Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1073: Chapter 1073: You Promised Not to Scold Me

Tang Yue was speaking and was just about to get up to fetch the luggage gift box when Ding Ling already pushed the luggage over. Ding Ling smiled and said, "Hello, I’m Ding Ling. This is a gift your mom bought for you. How about I help you open it?"

"Hello, Aunt Ding." Chenchen was about to agree when Zaozao stepped forward, puffed out his chest, and said, "Aunt Ding, we’ve grown up. We can open the gifts ourselves."

"Alright." Ding Ling smiled and didn’t say more; then she left with Tang Yue.

"Zaozao, I like Aunt Ding." Chenchen tilted her head to look at her brother, who was a few minutes older, and asked, "Why not let Aunt Ding stay with us?"

"I’m sure Mom and Dad are having a private conversation. How can we eavesdrop with Aunt Ding here?" Zaozao replied defensively.

Chenchen’s eyes, identical to Tang Yue’s big eyes, sparkled with excitement, as she agreed, saying, "You’re right."

Her big eyes twinkled as she said, "I know where we can eavesdrop."

Zaozao had an air of already knowing, skillfully climbing out the window of their room to the yard, then back into the room behind the living room, which was prepared for Zaozao and Chenchen. When they’re older, they’ll each have a separate room. The well-lit room only had a bed and some summer clothes for now.

They were small, crouching and sticking close to the wall, and could hear the voices in the living room.

"What happened exactly? If you don’t tell me, my heart can’t stop racing everywhere," Zhang Hualian had been on edge, saying, "How did Xiao Yang’s father get injured? Wasn’t he in Sea City? Did you go back there this time?"

Zhang Hualian speculated internally, thinking if something serious happened to Lian He, like a major illness or a car accident. Various guesses cropped up in her mind.

Tang Zhengde held Zhang Hualian’s hand, the warmth from his broad palm calmed Zhang Hualian’s anxious heart. Tang Zhengde handed a glass of water over and said, "Don’t worry, let the kids tell us slowly."

"Okay." Zhang Hualian took a sip of water; Tang Zhengde’s words indeed alleviated much of her anxiety.

Tang Yue didn’t dare to speak, fearing a scolding, and looked quietly at Meng Siyu.

Lian Qingyang also looked at Meng Siyu at this time. Meng Siyu was already Mom’s favorite son-in-law, and since he’s injured now, it would definitely be best for him to speak.

Meng Siyu cleared his throat, receiving the pleading eyes from the siblings, and said, "Mom, Dad, Xiao Yang’s father got injured while saving Xiao Yue."

"What?"

The second mouthful of water Zhang Hualian hadn’t had time to swallow was stuck, and she choked, tears squeezing out from her eyes.

"Xiao Yue, weren’t you in Su City choosing fabrics?"

Zhang Hualian, patting her chest, looked at Tang Yue, her emotions agitated.

Tang Zhengde gently patted her back, his face full of concern, asking, "How is Xiao Yang’s father now?"

"Dad, Mom, don’t worry. Xiao Yang’s father is out of danger and has been transferred to a hospital in Jing City." Meng Siyu’s steady voice reassured hearts, calming them down.

Meng Siyu continued, "A few days ago, Xiao Yue was kidnapped."

Meng Siyu recounted the whole story, even details he hadn’t witnessed, restoring about ninety percent of the situation with what he had investigated, guessing what had happened.

Zhang Hualian’s heart felt like it was on a roller coaster at the amusement park, up and down.

Especially hearing how Lian He readily gave five hundred thousand dollars, even agreeing to one hundred million to save Tang Yue, Zhang Hualian felt deeply complicated, but more than anything, pleased. Lian He was willing to give up his fortune to save their daughter, proving she didn’t choose wrong back then.

Meng Siyu’s voice rose and fell, creating a sense of presence, and when it came to the critical moment, where Lian He risked his life to save Tang Yue, Zhang Hualian said, "Xiao Yue, he truly wants to accept you as his daughter."

For all these years, Zhang Hualian saw with her own eyes how Lian He genuinely cherished their daughter and two grandchildren.

"I know." Tang Yue nodded, following the conversation, continued, "This time he got injured, it’s my duty to take care of him. I’ve already called him Dad."

The supplement of Tang Yue’s words assured Zhang Hualian; she said, "Xiao Yue, you should recognize him. If he had known back then, you wouldn’t have grown up without a father."

She believed Lian He wasn’t someone irresponsible.

"I’ve always had a dad." Tang Yue looked at Tang Zhengde and said, "Dad, in my heart, you’re just like my biological father."

"Xiao Yue, your Dad isn’t petty. I’m happier to have another dad who loves you even more." Tang Zhengde laughed heartily, his eyes narrowing with joy. Back in the village, people said he was raising someone else’s child, but now, who didn’t envy him for having such an outstanding daughter?

Blood relations are close, but the father-daughter bond built up all these years isn’t much different from that of blood.

"Dad, Mom, it’s my fault." Thinking about it, Meng Siyu felt deeply remorseful.

"Si Yu, this isn’t your fault. Blame those with wicked intentions."

Although Zhang Hualian wasn’t extraordinarily smart, she could distinguish right from wrong, and this wasn’t Meng Siyu’s fault.

Zhang Hualian looked at her daughter. Despite being the mother of two, her outward appearance was like a young lady in her twenties. At that moment, her expression looked afraid of being scolded, which drew a helpless smile from Zhang Hualian, and she said, "Xiao Yue, it’s not your fault either. Am I the type to scold without understanding right from wrong?"

"No." Tang Yue giggled, sitting in front of Zhang Hualian, and held Zhang Hualian’s hand, saying, "My mom is the best mom in the world."

"Mm." Zhang Hualian tugged Tang Yue’s ear, saying, "Xiao Yue, with such a big event happening, why are you only telling me now? Forgot there’s a mom at home?"

"No, no, no." Tang Yue exaggeratedly shook her head and said, "Mom, don’t twist my ear, I’m grown up. It’s not good looking."

Tang Yue covered her ear, whispered in her heart, just said you wouldn’t scold!

Though it didn’t hurt the ear, everyone was here, and it was embarrassing.

"Hmph."

Zhang Hualian snorted coldly and said, "Next time you... no, there won’t be such dangerous things happening again, but regardless of what happens, always tell the family. Saying nothing makes us more worried, no?"

"Well, wasn’t it because I didn’t want you to worry." Tang Yue was getting more and more guilty, initially thinking her mom was nice because she didn’t scold her, but now she started nagging. Tang Yue felt wronged; she didn’t want to be kidnapped either.