Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1079: Chapter 1079: It Wasn’t Eavesdropping on Purpose

"Here we are."

Tang Yue’s eyes flickered, and before Tang Zhengde entered the house, she quietly asked, "Dad, you didn’t argue with Mom, did you?"

Tang Yue looked at Tang Zhengde with surprise.

"Xiao Yue, um..." Tang Zhengde didn’t know what to say, so he changed the subject and said, "We just had a bit of a misunderstanding, I’m going to find your mom."

Tang Zhengde walked into the house and saw Zhang Hualian smiling radiantly as she talked to Lian He, holding a plate of dumplings as she ate and said, "You should really take care of yourself."

"This is Xiao Yue’s home, your own daughter’s place. No matter how long you stay, they won’t mind."

Zhang Hualian’s words brought a smile to Lian He’s face. He said, "Hualian, I still have to thank you, thank you for giving me two such excellent children."

After speaking, Lian He saw Tang Zhengde and said excitedly, "Zhengde, I must thank you, thank you for raising Xiao Yue so well."

Lian He looked at Tang Zhengde with sincerity and gratitude. If it weren’t for Tang Zhengde, it was uncertain whether Tang Yue and her mother could have survived in those tough times.

"They are my wife and daughter, it’s my duty to take care of them." Tang Zhengde said, his eyes subtly glancing at Zhang Hualian.

Tang Zhengde enthusiastically chatted with Lian He, and only when Lian He went to rest did Zhang Hualian begin heading back to her room for a rest, followed closely by Tang Zhengde, who shamelessly tagged along.

"You sleep here; I’m going to sleep with Chenchen." As soon as Zhang Hualian spoke, Tang Zhengde embraced her, not letting her leave, and said, "Hualian, it’s my petty mindedness, my jealousy, it’s my fault."

Tang Zhengde admitted his mistake in a low voice.

Zhang Hualian sat at the edge of the bed, ignoring him.

Tang Zhengde continued to admit his mistake, "I just, just suddenly discovered that Lian He and Xiao Yue had reunited, so I became anxious, I care too much about you, Hualian, we’ve been together for so many years, I absolutely trust you, don’t you know what kind of person I am?"

"Hmph." Zhang Hualian ignored him because she knew exactly what kind of person Tang Zhengde was, leaving her helpless. At this age, he was still jealous; if Xiao Yue found out, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?

"Hualian, I feel that Lian He recuperating at Xiao Yue’s house is nice, perfect for fostering their father-daughter relationship." Tang Zhengde said, stealthily observing Zhang Hualian’s expression, and continued, "With New Year approaching, shouldn’t we buy some goods and send them back?"

"My mom and your mom’s health isn’t great, they can’t handle travelling back and forth." Tang Zhengde diverted the conversation, successfully getting Zhang Hualian to say, "I’ve thought it over; this year we’re going back home for New Year, Xiao Yang and Xiao Yang’s dad will likely stay here for the holidays."

"No way, Xiao Yue and her dad just reunited for the first New Year holiday, how can you not be here?" Tang Zhengde refused without thinking, saying, "How about we go back home after the New Year, during Zheng Yue?"

Tang Zhengde was very thoughtful; Xiao Yue and Lian He’s reunion is significant; it’s hard-won. This first New Year holiday can’t be lacking a mom with just a dad, right?

Tang Yue was worried if Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian might have a falling out, yet the next day Tang Zhengde went out happily.

"Mom, what happened yesterday?"

Tang Yue curiously looked at Zhang Hualian. Observing Zhang Hualian, she thought her mom seemed even more beautiful after last night, hmm, and her face was even red.

"Nothing, it’s just your dad being petty-minded." Zhang Hualian recalled Tang Zhengde’s shamelessness from yesterday and couldn’t be bothered to argue anymore. She knew Tang Zhengde’s personality well, no wonder she noticed Tang Zhengde acting weird lately, apparently he had been overthinking.

"Why was Dad petty-minded, jealous?" Tang Yue asked casually, then suddenly remembered Lian He was still home, instantly understanding. She couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Mom, Dad wouldn’t be jealous of you and my dad, right?"

Eh, saying it all together, why did it sound so strange?

"Of course, he doesn’t think things through; this is impossible!" Zhang Hualian helplessly took Tang Yue’s hand and said, "Your dad and I, that’s decades-old history; I’ve long since moved on, and after being together with your dad for decades, we share a deep bond of companionship."

The first ’your dad’ refers to Lian He.

The second ’your dad’ is Tang Zhengde.

Tang Yue clearly distinguished them and replied, "Mom, Dad just feels insecure, maybe because I recently reunited with my dad."

"You should just talk to Dad properly."

After Tang Yue finished speaking, she chatted with Zhang Hualian.

In the living room, Lian He, preparing to go for a walk in the yard, heard everything clearly. He let out a long sigh and sat on the sofa with a hint of loneliness in his eyes, even though he already understood Zhang Hualian’s thoughts, hearing it directly from her made him feel unsettled.

Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian were a loving couple; naturally, Lian He wouldn’t have any unrealistic hopes. Moreover, he felt more guilt towards Zhang Hualian about the past, never expecting to have emotional entanglement again.

Still, Lian He could understand Tang Zhengde’s worries.

Thus, during lunch, Lian He said, "Xiao Yue, my injuries are almost healed. I’ll stay at Jinyang’s villa."

Jinyang’s villa is Lian Qingyang’s house; before, Old Sir Lian and Lian Tong stayed there.

"Dad, why suddenly go live there? Except for the cleaning aunty, there’s no one." Tang Yue felt puzzled. If Grandpa also came and they worried about space, staying at the villa made sense.

But Lian He’s injuries weren’t fully healed, yet he wanted to stay alone at the villa; it seemed unnecessary.

Suddenly, a light went off in Tang Yue’s head, and she said, "Dad, earlier when I was talking with Mom, did you overhear?"

A hint of awkwardness flashed in Lian He’s eyes; the esteemed head of the Lian family and a renowned Mr. Lian in Sea City, yet in front of his daughter, was simply a caring father, no airs at all, just like an ordinary person. He explained uneasily, "I didn’t intentionally eavesdrop."

"Haha~"

Tang Yue saw his appearance and couldn’t help but say, "Dad, I didn’t say you were eavesdropping. When I was talking with Mom, we were in the yard; you heard it, so be it. But Dad, your injuries aren’t fully healed, being alone at the villa with no one to care for you makes no sense, plus there’s enough space here, no reason to move out."

Lian He opened his mouth intending to speak, but Tang Yue didn’t give him a chance and said, "Dad, hearing the conversation earlier, you shouldn’t move out; otherwise, people might think you’re feeling guilty."

"I’m not."