Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1044: Chapter 1044: Won’t You Regret It?

Xu Zhi, Xu Zhi, such an unpleasant name.

Lian Qingyang was dismissive of Xu Zhi from head to toe.

Lian Qingyang had sharp eyes; even among a line of uniforms, he spotted Xu Zhi. As the team leader, Xu Zhi was very efficient in his work.

Xu Zhi, a northerner, had the typical northern features: bushy eyebrows, large eyes, tall and robust stature, looking quite spirited and well-put-together, but to say he was handsome, not really.

Could Jin Yan really be into this big guy?

Lian Qingyang considered himself only a few centimeters shorter than Xu Zhi, but in terms of physique, he was definitely more proportionate, not as bulky as Xu Zhi.

No, what was he thinking?

Lian Qingyang shook his head. He observed Xu Zhi carefully, but in Lian Qingyang’s picky eyes, Xu Zhi was far from qualified.

"What are you looking at?"

Si Yu raised a hand and slapped him on the shoulder, making Lian Qingyang yelp in pain.

"Did you come to see me, or to look at Xu Zhi?"

Si Yu easily followed Lian Qingyang’s gaze and saw Xu Zhi.

"Since I’m here, might as well look around," Lian Qingyang said sheepishly.

"Xiao Yang, usually you guys are bickering so much, I didn’t expect you to actually care about her." Si Yu said with a smirk, his dark, deep eyes seeming to see right through him.

"Who cares about her?"

Lian Qingyang’s voice raised several pitches.

Under Si Yu’s intense gaze, Lian Qingyang felt like all his thoughts were exposed. His eyes flickered as he said, "I just think she’s too naive, I’m afraid she’ll be deceived."

"You don’t trust me?" Si Yu retorted.

"Of course... not." Lian Qingyang shook his head repeatedly. How could he dare to say he didn’t trust Si Yu? Stammering, he explained, "It’s just that you never really know someone’s heart... I... I..."

Lian Qingyang stuttered for a while but couldn’t continue.

"You like her?" Si Yu suddenly asked.

Lian Qingyang looked up in shock, then immediately denied, "No."

"Nonsense, if you didn’t like her, why would you care who she marries or whether the one she marries treats her well? If you didn’t like her, why are you so concerned?" Si Yu’s words were blunt and unadorned.

"I’m not concerned." Lian Qingyang denied it so much so that even he didn’t quite believe it.

Si Yu looked at him deeply and said, "Xiao Yang, admitting you like someone isn’t a big deal. Everyone will have their own destiny, their own love. If you miss the person you like, won’t you regret it later?"

"If Jin Yan really marries someone else, becomes someone else’s wife, smiles at someone else every day, has children with another man, won’t you regret it?"

Si Yu’s words hit Lian Qingyang’s soul.

If Jin Yan really married someone else, would he regret it?

Lian Qingyang didn’t dare to think about it, but just imagining Jin Yan married to someone else, smiling at someone else, having children with another man...

No, the thought of it made him feel blocked up inside.

"Xiao Yang, if you like her, you have to fight for it." Si Yu said earnestly.

Lian Qingyang fled in a panic.

Si Yu watched his retreating figure, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. The task his wife assigned him was done; now it was up to that silly kid Lian Qingyang to figure it out.

If after everything he said, Lian Qingyang still couldn’t get it, then he was truly beyond saving.

*

Lian Qingyang left the company, but didn’t go home. Instead, he drove around the streets aimlessly, Si Yu’s words echoing in his mind constantly, with two voices in constant debate within his head.

Lian Qingyang simply turned back home.

At home, Zaozao and Chenchen hadn’t returned, making the place significantly quieter, even the laughter had lessened greatly.

Zhang Hualian and Tang Zhengde had gone to the restaurant, leaving this place empty. Tang Yue and others were in the next-door studio; normally, Lian Qingyang would have just gone over for a chat.

But today, the words Si Yu said left Lian Qingyang’s mind in chaos, making him even more afraid to see Jin Yan.

He thought he had to seriously consider whether his discomfort was because of that dreamy illusion or if he genuinely liked Jin Yan.

He needed to understand his own heart.

Back in his room, Lian Qingyang lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and all he could think of was Jin Yan’s face.

"Ah..."

Lian Qingyang couldn’t sleep, so he got up to play games.

Unbelievably, his favorite games seemed to hold no lure for him at the moment. Even with a newly developed game he would usually get excited about, he couldn’t get into it today.

Grabbing his keys, Lian Qingyang went out again.

For several days, Lian Qingyang wandered around, watching as Jin Yan spent more and more time with Xu Zhi, yet Lian Qingyang didn’t even show his face.

Zhang Hualian sighed, "Alas, such a good daughter-in-law, it seems I wasn’t meant to have that kind of luck."

Jin Yan, after years of observation, Zhang Hualian believed Jin Yan truly suited being a daughter-in-law; standing beside Xiao Yang, they looked particularly well-matched.

"Mom, don’t worry, there might still be a twist to it." Tang Yue consoled her. She was also anxious but dared not give Zhang Hualian any definite reassurance, so she could only offer such dry comfort.

"Xiao Yue, please don’t comfort me. Xiao Yang hasn’t even shown up for days, and it seems like Xiao Yan and Xu Zhi are about to be official." Zhang Hualian may not be home all the time, but Xu Zhi dropped by whenever he could. She was clear about his attitude and actions.

"Mom, don’t overthink it." Tang Yue also didn’t know what to say.

Night.

"Si Yu, didn’t you say you woke Xiao Yang up that day? How come it’s been days, and there’s no news?" Tang Yue was anxious, wondering why Lian Qingyang seemed unchanged.

"I did."

Si Yu nodded.

"Could it be that he really doesn’t care?" Tang Yue murmured, her fine brows furrowing as if she couldn’t figure it out.

"No way, I must go find him."

Tang Yue stood up, intending to seek him out.

Si Yu quickly pulled her into his arms.

Tang Yue struggled, saying, "Si Yu, I can see it, this time Xiao Yan is serious. If Xiao Yang doesn’t get it together, they might really miss their chance."

"Darling, matches are determined by fate, if it is meant to be, it won’t escape." Si Yu held her tightly, refusing to let go, saying, "You’ve done enough already. Now it’s up to Xiao Yang. Whatever he chooses is his own business."

"Are you going to force someone to marry someone they don’t want or don’t love?" Si Yu asked in return.

"I’m not forcing anyone; it’s just that his brain isn’t quite connecting the dots." Tang Yue mumbled frustratedly.