Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2522 - 2458: Not Exactly Even-Tempered

"Hmm, since it's only us two having dinner, there's no reason to fuss over the plating or how it looks. What really counts is the flavor being great, and that's all we need."

Meng Xinian nodded without delay.

"You're completely correct."

As Chiang Xiao took her seat and reached for her chopsticks, the image of Chen Zhu in the study popped into her head, causing her to halt midway while grabbing a bite.

"Brother Xinian, has she woken up?"

Meng Xinian understood precisely who she meant.

He'd checked on her repeatedly, only to discover Chen Zhu still out cold, displaying no hints of regaining consciousness.

Two hours had passed by this point.

He shook his head. "Not awake yet."

"She wouldn’t stay unconscious for several days, would she?" Chiang Xiao knitted her brows.

Should Chen Zhu remain unconscious over multiple days without eating, would feeding her Spring Water become necessary?

She was truly against the notion.

Even the thought of using a small amount of Spirit Spring Water on Chen Zhu left her resistant.

"Probably not, but we can’t be sure yet. Let’s observe for a while. If she doesn’t wake in three or four hours, you can give her some water."

They were ready to begin their meal when harsh pounding sounded at the door from outside.

The impolite rapping prompted Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian to share a quick look.

Obviously, whoever was there meant no kindness.

"You go hide Chen Zhu." Meng Xinian rose up.

Chiang Xiao rushed straight to the study and tucked Chen Zhu away in the Space, then seized a bottle of perfume to mist some around the study and on her own body, for safety.

Truth be told, she'd only just slipped into the Space for a wash and a short sleep, carrying no floral aroma but her own natural one. If these visitors turned out to be the ones she had to watch out for, problems could arise.

The entire effort consumed only a handful of seconds.

Chiang Xiao made her way back to the dining room, settled in, and idly lifted her bowl to start eating.

She grabbed a portion of shredded eggplant with pork, noting its savory appeal— a touch too salty, yet it paired wonderfully with the rice.

Meng Xinian clearly had a gift for cooking; she'd have him absorb more techniques from Grandma Yang ahead.

At the entrance, Meng Xinian had already unlatched the courtyard door, letting a group of Public Security Officers step through.

"Comrade, hello, we received a report that you illegally detained someone’s fiancée."

The lead officer delivered the words crisply, without bothering to view Meng Xinian’s face.

Darkness had settled, and the courtyard lights offered a muted illumination.

They caught sight of Meng Xinian’s shadow alone, though his towering and sturdy form projected an aura of potential aggression. As a result, their nerves tensed a little, bracing themselves in secret.

Meng Xinian at once grasped that their arrival concerned Chen Zhu.

Nian Che had surely tipped off the police.

He smirked inwardly, seeing through their scheme to cause trouble.

Very well, they avoided starting fights, but others persisted in challenging them. If play was what they sought, he'd indulge it.

He'd comply fully.

"Officer, I do have a fiancée here, she’s eating inside. Why would I go capture someone else’s fiancée? I’d be killed by my future wife."

From inside, Chiang Xiao overheard his remark and nearly choked on her meal.

"Cough, cough, cough."

She coughed hard.

This Meng Tyrant had abruptly turned cheeky.

What did he intend by getting slain by his future wife?

She'd require the power to defeat him before that could occur.

The officers swapped glances after catching his statement. "Anyone else in the house?"

"Just me and my wife, the two of us."

"Would you mind if we take a look around?"

"You can search, but please don’t rummage too much, because my wife’s temper isn’t very good."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

This Meng Tyrant!

Why does he keep using her to make a point!