Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2374 - 2310: Joining Forces to Drive Someone Mad

In that instant, a voice cut in abruptly.

"Old Master Meng? Why are you here? Seems like Old Meng got admitted once more? What's going on, is his health deteriorating? My sympathies, you're getting on in years, don't allow the worry to overwhelm you and lead to your own mishap."

The words oozed with malicious glee.

Old Meng's expression soured instantly upon catching them.

What was the implication here?

Wishing death upon Meng Chaojun?

And hoping for his own misfortune as well?

Not even a shred of solace in that spiel!

Chiang Xiao glanced upward and spotted Gao Ming.

The father of Gao Wei.

Was it possible that Gao Wei had been rushed to this very hospital too?

Recalling Gao Wei's timid demeanor from earlier, followed by his battered and bruised visage afterward, Chiang Xiao let out a chilly snort.

"I notice Alliance Officer Gao's gaze seems dazed, his complexion ashen, and his energy drained. Is this due to a relative being admitted, or perhaps Alliance Officer Gao is feeling under the weather himself?"

With a single sharp reply, Chiang Xiao fired back.

Her heart softened a touch for the elderly man, since he was, in the end, the grandpa of the fellow she adored, and she'd addressed him as such for years now; a bit of tenderness made sense, yet for outsiders?

She wouldn't suddenly turn into a pushover.

Gao Ming's features hardened too.

"You're... Chiang Xiao, aren't you? Yeah, I recall you."

So what if he remembered her? Was that meant to intimidate, or make her feel flattered?

Still, his comment suggested they hadn't yet uncovered the identity of whoever thrashed Gao Wei and his cronies?

Seriously?

Gao Wei kept his mouth shut about it?

A spark of intrigue ignited in Chiang Xiao.

"Ah, no wonder, Alliance Officer Gao. I've been making headlines lately, so you've likely caught my name in the papers, haven't you?"

A smug edge colored Chiang Xiao's boast.

Old Meng had been irked by Gao Ming's earlier jab, yet Chiang Xiao's witty retort lifted his spirits in a flash.

"Haha, exactly, my granddaughter-in-law's got real talent. Xiao Gao, you ought to advise Gao Wei to pursue some decent work instead of idling away his days."

Xiao Gao...

Rage boiled inside Gao Ming.

This elder always leaned on his age for leverage; despite his lofty status, he persisted in using the old nickname Xiao Gao!

It reduced him to the level of a mere gatekeeper!

"Appreciate the advice, old timer. Gao Wei's just dealing with a minor flu these days!"

His boy, a slacker?

"Treating a flu with a hospital visit? How fragile. Whenever Xinian catches a cold, he downs ten large mugs of hot water daily, and by morning, he's full of vigor again." Old Meng declared, brimming with satisfaction.

Chiang Xiao chimed in: "Grandpa, Gao Wei's taken beatings from Brother Xinian ever since childhood, so naturally, his body's not as robust."

A grin flickered in Old Meng's gaze as he agreed with a nod: "Spot on. Though Xinian's grown far more composed and reliable these days, leaving those childish antics behind."

"Good thing too, with his abilities sharpened so much, what if he swings at Gao Wei once more and accidentally sends him to the grave?"

Pfft.

Doctor Xu, who lingered nearby, held back from saying a word.

Anyway, there was no opening for him to speak up.

Was this pair of elder and youth aiming to rile Alliance Officer Gao into a fury?

Didn't they notice his visage purpling, like he might lash out any second?

"Maybe you both ought to turn your attention to Old Meng's health issues."

Gao Ming uttered as he spun around and departed.

His words struck right at Old Meng's weak point, wiping the smug look from his face as he let out a heavy breath.

Chiang Xiao comforted: "Grandpa, sure, it's spread, but that doesn't guarantee all hope is lost."