Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2499 - 2435: Wanting to Help Her

"Is there a 'but'?" Director Wei inquired.

"But, I like it."

Laughter exploded from both the uncle and his nephew.

"I figured you'd take to this kind of thing; the trouble is, you grasped it way too late."

"Since it's the sort that appeals to me, changing my view won't be simple at all."

The women he favors possess hearts solid like unyielding stone.

Once she sets her sights on a man, her affection endures forever.

"Precisely, that's why Meng Xinian feels so relaxed. From the reports I've gathered, he's probably making the deployment lineup, yet he appears utterly calm."

"If Meng Xinian lands on that list, he'll head out without hesitation. He's that type of fellow; he'd never dodge duty for any excuse," Wei Yixi remarked.

"Right, that's exactly why he's at ease. With a woman like Xiao Chiang, he has little to fret over. Without her, she'd create a huge barrier or turn into his primary worry back then."

"From what you're saying, he's truly fortunate," Wei Yixi laughed lightly, "but Uncle, stop claiming Xiao Chiang fits me perfectly."

Such talk doesn't help Xiao Chiang in the least.

"Do you suppose I wouldn't understand? Think I'm the sort who spreads rumors?" Director Wei halted, then questioned, "Incidentally, did you call for a specific reason?"

Ding Haijing reached out to me, requesting help for Xiao Chiang in probing someone.

"Ding Haijing? The senior you described, who won't join your team no matter what?"

"Correct, him. Ding Haijing counts as a exceptional talent, though his goals lie elsewhere; no point in pushing. I owe him one, and with him requesting an investigation, I can't turn him down. He seldom asks favors from me."

"Probing someone? For Xiao Chiang? I recall Ding Haijing's got a fiery personality, not one to serve under others easily."

"That's what baffles me as well. Xiao Chiang must hold real appeal, getting Ding Haijing to bend over backward for her sake."

"Who exactly needs investigating?" Director Wei sensed curiosity rising. Since it's tied to Xiao Chiang, it had to be...

"Hu Xiangyong?"

"Looks like Uncle's familiar with the name too."

"It's a phony one. I just left the Meng household and mentioned it to them," Director Wei explained. "Can't imagine how Xiao Chiang drew in a figure like that, complete with a nearly perfect forged background."

"Nearly perfect, meaning there are cracks. This Hu Xiangyong—you brought up the name years back, which is why I rang to verify."

"Your memory's spot on; it's the individual from three years past. I aimed to nab him, but by the time I'd arranged for you to block him at sea, he'd already slipped away."

"So this guy's evaded my grasp before. Don't we owe it to ourselves to haul him in? If not, won't we appear foolish as kin?"

"Fine, understood. I'll notify you once I uncover details. That's all for now—I'm famished; time to whip up some noodles."

Upon ending the call, Director Wei lingered, lost in thought for a bit, then shook his head with a soft laugh.

This youngster, fretting over the family's image?

Plainly, he's grown fond of Xiao Chiang himself, prompting him to accept this job. It's his method of aiding her too.

If not, why would old matters concern him?