Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2479 - 2415: Who Are You Fooling?

Chiang Xiao gazed at his retreating figure, those wide shoulders, slim waist, and firm back that stirred a touch of unease in her.

"Perhaps we can deal with Dad's matters afterward, but for now, let's stay together to oppose folks like Nian Che. We mustn't allow him to succeed; he'd die laughing if we did. How could we ever assist him? It'd be utterly disgraceful."

"You're spot on." Meng Xinian completed dressing himself, fastened the final button, approached her, and guided her to sit before the vanity. Staring at her reflection, he remarked, "Yet the main thing drawing me in is my desire to obey my wife."

Chiang Xiao let out a gentle laugh.

"What are you up to there?"

"Brushing your hair for you."

Meng Xinian grasped the comb and ran it through her silky locks, which slipped smoothly without resistance.

Still, struggling with the ponytail proved challenging for him; even securing a tiny elastic band eluded his grasp.

Eventually, Chiang Xiao handled it on her own.

"There we go—why the sudden urge to style my hair?"

"During your recovery after birth or when you're cradling the infant for nursing, you'll struggle to manage it alone. I figured I'd practice today to assist you down the line."

Chiang Xiao: "..."

Does this line of thinking feel somewhat abrupt?

How did his mind leap so quickly to her confinement period and breastfeeding?

Meng Xinian met her eyes and stated, "Darling, you're correct. We won't give Nian Che any satisfaction. The agony my mother endured must be repaid to him, plus interest."

"Indeed, I doubt he's known real joy over these last two decades."

A man like Nian Che—true happiness would evade him entirely.

Whether Meng Chaojun experiences remorse in the future can wait until his recovery; presently, unity against external threats takes priority.

As they stepped outside, they sought a hidden location, and once Meng Xinian confirmed the surroundings were clear of onlookers, Chiang Xiao produced the vehicle.

Old Meng was absent.

Meng Chaojun had risen already, positioned near the window performing light stretches.

Spotting Chiang Xiao enter after opening the door, a glint of warmth appeared in his gaze, "Darling, you're here sooner than usual? Xi... Xinian?"

Meng Xinian trailed behind Chiang Xiao, so Meng Chaojun overlooked him initially.

Upon noticing him, excitement surged through Meng Chaojun, yet the deep-seated divide and distance prompted an automatic stern facade, slipping back into his commanding air.

Regrettably, his genuine thrill prevented a smooth shift in expression, resulting in a somewhat twisted look that seemed forced.

Witnessing this, Chiang Xiao inwardly let out a soft sigh.

"Dad, eaten breakfast yet? I've got porridge—care for some?"

The porridge had been simmered using Spirit Spring Water, so she carried it with her.

With her resolve to heal Meng Chaojun firm, she committed to giving her all.

Meng Chaojun had consumed two steamed buns earlier. Typically disinterested in porridge, but since Chiang Xiao offered it, surprise mingled with delight, and he nodded keenly, "Not yet, your arrival is timely."

He approached to accept the thermos from Chiang Xiao's grasp, adding, "Porridge is my favorite, especially the plain kind."

Meng Xinian: "..."

Who could buy that claim?

Just recently at home, he'd informed Chiang Xiao that Meng Chaojun disliked porridge, favoring buns and plain rice instead. Yet Chiang Xiao insisted that regardless of what she provided, Meng Chaojun would partake.

At the time, he hadn't trusted her words.