Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2461 - 2397: Not So Friendly

Thus, he naturally assumed this fellow was in his middle years.

But after taking a better look, he discovered the man seemed far younger than he'd pictured.

Still, he remained certain he had no recollection of this person.

"Who are you?"

"What, you don't know me?" The man gazed at him, flashing that odd smile once more. "How about if I go by another name? Eldest Uncle Meng?"

That name caused Old Meng's frame to shudder.

From his recollections, just one individual had ever addressed him that way!

He examined the man more intently this time, sensing a vague recognition. "You, you're..."

"Look again. You ought to spot me still, since I haven't gone overboard with the plastic surgery."

"Pla... plastic surgery?"

Old Meng felt a jolt of surprise.

Why on earth would someone undergo plastic surgery?

What even was plastic surgery?

Slicing into one's own face?

Was that possible?

He peered at the man even harder, and the longer he stared, the more recognizable he became.

Old Meng's shock deepened. "You, could you possibly be Nian Che?"

"At last, you've figured it out."

Had Chiang Xiao been present, she would've noticed this was the same guy she'd spotted at the hospital, and the one Du Jinruo had once fancied, known as Kevin.

This was Nian Che.

Old Meng stepped backward on reflex. "Nian Che, what's brought you back?"

"What, is Eldest Uncle Meng so taken aback? Didn't Mutong bring it up while she was at the Meng Family residence, that I'd return before long? So why the shock from Meng Dabo?"

"Mutong did say something about it, but I recall you claiming back then you'd never set foot in the country again."

"Things were different before; now they're changed," Nian Che replied. "I've grown weary of drifting overseas all these years. I'm not aged yet, but I feel this pull to come home to my origins, so here I am. Eldest Uncle Meng, how have the years treated you?"

"Well, well, all has been fine."

"Yet I've caught wind that the Meng Family hasn't fared so smoothly? A bunch of troubles have cropped up? Like Meng Chaojun getting betrayed in marriage, then splitting up, and now facing a deadly disease. Is it really true he's on the verge of passing?"

Nian Che wore a grin on his striking features, though his remarks cut deep.

"Plus, word is your grandson's on bad terms with you? That he's picked out a fresh home with his betrothed and settled elsewhere? He doesn't even drop by anymore?"

Nian Che cast a glance toward the hospital and went on, "Truth is, I've lingered around here for a couple of days, and your grandson hasn't shown up despite his dad's admission. He hasn't bothered to check in at all."

Old Meng's expression turned grim.

"Nian Che, these are our private matters—how did you come by all this info?"

"Your private matters?" Nian Che let out a soft laugh, adding, "Eldest Uncle Meng, don't get the wrong idea; we're tied by blood at least a little, aren't we? Besides, Meng Xinian ought to address me as uncle, right? So it's only natural that upon my return, I'd keep tabs on how you're doing."

His words rang true on the surface.

But the way he said them carried a weird edge, leaving a sour taste.

Meng Donghai pushed down his irritation and responded, "If you're curious about the Meng family's doings, why not approach us straight on?"

Snooping into the Meng family's secrets from afar?

That couldn't help but raise suspicions.

"I wasn't certain the Meng Family would receive me warmly," Nian Che said with yet another smile. "But look, I've shown up anyway, haven't I? Eldest Uncle Meng, shall we head in? I'll accompany you to visit my brother-in-law."

Brother-in-law...