Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030: What Kind of Hardship Did They Share?

"Mom," Lian Qingyang said with grievance, "I’m twenty-seven, not seventy-two."

Zhang Hualian raised her hand and knocked him on the head again, saying, "Xiao Yang, if you were seventy-two, you’d be an old bachelor. Look, your sister’s kid can buy soy sauce already, and you? No idea where your wife is, let alone letting me hold a grandchild."

The longer they spent together, the stronger the bond between Zhang Hualian and Lian Qingyang became. In Zhang Hualian’s heart, Lian Qingyang was now the same as Tang Jun, with the same relationship dynamics. When it was time to scold, Zhang Hualian showed no mercy.

"Mom, I’m a man, men don’t rush..." to get married.

Before he could finish the last two words, Lian He slapped him, saying, "There are three forms of unfilial behavior, the worst is having no offspring."

Lian Qingyang, under attack from both sides: "..."

Fine, the more you say, the more mistakes you make. It’s better to just listen obediently.

"Dad, have some fruit." Tang Yue quietly handed some fruit to Tang Zhengde. After all, Lian Qingyang was Lian He and Zhang Hualian’s child. Now the two were urging Lian Qingyang to get married, anxious to hold a grandchild; she could understand, though she worried Tang Zhengde might have thoughts about it.

"Marriage, it’s like destiny. If it’s yours, it’s yours. If not, you can’t force it." Tang Zhengde, however, didn’t have any unnecessary thoughts. His twenty-plus years with Zhang Hualian couldn’t be reduced to just a moment. If Zhang Hualian truly had a wandering heart, guarding it would be pointless.

He trusted Zhang Hualian wasn’t that kind of person, so he wasn’t unhappy about the scene before him. Instead, he felt pleased with Tang Yue’s actions. Looking at his elegant daughter, though she wasn’t his biological child, from the moment he first heard young Tang Yue call him ’Dad’, he treated her as his own daughter.

From a soft little ball in his arms to being married and having children now, Tang Zhengde was filled with emotions. He said, "Xiao Yue, it’s not just your mom who’s anxious, I’m anxious too. In a few more years, if Xiao Jun still isn’t married, I might be more anxious than Lian He!"

"If that scoundrel dares to put off marriage, I’ll beat him so hard his mom won’t recognize him."

Tang Zhengde doted on Tang Yue, but he was very strict with Tang Jun. Even though Tang Jun was home less often now, Tang Zhengde was not lenient when necessary.

"Dad."

Tang Yue hesitated before looking at Tang Zhengde. Nowadays, Tang Jun was a bit taller than Tang Zhengde, his sturdy body not fat but full of explosive power.

Tang Zhengde, seeing Tang Yue’s expression, understood what she meant. He cleared his throat, a bit uncomfortable, and said, "I’m the father; is he going to hit back?"

"He can run," Tang Yue weakly suggested.

"He dares!"

Tang Zhengde’s eyes widened fiercely, then he realized his gaze was too fierce, and his expression softened a lot. He said, "Xiao Yue, I wasn’t angry at you; don’t overthink."

"No problem, Dad, I was just saying it casually."

Tang Yue smiled and agreed, "Xiao Jun is the most filial; he definitely won’t hit back."

"What are you all talking about?" Zhang Hualian hadn’t heard what the father and daughter were discussing, but seeing Tang Zhengde’s expression, she thought he was talking about something.

Tang Yue quickly explained, "Mom, we were just discussing Xiao Jun’s future marriage with Dad."

"Xiao Jun is getting a wife?" Zhang Hualian instantly beamed with joy. Then, she looked at Lian Qingyang, further belittled him, and said, "Xiao Yang, look, even your younger brother Xiao Jun is getting a wife, and you’re still without a prospect."

"When did Tang Jun start dating?" Lian Qingyang asked, utterly confused, looking at Zhang Hualian.

"I think it’s soon," Tang Zhengde agreed, "Hualian, next time Xiao Jun comes home, let’s have him bring his significant other."

"Exactly, we’re not picky. As long as she’s true to Xiao Jun and has good character, that’s fine." Zhang Hualian’s eyes were smiling, as if seeing a grandchild waving to her.

Tang Yue: "..."

When did she say Tang Jun had a girlfriend?

How did this topic of conversation end up with Tang having a girlfriend?

Did she say anything that led to this misunderstanding?

Tang Yue was also utterly bewildered. She wanted to explain, but Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian were already lost in their own world, imagining their future daughter-in-law giving birth to a grandson or granddaughter, planning to find someone to manage the restaurant while the couple focused on raising Xiao Jun’s children.

Tang Yue couldn’t help but touch her nose, thinking, "Xiao Jun, I didn’t mean to set you up."

Night.

Tang Yue recounted the incident to Meng Si Yu, and Meng Si Yu looked at her with a peculiar expression. Tang Yue wasn’t dense. Seeing his expression, she immediately guessed, her eyes lighting up as she looked at Meng Si Yu, asking, "Si Yu, could it be Xiao Jun really has someone?"

"No," Meng Si Yu denied quickly.

Tang Yue didn’t believe him and stared at Meng Si Yu. She cupped his face in her hands and seriously asked, "You’re lying."

Her hands were soft, smooth, and a bit cool. Her breath was fragrant, and the faint scent of her body wafted into his nostrils. Being gazed at so directly by his wife, Meng Si Yu felt parched, and he lowered his head and kissed her.

"Mmm, talk about business."

Tang Yue hadn’t expected that while discussing serious matters, he could think of other things.

In the end, Tang Yue couldn’t stick to discussing matters seriously. His delicate kisses landed like raindrops, leaving her with no resistance.

"Is Xiao Jun really seeing someone, or is he pursuing a girl?" Tang Yue asked persistently, struggling against her eyelids that were growing heavy.

"Be good."

Meng Si Yu, satisfied, kissed her lips and said, "There’s a girl pursuing him."

"Ah..."

Tang Yue was shocked wide awake, all traces of sleepiness vanishing instantly. In this day and age, there weren’t many girls bold enough to chase after someone.

"She’s a doctor named Yuan Yu, a lively young lady who fell for Xiao Jun at first sight." Meng Si Yu briefly described her, saying, "Although dating wasn’t allowed during school, once she graduated, she pursued relentlessly."

"But don’t worry, she’s a considerate girl. While boldly expressing her love, it was her way of letting others know she had her eyes on Xiao Jun, but she never went too far." Meng Si Yu added, "Oh, right, the young lady even went through tough times with Xiao Jun before."

"How did they face hardships together?" Tang Yue blinked, growing intensely curious about this Yuan Yu girl.