Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2489 - 2425: Respect Your Elders

"Nian Che, do you recall? You truly ought to have encountered him during your early childhood."

"I recall it, but it wasn't a pleasant sensation."

"You recall?" Old Meng felt surprised, "Why wasn't it pleasant? What exactly do you recall?"

"Not a lot, merely that his gaze toward me brimmed with clear animosity."

Meng Xinian himself had fuzzy memories of the incident's timing. He had been quite young, leaving his recollections vague. He simply recognized the individual as Nian Che, and recalled only the intense hatred in the way he stared at him or similar.

"He..." Old Meng let out a sigh, feeling a touch reluctant to discuss issues related to his mother, but he pressed on anyway. "Nian Che likely harbored feelings for your mother, beyond the affection of a sibling."

He struggled a little to proceed.

Meng Xinian cut in on him.

"Old man, no need to elaborate, I'm already aware."

"You're aware?"

"Indeed. Furthermore, skip tonight's banquet, regardless of when he invites you, simply refuse."

"Why? Are you aware of additional details?"

Meng Xinian narrowed his eyes a bit and responded, "Old man, it appears you intend to join the banquet, for what reason?"

Observing Old Meng's expression, he sensed an intention to meet Nian Che.

Old Meng shook his head with a wry smile, "Initially, I had no desire to meet him. He instills the same uneasy vibe in me. Yet, doubt lingers in my mind. I wish to discover the purpose of his return this time, to listen to his planned words."

"Whatever the reason for his return or the content he wishes to share, avoid further interactions with him. Should you head to the hospital, have the guard transport you. If he visits the home, bar him from entering."

"That..." Old Meng was somewhat shocked by Meng Xinian's icy attitude toward Nian Che. Though he too sensed something off about Nian Che, no incidents had occurred, and ultimately, he remained Nian Chengcheng's elder brother. Could Meng Xinian possess knowledge that fueled this caution?

"Simply follow my advice."

Yet Meng Xinian refused to elaborate further.

Regardless, his mother's romantic entanglements had been mishandled in the past, and for an elder, such awareness proved pointless.

Moreover, the foolish actions fell on his son. Even with knowledge of those past events, could he vindicate Nian Chengcheng by confronting Meng Chaojun or eliminating him?

Thus, he needed to shoulder it alone.

Old Meng nodded, "Fine, Grandpa will heed you."

His thoughts churned restlessly. By not attending, might Nian Che make a move? Besides, he remained ignorant of the intended message.

Abruptly, a realization struck him, "Did you two return today upon learning of this? Worried I'd attend, so you came back to watch over me?"

Meng Xinian lifted a gold bracelet, examined it, and remarked, "Old man, you're advancing in age. For curiosities that puzzle you, don't inquire personally, allow me to handle it."

"I'm perfectly fit at present." Old Meng shot him a glare.

This conversation implied he might face trouble from a minor issue.

But was he truly so delicate?

"Embrace the process of growing older." Meng Xinian returned the bracelet to its box, sealed it, and added, "Alright, let's head downstairs, Little should have nearly finished preparing the meal."

Chiang Xiao swiftly prepared several dishes, truly efficient, thanks to the ingredients sourced from Space.

The three generations shared the meal, with Meng Xinian volunteering to clean the dishes.

Old Meng exchanged a few words with Chiang Xiao and soon grew sleepy.