Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1264: Chapter 1265: Listen to Me

”Brother Xinian...”

”I have other things to handle, let’s leave it at this for now. Also, my mom doesn’t have any sisters, and my grandfather only had one daughter. We’ll discuss who you are later.”

After finishing, Meng Xinian hung up with a snap.

Nian Mutong was startled.

Duan Qingqing leaned over, ”Xiao Tong, what did your cousin say? Was he happy about your arrival?”

”Not really, he seemed quite cold. Aunt Qing, I think Brother Xinian doesn’t welcome me,” Nian Mutong said with some sorrow.

”Maybe he will change his mind when he sees you! Besides, that’s just his personality, always so aloof. Don’t overthink it for now; just settle in comfortably!” Duan Qingqing patted her hand and said, ”I asked you to stay in that room, why didn’t you take it?”

”Isn’t that Brother Xinian’s room?”

”He rarely comes back to stay, leaving it empty is just a waste. Besides, there’s another room across from his that I had redecorated. He can move there. Your parents are no longer here, and you’re all by yourself. You definitely need to stay here longer; otherwise, Grandpa Meng won’t be at ease, right? You can’t be cramped in a guest room long-term. A girl’s bedroom shouldn’t be too makeshift; listen to me.”

”But...”

”Don’t worry, there’s no need for ’but.’ When Grandpa Meng comes back, I’ll talk to him. Just being by his side is enough.”

Over the past few days, Duan Qingqing had realized that when this girl sits quietly by someone’s side, watching attentively, it becomes very hard to refuse her.

Perhaps being attractive does have its perks.

Especially since Old Meng still feels somewhat indebted to the Nian Family.

”Xiao Chiang won’t be pleased, right?”

Duan Qingqing pursed her lips, ”What’s it to her, really? Ask Xiao Du about the recent rumors around Capital City about her; my goodness, they nearly spoil our family’s reputation! I reckon Chao Jun and the others will reconsider her relationship with Xinian.”

Are they really willing to ruin the Meng Family’s reputation?

Meng Chaojun clearly hadn’t let go of his ambitions for power. Besides being treated for his illness, he had been constantly maneuvering in secret, hoping to return to his position.

After all, he was still young. If he stepped down now, what chances would he have in the future?

She didn’t want him to step down either. Recently, whenever she went out, the attitude of the women in their circle had shifted; it depressed her. She used to be so revered.

”This...”

”Let’s leave this topic for now, go out and chat with Xiao Du and the others. I invited them over just for you this time. You’ve just returned from abroad and surely don’t have many friends here. You could use this opportunity to mingle more with them, as their families are well-matched with ours.”

”Thank you, Aunt Qing, you’ve really gone to such lengths,” Nian Mutong said gratefully to Duan Qingqing.

”Don’t mention it. I felt a connection with you the moment I saw you, we must be fated.”

Chiang Xiao entered the bedroom, locked the door, took a bath, changed her clothes, and then slipped into the Space.

The Space had a very comfortable temperature.

The air was filled with a fragrance that felt very soothing.

She took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, which seemed to relieve some of the heaviness in her chest.

As for Nian Mutong, she couldn’t feel any fondness for her just because she was a relative from Mother Xinian’s side.