Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1179: Chapter 1179: Confession Under the Tree (Sixth Update)

"As long as you’re willing, you’re welcome," Gu Hang said to Sun Rou, full of anticipation.

Tang Yue cleared her throat and said, "Gu Hang, since you want to go, we’ll leave in three days. Do you have any issues with that?"

"No problem." Gu Hang was currently just a temporary teacher. Despite his abundant talent, he wasn’t very tactful and was too straightforward. Under the pressure of those with ulterior motives, he was teaching subjects like physical education, which had little relevance to him.

Now, going to Changshui Village was not an issue for Gu Hang at all.

"Alright, three days from now, come to the studio to find me." After Tang Yue settled this matter, she felt a weight lifted off her mind.

After returning, Tang Yue started making preparations. The road needed to be repaired, but the Hope Primary School also had to be built. The money for building the Hope Primary School had to be raised, but Tang Yue saw this as a good deed and brought Tang Mingli and Qin Anyu into it.

Tang Mingli and Qin Anyu were very supportive of Tang Yue’s plan to build Hope Primary School.

Mingyue Clothing, Xingyao Clothing, and Xinyue Studio each contributed funds to Hope Primary School.

"Xiao Yue, should we have some kind of ceremony?" Tang Mingli asked inquiringly.

Tang Yue shot him a sidelong glance and said, "Uncle, do you think I’ve been in the spotlight too little recently?"

Since returning from Country F, with all the news swirling and interviews, she had already been in the public eye enough. If they held a ceremony for building the Hope Primary School, was it just for show?

"Ahem."

Tang Mingli cleared his throat and said, "Xiao Yue, I was just saying it casually."

Qin Anyu couldn’t help but chuckle and said, "Xiao Yue, while others are eager for fame, you seem eager to stay unknown."

"I don’t want to be like Sister Xie, unable to go anywhere without being recognized." Tang Yue wanted to do good, help people, and she enjoyed making clothes. It was both a way to make money and a way to savor the achievement of having her clothes appreciated, but that didn’t mean she wanted to become famous.

Fame is a double-edged sword; it can bring you benefits but also constraints.

If she ended up like Sister Xie, unable to even enjoy shopping without worrying about being recognized, she’d rather not. That wasn’t the life she liked.

"Sister Xie’s latest song is a hit overseas," Qin Anyu mentioned proudly. She continued, "Xiao Yue, we have a good eye. We saw Sister Xie’s potential early on and formed a long-term partnership. Otherwise, we might not even make the queue to get Sister Xie to endorse our brand’s clothes now."

Qin Anyu’s words might have been exaggerated, but they weren’t wrong.

Sister Xie’s status in the music industry was indeed impressive. Every album she released sold out quickly. She was preparing for a Huaxia concert tour and was incredibly busy, yet she still managed to fly to Country F specifically to model for Tang Yue. The bond between them was not something that could be explained in just a few words.

"Sister Xie is indeed someone worth keeping close, but she still hasn’t married," Tang Yue couldn’t quite understand this.

"Sister Xie’s standards are too high. It’s probably hard to find someone who matches her," Qin Anyu mused. She had attended Sister Xie’s concert before and was in awe of her brilliance. What kind of man could be worthy of Sister Xie?

"Perhaps only Sister Xie knows the answer to that," Tang Yue murmured.

*

The day before departure, Gu Hang particularly invited Sun Rou out.

At the orphanage, Gu Hang and Sun Rou made dumplings together for the children. The kids were happy, and Gu Hang felt happiness too, but thoughts of leaving and seeing Sun Rou beside him brought some reluctance to his heart.

Gu Hang wanted to speak but couldn’t muster the courage to tell Sun Rou what was in his heart.

As they walked to the big tree near Sun Rou’s house, Gu Hang said, "Sun Rou."

"Hm?" Sun Rou paused, catching sight of a bright red BMW at the end of the lane, feeling it was somewhat familiar.

"Sun Rou."

Gu Hang called her name, softening his voice. He looked at Sun Rou’s warm smiling face. In the past, seeing that face made him want to question her harshly about punishing Xu Mei while she seemed to feel no remorse, as if nothing happened.

But the same face, when it came to Lian Qingqing, filled him with anger.

Another face, Sun Rou’s, gave him a different feeling. Her gentle nature was genuine; over time, Gu Hang realized Sun Rou truly cared for those kids. It wasn’t something that could be faked.

Sun Rou’s kindness came from the heart. There’s a saying that one’s appearance reflects one’s inner self. Gu Hang once didn’t believe it, but Sun Rou made him a believer now.

"I’m going to Changshui Village for a year. After a year..." Gu Hang paused, looking into Sun Rou’s curious eyes, took a deep breath, and boldly asked, "After a year, will you marry me?"

Sun Rou was shocked, even though she had a faint intuition before. Hearing Gu Hang actually say it left her astounded.

After all, with the face identical to Shen Qingqing’s, during their first meeting, Gu Hang had been hostile enough to want to devour her whole.

"Gu Hang," Sun Rou bit her lip, "Doesn’t it bother you that I have the same face as Shen Qingqing?"

"Not at all," Gu Hang replied quickly, worried she’d misunderstand. He hurriedly explained, "Sun Rou, at first, I mistook you for her, but over time, I realized you’re completely different from her."

"I’m unsure when I began to like you, never even thought I would, but when I started dreaming and seeing only you, I realized I had already fallen for you."

Now that Gu Hang had spoken, the words flowed smoothly as he earnestly conveyed his feelings to Sun Rou, "Sun Rou, even though you and Shen Qingqing look identical, I could tell you apart with my eyes closed. I’ve never confused you with Shen Qingqing. You are you, and she is she; you are two different people."

"You know I’m the kind of guy who can fend for himself. Although I’ve been teaching in the village for years, I’ve saved up a sum. I can support you," Gu Hang said expectantly to Sun Rou, "Would you wait for me for a year in Changshui Village?"