Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1255: Chapter 1255: No One Can (Third Update)

Tang Zhengde quickly glanced around; if the furious Zhang Hualian heard them, she’d certainly start another round of reprimands.

"Dad, I really want to go."

Tang Jun tried hard to convince Tang Zhengde.

Tang Zhengde remained silent, not expressing anything regardless of what Tang Jun said.

In the evening, Si Yu also came over, specifically bringing Zaozao and Chenchen.

With the two of them calling Zhang Hualian ’grandma’, Zhang Hualian was incredibly happy. But, amidst the happiness, Zhang Hualian still reminded them: "Don’t think that by bringing Zaozao and Chenchen here, this matter will be settled."

"Mom, how can you think like that? Isn’t this just about our family getting together?" Tang Yue cleared her throat and replied; if it weren’t for Lian Qingyang and Jin Yan being busy, she’d planned to invite the recently married couple over too.

"Mm."

Zhang Hualian gave the fruits to Zaozao and Chenchen, letting them take them to the room to play, before saying: "Xiao Jun, stop thinking about going to Yun City."

"Also, Xiao Yue, you are the elder sister, and you’ve always done well. But on this matter, there’s no discussion; you can’t go along with Xiao Jun and act foolishly."

Zhang Hualian sternly reminded them with a grim face.

Tang Yue lowered her gaze, knowing Zhang Hualian was about to start her reprimands again, so she stayed silent.

All day today, Tang Yue had lost count of how many times she’d heard reprimanding words.

"Mom."

Si Yu suddenly spoke, handing over the ticket, saying: "Dad, Mom, this is Xiao Jun’s ticket. Xiao Jun going to Yun City was his own decision; by the time I knew, it was already too late."

His words clearly conveyed that this was Tang Jun’s own decision and had nothing to do with Xiao Yue.

"Si Yu."

Seeing Si Yu handing over the transfer order, Zhang Hualian could scold Tang Jun and Tang Yue, as they were her children. But Si Yu, however close, was an outsider, a son-in-law.

Zhang Hualian swallowed her words, thinking it over in her heart before she said: "Do you also agree with Xiao Jun going to Yun City?"

"Xiao Jun is an adult." Si Yu didn’t directly answer Zhang Hualian but indirectly expressed his thoughts.

"Mom."

Tang Jun seized the chance to say: "I’m going to acquire medicinal herbs, not to fight anyone. Trust me; I’ll definitely return safe and sound. Besides, He Ming is going to protect me, so nothing will happen to me."

"If something happens, it’s already too late." Zhang Hualian retorted angrily. She stood up and said: "Think it over again yourself."

With those words, Zhang Hualian returned to her room.

Tang Zhengde said: "Xiao Jun, you all should also go back home early to rest."

After sending them off, Tang Zhengde specifically followed back to the bedroom and saw Zhang Hualian sitting on the edge of the bed, wiping her tears.

"Hualian." Tang Zhengde handed over some tissues and said: "Don’t cry. The children have grown up and have their own ideas; it’s normal."

"But, I’m worried." Zhang Hualian sobbed, and the tissues in her hand soon got wet.

Tang Zhengde handed over more tissues and said: "I’m worried too, but we can’t stop him from doing what he wants."

"I don’t." In issues regarding Tang Jun’s safety, Zhang Hualian was not willing to back down.

"But I’m worried; Yun City is so far and chaotic." Zhang Hualian choked out, trying to describe her feeling of stumbling blindly, falling several times with eyes closed, just like imagining how flat the road ahead must be, yet always hesitating to take that step.

Even when she took the step, there was an indescribable sense of fear inside her heart that she didn’t know how to overcome.

She couldn’t imagine how Xiao Jun managed.

"Xiao Jun is more resilient than us," Tang Zhengde reminded.

"Zhengde, are you trying to persuade them too?" Zhang Hualian looked at Tang Zhengde with tear-filled eyes.

Even after all these years of marriage, Tang Zhengde couldn’t bear to see Zhang Hualian cry. While wiping her tears, he said: "I’m not trying to persuade them; I just don’t want to hurt the relationship. The children have grown up and are bound to have their own ideas; as parents, we can’t interfere all their lives."

"In the future, the one accompanying Xiao Jun through life will be his wife, not us as parents."

"Now there’s such a good opportunity for Xiao Jun to showcase himself, with someone accompanying for protection. If we insist on not letting Xiao Jun go, even if Xiao Jun finally compromises, in the future, won’t he regret and harbor resentment?"

"Xiao Jun is a good kid."

Tang Zhengde exclaimed: "I often think that having Xiao Jun and Xiao Yue as my children must be a blessing accumulated in my past life. Both Xiao Jun and Xiao Yue are my pride; maybe Xiao Jun won’t complain about us, but can we really bear to see Xiao Jun doing things he doesn’t like every day?"

"If there wasn’t this opportunity, that’s one thing, but with this opportunity, if Xiao Jun misses it, will he regret it lifelong?"

Rather than trying to persuade Zhang Hualian, Tang Zhengde was also convincing himself.

He couldn’t bear it either, for he had only this one son. No one was more worried about Tang Jun than him; but because he cared deeply for Tang Jun, he knew what was best for him.

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"Si Yu, are you upset?" Tang Yue sensed that Si Yu was angry but didn’t know why.

"Honey, no one can bully you." Si Yu held her tightly. Thinking of how Zhang Hualian had criticized Tang Yue today, he felt uneasy.

That’s why he decided to show the ticket, something he hadn’t planned to do at that moment.

"Ha, if my mom says a few things about me, let her say them. I know it’s because she feels bad inside." Tang Yue hugged him, snuggled into his arms, understanding Si Yu’s intentions. However, Zhang Hualian was upset because she was worried and thus criticized her.

"I can’t bear it."

Si Yu whispered in her ear, unwilling even to say harsh words himself, let alone allowing anyone else.

Not even if that person was his mother-in-law.

"It’s okay, let my mom say a few things. Tomorrow she might think her words were too harsh." Tang Yue stretched out her hand and lightly patted Si Yu’s back, her soft voice soothing as if consoling a daughter, saying: "It’s okay; you know my mother’s personality."

"She’s just worried sick and angry, so she criticized me." Tang Yue defended Zhang Hualian.

"It’s because I know that I feel even more distressed; this was Xiao Jun’s decision, his insistence on going, which has nothing to do with the innocent you." Si Yu thought they should have urged Tang Jun to act quickly, directly heading to Yun City, and reporting only after.

"Si Yu, that’s my mom, my own mom."

Seeing his persistent attitude, Tang Yue couldn’t help but want to laugh, her eyes curved, shining brightly.