Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2430 - 2366: Safety First
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Meng Xinian planted a soft kiss on Chiang Xiao's lips upon noticing her smile hadn't returned, whispering, "I'll take greater care from now on, so no one can easily harm me like that again."
Chiang Xiao gave a nod.
What's the point of all that worry?
No matter what, backing down isn't an option; she had to confront it directly.
She refused to accept that this reborn life would end in the same heartbreaking fate as before.
Yet, only through this second chance at life did she uncover the vast array of people and events that had always been there.
In her previous existence, she had been completely unaware of their presence.
Had she foreseen her own death back then, she could have simply stayed put instead of fleeing, allowing them to capture her and maybe uncovering the identity of that mysterious old man, the location of the research lab, and the true events unfolding within.
This time around, she had the power to charge right into the heart of the danger.
As Chiang Xiao pondered this, she figured she was likely reading too much into it.
Had her death truly occurred in that manner, she probably wouldn't have gotten this opportunity to start over.
A sudden idea struck her, "Brother Xinian, is your injury aching?"
"Would that make you feel any less concerned if I claimed it doesn't?"
Meng Xinian replied with a touch of resignation.
Still, with a gash that deep across his chest, how could the pain possibly be absent?
Even though Chiang Xiao's healing salve worked wonders and dulled the agony considerably after application, the discomfort lingered for him.
Chiang Xiao pulled out a talisman diagram and passed it over to him.
"Here, take this."
Meng Xinian accepted it, initially unclear on its nature. He identified it as a talisman diagram right away, but its function escaped him. Before he could voice a question, the effect hit him.
"Hmm?"
The pain from his wound had vanished completely!
"See how well it works?" Chiang Xiao blinked her eyes. "I came up with this recently—it's a talisman for easing pain."
"Does something like this actually exist?" Meng Xinian expressed his shock.
Chiang Xiao nodded affirmatively.
"Remember what I mentioned earlier, though—avoid using the Magic Brush and Space whenever possible..."
"We're indoors at the moment, and I'm sharing it solely with you, not anyone else."
Meng Xinian furrowed his brow, "Handing it to me doesn't guarantee total safety. Imagine if it slips out by mistake? Should anyone spot this talisman diagram on me, those sharp-minded folks could sense something off."
Chiang Xiao paused in surprise, "Yet a treasure like this deserves to be put to use, don't you think?"
"Why not swap out those old Jade Beads for an alternative? It needs to be something that seals the talisman diagram completely."
Chiang Xiao mulled it over.
At first, drawing it onto fabric seemed fine, but outfits get swapped or damaged, making a wearable option far handier.
She needed to devise a way to encase the talisman diagram, ensuring that even if the bead caught someone's eye or got picked up, its secret would stay hidden.
"I'll check with the porcelain workshop to see if they can craft some Porcelain Beads."
Chiang Xiao uttered this with a hint of frustration.
Against regular folks, these issues wouldn't even arise. The real worry now centered on whether those assailants truly hailed from the research lab or some comparable organization.
"Fine, I'll hold onto this in the meantime." Meng Xinian got dressed and tucked the talisman diagram into his pocket.
"I'll step out and chat with them first—want to join me?"
Chiang Xiao shook her head without hesitation.
She had zero desire to leave the room.
That earlier wave of embarrassment still hung over her, unsettled.
Meng Xinian gently stroked her hair, "Alright, rest here then. I'm going out."
Chiang Xiao nodded in agreement.
She remained in the dark about the discussion Meng Xinian had with Ding Haijing and the rest, yet after about thirty minutes, Ding Haijing and his group departed, and Meng Xinian came back inside.
"Has Second Master reached out to you?"
She hadn't gotten around to bringing it up earlier, but the moment he inquired, Chiang Xiao realized Ding Haijing had already informed him.