Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1039: Chapter 1039: You’re the One Who Looks Like a Ghost

"Then, when should we arrange for them to meet?" Tang Yue thought for a moment and said, "How could Xu Zhi end up breaking up just because he doesn’t want to get married?"

"Don’t worry, even if you chase me away, I won’t leave." Si Yu hugged Tang Yue.

Tang Yue wasn’t foolish. She quickly pieced together Si Yu’s meaning. With her hands on his chest and her bright eyes looking at him, she grinned and said, "As long as you don’t commit any fundamental mistakes, I definitely won’t chase you away."

"For example, being with another woman." Tang Yue said with a smile, but her words carried a faint chill.

Si Yu leaned in to kiss her, but Tang Yue turned her head to dodge. Si Yu said, "With such a beautiful wife like you, if I go looking for someone else, only a fool would do such a thing. Do you think I’m a fool or just blind?"

"No, you’re very smart, and your eyes are shining bright." Tang Yue beamed with joy. After some discussion, the two decided that the matchmaking plan should achieve the desired effect without being too obvious. Tang Yue and Si Yu discussed for a while and finally decided to invite everyone over for dinner.

Although Xu Zhi hasn’t visited before, Li Wei and the others frequently come over to eat whenever they have time and the timing is right.

Now we just need to bring Xu Zhi along.

Too bad, they don’t know that Doctor Fan. However, I heard that Li Wei’s wife, Xu Huan, has visited many company hospitals while taking care of their children and knows Doctor Fan.

At that time, they will coordinate with Xu Huan to get the news to Doctor Fan, ensuring that Doctor Fan will meet Xu Zhi.

Hmm, and then, when Xu Zhi and Doctor Fan meet, let Xiao Yang run into them. With Xiao Yang’s personality, he will definitely think this person is unreliable.

If this doesn’t provoke Xiao Yang, then as his sister, there’s nothing more I can do.

"Xiao Yue, it’s half an hour until dinner." Zhang Hualian’s voice came from outside.

Tang Yue responded and then continued discussing with Si Yu about which day would be best for dinner, hoping that Lian Qingyang could come back that day as well.

After ten more minutes, when Tang Yue came out, Zhang Hualian gave her a once-over, trying to say something but hesitating. Tang Yue asked, confused, "Mom, what’s up with me? Is there something wrong? If you have something to say, just say it; don’t beat around the bush."

When talking to her mom, Tang Yue was straightforward. She didn’t like any beating around the bush.

"Xiao Yue, I know you’re still young, but you should be restrained when it comes to affairs." Zhang Hualian paused several times while speaking. As a mother discussing this with her daughter, Zhang Hualian felt very embarrassed.

"Mom, when have I not been restrained?" Tang Yue’s face turned red, thinking about how Si Yu indeed lacked restraint, like a wolf that couldn’t be satiated.

But still, why did Zhang Hualian bring this up out of the blue?

A sudden thought came to Tang Yue’s mind, remembering how Zhang Hualian called her for dinner. Could there have been a misunderstanding?

"Mom, did you misunderstand? I just needed to discuss something with Si Yu." Tang Yue looked at Zhang Hualian with exasperation, feeling unable to explain. She clarified, "I just... had something to discuss, which is why I urgently pulled him into the room. Did you think I could do anything during the day?"

Tang Yue blinked silently, wondering when she’d given her mom the wrong impression.

"So that’s it." Zhang Hualian felt awkward, but seeing how earnest her daughter was in explaining, Zhang Hualian believed her and cleared her throat, saying, "Alright, it was a misunderstanding. I overthought."

After that, mother and daughter changed the subject.

Tang Yue talked about planning a dinner party, and Zhang Hualian was all for it. Just at the right time, Tang Zhengde’s new apprentice had fully completed training and received excellent compensation. Tang Zhengde didn’t have to stay at the shop all the time, and he could come home to help.

That evening, Tang Yue phoned everyone, inviting them over. Xu Huan and Xu Le, the sisters, readily accepted.

Sun Qing was surprised to receive the call and was enthusiastic about coming over as a guest.

Tang Yue also invited Sun Rou, but Sun Qing didn’t accept it on Sun Rou’s behalf. Sun Rou usually spent most of her time at the shop and rarely visited Tang Yue’s house.

Even though Tang Yue didn’t mind Sun Rou’s appearance—which bore a resemblance to Lian Qingqing—her personality was entirely different from Lian Qingqing. Thus, Tang Yue never associated Sun Rou with Lian Qingqing.

"Xiao Yue, should you also invite your grandpa, your dad—I mean Lian He—and your aunt?" Zhang Hualian asked.

Ever since Lian Qingqing—no, Shen Qingqing—got married, Old Sir Lian continued living in the villa near Jianan Prefecture, frequently visiting to see the two kids, sometimes inviting Tang Yue to dinner.

"Grandpa’s not feeling well these days and shouldn’t be exposed to the wind, so let’s skip it. Chenchen’s grandpa is also busy, and my aunt..." Tang Yue hesitated, knowing that if Lian Tong came, she might see through things. Better not to say anything.

"My aunt needs to take care of Xiao Shu, so let’s not call her. I’ll go see Grandpa later." Tang Yue said, then asked, "Mom, has Xiao Jun called recently?"

After that beautiful misunderstanding, Tang Yue had wanted to call Tang Jun, but he was busy with work and often went outside to collect herbal medicine. Tang Jun was in the prime of his career, and he rarely had time to call home.

Tang Yue hoped to discuss things with Tang Jun, but she couldn’t get through to him.

"No, he hasn’t." Zhang Hualian replied as she washed the bowls, "Did you receive a call from him?"

"I haven’t either." Tang Yue touched her nose, placing the dishes on the table while shouting for everyone to eat.

Aside from Si Yu, Wu Xin, and the two kids, there was also a recently recovered patient, Jin Yan.

When Lian Qingyang rushed home midway, he paused upon seeing Jin Yan. Hungry as he was, he didn’t think much of it, knowing his mom and sister treated Jin Yan as a daughter or sister. Jin Yan had just recovered, so it’s not surprising she’d be at the house.

"Jin, you’re too pale."

Lian Qingyang meant to say Jin Yan looked bloodless and needed nourishment, but his words ended up sounding teasing: "You’re as white as a ghost."

"Lian..." Jin Yan wanted to snap back but saw Zhang Hualian there, so she puffed her cheeks and glared at Lian Qingyang.

"You’re the ghost!"

Tang Yue quickly intervened, saying, "Xiao Yan, don’t mind him. You need to recuperate after your illness. This duck soup is freshly made and smells great."

Tang Yue promptly served Jin Yan a bowl of duck soup.

Zhang Hualian glared at Lian Qingyang, saying, "Xiao Yang, watch your words!"

Si Yu stepped on him, causing Lian Qingyang to almost tear up from the pain.