Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2502: 2438: What Exactly Does He Want

Chiang Xiao had previously read Nian Chengcheng's diary, allowing her to instantly identify the handwriting on the envelope as his own.

However, the postmark revealed a date from when Nian Chengcheng lay critically ill.

During that period, had Chengcheng actually composed a letter to Nian Che?

What secrets did it hold?

Nian Che had only presented the envelope; evidently, he still kept the letter's contents under his control.

By showing up with just the envelope, he was signaling that to uncover the message inside, they needed to visit Fuxi Restaurant.

Nian Che's true focus from the beginning might have been on them, rather than Old Meng.

“What does he want?”

Old Meng felt frustration building inside him too.

This Nian Che, as he now realized, was undoubtedly driven by wicked motives.

“Brother Xinian, let’s head over and discover what kind of chaos he’s planning,” Chiang Xiao murmured softly. Did they truly need to fear someone like him?

Meng Xinian's face hardened with resolve.

“We’ll go. Skipping it this time might mean he never stops. We have to expose his actual intentions. If not, grandpa could handle it instead.”

“No need; Little and I will take care of this.”

Once they departed, Old Meng released a deep sigh.

What madness was unfolding here?

What on earth was Nian Che truly after?

With Nian Chengcheng departed for so many years, why keep stirring up the past?

Could the bitterness of unreturned affection really fester for such a long stretch?

Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao sped by car toward Fuxi Restaurant.

After mentioning the Nian family name, a server escorted them to a secluded room.

The space seemed eerily still, yet it held several occupants despite the hush.

Inside sat Old Lady Nian, Nian Tang, Nian Mutong, and Nian Che.

The group of four lingered wordlessly around the table.

Old Lady Nian and Nian Tang looked noticeably gaunt compared to their last appearance at the Meng home, their spirits utterly broken, with the mother and son duo seeming completely worn out.

Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian had believed the Nian mother and son returned to their hometown, but to their surprise, they remained in the city.

From their weary appearances, it was clear they had faced difficult days of late.

Old Lady Nian now wore her hair cropped extremely short, all because of Chiang Xiao's influence.

Thus, catching sight of Chiang Xiao caused her to recoil on instinct.

The mere presence of Chiang Xiao sparked terror deep within her soul.

She longed intensely to jump up and escape, yet a sharp look from Nian Che froze her in her seat.

Nian Tang, who once swaggered with immense pomp as though even Old Meng must treat him deferentially, now kept his gaze dropped low, desperate to fade into the background.

If only the others could pretend he wasn't there at all.

Nian Mutong displayed clear signs of bewilderment and unease.

As Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao walked in, she rose to her feet without thinking.

“Cousin, no, Officer Meng…”

Using that term for Meng Xinian suddenly brought back the fact that he refused to allow her to call him cousin.

At her choice of words, Nian Che gave a quiet, mocking laugh.

“Tongtong, why act so formal? After all, you're truly his cousin. Since we're all assembled here, I'm certain you recognize me—no introductions required, yes? But…”

Nian Che shot a look at Chiang Xiao, offered a small nod, then got to his feet and drew back the chair next to his own. “Little, why not take this seat? We cross paths once more.”

These words stirred a sense of revulsion in Chiang Xiao.

This fellow proved utterly brazen.

How could he so casually use her intimate nickname?

“Sorry, but I truly have no acquaintance with you. Would you mind sharing your name, and please refer to me as Miss Chiang.”