Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 494: Chapter 495: Looking Very Clever

In the past, Chiang Songhai couldn’t bear to see his elder brother looking so troubled, and would generally ask proactively if there was any difficulty before the older brother even voiced his request. Once the opportunity arose, Chiang Laoer would usually agree immediately.

But this time, after waiting for a while, Chiang Songhai made his way over slowly, and instead of pulling up a chair to sit in front of him, he sat beside him, separated by a small rectangular coffee table.

This was a parallel position.

Chiang Songtao could no longer speak down to Chiang Songhai from a slightly elevated angle.

He had to sit up straight, turn to the side, and talk to Chiang Songhai.

This made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, but after thinking it over, he still endured it.

”Laoer, your sister-in-law came over twice and didn’t see you. What’s this, are you and your wife avoiding her or what?”

Chiang Songhai glanced at Chiang Xiao, noticed she was standing next to the courtyard staring at Chiang Lidong, and then shook his head. ”Elder brother, it’s not like that. We really just happened to be out when sister-in-law came.”

”Hmm,” Chiang Songtao’s expression finally softened a bit, relieved it wasn’t a deliberate avoidance. ”Well, let me discuss this matter with you in detail. There are two things: Baohe’s leg is practically ruined, and I don’t have faith in the doctors at the hospital. But Baohe is downplaying it; he’s got his whole life ahead of him. You, as his second uncle, can’t just watch him become disabled, right?”

Chiang Songhai hung his head slightly, then remembering Chiang Xiao’s repeated advice not to lower his head when speaking with the Old Chiang Family, he lifted his head again and sighed, ”Of course not. I naturally hope Baohe’s leg can be healed.”

”I didn’t think you were that callous. Remember the Shuangzhen Wine you made? Wasn’t it very effective for bone injuries? I told you back then, with something so precious, you should always keep some for emergencies—just in case. If someone in our family got hurt, we wouldn’t even have to go to the hospital, saving so much money and for nothing. Of course, if no one gets hurt, that’s best; we could keep it as a Chiang Family heirloom. But you were too honest and gave away the entire jar!”

As soon as Chiang Songtao brought this up, Chiang Xiao immediately became alert. Chiang Songtao mentioned Chiang Baohe’s injury and then the Shuangzhen Wine. What was he implying?

She moved a chair next to her grandfather, sat down, and propped her elbow on her knee, supporting her cheek in her hand, looking very obedient. But being watched by her bright eyes made Chiang Songtao feel a bit off.

”Chiang Xiao, I’m discussing important matters with your grandfather. Why don’t you take Dongdong to town for a walk, buy him some treats,” he said to Chiang Xiao.

Chiang Xiao smiled very sweetly, ”Granduncle, aren’t you afraid I’ll just leave him in some corner and come back by myself?”

Chiang Songtao: ”...”

His face darkened immediately.

Chiang Lidong got scared and quickly ran over, plopping down on the ground and hugging Chiang Songtao’s leg, calling out a bit frightened, ”I don’t want to go out with her!”

Chiang Xiao’s smile was mischievous as she gave him a thumbs up. ”Mhm, you made the right choice!”

”Laoer, you should tell Chiang Xiao off. Jokes like these could scare Dongdong,” Chiang Songtao scolded Chiang Songhai.

Chiang Songhai broke out in a sweat.

Jokes?

He actually thought that Chiang Xiao was perfectly capable of doing such a thing—leaving Chiang Lidong outside and coming back by herself!