Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1055: Chapter 1055: That’s Right

Fan Ming took the photos; in all of them, he was the male protagonist, but the female protagonist differed in each one.

"You’re investigating me?" Fan Ming’s face darkened as he flung the photos onto the table, causing a ’clang’ that startled the housekeeper. He said in a deep voice, "Shen Qingqing, I can give you the title of Mrs. Fan, and I can also make you Shen Qingqing again."

Fan Ming’s heartlessness lacked any affection in his words, turning Shen Qingqing’s face pale instantly. Her moist eyes were brimming with tears as she looked at him, appearing pitifully vulnerable.

"The photos..." Shen Qingqing handed the envelope forward, choking on her words, "Someone else sent them to me."

"I misunderstood you." Fan Ming softened his words; although Shen Qingqing wasn’t connected to the Lian Family, her appearance — an award-winning jewelry designer who returned from overseas — was notable, and she is now a designer at D Jewelry Company.

To marry such a beautiful and talented woman despite lacking a strong background was acceptable, especially because she was carrying his son.

Fan Ming’s expression softened considerably, saying, "Qingqing, men have many social engagements outside. You’re from the Lian Family; you should know this and understand me the most."

Fan Ming wrapped his arm around her shoulder and sat down, saying, "No matter who sent them, I’ll find out, and I won’t let these things bother you anymore. So how is our son? Is he behaving?"

Shen Qingqing’s body stiffened; each of Fan Ming’s words felt like a punch to her heart.

Shen Qingqing raised her head, looking at Fan Ming’s unfamiliar yet familiar face — a middle-aged man with a successful career and a protruding belly. In terms of appearance, she wouldn’t have even glanced at him in the past.

But now...

Shen Qingqing’s hand tightly clutched her sleeve. She lowered her eyes, obediently nestled into his arms, saying, "Brother Ming, I understand, you love me the most, right?"

Shen Qingqing raised her head, acting coy, and appeared tender.

"Yes, I love Qingqing the most." Fan Ming looked at Shen Qingqing’s smile with satisfaction, leaned in to kiss her, and said, "Didn’t you say you wanted to pick something for our son last time? I think that villa in the west of the city is nice; I’ll gift it to our son as a present. How about that?"

"Okay." Shen Qingqing nodded compliantly, appearing happy, but her heart was cold.

Fan Ming didn’t stay long at home before leaving. Before he left, he instructed the housekeeper to make more food for Shen Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing sat on the sofa, looking at the large diamond ring on her hand. She used to think it was quite beautiful, but now...

She took off the diamond ring, placed it in the jewelry box, and picked up the phone to call Shen Yunfei.

"Qingqing." Shen Yunfei’s voice came from the other end.

The familiar voice made Shen Qingqing choke up instantly. Yet, before Shen Qingqing had a chance to say much, she heard the busy sounds on Shen Yunfei’s end, many people talking to him, sounding quite hectic.

After a long wait, Shen Yunfei finally asked, "Qingqing, is there something wrong?"

Just as Shen Yunfei asked, someone else started speaking to him on his end again.

Shen Qingqing wanted to pour out her grievances, but as she listened to the bustling noise, she just couldn’t bring herself to say it. She said, "Brother, when are you coming back to Jing City? Let’s get together; I haven’t seen you in so long. You can’t let work exhaust you."

From any perspective, Shen Qingqing wouldn’t turn against Shen Yunfei. Although Shen Yunfei wasn’t happy about her marriage to Fan Ming earlier, Shen Qingqing believed that with time, their relationship would improve.

Indeed, now that quite some time has passed since the marriage, she and Shen Yunfei talk on the phone often. Though he’s busy, he’s not as angry as he was before.

"Okay, I’ll get back to work."

Before hanging up, Shen Yunfei didn’t forget to remind Shen Qingqing to take care of herself.

Even though Shen Yunfei disapproved of Shen Qingqing having this child, Shen Qingqing was determined to have it, even willing to die to marry Fan Ming. Ultimately, Shen Yunfei compromised.

"Mm."

Shen Qingqing hung up the phone, her smile fading instantly as her hand fell on her belly. Without a heavy coat, she could feel the bump more distinctly. She whispered, "Son, you must be good."

*

"Sister Xiao Yue, how can you talk about such private matters!" Jin Yan looked at Tang Yue, her face flushed.

Tang Yue looked at Jin Yan’s red, delicate face with a bewildered expression. Her bright eyes blinked as she asked, "Did Xiao Yang give you lingerie?"

"Sister Xiao Yue..." Jin Yan wished she could cover Tang Yue’s mouth. Such private matters should never be revealed.

Jin Yan quickly glanced around; fortunately, everyone in the studio was busy, leaving Jin Yan and Tang Yue alone in the dressing room.

"Xiao Yan, I didn’t make him send it; he wanted to send it himself." Tang Yue waved her hand helplessly, curious as she leaned in to gossip with Jin Yan, asking, "Xiao Yan, what style did he send, and what color?"

"..."

Jin Yan’s face turned as red as a boiled shrimp.

"Alright, I won’t ask anymore, so you won’t feel embarrassed. Actually, Xiao Yang put a lot of thought into it; he personally chose the clothes." Tang Yue emphasized the word ’personally.’

Jin Yan’s face turned even redder.

"Hahaha~"

Tang Yue revelled like discovering a new world, saying, "Xiao Yan, your face really blushes easily."

"Sister Xiao Yue always bullies me." Jin Yan pouted, looking at Tang Yue with a grievance.

Tang Yue looked innocent, saying, "Xiao Yan, how am I bullying you? I am kindly revealing the truth to you."

Tang Yue’s eyes blinked sincerely.

Jin Yan changed the subject, "Didn’t you say you were going to Su City earlier? When are you leaving?"

Continuing on the previous topic, Jin Yan felt her face was going to explode red; changing the subject seemed safer.

"In a few days." Tang Yue answered, not continuing the teasing.

Jin Yan’s eyes lit up instantly; she smiled at Tang Yue, saying word by word, "Sister Xiao Yue is waiting for your husband to go on a business trip to go to Su City, right?"

This was something Lian Qingyang told her.

"Sister Xiao Yue, I know you’re deeply in love with your husband, but this trip to Su City, being less than ten days, I bet Sister Xiao Yue will have trouble sleeping at night."

Jin Yan finally got a chance to tease Tang Yue.

Jin Yan thought she had turned the tables, but soon realized she was mistaken.

Tang Yue replied calmly and matter-of-factly, "That’s right."