Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1286: Chapter 1286: You’re Too Stingy

"Alright, alright, if Xiao Cheng likes this, then let him hold it." Zhang Hualian listened to Zhou Cheng calling her ’grandma’ repeatedly, feeling warm inside. Taking care of Zhou Cheng these days, his obedience and sensibility made Zhang Hualian’s heart ache. Such a well-behaved child is truly lovable.

"Liniang, come and visit us at home more often if you have time in the future." Zhang Hualian repeatedly reminded Zhu Liniang, saying, "If you need any help, just let me know."

"Thank you, godmother." Zhu Liniang replied with a smile, "Godmother, you should also visit Jin City when you have time."

"Sure." Zhang Hualian readily agreed, saying, "Liniang, from now on, our home is your maternal home. Come visit us often."

"I will, godmother." Zhu Liniang thought about the impending separation and couldn’t help but redden her eyes. These days, the Tang Family treated her so well. She blinked away the shimmering tears and held Zhou Cheng’s hand, saying, "Xiao Cheng, say goodbye to grandpa and grandma."

"Goodbye, grandpa and grandma." Zhou Cheng sensibly bid farewell to Zhang Hualian and the others, waving while wiping his tears. His pitiful appearance made Zhang Hualian feel even more reluctant to part.

"Goodbye, Xiao Cheng, come visit grandma when you have time."

Zhang Hualian kept waving and reminding them until their car vanished into the stream of traffic. Then she sighed, saying, "Zhengde, Liniang is like our own daughter, and Xiao Cheng is like our own grandson."

"We’ve acknowledged them as kin now. It will get better over time, with more visits." Tang Zhengde’s hands rested on her shoulders, comforting her, "Soon there will be someone to care for Liniang, love her and look after her, just like she would love Xiao Cheng as her child."

"Indeed, Liniang is such a wonderful person; surely someone will cherish, love, and protect her." Zhang Hualian said confidently. Zhu Liniang will definitely find her Mr. Right, just like Tang Zhengde treats her.

*

"Oh, this isn’t the way to the station, is it?" Zhu Liniang looked at the scenery flying past outside the window, feeling that it didn’t seem like the road to the station.

Tang Jun answered with a smile, "Sister Li, this is the road to Jin City. I thought I’d drive you straight to Jin City. Coincidentally, I also have some business there."

"Xiao Jun, are you just saying you have business in Jin City to deliberately drive me home?" Zhu Liniang looked at Tang Jun suspiciously.

Zhou Cheng had just recovered. If they took the train, she planned to get a sleeper berth, even though it’s a bit more expensive, but at least it would be comfortable for Xiao Cheng.

"Sister Li, I’m not lying to you."

Tang Jun explained, laying out all his plans, that going to Jin City was not only to send Zhou Cheng and his mother home but also genuinely for work.

Seeing Tang Jun explain so thoroughly, Zhu Liniang felt relieved. If Tang Jun was solely making this trip to send her and Zhou Cheng back to Jin City, Zhu Liniang would feel uneasy, feeling it was too much trouble for him. However, if it was also for work, then she could accept it.

The trip to Jin City was much more convenient without needing to transfer trains or haul luggage everywhere—definitely more comfortable than taking a train.

The drive from Jing City to Jin City wasn’t particularly long. As soon as Zhou Cheng got in the car, he lay down on the back seat and fell asleep. Zhu Liniang kept chatting with Tang Jun occasionally to prevent him from being too tired driving.

A few hours later, seeing the familiar entrance to her home, Zhu Liniang felt a surge of emotion.

Especially with Tang Jun unloading items from the trunk—gifts from her godmother and Tang Yue—big and small. These made Zhu Liniang feel a warmth of home.

These things might not be particularly valuable but they all represent the care of family members.

For Zhu Liniang, who has had no parents since childhood, it made her feel very warm.

"Xiao Jun, why don’t you stay for dinner?" Zhu Liniang suggested. It was getting dark, so it was the perfect time to rest.

"No, I have other matters to attend to. You must be tired too. You should stay home and rest." Tang Jun declined. Zhu Liniang hadn’t rested properly these days, and now that they finally returned home, she and her son should rest more instead of hosting him for a meal.

"Sister Li, I’ll be on my way. If you need anything, feel free to call me."

Tang Jun said his goodbyes, crouching down to speak to Zhou Cheng, "Xiao Cheng, I’m going now. I’ll come visit when I get a chance, okay?"

"Alright." Zhou Cheng nodded obediently, "Goodbye, uncle."

Since acknowledging their kinship, Zhu Liniang and Tang Jun were now nominal siblings, so Zhou Cheng started calling him uncle.

"Okay, goodbye. Next time I’ll bring you something fun." Tang Jun reminded with a smile, "Listen to your mom and take good care of yourself at home, understand?"

"Mm."

Zhou Cheng nodded very obediently.

Zhu Liniang saw Tang Jun off, and she couldn’t help but finally speak after holding it in for the entire trip, "Xiao Jun, Doctor Yuan is truly a nice girl, don’t let her slip away. Your sister is waiting to drink at your wedding."

Tang Jun’s expression froze momentarily, then he smiled, saying, "Sister Li, thank you. If I get married, I’ll surely invite you to celebrate. But Sister Li, if you find someone suitable, don’t let that pass by either."

Zhou Jun had been gone for quite some time; it’s only natural for Zhu Liniang to find someone else.

"Okay."

Zhu Liniang responded with a smile, saying nothing more. She didn’t know when she might meet the right person, but for now, she only wanted to focus on raising Zhou Cheng well.

*

Jing City.

"You’re back!"

Tang Yue had just finished her work. Raising her head, she saw Meng Si Yu had returned. Happily, she rushed into his arms. Her eyes sparkling, she asked, "Didn’t you say you’d be back in two days? Why are you back early?"

"I assigned the remaining tasks to Li Wei and came back early." Meng Si Yu looked at her with beloved affection. Not seeing each other for a while felt like half a century had passed. Suddenly, he lifted her up horizontally and spun her around in circles.

Prompting Tang Yue to scream continually, she hurriedly grabbed his neck until they stopped. Then she said, "Meng Si Yu, next time you want to spin me around, can you give me a heads up? You scared me to death."

Tang Yue patted her chest. The sudden weightlessness made her heart race.

"Hey, wife, let’s spin!"

As soon as Meng Si Yu’s words fell, he hugged her and spun around again. Seeing her eyes filled with joy, he couldn’t seem to get enough of looking at her. Finally, when she was dizzy and continuously screaming, he stopped and said, "Our company signed a big order this time. If we successfully complete it, the company can take a huge step forward!"

"Congratulations." Tang Yue said proudly, "I believe in you; you’ll surely do great."

"Wifey, you’re too stingy." Meng Si Yu’s gaze landed on her lips, saying, "Just verbal appreciation won’t suffice."