Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1280: Chapter 1280: So Obedient?

"I’m getting old too." Mr. Meng’s health has been inconsistent over the years, sometimes good, sometimes bad. Even Mr. Meng himself knows that his body probably won’t hold on for many more years.

"Grandpa, you’re not old."

Meng Yanzhi accompanied Mr. Meng for breakfast, and then took a walk with him in the courtyard.

Mr. Meng walked slowly, leaning on his cane, taking one step at a time.

Mr. Meng asked, "Yanzhi, where have you been these days? Why haven’t you returned home?"

Mr. Meng sat down on a nearby lounge chair, staring intensely at him, not giving him any chance to retreat.

Some things, if left unsaid, don’t mean they don’t exist.

Meng Yanzhi was silent for a while before saying, "Grandpa, these years..." He paused before continuing, "I’ve started a small business myself, so after leaving, I’ve been busy at the company and haven’t been able to come home to see you."

"In July, I know." Although Mr. Meng’s health isn’t good, it doesn’t mean he’s unaware of what’s going on in the world. He praised, "It’s done well; the company is stable and developing nicely, with limitless future prospects."

"Grandpa, this is the first time you’ve praised me." Meng Yanzhi looked deeply at Mr. Meng. Since childhood, though Mr. Meng doted on him, he never praised him because Meng Yanzhi was always causing trouble and never did anything that made Mr. Meng proud.

"It means our Yanzhi has grown up and become capable." Mr. Meng looked at Meng Yanzhi with satisfaction and said, "I can understand your past mistakes; everyone was young once. The problems you faced are ones many encounter. Now, it’s all in the past; we should move forward."

Mr. Meng’s words were a reminder to Meng Yanzhi that past events have passed, and it’s time to let them go.

"I’ve already called your dad and told him. You probably didn’t know, did you? Your dad... found his wife again, and he’s found his biological son, who is your older brother." Mr. Meng originally wanted to keep it a secret, but after thinking about it, he realized Meng Yanzhi might already know, so there was no point hiding it.

It’s better to lay it out openly.

"Si Yu, right?" Meng Yanzhi had quietly looked at him upon arriving.

"Yes." Mr. Meng asked, "Have you seen him?"

"Didn’t you already know him?"

Meng Yanzhi lowered his eyes and said, "He used to be the child you always compared to me, the one I should learn from. Now..."

Meng Yanzhi raised his head again, smiling, "Now he has become my brother, a descendant of the Meng Family. Grandpa should be happy for having such a proud grandson, unlike me, who only brought shame. Grandpa, I was wrong; I was immature. Can you forgive me?"

Meng Yanzhi suddenly knelt in front of Mr. Meng, sincerely and genuinely said, "I was immature before and did many things that saddened you. Grandpa, please forgive me."

His actions surprised Mr. Meng somewhat. Looking at this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face, scenes of his childhood flashed before Mr. Meng’s eyes.

"Yanzhi, as long as you’re sincerely changed, you’ll always be my good grandson. What you should seek is not my forgiveness, but the forgiveness of the families affected, seek forgiveness from your brother and sister-in-law." Mr. Meng said earnestly, "In a few days, let’s find some time for us as a family to get together with your brother and sister-in-law..."

Mr. Meng paused and said, "Your brother and sister-in-law are good people, kind and generous. As long as you’re sincere in your apology, they will forgive you. Also, Zaozao and Chenchen, those two kids, are the most adorable."

Talking about the two children made Mr. Meng’s face gentler. He said, "There are many photos of them in the living room, did you see them?"

"I saw them, very cute." Meng Yanzhi nodded. Upon returning home, he saw the framed photos of Zaozao and Chenchen; the brother and sister are very cute and caught his eye.

Yesterday, he also saw that the little girl had big round eyes, just like her mother, making him want to hold her.

After leaving the Meng Family, Meng Yanzhi didn’t return but went straight to Yan Mountain.

Yan Mountain, revisiting old places, the past scenes seem vivid, he even remembers every word he said to Tang Yue.

The wind blew, and Meng Yanzhi stayed until nightfall.

*

"Tang Jun, how did you find so many delicious and tasty restaurants?" Yuan Yu patted her full stomach, feeling happy and satisfied.

To taste such delicious food is truly a blessing.

"Asked around." Tang Jun replied, "There are many more, not just in Jing City, Sea City, Jiang City, there are many great restaurants. This time, let’s eat our way through Jing City first."

Yuan Yu: "..."

Eating through each one, she felt she would gain at least ten pounds.

Yuan Yu silently pinched her waist. Compared to before, she seemed to have gained some weight; if she keeps eating, she will surely continue to gain weight.

"Let’s go watch a movie tonight. I heard there are many good films being released recently." Tang Jun looked at Yuan Yu with expectation. These days, he could feel Yuan Yu wasn’t as resistant to him as before. If he kept trying, he was sure he could earn Yuan Yu’s forgiveness.

"I’m tired, I want to go home and rest."

Yuan Yu refused. She couldn’t resist good food.

She couldn’t say no to concerts she wanted to attend, especially Xie Ni, her adored singer.

But when it comes to movies, she felt it was better not to; watching a movie is a romantic gesture. Their relationship is awkward now, and going to see a movie didn’t feel right. Before Yuan Yu makes up her mind, she prefers to keep a little distance.

"Then I’ll take you home." Tang Jun didn’t hold it against her; he offered to take Yuan Yu back.

Yuan Yu declined, saying, "No need, I’ll go back myself, it’s nearby."

"It’s already dark, and I’m worried if you go alone." Tang Jun insisted and didn’t give Yuan Yu a chance to refuse, pulling her into the car.

The car stopped steadily under Yuan Yu’s apartment building, and Tang Jun followed her out of the car.

"What are you doing?" Yuan Yu asked as she looked him up and down.

Tang Jun replied, "Sending you up."

"No need, you go back." Yuan Yu refused.

Just stepping out, Tang Jun pulled back his steps, saying, "I’ll stay here until I see your lights turn on before leaving."

Yuan Yu glanced at him before heading upstairs. As she climbed, she thought, why is he so obedient?