Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1088: Chapter 1088: Is It Delicious?

Sun Rou glanced at the coffee shop diagonally opposite; each cup costs more than twenty dollars, so expensive!

Even though she’s earning money now, she still can’t bring herself to splurge on coffee. If Shen Qingqing hadn’t come over, she definitely wouldn’t have gone.

She truly doesn’t understand why that bitter-tasting coffee is considered delicious.

"Hmm."

Shen Qingqing got up and went into the coffee shop. After getting pregnant, she couldn’t drink coffee, so she often just had a glass of milk when she came here.

"Do you still go to Jinyu Lane for supplies?" Shen Qingqing inquired.

The coffee shop was quite crowded, and the soothing light music made the atmosphere quite comfortable.

Shen Qingqing stirred the milk in her cup, her eyes downcast, wondering if someone was following her.

"Yes, I always get my shoes supplied from that place. They have good quality and the prices aren’t too high," Sun Rou spoke about her business, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Shen Qingqing was captivated; she never knew that her own face and those eyes could be so bright.

"This is a gift from my brother to you." Shen Qingqing handed over the bag she brought, having forgotten to give it at the store just now.

"Thank him for me."

Looking at the bag, Sun Rou didn’t refuse; she simply couldn’t bring herself to decline, so she didn’t bother rejecting it. Sometimes, Sun Rou would also give Shen Yunfei things like ties, clothes, or some food and tea made by her parents, all practical items.

"No need, he’s your own brother too," Shen Qingqing hinted.

"Is he busy with work?"

"Be sure to tell him that he has a stomach problem and should remember to eat three meals a day."

Sun Rou’s words made Shen Qingqing pause; she often met with Shen Yunfei but hadn’t known about these things.

As for work, Shen Yunfei was undoubtedly busy.

After Shen Qingqing left, she called Shen Yunfei, but unfortunately, Shen Yunfei was angry, and his phone was out of battery. He threw himself into work, wanting to expand his transport company more quickly.

*

"Sister, why hasn’t Little New Year arrived yet?" Lian Qingyang longed for it day and night, but Little New Year hadn’t come yet. Frustrated, he ran a hand through his hair, trying several times to visit Jin Yan whenever he had some free time, but she was always busy, and he missed her whenever he went.

"Xiao Yang, you should focus on your work now and then find a way to free up a few days’ time. After the engagement, you can spend some time with Xiao Yan," Tang Yue glanced sideways at him, observing Lian Qingyang’s lovesick demeanor, which reminded her of how she and Meng Siyu once felt, as if a day apart was like three years.

She continued, "If you really miss Xiao Yan, I’ll have her come over tomorrow, but she still has work."

"Sister, you’re truly my real sister." Lian Qingyang’s eyes lit up instantly, looking at Tang Yue with gratitude.

Tang Yue disdainfully swatted Lian Qingyang’s hand away, displeased, "What, if I don’t help you see Xiao Yan, I’m not your real sister?"

"Yes, no matter when, you’ll always be my real sister." Lian Qingyang grinned, looking at Tang Yue ingratiatingly.

*

"Jin Yan," Lian Qingyang eagerly awaited for Jin Yan’s arrival day and night. Now seeing Jin Yan, he happily handed over the roast duck he had prepared in advance and said, "I specially queued up to buy it. It’s still warm, hurry and eat it while it’s hot."

"I..." Jin Yan looked at the roast duck with embarrassment. She specially designed her engagement dress, and to fit into it, she’s been eating very little recently.

"What’s wrong, eat while it’s hot." Lian Qingyang just wanted to chat with Jin Yan; even just seeing her made him happy. Noticing her hesitation, he thought she was afraid of the oil and thoughtfully handed her a pair of plastic gloves, saying, "Wear these, it’s best to eat like this."

Lian Qingyang, with great understanding, helped Jin Yan put on the plastic gloves. Eating with the gloves, it was indeed very convenient. The scent of the roast duck was enticing, and Jin Yan couldn’t resist, eventually telling herself in her heart: I’ll just have one.

"Smells so good." Jin Yan grabbed a piece of roast duck, tasting its slightly crispy skin and tender meat, with the flavor lingering in her mouth.

"Delicious, right? I knew you’d love it."

Watching her satisfied expression, Lian Qingyang felt that the effort of queuing was all worthwhile.

"Delicious."

Jin Yan finished one piece and couldn’t stop herself from having a second. By the third piece, she thought to herself: Oh well, I’ve already had so much, a few more pieces won’t hurt.

In the end, Jin Yan ended up eating most of the duck, leaving only a small portion for Lian Qingyang.

Jin Yan touched her round belly, looking worried, "I’m going to gain weight. If I can’t fit into the dress, it’ll be so embarrassing."

"Don’t worry, you look good no matter what." Lian Qingyang said earnestly, eyeing her from head to toe, "You’re so thin; a little weight wouldn’t hurt."

"Even better."

Lian Qingyang thought that holding her when she’s so thin felt too fragile. If she put on a bit more weight, it’d be even better.

Jin Yan glared at him, pinching her waist, "No, I want to be slimmer. Gaining weight won’t look good. Lian Xiaoyang, I’m telling you, even if I get fat, you can’t return me."

"I won’t return you. Even if you regret, it’s not possible anymore." Lian Qingyang stretched out his arm, wrapping it around Jin Yan’s slender waist, "Look, such a slim waist, a bit more weight feels nicer."

As he spoke, Lian Qingyang pinched her waist lightly.

Jin Yan hadn’t expected Lian Qingyang to do that suddenly, giving her a start. She quickly glanced around, saying, "Don’t do that, what if someone sees?"

"They won’t. Everyone knows we’re here and won’t disturb us." Lian Qingyang took a deep breath; her faint fragrance reached him, different from Tang Yue’s but equally pleasant.

"In a few days, we’ll be an engaged couple." Lian Qingyang’s black, ink-like eyes gazed at Jin Yan. Although he used to look at her often, now that his feelings were clear, he felt he couldn’t get enough of her.

"You better not bully me; otherwise..." Jin Yan’s eyes twinkled as she spoke.

Lian Qingyang couldn’t help but lean closer, his gaze landing on her glistening lips, still faintly lingering with the scent of roast duck. He asked, "Otherwise what?"

"Hmm..."

Jin Yan tilted her head, pondering, completely oblivious to the flames flickering in Lian Qingyang’s now darkening gaze.

"Otherwise, I won’t want you."

As soon as she finished speaking, her lips were sealed. Jin Yan’s eyes widened, and only when Lian Qingyang loosened up because she was nearly out of breath did he slightly back off, saying dominantly: "No."

"You’re mine, now and forever."

Lian Qingyang’s domineering voice whispered in her ear, and in the next moment, he kissed her again.