Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1132: Chapter 1133: The Whole Family Attends

They didn’t return to the Meng Family home until it was dark.

It was already half-past nine in the evening; the two had been alone together since noon.

And all the members of the Meng Family were waiting for them in the living room.

Surprisingly, Boss Meng, Meng Wenxing, and Meng Baoyuan were also present.

Was this the gathering of grandfather, father, and son from three generations?

Chiang Xiao raised an eyebrow.

She felt tonight was going to be lively.

Meng Xinian squeezed her hand as he held it.

”You go upstairs to wash up and rest first,” he said to her.

She had returned, and there was no need for her to hear even half a word that might distress her.

Meng Xinian was also very familiar with the people of Boss Meng’s family.

To say they were utterly ruthless was impossible, but they were all very realistic, selfish, and motivated solely by self-interest.

If something was to their advantage, they could throw caution to the wind without a bottom line, but if something obstructed their path, they would do everything possible to eliminate it.

Unfortunately, they had ambition but lacked the ability.

Especially Boss Meng, who in his youth did nothing more than farm work at home. By the time he rose to prominence on Meng Donghai’s coattails, he was already middle-aged and lacked any real ambition. He wanted to push his son, Meng Wenxing, forward for the rest of his life, but the father-and-son duo often engaged in trivial scheming that didn’t lead to luck. When Donghai was in power, they failed to seize any opportunities.

During the period of turmoil, they had tried to distinguish themselves by taking down a few others.

They had thought they could capitalize on that situation, but unexpectedly, the period of purging came quickly, and those few had strong backing, leading to their quick vindication.

If it weren’t for Donghai’s strenuous efforts to protect them, Boss Meng and Meng Wenxing might have been finished during those years.

However, they did not seem particularly grateful to Donghai; they even bore some resentment, thinking if he had been more capable, they wouldn’t have had such a hard time.

On the contrary, Donghai had his principles. It was precisely because he persisted through those years, biting the bullet and refusing to harm anyone, that he offended a powerful faction and gradually lost his enthusiasm. That was why he eventually stepped down.

”So this is Chiang Xiao?” Meng Qing Shan eyed Chiang Xiao and, with a nod, said, ”Indeed, very pretty, with a clear and upright gaze. You can tell she’s a good kid.”

Chiang Xiao glanced at Meng Xinian.

So, what kind of act were they trying to play?

Meng Xinian led her directly to the bottom of the stairs before letting go of her hand and gave her a pat on the head. ”Be good, go upstairs.”

Chiang Xiao immediately complied obediently with a ”Okay.”

Meng Qing Shan’s face darkened slightly beyond his control.

Meng Baoyuan glanced at his grandfather’s expression and raised his voice, ”Xinian, let Chiang Xiao come over and sit for a while. Grandfather and my father haven’t met her yet, and they would like to talk to her.”

Meng Wenxing’s expression was also stern.

They were all aware of Meng Xinian’s temper, but him not returning for several years had only exaggerated it—acting as if he didn’t see them, not even bothering to greet them.

Did he still recognize his elders?

Moreover, what about this Chiang Xiao? Didn’t she know how to greet people when entering a door?

If it weren’t for her truly outstanding personal credentials, they wouldn’t have given her a second glance, even considering marrying her to Zhang Junyuan. It seemed if this marriage ever took place, they would need to educate her properly.

Without giving them any attention, Chiang Xiao did as Meng Xinian told her: she went upstairs. What was she doing staying here? She didn’t enjoy dealing with these people’s false pleasantries.

She turned and briskly went upstairs.

With Tyrant Meng back, even her steps climbing the stairs were much lighter.