Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s-Chapter 1552 - 1554: Not Bad at All (For Qi +2)

The faint fragrance and medicinal scent lingering in the space made them both instinctively take a deep breath, then exhale slowly.

Chiang Xiao felt her entire mind and body relax.

The two went up to the second floor of the Bamboo Hut. She sat cross-legged on the bed, letting him continue drying her hair for her.

Here, speaking didn’t come with the worry of being overheard.

"To say I don’t feel upset would be a lie," Chiang Xiao sighed and said, "But if Grandfather and Grandmother are feeling very sad and distressed, how could my mood be any better?"

In truth, no one in this world truly knows how she feels inside.

Because even Meng Xinian doesn’t know—doesn’t know that in her past life, she’d lived like that and met such a tragic end. He doesn’t know that Grandmother should have died years ago.

The debt Chiang Qingzhu truly owed, aside from her, no one else knows.

These matters, she couldn’t tell anyone, not even Meng Xinian.

"Then let it go. Worst case, you don’t have to see her in the future," Meng Xinian said, his tone cooling slightly. "If Grandfather and Grandmother can’t keep her in check and can’t manage her, I’ll help you deal with it."

If he were to step in, it definitely wouldn’t be in a gentle manner.

Hearing his words, Chiang Xiao couldn’t help but laugh.

No matter what, hearing him say such things did lift her mood significantly.

"Haha, it’s fine. If Grandfather and Grandmother truly can’t manage her, I can handle it myself. After all, I’m supposedly a cold and ruthless villain."

"You? You’re just a silly little cat, not even remotely bad."

Meng Xinian sat down in front of her, reached out to pinch her nose, and spoke with a distinct affection in his tone.

"I heard that during Old Tang’s birthday banquet before, you even stood up for Grandfather. The way he used to treat you—I wouldn’t have even wanted to bother with him. Yet you still helped him."

These things had already been relayed to him by both Kuang Yunxian and Tang Qing.

At the time, it had moved him deeply.

Chiang Xiaoxiao certainly had her tough side, but there was a part of her heart that was still so soft.

"He’s so old already—do you think I could just stand by and watch someone bully him? Besides," Chiang Xiao pouted and said, "That’s your grandfather, after all. Who even are these other people? Do they think they can just bully him as they please?"

"Hmm. That’s why I said, our family’s little silly cat isn’t bad at all. She’s a good girl," Meng Xinian said as he leaned closer, gently cupping her face, and pressed his lips to hers.

He had been wanting to kiss her all day long.

The entire day, there had either been Wang Yi playing the third wheel, or they’d been talking about Chiang Qingzhu. He just couldn’t find an opportunity, and it had been weighing on him, frustrating him to no end.

Chiang Xiao felt his lips burn hot against hers, making her feel as though she were on fire too.

This kiss was deep. This kiss was long.

This kiss nearly made her unable to breathe.

When one loves someone too deeply, it’s easy to lose oneself in the other person.

Even a small gesture, a light touch.

And there’s a part of you that always longs for more, that feels no closeness is ever enough.

Meng Xinian was feeling exactly this way now.

His breathing grew labored and heavy. He knew he should let her go, but he simply couldn’t bear to; he couldn’t bear to let her go.

Yet, somehow, he couldn’t undo the buttons of her inner garment.

His hand eventually moved from her back to her front, fingers slipping beneath the edge of her clothing.

Chiang Xiao’s entire body jolted as she flushed red, her cheeks blazing like the setting sun.

"Mmm... Brother Xinian..."

Meng Xinian snapped out of it, immediately releasing her and stepping back two paces, looking at her while panting.

His gaze was dark and shadowed, with flames leaping within those depths.