Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1152: Chapter 1152: Came Up Empty

Zaozao and Chenchen swallowed back the words they originally wanted to say.

"I’m back."

Tang Yue said softly, gently pushing Si Yu, but Si Yu didn’t move at all, his large hands holding her tightly as if wanting to meld her into his bones.

"The kids are still here." Tang Yue blushed slightly. Ever since Zaozao and Chenchen got a bit older, Tang Yue had strictly prohibited Si Yu from showing any intimate gestures in front of them.

"We didn’t see anything."

Zaozao and Chenchen said in unison. Even though their palms covered their eyes, the gaps between their fingers were two fingers wide. The two looked at Si Yu and Tang Yue embracing with smiles, teasing their parents for being shy and hugging.

"I want a hug too."

Chenchen spread his arms, hugging Si Yu and Tang Yue’s legs.

"Alright, let’s stop hugging and eat. I cooked, and it’ll get cold soon." Tang Yue changed the subject, glancing at Si Yu with bright eyes to signal him to restrain himself a bit.

Si Yu silently replied, "I missed you."

Tang Yue gave him a big smile and turned back to the kitchen to serve the meal. Si Yu followed closely, saying, "Wife, I missed you."

"I believe you."

Tang Yue served the meal, giving Si Yu a big smile.

Si Yu hugged her from behind, taking the bowl of served rice from her, and kissed her white slender neck.

"I haven’t showered," Tang Yue couldn’t help but remind, her mouth curling up.

"I don’t mind."

Si Yu showed his lack of concern by kissing her even more fervently.

"Stop it," Tang Yue dodged, knowing that the kids could come in at any moment. If they were found out, how awkward would that be?

"Just for a while."

Si Yu clung to Tang Yue, finally getting the kiss on her lips he longed for. Turning back and forth, he indulged in it until he heard Zaozao and Chenchen urging from outside. Only then did he let her go. Looking at her rosy lips, he whispered in her ear, "Tonight, properly make it up to me."

Si Yu went out with two bowls of rice.

Tang Yue: "..."

With Si Yu’s insatiable nature, him having abstained for so long, now suddenly having his appetite whetted, will she be able to get out of bed tomorrow?

Tang Yue’s legs couldn’t help but tremble.

*

Jing City, Jin Family.

Jin Yan returned home to find her parents gone, and her grandpa out for a walk. After showering, she planned to lie on her bed to overcome the jet lag, but as soon as she closed her eyes, Lian Qingyang’s voice kept on replaying in her mind.

They hadn’t been in touch for several days, and she hadn’t told Lian Qingyang about her definite return today. Why didn’t this big fool even ask?

What is he doing?

Would going to find him be too forward?

But not seeking him out, she couldn’t help... missing him?

Two little voices seemed to be fighting in her head, giving Jin Yan a headache. In the end, she decided to head out and give Lian Qingyang a surprise.

If she guessed correctly, Lian Qingyang should still be at the company.

Jin Yan headed straight to the company. Lian Qingyang had brought her there a few times, so she easily found her way to Lian Qingyang’s office. But inside, there wasn’t even a shadow of Lian Qingyang.

Could he be in a meeting?

Jin Yan wondered suspiciously. She intended to wait a bit longer in the office. But after waiting and waiting, Jin Yan fell asleep on the sofa. When she woke up, it was already dark outside, with no sign of Lian Qingyang.

If it weren’t for Lian Qingyang’s assistant habitually checking the office before leaving, Jin Yan might have been locked inside.

"Miss Jin, when did you come?" The assistant, busy all day, hadn’t noticed when Jin Yan arrived.

"I came in the afternoon. Didn’t Lian Qingyang come to the company today?" Rubbing her still-groggy eyes, Jin Yan looked up to find it dark outside. She had come looking for Lian Qingyang but ended up napping on the sofa in his office.

"Mr. Lian hasn’t been to the company in days."

The assistant’s words instantly shook Jin Yan awake. She asked, "Where did he go?"

Lian Qingyang also hadn’t contacted her for days.

"Mr. Lian took someone to treat their eyes." Knowing that Jin Yan was Lian Qingyang’s fiancée and that Lian Qingyang cherished her, the assistant didn’t hide anything. "A few days ago, he was in Jing City, but I heard recently that he’s gone to Changshui Village, several hours away from Jing City."

"Changshui Village, eyes? Whose eyes need treatment?" Jin Yan asked anxiously.

"Rest assured, Miss Jin, Mr. Lian is fine; it’s not his eyes." Seeing Jin Yan’s anxious look, the assistant explained, "Mr. Lian has been busy collecting information on this matter."

"Have you seen anyone with eye problems?" Jin Yan pressed on.

Anyone Lian Qingyang personally took for eye treatment must be someone close to him.

"A man, around the same height as Mr. Lian, sunny and handsome," the assistant described, though it could match many people.

Unable to determine who it was, Jin Yan continued to ask, "Anything else? Does he have any distinguishing features?"

The assistant tried to recall. When he once delivered documents to Mr. Lian, he had seen Tang Jun. He suddenly remembered, "Though he couldn’t see, he stood there with a straight back, seeming to be very close to Mr. Lian?"

The first person Jin Yan thought of was Si Yu, but quickly dismissed it because the assistant would likely recognize Si Yu. Jin Yan called Lian Qingyang, not realizing until then that his phone was unreachable.

Walking out, she called Tang Yue.

Tang Yue had just finished feeding the kids fruit and planned to ask about Tang Jun when Jin Yan’s call came. "What’s up? Did you forget something?"

Jin Yan was often forgetful.

"No, sis, have you seen brother-in-law?"

Jin Yan’s question puzzled Tang Yue. Glancing at Si Yu peeling pine nuts beside her, she replied, "Yes. Why?"

"I went to find Lian Qingyang, but he’s not at the company, and his phone doesn’t go through. His assistant said he took someone to treat their eyes, and the person is someone Xiao Yang is close with. So, I wanted to ask."

Though Jin Yan’s words were somewhat incoherent, Tang Yue understood.

No wonder Jin Yan asked her.

Tang Yue smiled, about to say it was probably someone else when her smile faded. Looking at Si Yu, she asked word by word, "You said the person with the eyesight problem is someone close?"

Si Yu, in the middle of shelling pine nuts, paused.