Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 2158: Chapter 2094: There Is Indeed Resentment

"It’s really tough holding on by myself."

Chiang Xiao spoke these words in a voice so low it was almost inaudible.

She thought Ah Liu didn’t hear it, but in fact, both he and Meng Xinian did.

Their hearts ached sharply at the same moment, like being pricked by a needle.

In that instant, they both had an impulse to give up everything—family, estate, future—and just stay by her side.

However, when they thought of the enemies that might be lurking around them, the knives that could strike at any moment, the images that flashed in their minds, they both renewed their determination.

They needed to protect well, but living in this world, mere accompaniment is not protection.

Their enemies might be too formidable; they couldn’t settle for mediocrity or comfort, they had to remain vigilant and ready to fight at all times.

They also needed wealth and power to shield her from future storms.

For Ah Liu, that’s what he thought.

For Meng Xinian, there was another layer of meaning.

Chiang Xiao was becoming more and more radiant—her painting, her Youqingwei. In the future, she would be like a pearl shining ever brighter; how could he remain dull and stay by her side?

If only she advanced, the two of them might not make it for the long haul.

Therefore, he needed to strive too.

His current efforts were so that he could have more time to be by her side in the future.

"Dad promises you, I’ll finish everything that needs to be done as soon as possible, then bring you back to the Jiang family and let everyone know you’re my daughter, Jiang Shiheng. Also, Dad will work hard to spend more time with you in the future."

As long as they get through this period.

"Okay, there’s no rush. Dad, your health and personal safety are the most important. We’ll take it slow with everything else." Chiang Xiao saw that he was determined to return, so she couldn’t persuade him otherwise.

She realized that most things in her personality were inherited from Ah Liu.

Sticking to one’s own view, marching forward bravely.

As for her past life, perhaps those things were suppressed deep inside. The education from her grandparents pushed down all of those sharp things.

After experiencing that life, she could reclaim herself and return to her true nature.

When they returned home, Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao were waiting under the eaves.

Seeing them, Ah Liu paused briefly.

Even though it was just a short movement, Meng Xinian still noticed it.

Previously, he had asked Chiang Xiao if Ah Liu had remembered the events in Siyang Village back in the day, and Chiang Xiao said he probably hadn’t yet.

But now it seemed to him that Ah Liu might have remembered.

Did that pause indicate that he indeed had some qualms about the elders of the Chiang family?

Meng Xinian followed silently behind.

"Little’s dad, it’s good you’re back, it’s good to be back."

"Safe, safe."

Facing Ah Liu, even though Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao tried hard to act nonchalantly, it was clear there was a bit of stiffness in their expressions.

Meng Xinian thought about what Chiang Songhai had asked him before, and his heart sank slightly.

Ever since he learned what kind of life Chiang Xiaoxiao had before, he felt some anger towards Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao.

They couldn’t protect Little, yet kept urging her to endure when she was bullied; they couldn’t protect her, nor comfort her, and she didn’t even have enough to eat or wear before she turned thirteen.