Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2525 - 2461: He Also Has Concerns

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Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
As the public security officers depart, Meng Xinian stops Xiao Wu at the gate, recognizing him as Madam Liu’s nephew who has visited the courtyard before. Xiao Wu asks about the complaint that prompted the search, revealing it was filed by Nian Che, who claimed his fiancée Chen Zhu was forcibly taken from Fuxi Restaurant, backed by witnesses from the establishment. Meng Xinian probes into the rush of the raid, and Xiao Wu recalls that Xiao Ma, marked by a mole on his neck and unusually proactive, insisted on bringing a large group immediately for safety reasons.

After Xiao Wu departed, Meng Xinian spun back and caught Chiang Xiao gazing at him with sparkling eyes; upon locking eyes, she gave him a playful wink.

“What’s that about?”

She had just given him a pinch seconds ago, so what did this expression signify now?

Chiang Xiao remarked, “Brother Xinian, at times I feel you’re truly sly, packed with clever schemes.”

Meng Xinian blushed slightly and extended his hand to tweak her cheek.

“How am I packed with clever schemes? You mischievous lass, when did I ever trick you?”

“Ow, ow, ow,” Chiang Xiao swatted his hand off, “Don’t you see I’m praising and looking up to you?”

“I honestly can’t see it.”

Who on earth calls sly and full of schemes a way to praise and look up to someone?

Chiang Xiao genuinely looked up to him.

Moments ago, Meng Xinian had pinpointed Xiao Ma, and through a handful of words, he pulled Xiao Wu to their team, prompting Xiao Wu to eagerly vow to watch Xiao Ma closely moving forward. Should Xiao Ma link up with any shady figures, he’d notify him right away.

In any case, Meng Xinian believed Xiao Ma tied into Nian Che.

Nian Che, absent for numerous years, somehow built ties swiftly after coming back, even with locals helping him. Meng Xinian struggled to accept that.

Hence, he grew more convinced of a connection between Nian Che and Hu Xiangyong.

Once they act, they’re bound to slip up and drop hints.

Moreover, this was the Capital City, no less. Chiang Xiao wasn’t an ordinary figure without roots or notice; regardless, they wouldn’t risk such open moves on her. Realizing that, Meng Xinian gained a bit of relief.

So, he promptly stressed to Chiang Xiao, “During this time, remain in the Capital City and avoid heading to isolated spots, alright?”

Chiang Xiao grasped what he meant.

“You believe Hu Xiangyong is careful too and won’t strike at me recklessly elsewhere?”

Meng Xinian affirmed with a nod.

He chided himself somewhat for not spotting this sooner.

“He’s got to have his worries. If not, why bother dispatching that Ji woman to your school initially, then getting you to sketch, circling you in such a roundabout way?”

Without those worries, they could’ve simply snatched Chiang Xiao for interrogation.

Chiang Xiao’s gaze lit up, “So, if we uncover their worries—be it an object, individual, or issue—we’ll stop being on the defensive.”

“Precisely.”

Meng Xinian stroked her hair and added, “Come on, let’s eat quickly.”

“Oh, and I sampled it before, Brother Xinian—your culinary talents are fantastic.” Chiang Xiao grinned with crescent-shaped eyes, “Therefore, starting now, you take over the kitchen duties at home.”

“Alright, if you find it tasty, I’ll dive into cooking then!” Meng Xinian showed no hesitation.

He hoped that when she required postpartum recovery, his kitchen prowess would advance, allowing him to manage her diet.

Meng Xinian viewed this as crucial, something to focus on, and intended to carve out moments to learn real cooking from Grandma Yang.

Thanks to the prior revelation, this meal filled Chiang Xiao with extra delight, causing her to down one more bowl than normal.

Consequently, she felt overly stuffed.

She longed to step out for a walk to settle her stomach, while also recalling Chen Zhu within the space.