Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2513 - 2449: Could It Be Meant to Be Eaten

"Provoke our anger? Isn’t that merely to upset us?"

"That’s part of it, yet the deeper intent behind upsetting us could well be to incite a reaction from us."

"And then take him out?"

Chiang Xiao halted abruptly, "What benefit would that bring him?"

"Given our status — could we just eliminate someone without consequences?" Meng Xinian explained, "In the end, if we actually strike, we’d get captured right away, destroying both our prospects."

"Is that his aim?"

"Don’t you recall there’s another option? Suppose we possess the ability to remove someone silently, without detection?"

Chiang Xiao froze in shock, exclaiming, "In that case, this must be Hu Xiangyong’s true objective!"

In an instant, she sensed that these two elements could truly be connected!

"Is Nian Che located in Country Y?"

"Not at the moment, though it’s unclear if they maintain other overseas connections," Meng Xinian replied, "Moreover, Nian Che’s facial recovery appears remarkably seamless, doesn’t it? From what you’ve observed, could a severe facial burn heal to such a degree?"

Chiang Xiao found herself stunned once more by his inquiry.

During this era, advancements in cosmetic surgery haven’t reached such levels yet.

So, might the surgeon who treated Nian Che hail from that research institute?

If that’s the case, it certainly seems plausible!

After all, that institute assembles numerous unconventional medical experts and prodigies!

Therefore, if they handled the procedure, success makes perfect sense.

Indeed, Nian Che’s face looks impeccably restored; during their hospital encounter, she hadn’t recognized him or his ordeal at all, right? No sign whatsoever indicated any issue with his features?

"Regardless, we must stay composed and avoid letting emotions be manipulated by others," Meng Xinian advised. "Should Nian Che tie back to Hu Xiangyong, their primary focus would probably be on you."

"Yet prior to the Country Y incident, Chen Zhu had vanished already..."

Chiang Xiao cut herself off mid-sentence.

Suppose Hu Xiangyong only became aware of her following that evening at the Country Y Tavern, but upon his return, he crossed paths with an individual who revealed they’d been monitoring her for quite some time?

Such as Deng Qingjiang, or maybe those pulling strings behind Deng Qingjiang.

The crew that ventured to Bai Gu Mountain seeking that ancient tomb.

They haven’t caused waves since then, yet that doesn’t imply they’ve vanished.

What if they persist undeterred, still hunting for artifacts within the tomb?

Upon closer examination, her existence shifted profoundly only after departing Siyang Village.

Were she in their shoes, she’d zero in on her as the prime suspect too.

Thus, it’s highly probable that operatives are covertly probing every angle to expose her anomalies?

Meng Xinian observed Chiang Xiao; her face shifted, though it soon morphed into a derisive chuckle.

"Little?"

What thoughts raced through her mind?

In her former life, Chiang Xiao would lack anyone to confide in at such a juncture, but presently, with Meng Xinian privy to her secrets, she could share openly with him.

Though never in Chen Zhu’s presence.

"Brother Xinian, let’s revisit this matter carefully," she suggested, lifting the Talisman Diagram she held.

"Should we ingest it?"

A sudden notion struck Meng Xinian.

He’d come across tales of Taoists employing talismans to prepare Talisman Water for consumption...

But upon reflection, he deemed it somewhat superstitious.

"Ingest?" Chiang Xiao hesitated, then instinctively balled up the Talisman Diagram into a compact sphere.