Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1040: Chapter 1040: Fish Head for Brain Power

Lian Qingyang felt wronged. What did he say?

Jin Yan’s complexion was indeed poor, it was pale... like a ghost.

Fine, maybe not as exaggerated as a ghost, but she really had no blood color at all. He endured the pain of being stepped on and explained, "Mom, what I mean is Jin looks too pale. She should drink more nutritious things to nourish her body."

"That’s better." Zhang Hualian’s expression softened, warmly inviting Jin Yan to drink more duck soup, which is also nourishing.

Lian Qingyang simply kept quiet and focused on eating. He secretly glanced at Si Yu, thinking to himself that it was fine for his mom and sister to scold him, but why was his brother-in-law joining in and stepping on him too?

"Xiao Yang, fish head is good for the brain." Si Yu picked a fish head and gave it to Lian Qingyang.

Lian Qingyang looked at the big fish head and said, "Brother-in-law, I’m quite smart. Why should I eat something for the brain?"

"Fish head is good for the brain?" Lian Qingyang muttered to himself.

Zhang Hualian and Tang Yue exchanged a glance, both having the same sentiment: silly son, silly brother!

*

"Grandpa, it’s getting colder. Why are you still outside?" As soon as Tang Yue arrived at the villa, she saw Old Sir Lian busy with the flowers and plants in the yard in the sunlight. Although a glass house was built, making the room very warm, her aunt told her that Grandpa’s health hadn’t been too good lately.

"Not cold, it’s not cold here at all."

Old Sir Lian smiled as he spoke, watering the flowers while saying, "Xiao Yue, have Zaozao and Chenchen gone to school?"

"Yes, today is Friday." Tang Yue put the food she had brought into the house, including some dumplings made by Zhang Hualian and some roast duck Grandpa loves.

Although Grandpa is older now, he has good teeth. Roast duck from Jing City has always been his favorite, but he loves roast duck from only one particular shop, and that shop’s ducks are sold in limited quantities each day. To buy them, one has to queue for a long time.

When Grandpa craves it, he lines up to buy it himself, feeling that the ones bought by the housekeeper aren’t as delicious as those he queues for personally.

"Did you bring roast duck?"

Old Sir Lian smelled the aroma, put down the watering can, and followed Tang Yue into the house, yet he didn’t see the roast duck bag.

"Grandpa loves it; how could I not bring some?" Tang Yue chuckled, saying, "Eat it while it’s still hot; I just bought it."

On the way, Tang Yue carefully wrapped the roast duck tightly and rushed straight over after buying it, hoping it would still be steaming hot.

"You’re really my good granddaughter." Old Sir Lian beamed with joy, and as soon as Tang Yue opened the box, the aroma of roast duck filled the air—a scent Old Sir Lian particularly loves.

Tang Yue feigned displeasure and asked, "Grandpa, does that mean if I don’t buy you roast duck, I’m not your good granddaughter?"

"No, no, whenever, wherever, you’re always the best granddaughter in Grandpa’s heart." Old Sir Lian, despite being old with a white head and many wrinkles, had a kind and gentle demeanor, not like a shrewd businessman when he smiled.

The affection in his eyes made Tang Yue appreciate her grandpa even more.

"Where’s Aunt? Where’s Xiao Shu?" Tang Yue handed the roast duck to Old Sir Lian and began looking for her aunt, Lian Tong.

"She might still be upstairs in bed." Old Sir Lian spoke enthusiastically while eating roast duck, "Last night Xiao Shu had a stomach ache and was up nearly all night; they’re probably still sleeping."

"I’ll go upstairs and check."

Tang Yue, familiar with the way, headed upstairs to quietly open the door when Lian Tong’s voice came from inside, "Xiao Yue, come in."

"Aunt, how did you know I was here?" Tang Yue pushed the door open and entered. Inside, Lian Tong indeed hadn’t yet fully awakened, yawning, sleepy-eyed, and her hair a mess, completely different from her usual elegant and noble appearance when first met. Little Gushu was playing with colorful toys by the bed and seemed very excited to see Tang Yue.

Gushu pointed at Tang Yue and grinned while looking back at his mom, Lian Tong.

"Xiao Shu, your stomach pain’s gone?" Tang Yue walked closer, noticing how much weight Gushu had lost, and after playing with him for a while, asked, "Aunt, is Xiao Shu’s stomach pain okay now?"

"Perhaps it’s the cold weather these past few days, which caused the stomach upset. Last night he had several episodes, and we called a doctor over to give him medicine. He just woke up a short while ago, but he’s okay." Lian Tong yawned as she answered.

"You still need to be careful, or if he keeps having stomach issues, dehydration can become a concern." Tang Yue advised. Xiao Shu is still young; frequent stomach pain is definitely not good.

"Yes, his dad is already careful. If it continues, we’ll take him to the hospital." Lian Tong tidied her clothes and climbed out of the warm bed. The room had only one curtain drawn, and she now pulled all the curtains open, filling the room with light. She said, "Why does this busy person have time to come over today?"

Lian Tong knew Tang Yue was busy preparing for next year’s fashion show, so Tang Yue was swamped with work.

"Aunt, no matter how busy, I have to come see Grandpa and you." Tang Yue said playfully, and chatted with Lian Tong for a while before getting to the point, saying, "Aunt, I heard lately Uncle has been helping Xiao Yang with the company."

"Yes, his tasks are simple. Once these days are over, Xiao Yang will manage the company again." Lian Tong gave her a beautiful glance and said, "So, what’s up? What’s your plan in mind?"

"Aunt, I wouldn’t dare plan anything, just hoping to give Uncle a push so Xiao Yang can have a few days off." Tang Yue added, "It’s just when Xiao Yang requests time off, granting him a few days."

Lian Tong languidly sat on the sofa by the window, signaling Tang Yue to sit opposite her. She pursed her lips and asked, "What’s the reason?"

"Aunt, can I tell you after things are settled?" Tang Yue said coyly, she couldn’t tell Lian Tong about this just yet.

Lian Tong smiled and said, "Alright, don’t say if you don’t want to. I’ll tell your uncle about it. But remember, your uncle is busy and not having it easy. Are you planning Xiao Yang’s lifelong matter?"

Tang Yue: "..."

Aunt, dear Aunt, do you have to be so smart?

"Don’t worry, I won’t tell your dad about it. He’ll just add to the mess." Lian Tong was very aware of her brother’s ways. Wanting Lian Qingyang to marry while assigning him so many tasks means Qingyang is always buried in work and has no time to meet a girlfriend.

"Xiao Yang’s lifelong matter is entrusted to you. I’m looking forward to attending Xiao Yang’s wedding feast." Lian Tong patted Tang Yue’s shoulder, as if assigning her an important mission.