Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2464: 2400: Let's Catch Up

Old Meng let out a sigh and remarked, “What good does it do to dwell on these matters now? Chenger has passed away, Chao Jun is in this state, it’s all history now, just history. Nian Che, you ought to focus on living your own life properly.”

“I appreciate Eldest Uncle Meng’s guidance like this.”

Nian Che’s voice softened noticeably all of a sudden.

“Truth be told, back when I planned to depart, without the money Eldest Uncle Meng provided me, I wouldn’t have been able to make my escape at all. That’s why I’ve kept that favor etched in my heart ever since. Ah, and I spotted Chenger’s boy during that time—he was utterly adorable.”

For whatever reason, a chill ran through Chiang Xiao upon hearing those words.

She couldn’t figure out the cause of her unease.

Yet, as Nian Che brought up Meng Xinian from those days, an odd sensation gnawed at her.

“Back then, you intended to speak with Xinian, right?”

“Naturally, I noticed him playing by himself in the corner and feared he could run into troublemakers. Should something befall him, Chenger would suffer terribly. However, once you held me back, I figured my appearance might frighten the child, so I dropped the notion.”

Such an event had occurred in the past—did Meng Xinian even realize it?

“Nian Che, with your return to the homeland, what are your intentions? Will you stick around this time?” Old Meng inquired once more.

“What does Eldest Uncle Meng believe—should I remain or depart?”

Chiang Xiao had assumed Old Meng’s ongoing chat stemmed from lingering connections.

Yet, as Nian Che posed that query, she caught Old Meng sighing anew and responding, “You’ve spent so long overseas, with no kin or companions here. I imagine you’re more at ease abroad by now? Having established such a thriving enterprise there, it wouldn’t be simple to walk away from it.”

Old Meng’s intent came through plainly.

He appeared to favor Nian Che continuing his life overseas.

A touch of astonishment stirred in Chiang Xiao.

It came across like Old Meng harbored caution toward Nian Che and wasn’t keen on him lingering in the Capital City.

Nian Che chuckled once more.

“I’m still undecided. Though now that I’ve come back, I’ll linger for some time, and certain obligations demand attention. Don’t you think so, Eldest Uncle Meng?”

Old Meng offered an ambiguous murmur of “uh-huhs,” before pressing, “What sort of obligations require your focus?”

“Plenty, to be sure. Should I require Eldest Uncle Meng’s assistance with any, I trust he’d lend a hand without hesitation, wouldn’t he?”

“I’d wish to assist, yet consider my age, and Chao Jun’s condition leaves me quite constrained.”

“Anything challenging wouldn’t burden Eldest Uncle Meng; by definition, it would be straightforward. If Eldest Uncle Meng finds it beyond him, maybe Chenger’s son could step in? Xinian has grown remarkably capable these days, hasn’t he? And his fiancée, Chiang Xiao, enjoys considerable renown as well.”

“Xinian serves only as a soldier, while Chiang Xiao remains but a student; neither holds the influence to aid you significantly.”

“Eldest Uncle Meng’s reluctance leaves me rather uneasy. After all, we share family bonds, do we not?”

In that instant, Meng Chaojun stirred awake.

“Who’s there?”

He propped himself up, gazed at Nian Che, yet failed to place him.

Nian Che offered him a smile and a wave.

“Incidentally, tomorrow evening at six-thirty, I’m arranging a gathering at Fuxi Restaurant—do join us. We can reminisce thoroughly.”

With those words, he made his way to the exit.

As his footsteps echoed, Chiang Xiao hastily retreated, dashed to the nearby corner, and slipped out of sight.