Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2520 - 2456: Sorting Out Priorities

To keep Xiao Sixth in good shape, avoid doing that—it would leave him utterly exhausted and overwhelmed.

From Ying Qiong's perspective, Jiang Liu had been absent from the Jiang Family for numerous years, departing as merely a teenager. Even though he possessed sharp wits at the time, the chances of him gaining deep knowledge were slim.

Over those long years, he struggled with insufficient meals and ragged garments. It's doubtful he acquired substantial learning, so returning now must feel utterly daunting to him.

Relearning so many aspects will be a heavy load for him. How on earth will he cope?

Ying Qiong fears that Ah Liu cares excessively about Jiang Xiao's feelings, worried it might lead her to oppose the marriage, thus pinpointing the core problem on Jiang Xiao's end.

Truth be told, this baffles her somewhat.

By all logic, Jiang Xiao isn't the child of the woman he cherished, nor did he raise her himself, so why does Ah Liu show such deep affection and indulgence toward her?

Wouldn't it make more sense for him to lavish such attention—caring deeply about her preferences and opinions—on a cherished one from his youth, his precious darling?

Ying Qiong was in the midst of a phone conversation with Meng Xinian when Li Hanzhong came back, loosening two buttons on his shirt while casting her a glance.

He waited until she ended the call before inquiring, "Was that Xinian on the line?"

"More like I called Little." Ying Qiong rose to her feet with a heavy sigh, "It all stems from Shuangshuang's earlier call. The way she spoke has left me feeling quite uneasy."

Li Hanzhong furrowed his brows and remarked, "I've mentioned it before—let Xiao Sixth decide for himself. You ought not to meddle excessively."

"I never claimed I intended to meddle."

How could she possibly aim to interfere? Her goal was simply to probe Jiang Xiao's true sentiments, to see if she had pondered ways to support Xiao Sixth.

At heart, she sought to uncover whether Jiang Liu's hesitation arose from regard for Jiang Xiao's views.

"If you're not meddling, then why repeatedly seek out Little's thoughts?" Li Hanzhong responded with mild reproach, "Such persistent questioning only adds strain on Little as well."

"Yet what if Xiao Sixth's reluctance to wed Shuangshuang truly hinges on her?"

"In that case, it's still Xiao Sixth's personal decision. And aren't you doubting Xiao Sixth's capabilities? If he genuinely desires to wed Lu Shuangshuang—be it from true love or a sense of duty—as long as that's his wish, he'll figure out how to convince Little. No need for your concern there."

Li Hanzhong spoke while heading to wash his hands for tea preparation.

The tea gifted by Jiang Xiao has become his daily ritual now.

He notices a greater sense of ease in all matters after sipping it—perhaps it's all in his mind, but even so, that refreshed feeling is truly beneficial.

"So, by your reckoning, Xiao Sixth truly has no intention of marrying Shuangshuang?"

"It appears that way."

Ying Qiong felt deeply perplexed, "But I fail to grasp it. When the marriage arrangement was set years ago, we did consult his views, and he consented without delay. He seemed quite pleased, even flushing at the mention of Shuangshuang, which plainly showed his fondness for her. So why the change now—why reject the marriage?"

Li Hanzhong, occupied with his tasks, suggested, "Why not directly question him yourself the next time you meet."

"But Shuangshuang might ring again soon..."

"Choose your words carefully; you grasp the full picture. Just keep in mind, your allegiance lies with Xiao Sixth." Li Hanzhong let out a sigh, adding, "I understand you've long viewed her as a future sister-in-law over these years, but it's time to accept she's not."