Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2495 - 2431: Unwilling to Compromise

Upon entering, Director Wei noticed Old Meng reclining on the sofa, fast asleep and snoring away. He had planned to let him rest undisturbed, yet after emerging from the bathroom with a sense of relief and comfort, his steps grew unintentionally firmer on the return to the living room.

It could have been the strangeness of those footsteps, or perhaps Old Meng was simply due for a natural awakening, but he jolted awake in an instant.

"Who’s there!"

Director Wei halted abruptly.

"Old Meng, my apologies for waking you."

Old Meng straightened up, peered closely, and recognized Director Wei. Surprise washed over him.

"Director Wei? Have you come to..."

Search the premises?

Did someone report the Meng Family?

Is Director Wei here for a private inspection?

The shock hit Old Meng hard, propelling him to leap from the sofa in alarm.

"No, no, it’s all a mix-up, Old Meng." Director Wei appeared somewhat sheepish. It really was just a misunderstanding. "I, Wei, came to meet Officer Meng and Xiao Chiang."

"Is something the matter with them?" Old Meng remained tense, his complexion paling noticeably.

Drawn by the commotion from within, Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao hurried into the room.

"Grandpa, we’re perfectly fine. Director Wei is just visiting." Chiang Xiao rushed to clarify.

Observing how Old Meng’s features twisted in fright, Chiang Xiao couldn’t help thinking that Director Wei carried an imposing aura, capable of startling Old Meng merely by his arrival.

Truly, an formidable figure.

It was only upon hearing Chiang Xiao’s reassurance that Old Meng finally eased up.

Still, for Director Wei to pay a deliberate visit was quite unusual; tales of him dropping by someone’s home were scarce indeed.

"Ah, I see, I got carried away, haha, haha." Old Meng chuckled with some unease, promptly inviting Director Wei to take a seat.

Just then, the sunlight filtered through the branches outside, prompting Chiang Xiao to fetch the teapot and related items.

"Please, sit down, sit down."

Clutching a blanket, Old Meng retreated to the bedroom, aware that the others might discuss matters best kept from his ears.

Regarding Director Wei’s decision to seek out the pair at the Meng household, Old Meng felt no astonishment. Director Wei’s reputation for adeptly tracking individuals meant locating them posed no challenge.

Once Old Meng had entered the bedroom, Director Wei took a seat and watched as Chiang Xiao carried in the tea. A thought stirred in him, leading him to address Chiang Xiao: "Xiao Chiang, prepare two more cups?"

Chiang Xiao smiled lightly, "Director Wei, this tea of mine aids digestion well. Drinking extra might leave you quite famished."

Director Wei lifted his eyes a touch, "So, you’re implying the relief in my stomach just now stemmed from your tea’s influence? Is there an issue with it that induces loose bowels?"

This Director Wei proves tough to deceive.

Chiang Xiao responded, "Wouldn’t Director Wei be able to tell if it’s actual diarrhea? Normally, for those in robust health with no problems, it causes little reaction, maybe just whetting the appetite and soothing the gut. For someone like Director Wei, though, the discomfort has likely persisted for ages, hasn’t it?"

"You’re an artist—when did you turn into a physician?"

"I’ve never pretended to be one. Director Wei seems to have overlooked that I frequently learn from Grandpa Chen Baoshen, and this tea’s benefits have been confirmed by Grandpa Chen too. If you doubt it, Director Wei, feel free to consult Grandpa Chen later."

Once Chen Baoshen’s name entered the discussion, Director Wei found himself at a loss for words.

"Well then, I suppose your tea justifies its cost."

On this matter, Chiang Xiao refused to yield an inch.