Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2437 - 2373: Treated Like a Treasure

"Xinian, Sister-in-law, what's keeping you from stepping out of the car?"

Chen Yin's call drifted in from beyond the vehicle window. Chiang Xiao shoved Meng Xinian aside in a rush and murmured something in a low voice.

"Hang on a moment before you exit!"

Meng Xinian watched her scramble out with an embarrassed look, then glanced down at himself, feeling a touch of resignation.

He had no choice in the matter, after all those years of endless waiting.

It seemed like he was on the verge of becoming a true ascetic.

As Chiang Xiao stepped from the car, a refreshing gust brushed her cheeks, easing the flush of warmth from her skin.

Deep down, she carried a sense of remorse. Even though Chen Yin and Wang Yi had already left the vehicle, they were occupied with shifting items and hadn't glanced their way.

Yet, the thought of Meng Xinian brought a soft laugh to her lips; she twisted around for a quick peek through the window, only to lock eyes with him right then.

She spun her head away at once.

Meng Xinian chuckled lightly.

This young woman truly showed such bashfulness around him.

Still, he adored watching that rosy tint spread across her face just for him.

Once he had composed himself, he climbed out and began hauling his belongings too.

Chiang Xiao dashed forward and linked arms with Wang Yi.

"Let those guys handle the setup first. Come on, let's check out that spot over there."

Wang Yi nodded eagerly and leaned in to murmur, "I could use a quick pause."

"Sure thing, I'll tag along with you."

The spot they picked turned out to be a charming wooded hillside, featuring soft inclines dotted with maple trees. Though the leaves weren't fiery red yet, the whole area radiated loveliness.

Chiang Xiao and Wang Yi hurried up the gentle rise ahead, both stopping short in surprise.

Neither had imagined a serene lake nestled at the base, fringed by vibrant wildflowers along its crystal-clear edge, creating an absolutely stunning vista.

What caught them even more off guard was a quaint wooden boat tied up along the lakeside.

Chiang Xiao and Wang Yi shared a quick look.

"Could there be anyone else around besides our group?"

Meng Xinian had actually recommended this location, not from childhood visits, but from a single pass-by during a mission where the scenery had struck him as exceptional.

So when she brought up barbecuing today, this place sprang to his mind right away.

"Didn't you want a short rest? Scout out another area for now and return soon."

They headed to the opposite side and slipped into a cluster of trees.

Meng Xinian and Chen Yin had barely wrapped up unloading when they lifted their heads, scanning for the women to get their thoughts on the barbecue site—only to find them vanished in an instant.

"Forget it, we'll set up the grill right here. The vehicle's nearby, so no need to drag everything far. We can explore later once we've eaten."

Chen Yin nodded right along with Meng Xinian's idea.

He had zero interest in carrying all that gear over long distances himself.

"So where exactly did those two wander off to?" Chen Yin still felt a twinge of concern and bellowed toward their last spot, "Sister-in-law! Little Yi!"

Chiang Xiao's reply echoed back without delay.

"We're good here."

With that assurance, Chen Yin let out a breath of relief.

He turned to Meng Xinian and remarked, "Truth be told, I'm probably just fussing too much. With Sister-in-law's abilities, what could possibly go wrong?"

Meng Xinian disagreed with a shake of his head upon hearing those words.

"Regardless of how capable Little is, she can't be completely unbeatable, which means we shouldn't get complacent or too sure of ourselves."

Chen Yin shot him a look and grinned while shaking his head.

In his view, Chiang Xiao remained an absolute gem, and he constantly dreaded even the slightest chance of harm coming to her.

Would she truly have to be utterly invincible before he could relax?

They got to work arranging the barbecue setup and readying the ingredients for threading onto skewers.