Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1227: Chapter 1228: Strange Relationship

Meng Xinian shook his head and said, ”Look closely at their seating arrangement and their expressions and attitudes.”

Chiang Xiao, reminded by his comment, took another look.

Upon closer observation, she indeed spotted the issues.

Four dishes, two of them meat, were all placed before the so-called driver, and furthermore, the driver’s seat should be considered the seat of honor. Although in such places there might not be a distinct hierarchy of seating, the position he occupied faced the brighter area, with Chen Kaijin and Chen Sue seated on either side of him.

The most crucial point was that the teapot was within Chen Kaijin’s reach.

If that man was merely a driver, the more typical scenario would have him pouring tea for the two women, meaning the teapot should be within his reach.

Moreover, Chen Kaijin was speaking to him, her body angled toward him and facing him the entire time.

This situation was rather peculiar, as people’s psychology can be strange. Given Chen Kaijin’s status, if the other person were just a driver, she wouldn’t turn towards him so intently while speaking; she would eat and talk in a more casual manner.

Moreover, while she spoke, the driver kept a calm demeanor, listening while continuing to pick food and eat.

Although people shouldn’t be ranked and judged, professional roles do tend to incite certain habits, like showing respect to superiors and adopting an authoritative stance towards subordinates.

Hence, the mannerisms and expressions in their interaction were obviously off.

Chiang Xiao felt a sudden chill in her heart when she noticed this.

She turned her gaze back to Meng Xinian, truly impressed by him. ”How did you notice all this right away?”

”Our work often involves going out on missions, where we interact with all kinds of people, including criminals who employ various disguises, so observation skills are essential,” said Meng Xinian. ”As for why I said your auntie seems not to live very well, it’s because there was a pleasing look in her expression when talking to that man. Also, when I came in just now, I happened to see her drop a sliver of meat onto the table, which she then picked up and put back in her bowl.”

Chiang Xiao: ”...”

Alright, when it comes to observational skills, she truly wasn’t a match for Tyrant Meng!

Now she was genuinely convinced. No wonder she kept getting caught by him on so many doubts; because many details she hadn’t even been aware of or paid attention to, he had silently observed them all and rapidly analyzed everything in his mind!

Meng Xinian, seeing the look of admiration on her face, couldn’t help but let out a low chuckle, ”How does it feel to find such a clever fiancé? Not a bad deal, right?”

”Mm, it would be even better if you weren’t so thick-skinned,” Chiang Xiao said, holding back a laugh.

She really shouldn’t praise him too much; it would only make him more arrogant and dominant in the future.

”We have about one minute before they notice us.”

Before Chiang Xiao could ask him how he came to that conclusion, Ma Jincai’s voice was already behind her.

”Hey, Chiang Xiao! It really is you! Such a rare guest, you haven’t dined at our restaurant for a long time!”

His voice immediately drew the attention of Chen Kaijin and the others.

Chiang Xiao was caught between laughter and tears.

She turned around and said to Ma Jincai, ”Director Ma, it seems business has been good lately, you’re looking very pleased.”

Director Ma immediately pulled out a chair beside them and sat down.

”Thanks to your blessings, young lady, business is indeed good. Do you mind if I join you for a chat?”