funds these days."

Uttering the term 'money' proved tough for him, and once it escaped his lips, his cheeks burned red while his mouth quivered, avoiding Chiang Xiao's eyes any longer.

How does money factor into this?

For a moment, Chiang Xiao failed to grasp the mention of funds.

However, the very next instant brought clarity.

As understanding dawned on her, heat rushed to her cheeks, and unease flooded her chest.

All at once, she sensed herself acting rather heartlessly.

In the period following her rift with Meng Chaojun, there were occasions when the agony overwhelmed him, prompting pleas for Potion Five from her.

Back then, she had demanded a steep sum for each vial.

Though a single bottle of Potion Five ran into thousands or even tens of thousands—fitting its true worth—extorting that amount from Meng Chaojun had been downright ruthless on her part.

Should Old Meng and Meng Chaojun prove to be utterly brazen and petty sorts, no matter the prior events, this alone warranted their bitterness toward her.

Yet they harbored no such feelings.

To begin with, at least, they had eagerly assisted in picking the wedding date for her union with Meng Xinian, and they showed up at the ceremony too.

On that evening, as Chiang Xiao sorted through the red packets from guests, she noted that Old Meng and Meng Chaojun had each slipped her two, with five thousand yuan inside every one.

In total, that amounted to twenty thousand yuan from them.

She had pondered giving the cash back at the time, but what was Tyrant Meng's reply?

"One's seeing his grandson wed his eldest granddaughter-in-law, while the other's watching his son tie the knot, likely the sole daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law for life. Who else would they hand the money to if not you? They're thrilled if you take it. Hold onto it."

At the moment, she'd figured Tyrant Meng spoke those words just to stop her from returning the funds, lest Old Master Meng believe boundaries lingered between them.

Reflecting now, though, hadn't Tyrant Meng meant to convey that no matter what, they remained his grandfather and father?

Still, he uttered not one critical remark against her.

In truth, while she gathered hefty payments for the Potion Five that eased Meng Chaojun's suffering and might even preserve his life, Meng Xinian likely felt uneasy about the whole affair too.

Perhaps he had no desire to chase paternal affection from Meng Chaojun anymore, but was it necessary for her to deepen the divide between them?

She had believed her love for him endured unwaveringly.

Currently, Old Meng supposes she's delivering the remedy to demand payment.

Hence, he informs her of the family's scant resources at present.

Gazing upon Old Meng's whitening locks and the creases etching his features, Chiang Xiao couldn't resist drawing in a heavy breath.

"Grandpa, I never mentioned wanting payment."