Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 854: Chapter 855 His Dad’s Trickery

She provided this type of cup for everyone at home, and Chiang Songhai and the others had also grown accustomed to drinking water from their own cups every day, even Chu Liang had one.

Perhaps because they never used any other cups, they didn’t notice that something was different.

As soon as the tea was poured out, the air was filled with a fragrance.

Old Meng, smelling the aroma, asked in surprise, ”What is this fragrant tea?”

”Golden Tea.” Chiang Xiao had initially intended to say that the fragrance came from the Golden Camellia, but as she spoke, she had a sudden inspiration and decided to use this name to label this floral tea.

Besides the Golden Camellia, it contained Ginseng, Supreme Da Hong Pao, and Spirit Spring Water—all materials that were as valuable as gold, indicating that it was of supreme quality and exceedingly expensive. Its effects were also very good.

So it was called Golden Tea.

This floral tea was not something she planned to sell; it was only for her family to drink.

Because the cost of this floral tea was too high, she estimated that very few people could afford it.

”Golden Tea?” Old Meng was very interested and took a sip from the cup. His eyes immediately lit up.

”Fragrant! Delicious!” This flavor was very unique, rich and aromatic upon entry, with an aftertaste that lingered, faintly sweet.

After drinking half a cup, Old Meng still seemed eager for more.

”Little, another cup.”

”Grandpa, half a cup is enough. We’ll have lunch soon, and you can have another half cup after that,” Chiang Xiao unceremoniously took his cup away.

Old Meng touched his nose. He really wanted more, but he didn’t dare to ask for it again, seeing Chiang Xiao’s expression.

”Where’s that boy, Xinian?”

Chiang Xiao paused, then said, ”They came in a car from the military camp early in the morning and took him away.”

Hearing this, Old Meng’s smile immediately collapsed and he gestured for Chiang Xiao to sit down.

”Little, tell grandpa in detail, how badly is Xinian’s leg injured?”

Chiang Xiao sat down, also took a small sip of tea, and thought about how to explain things best.

”His leg, the wound was stitched up with thirteen stitches.”

Upon hearing this, Old Meng heaved a heavy sigh, saying, ”That means he definitely won’t recover in half a month’s time.”

”Half a month?” Chiang Xiao was somewhat puzzled. ”Why does he have to be completely recovered in half a month?”

”This matter has nothing to do with you; just don’t talk about it.” Old Meng’s face became grave, and he said, ”The reason Xinian was sent away for a year is because his father pulled some strings!”

Chiang Xiao was stunned.

She had assumed it was either because Meng Xinian had volunteered, or it was arranged by his superiors, but she had never considered that it was Meng Chaojun who had arranged for him to go.

With a thought, Chiang Xiao began to understand, ”Because of me?”

Old Meng looked at her in surprise; he hadn’t expected her to be so astute, guessing the reason right away. It was indeed because she had gone to the Capital, to the hospital, and the news had reached Meng Chaojun’s ears. He felt that Meng Xinian was getting involved with a dubious girl, so he wanted to get him out of the way temporarily.

”It’s not entirely because of you,” Old Meng sighed. ”This opportunity was also rare for Xinian; having this experience gives him capital for advancement in the future. However, since it was a confidential mission, they needed another achievement that was publicly justifiable to commend him.”

Chiang Xiao listened quietly.

”This year’s tri-provincial elite competition was the perfect opportunity for Xinian. Three years ago...”