Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1010: Chapter 1010: Mind Your Image

"Tang, have you really decided not to reconsider?"

Lucy pleaded once more, feeling that this was a great opportunity, just the right moment to ride the wave from last year and let Tang Yue take the next step up.

"Lucy, I’ve thought it over for a long time before deciding this." Tang Yue had carefully considered before making this decision; since she was going to do it, of course, she had to do her best. Rushed efforts, even if done well, are still different from meticulously prepared ones.

"Lucy, maybe there’s still time this time, but I still want to prepare thoroughly." Tang Yue smiled gently, her face light-hearted. But once she had decided on something, not even nine cows could drag her back.

Lucy, having been friends with Tang Yue for so long, naturally understood her temperament. Lucy stayed in Huaxia for a day and left the next day.

This time, Lucy had wanted to deliver the invitation card personally, and at the same time, persuade Tang Yue personally.

Who knew she would return empty-handed this time.

No, Lucy actually wasn’t returning empty-handed; she gained a big reward!

She wanted to have a daughter and then bring Zaozao over as a son-in-law.

As for little baby Chenchen, she’s so good, better not let her own mischievous son mess with her.

As soon as Lucy got off the plane, she went straight home. Two-year-old Joter, with his mixed-race looks, was particularly handsome, with bright blue eyes just like Lucy’s. Joter was quite domineering, spoiled to the extent of being unruly and not at all cute, often managing to make Lucy stomp her feet in anger.

After seeing Zaozao and Chenchen earlier, Lucy, now seeing her own naughty son, grew more upset and planned to manage Joter strictly.

Innocent Joter: "..."

He’s always been like this, hasn’t he?

Why did mom stop liking him after a trip to Huaxia?

That night, Lucy was very enthusiastic when she saw her husband. Benny thought it was because they hadn’t seen each other for a few days. But as the days went by with Lucy’s continued enthusiasm, Benny felt something was off.

"Dear, what’s going on with you?" Benny, still liking his wife’s enthusiasm, felt that perhaps it was related to her trip to Huaxia.

"Darling, I want a daughter." Lucy bit Benny’s ear, her bright blue eyes full of captivating affection. When she’s enchanting, she’s like a captivating little fairy.

Benny’s eyes lit up, pressing her down. How could a husband not fulfill his beloved wife’s wish for a daughter?

*

"Xiao Yue, just bring Zaozao and Chenchen. I only have an hour; I miss them so much." Zhang Minmin called Tang Yue. Since her several TV dramas had aired, there were people following her everywhere, and various endorsements were reaching out to her.

Zhang Minmin was about to become a frequent flyer. Now she finally made it to Jing City, and she would only have an hour of free time after the performance. She wanted to visit Tang Yue, but it was too little time.

"Minmin, come again when you have more time." Tang Yue couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth, thinking about traveling so far just for an hour-long meeting.

She’s okay by herself, but wouldn’t two kids get tired?

"Xiao Yue."

Zhang Minmin missed the two kids so much.

"How’s it going with Jin Yu? You’ve been together for years; never thought of getting married?" Tang Yue changed the topic, asking, "Your parents finally accepted your job, but for a boyfriend, you should bring him home and let them be at ease, right?"

"Xiao Yue."

At the mention of this topic, Zhang Minmin felt a headache. Things between her and Jin Yu weren’t something that could be explained in a few words. She said, "Oh, by the way, Tingyu is pregnant too."

"I know." Even though Tang Yue hadn’t returned to Jiang City, she knew that Zhang Tingyu, who married there last year, was pregnant; they often kept in touch.

"How about you, when are you getting married?" Tang Yue couldn’t stop mentioning marriage.

Zhang Minmin made an excuse and hung up the phone.

Tang Yue thought about it. Bringing the kids wasn’t feasible, but she could bring Zhang Minmin some food.

At home, she had fried some small yellow croaker, which could be stir-fried with chili and simmered with cooking wine, tasting wonderful. There were also crispy pork and dumplings, all of which Zhang Minmin loved to eat.

Tang Yue packed a bit of each and entrusted the two kids to Zhang Hualian before heading out with Wu Xin.

"Xiao Yue, I knew you wouldn’t dislike me." Upon seeing Tang Yue, Zhang Minmin looked intently behind her, hoping to see the two kids. Yet, besides Wu Xin, there were no little ones behind her.

Zhang Minmin’s disappointment was clear and unhidden.

"What, the food can’t make you happy if the kids aren’t here?" Tang Yue raised the box in her hand, which contained all of Zhang Minmin’s favorite foods, full of hometown flavors.

"I haven’t seen Zaozao and Chenchen in five months." Zhang Minmin held up a hand to emphasize how long it had been since she’d seen the two kids.

Tang Yue: "..."

To someone unaware, they’d think Zhang Minmin was actually the kids’ biological mother, constantly missing them no matter where she was.

"Fried small yellow croaker, crispy pork, dumplings!" Zhang Minmin untied the bag, immediately grabbing a piece of crispy pork. As she handed the dumplings to her assistant, she said, "Steam these for me to eat, no sneaking a taste. If you want to eat, I’ll give you a raise."

With Zhang Minmin specifically cautioning, Tang Yue felt speechless; she’d brought enough dumplings for two meals.

"I’m saving the rest for dinner." Zhang Minmin blinked happily, feeling overwhelming happiness with each bite of crunchy crispy pork.

"Once defrosted, it’ll spoil." Tang Yue reminded her.

Zhang Minmin’s mouth was packed full, nowhere near the elegant, charismatic movie star she appeared to be on television.

"You, mind your image." Tang Yue handed her a tissue from her bag.

Zhang Minmin rolled her eyes, wiped her mouth, and said, "Do I need to watch my image with you? Don’t you know what I’m like?"

Zhang Minmin didn’t care at all. She said, "Xiao Yue, I’m attending several award ceremonies at the end of the year; are the dresses ready for me?"

Tang Yue: "..."

It’s only summer now, still a few months to go before the end of the year, almost half a year away!

"Look at me always wearing your clothes without charging for the advertising." Zhang Minmin wished she could gobble everything up, but crispy pork could cause heatiness when eaten too much; she had to save room for dumplings.

Tang Yue glanced at her, pulling her to find a place to sit, saying, "I wonder who it is, coming here every year as if the clothes were free."

"Pfft!"

Just after drinking half her water, Zhang Minmin sprayed it all out, choking and coughing, turning her face red. Amidst wiping water, she said, "Xiao Yue, you’re too stingy."