Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1326: Chapter 1327: Turned Green

He felt uneasy, not for himself but out of sympathy for Chiang Xiao.

This child’s efforts seemed in vain.

Did Meng Chaojun ever consider the hardships the girl endured? Did he realize how difficult and dangerous it was for a young girl to traverse mountains and valleys in search of herbs?

This ordeal was too much; her pallor alone indicated a relapse in her condition.

Old Meng had not expected Chen Baoshen to treat him with such coldness during their meeting, feeling slightly embarrassed, with his old face burning. He knew it probably had to do with their decision to seek medical help independently, which Chen Baoshen must have learned about.

At that moment, he felt nervous.

Chen Baoshen, despite his disdain for the family, still spoke the truth as a physician when diagnosing the pulse, ”This is a pulse of joy!”

The old doctor spoke in traditional terms.

A pulse of joy.

Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian exchanged glances; Duan Qingqing was indeed pregnant!

Chen Baoshen, realizing what he had said, looked involuntarily towards Meng Chaojun and with a doctor’s responsibility, said bluntly, ”It’s only been a month, early pregnancy, try to reduce sexual activities. But with your current complexion, you’d better abstain for now.”

Chiang Xiao wanted to facepalm.

Grandpa Chen!

Could you please not discuss reducing sexual activities in front of an unmarried young woman?

Also, do you realize you’ve just deeply wounded Meng Chaojun with your words?

Meng Chaojun’s complexion, probably only partly due to his illness; the rest was all about being cuckolded!

Cuckolded!

Meng Chaojun stared at Duan Qingqing in disbelief, grinding his teeth and clenching his fists, his face pale and ashen. Being overwhelmed, he started trembling violently.

Duan Qingqing was pregnant!

His wife was pregnant!

She was carrying a child!

”Little, take Doctor Chen back first,” Meng Xinian said.

”Xiao Chiang, let’s go, accompany Grandpa for a walk; I want to have a word with you!” It suited him well to have Chen Baoshen leave; he didn’t want to stay to see Meng Chaojun’s reaction!

”Alright, Grandpa Chen, I’ll help you out,” Chiang Xiao knew Meng Xinian also didn’t want her to hear what was to follow.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want her to know; she already understood it all.

But conversations about Duan Qingqing being with another man were something Meng Xinian didn’t want to taint her ears with.

Nor did he want her to witness anymore of Duan Qingqing’s shamelessness.

His niece was pure; he wanted to spare her from such things.

Chiang Xiao understood his intentions, and obediently helped Chen Baoshen out.

Meng Chaojun had been holding himself back, all this time, until he heard the courtyard gate open and close, knowing Chiang Xiao and Chen Baoshen had left.

He couldn’t hold back anymore, taking swift steps towards Duan Qingqing, grasping her collar, and hoisting her up.

His eyes bulged with rage, his face a ghastly blue, and through clenched teeth, he spat out, ”Speak! Explain yourself clearly to me!”

Old Meng panicked.

”Chao Jun! What are you doing? No matter what, she’s carrying your child now; why resort to violence?”

Old Meng was still somewhat clueless.

Hearing what his father said, Meng Xinian suddenly laughed coldly, mockingly, and quietly.

That remark from his father struck Meng Chaojun like a slap across his face.

And the son’s scornful laughter was like another slap, striking his face again.

Meng Chaojun felt his blood rush to his head.

He raised his hand and fiercely, without any sign of pity, slapped Duan Qingqing.