Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s-Chapter 1579 - 1581: Persuading the Elders

Meng Xinian’s words nearly made Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao’s hearts stop.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, I know that you’ve definitely been feeling upset these past few days. You’ve waited and hoped for so many years for someone to return, but now that they’re here, they’re nothing like what you remember. It’s hard for you to accept, isn’t it?"

Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao exchanged a glance, their eyes slightly reddened.

"However, I still want to be honest with the two of you about what I’m going to say next." Meng Xinian sat across from them. On the corner of the coffee table before him hung a white porcelain mug with a handle – the one exclusively used by Chiang Xiaoxiao. Staring at her cup, he couldn’t help but think of her.

No matter who or what it was, if there was a chance it could harm Chiang Xiaoxiao, he would do everything in his power to eliminate it.

Thus, even if his words would sadden and shock Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao, and even if they would find it difficult to accept, he had to speak.

"Xinian, what do you want to say? Go ahead, it’s alright." Chiang Songhai sighed.

He wasn’t particularly worried or afraid because he knew that whatever Meng Xinian had to say or do, it would always be for Chiang Xiaoxiao’s sake.

Compared to the two of them, Meng Xinian was the one who truly had Chiang Xiaoxiao’s best interests at heart and who protected her above all else. The two of them, on the other hand, had done far less and performed far worse.

"Then I’ll say it." Meng Xinian looked at them, "You’ve both seen what kind of person Chiang Qingzhu is now. And what about the things she said the day she came? Was there even a single word spoken that showed she was thinking of Little? Was there even the slightest expression of guilt for abandoning Little and ignoring her all of these years?"

No.

Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao thought about the words Chiang Qingzhu had said that day and couldn’t help but shake their heads bitterly.

"So, not only does she lack any guilt toward you two, she has even less remorse and compassion for Chiang Xiaoxiao. From the beginning to the moment she left, everything she and Kuang Kanzhi said revolved around themselves. And Chiang Qingzhu? Everything she said was about praising Kuang Kanzhi. In her eyes, there was only Kuang Kanzhi, not the two of you, and certainly not Chiang Xiaoxiao. Isn’t that true?"

"Sigh." Chiang Songhai’s throat tightened, rendering him unable to speak.

He couldn’t refute it; he knew Meng Xinian was telling the truth.

"Little refrained from telling you the full truth about Chiang Qingzhu’s life with the Kong Family for all these years out of respect for your honor and feelings. The reality may be even more disgraceful than you imagine."

After learning that Chiang Qingzhu was the woman from the Kong Family, Meng Xinian had reached out to Kuang Yunxian. With the relationship he had with Kuang Yunxian and his skill in extracting information, he naturally uncovered many details that even Chiang Xiaoxiao didn’t know.

Precisely because he had learned these things, he realized that Chiang Qingzhu could likely continue to bring an endless stream of trouble to Chiang Xiaoxiao in the future. If she were allowed to maintain ties with the Kong Family, Little’s life in Capital City would only become increasingly restless.

Thus, even if Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao thought he was cruel and heartless, he still resolved to act.

In truth, this plan had previously been agreed upon by Chiang Xiaoxiao as well.

"Chiang Qingzhu once argued with Kuang Kanzhi’s daughter, Kuang Qingqing, and pushed her down the stairs, causing her to be hospitalized for over half a month. Then there’s another matter: years ago, Kuang Kanzhi’s wife became pregnant. One night she fell ill, yet it was storming with thunder and rain. Chiang Qingzhu said she was scared and insisted on having Kuang Kanzhi stay in her room with her overnight. Later, his wife’s pregnancy tragically ended due to a stillbirth, possibly tied to being left alone without care that night."