Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1564: Chapter 1566: Chiang Qingzhu’s Choice

Chiang Qingzhu could hardly bear the thought of living in Huaming County for the rest of her life, let alone cutting ties with Kuang Kanzhi—it felt like having her soul torn apart with a knife.

She cried out, ”How can you force me like this?”

Why couldn’t anyone understand her?

During her darkest, most unbearable times, Kuang Kanzhi had been the one to stay by her side. To her, he was more than just a benefactor, more than family, someone she simply couldn’t abandon, someone who gave her a sense of security. Why did they have to push her into severing all ties with him?

How could they be so cruel?

”Time’s running out. Make your choice quickly.”

Chiang Xiao stared indifferently at her tears.

Kuang Kanzhi had known how this would end the moment he saw Chiang Xiao.

His gravest misstep had been failing to predict Chiang Xiao’s sudden return. He should have dealt with Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao first—everything else would have been so much easier after that.

But with Chiang Xiao here, there was no way to execute his plan anymore.

Now, letting go of Chiang Qingzhu was out of the question. He was convinced that his feelings for Chiang Qingzhu were genuine, and he even cherished the complete dependence she had on him.

Besides, if he gave up now, there would truly be no turning back. It was better to hold onto Chiang Qingzhu tightly—perhaps he could find another opportunity to start with Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao in the future.

With this thought, he clasped Chiang Qingzhu’s hand even tighter, as though unwilling to let go while simultaneously giving her strength.

”Five, four, three...”

Chiang Xiao began to count down.

Ge Liutao stared intently at Chiang Qingzhu.

On one side were her biological parents and daughter; on the other, an unrecognized man with no legitimate ties to her.

Was there really anything left to hesitate about?

Chiang Songhai clenched his fists in secret.

He, too, wanted to ask—what was there to hesitate about?

To Chiang Qingzhu, Chiang Xiao’s voice sounded so cold, so unyieldingly harsh, that it made her heart shudder.

”One. Time’s up. Now, your choice.” Chiang Xiao looked at Chiang Qingzhu with an impassive expression.

Crying, Chiang Qingzhu collapsed into Kuang Kanzhi’s arms. ”I... I can’t live without Brother Kan...”

Chiang Songhai slumped heavily against the back of his chair.

Tears brimmed at the corners of Ge Liutao’s eyes.

If she couldn’t live without that man, did this mean she was willing to abandon her parents and daughter?

Though forcing her to make such a choice was admittedly cruel, this was a decision she had to make. Staying with that man was something that crossed the line—they simply couldn’t accept it morally!

”This is your choice. If that’s the case, don’t come to regret it later.”

As Chiang Xiao’s words fell, Meng Xinian’s gaze flickered as if struck by a sudden thought. He shot a glance at Chiang Qingzhu before lowering his eyes.

In the end, Kuang Kanzhi left, taking Chiang Qingzhu with him.

Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao barely spoke a word for the next two days.

Even so, their expressions toward Chiang Xiao carried a mix of guilt and heartache.

Chiang Xiao didn’t want to remain at home, constantly witnessing their low spirits. She understood that this situation would take time for them to process and adjust, and she couldn’t do much to help with that.

The concession she’d made earlier had already been her bottom line.

So she decided to take Wang Yi out for some food, fun, and relaxation, exploring every corner of City M.

Meng Xinian couldn’t always accompany them, but he found an opportunity to bring them to the camp, where Wang Yi even met several outstanding Supervisor Guards.

Chiang Xiao ended up laughing so hard she nearly doubled over, while Wang Yi was so embarrassed she didn’t even know where to put her hands.

”Hello, Sister-in-law!”

”Sister-in-law, long time no see!”

Unlike the tense, overwhelmed Wang Yi who struggled to compose herself upon entering the Alliance District, Chiang Xiao moved with ease wherever she went—saluted by everyone enthusiastically calling out greetings.

Some even rushed up to her excitedly, asking when she’d return for another round of drills and competitions.