Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1012: Chapter 1012: Are You Fooling Yourself?

Tang Yue paused for a moment and said, "I understand that people aspire to climb higher, but behind every moment of glory, you should uphold your own principles. Otherwise, even if you marry Mr. Fan in the future, can you truly live without guilt and with a clear conscience?"

With those words, Tang Yue strode away.

Lian Qingqing sat dazed in the café, suddenly reminded of Sun Rou leaving just as resolutely that day.

Tang Yue and Sun Rou are both people of strong principles.

Doesn’t she have her own bottom line?

Lian Qingqing couldn’t help but ask herself this, then shook her head and said, "No, her misfortune was all caused by Tang Yue. Why does Tang Yue still get to live so happily?"

If it weren’t for Tang Yue, her true identity wouldn’t have been exposed.

Her mother wouldn’t have died, and her current identity wouldn’t be so awkward.

No, she is now Shen Qingqing, no longer Lian Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing drank the coffee in one gulp. The unsweetened coffee was very bitter, the bitter taste lingering in her mouth. She raised her head slightly; she had already taken this step and had to stride forward. There was no turning back for her.

When Shen Qingqing went to pay, she found out that Tang Yue had already paid for her own coffee, leaving only her cup. She chuckled softly and walked out step by step. She walked to the car, a gleaming white sports car, which she used to love. This car made her feel like the young lady of the Lian Family from the past.

"Lian Qingqing."

In the darkness, the gnashing voice made Shen Qingqing pause. When she turned around, she saw the boy she had first fallen for.

Gu Hang.

The top student at the Sea City high school, who always secured the first place in every exam, big or small.

Despite not being particularly wealthy, Gu Hang loved wearing white shirts. Tall and thin with a distant appearance, he rarely smiled but was especially attractive.

Shen Qingqing even remembered the first time she saw Gu Hang playing basketball, sweating profusely—he was truly attractive to her then.

"Lian Qingqing, I didn’t expect to see you here."

Gu Hang scrutinized Lian Qingqing, and unlike the last time he saw Sun Rou, dressed plainly without makeup, pure and lovely, particularly her eyes filled with warmth and kindness.

The Lian Qingqing before him was different, dressed head to toe in luxury brands. Her cold and beautiful face had an unapproachable sense of aloofness. Her exquisite makeup made her already beautiful features even more striking.

At this moment, her eyes were filled with resentment, making even her beautiful face lose a bit of its appeal.

"I didn’t expect to find you here, someone who didn’t even take the college entrance exam back then." Shen Qingqing stood there proudly. All the discomfort had vanished. She kept a stern face and said, "Gu Hang, I thought I would never see you again in this lifetime."

"I didn’t want to see you either, but..." Gu Hang paused and said, "In the dead of night, I always think of Xu Mei. Do you? At night, do you think of the innocent Xu Mei who died tragically?"

Again, Xu Mei.

Shen Qingqing’s body instinctively trembled. She staggered back a step to the car, lowering her eyes to hide the fear and panic in them.

"No, her death was an accident." Shen Qingqing murmured.

"Haha."

Gu Hang sneered, "Lian Qingqing, your words might fool others, but can they still fool me, or fool yourself?"

Gu Hang’s voice rose as he approached Lian Qingqing, looking down on her and said, "If it weren’t for you, how would she have died? Is a human life in your eyes just something money can easily settle?"

"No, it’s not like that." Shen Qingqing pressed her lips together, her face pale, and said, "Her death has nothing to do with me."

"Does it really have nothing to do with you?" Gu Hang advanced step by step, leaving Shen Qingqing nowhere to retreat.

"Don’t force me."

Shen Qingqing suddenly shouted with her head raised, tears lingering in her eyes as she looked at Gu Hang. The tears blurred her face, and Gu Hang’s face suddenly turned into Xie Ziyue’s. Back then, Xie Ziyue had questioned her like this as well.

Wasn’t it just Xu Mei?

Why did they all want to avenge her?

She had already lost a life for Xu Mei. Wasn’t that enough?

"When you breathe the air, eat delicious food, and enjoy everything, have you ever thought, in her most beautiful and vibrant years, Xu Mei left this world."

Gu Hang stared at her pitiful appearance without feeling sorry at all. It was her appearance that made him soften repeatedly, ultimately costing an innocent life.

For ten years, he hadn’t eaten meat and taught in remote mountain areas, trying to make amends for the guilt of the past and ease his inner guilt.

"No, this has nothing to do with me." Shen Qingqing shook her head, and suddenly pushed Gu Hang away. She seized the chance to open the car door, got in, started the car, and quickly left.

Gu Hang watched her disappearing silhouette, his gaze full of disappointment. All these years, she hadn’t changed a bit.

Gu Hang took a deep breath, then turned back to the elementary school. He had been transferred to an elementary school in Jing City. He intended to teach well and let more children change their fate through knowledge.

The next day, it was the weekend. Gu Hang went to Little Grass Orphanage. This orphanage mainly took in homeless orphans. He had visited other orphanages near Jing City, and this was the last one.

Gu Hang brought some items, intending to personally make something for the children to eat. Looking at their smiling faces, he not only brought them food but also taught them how to sing.

The children liked Gu Hang very much, calling him Teacher Gu excitedly.

*

Tang Yue left the café and remained silent on her way back.

Looking at the retreating scenery outside the window, she was filled with emotion.

"Mom."

"Mom."

Zaozao and Chenchen were both very happy to see Tang Yue return. Chenchen excitedly leapt into her arms, while Zaozao quietly stood by, joy shining in her eyes.

"Xiao Yue, why did you come back so late?" Zhang Hualian glanced at the time. It was supposed to take two hours, but it had been almost three.

"Mom, I just ran into an old acquaintance and went to the café for a while."

Tang Yue hugged Chenchen, kissed her, took both Chenchen’s and Zaozao’s hands, and helped them brush their teeth and wash up before sending them to their room to rest. Seeing their adorable faces, she smiled. No amount of fortune compared to the smiles of her children, the greetings from her husband, or the care from her parents.