Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1236: Someone Suitable for Marriage (Third Update)

"It’s my friend."

Even though her previous words were quite harsh, Yuan Yu still offered an explanation, as if afraid Tang Jun might misunderstand her.

She looked down on herself from the bottom of her heart. Clearly, she had already told herself to give up, so why couldn’t she resist the urge to explain?

"Friend?"

He Ming clearly didn’t believe it, saying, "Doctor Yuan, if he’s your partner, then admit it. The company has been spreading it around that he’s your partner, you’re about to talk marriage and engagement. Is it because you think your partner might be embarrassing, that’s why you won’t admit it?"

"He Ming, why are you speaking so sarcastically?" Yuan Yu frowned.

Since when did the company spread the rumor that she and Xu Qinglang were dating?

"I just feel that someone used to always chase after Xiao Jun, and now that Xiao Jun has gone blind, she’s turned to someone else’s arms. Don’t you think acting like this is too much?" He Ming didn’t know the situation between Tang Jun and Yuan Yu, but before Tang Jun went blind, even during that time, Yuan Yu was constantly helping Tang Jun, wasn’t she?

Yuan Yu was stunned for quite a while after listening to what He Ming said.

Cai Yufei quickly tugged at He Ming’s clothes, He Ming glared at him and said, "Am I not speaking the truth?"

"He Ming."

Yuan Yu took a deep breath, regained her composure, and finally understood the meaning behind He Ming’s words. She wanted to argue with He Ming; Tang Jun never gave her a chance, so where does the idea of turning to someone else’s arms come from?

Besides, she and Xu Qinglang were just friends.

Moreover, even if she really dated Xu Qinglang, Tang Jun had no place to criticize her. Why must He Ming insult her like this?

Yuan Yu had many things she wanted to argue about, but in the end, all of them transformed into a sigh. With a stern face, she said coldly, "You don’t understand anything, so don’t go blaming others casually. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve done nothing wrong with my actions."

Once she finished speaking, Yuan Yu strode away.

He Ming still wanted to ask further, but Cai Yufei quickly held him back and said, "Mingzi, you were just scolding me for being impulsive, and now you’re impulsive too. Her father is not someone easy to mess with."

"What does that matter? Does being the daughter of a wealthy person mean you can abandon someone without a second thought?" He Ming said, although his voice grew smaller. He pursed his lips in displeasure, saying, "She said she has nothing to regret, do you believe that?"

Cai Yufei: "..."

He wasn’t Tang Jun, nor was he Yuan Yu, so how would he know if Yuan Yu’s words were true or not?

However, Yuan Yu had a pretty good reputation in the company.

*

Yuan Yu had just returned to her dormitory when she saw her father’s secretary come over to relay a message, asking Yuan Yu to come by.

Yuan Yu washed her face; the cold water splashing on her face made her mind much clearer. He Ming’s words had made Yuan Yu quite aware that Tang Jun’s eyes definitely hadn’t recovered.

Since the unpleasant incident in Changshui Village last time, Yuan Yu hadn’t gone to inquire about Tang Jun’s situation, spending every day on work instead, or discussing medical skills with Xu Qinglang.

Perhaps seeing each other often led to misunderstandings in the company.

Tang Jun, since you want me to leave, want to play the coward, then be a coward for life!

Yuan Yu slowly dried the water on her face, then went to her father’s office.

"Xiao Yu, you’re here?" Mr. Yuan surveyed Yuan Yu. The charming Yuan Yu resembled his late wife by seven or eight points. He liked her greatly and cherished her dearly, saying, "I heard you’ve been on duty at the infirmary every day recently. What, are you planning to make the infirmary your home?"

"You’ve lost weight, your face looks haggard. You aren’t married yet, and you’re already planning to become a dowdy woman?" General Yuan looked at Yuan Yu with concern.

"Dad, I’m a doctor, I have to do my work well, just been a little busy recently. Besides, where have I lost weight?"

Yuan Yu touched her cheeks, not feeling she had lost weight at all. On the contrary, she thought she was doing quite well lately.

"Still say you haven’t lost weight?"

Mr. Yuan felt for his daughter and said, "From today onwards, come here for meals every day."

"Oh no, I have work." Yuan Yu wasn’t willing.

Mr. Yuan glared ferociously, and Yuan Yu immediately stopped speaking, weakly saying, "Dad, I’ve been eating at the canteen in the infirmary; it’s quite fine."

"No way, you must come." Mr. Yuan insisted strongly, intending to prepare more food for Yuan Yu at home to nourish the flesh she’d lost.

"Okay then."

Yuan Yu couldn’t resist Mr. Yuan’s authority and mostly didn’t want to quarrel with Mr. Yuan over such trivial matters.

"Xiao Yu, I heard from people in the company that you’re getting married soon. How come I, as your father, don’t know?" Mr. Yuan looked at the charming Yuan Yu, who had grown from a tiny bundle into a graceful young woman. Perhaps soon, she would get married.

The thought of parting filled Mr. Yuan’s heart with deep reluctance.

"Dad, don’t listen to others’ nonsense. If I were actually getting married, you as my father would definitely know."

Yuan Yu was feeling hungry and saw an apple in his office, so she started munching on it; while doing so, she said, "Dad, when did you have so much spare time?"

"Xiao Yu, you’ve been getting quite close to that Xu Family kid." General Yuan inquired.

Yuan Yu paused before saying, "Yes, I discuss medicine with him. He studies Chinese medicine and I study Western medicine. Though they are different, medicine does share common ground. Being with him, I have learned quite a bit."

"Really?"

Mr. Yuan drew out his words doubtfully, saying, "Why then is everyone in the company spreading the rumor that you and that Xu Family kid are dating? If there’s truly nothing, how can these rumors exist?"

"Dad, since when did you become so nosy?"

Yuan Yu felt the apple in her mouth lost its sweetness. She had just returned to the company, yet one after another kept asking about her and Xu Qinglang.

"Xiao Yu, rumors are dreadful; you surely know this. Have you thought it through? Are you really planning to date that Xu Family kid?" Mr. Yuan asked with seriousness.

Yuan Yu threw the apple core into the garbage bin and said, "Dad, I am, but it’s only friendship with him."

"He likes you." Mr. Yuan spoke directly.

Yuan Yu lowered her head like an ostrich.

"Xiao Yu, the Xu Family kid is not bad, but what about Tang Jun?" Mr. Yuan, knowing Yuan Yu didn’t want to discuss this, still asked.

Getting married is a pivotal choice in Yuan Yu’s life, and General Yuan didn’t want Yuan Yu to make a hasty decision.

"..."

Yuan Yu remained silent.

Mr. Yuan wasn’t going to let Yuan Yu have her way; he continued, "Xiao Yu, I don’t know what’s going on between you and Tang Jun, but what I want to tell you is, follow your heart in making choices, so you’ll regret less in the future. At least you chose for yourself. Xiao Yu, what do you think of the Xu Family kid?"

"He’s fine." Yuan Yu replied.

Then Yuan asked again, "Is he suitable for marriage but you don’t love him, right?"