Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 768: Chapter 768: Tang Min’s Partner

"Did you give him the money?" Tang Yue couldn’t help but feel sentimental upon hearing Tang Jun’s words; this old man is really quite interesting.

Tang Jun insisted on buying it, but instead of taking the money, he gave it to him.

"I did." Tang Jun nodded affirmatively: "I gave a whole one thousand yuan."

Sister always said that she liked that stamp very much. Tang Jun had put a lot of effort into it before finally finding out that the Liao Yong family had one.

Since the stamp was so well preserved and looked as good as new, Tang Jun naturally paid a fair amount of money.

"What are the conditions like at your classmate’s house?" Tang Yue asked.

For one thousand yuan, he bought all the Monkey Stamps, although when they were issued, they were just several dollars per set. But as long as Xiao Jun’s classmate’s family preserved them well, they could be worth a lot of money in the future.

"Are you talking about Liao Yong’s family?" Tang Jun asked back.

Tang Yue nodded: "The family from whom you purchased the stamps."

"Liao Yong’s family’s conditions aren’t good. Uncle Liao has trouble with his legs and has been laid off too. Mrs. Liao is getting on in years, she’s already fifty years old. The stamps were bought by Grandma Liao Yong when she was alive. After Grandma Liao Yong passed away, they became Grandpa Liao’s cherished memory," Tang Jun explained, also letting out a sigh when speaking of the Liao Family.

"This time, it’s because Grandpa Liao had a stroke, and also because Uncle Liao broke his leg." Tang Jun felt somewhat downcast, and he even remembered when he gave the money for the stamps, Grandpa Liao really didn’t want to accept it.

If it wasn’t because the Liao Family was truly in need of money, they wouldn’t have taken his one thousand yuan.

Even Uncle Liao insisted on writing an IOU.

Because he was deeply moved by that day’s events, when Tang Jun spoke of it, he felt very low.

"Xiao Jun, take me to the Liao Family’s house tomorrow," Tang Yue patted his shoulder upon hearing about Liao Yong’s circumstances, which inevitably reminded her of the old times of the Tang Family.

"Okay." Although Tang Jun didn’t know what Tang Yue wanted to do at the Liao Family’s home, whatever sister did was always right.

In the living room.

Granny Tang called out: "Zhenghua, didn’t you say Xiao Min would come over for dinner, why haven’t we seen her yet?"

"Maybe she got held up with something." Tang Zhenghua said uncertainly.

"Granny, I’ll go look for her." Tang Xian had just put the sleeping Zhuangzhuang in the guest room and went out to look for people.

Dinner was at Tang Zhengde’s house.

It was set up in the living room of the newly built house, where the living and dining areas were connected, and two tables of tableware were laid out without feeling cramped.

Tang Yue and Tang Jun, brother and sister, helped set the tableware, while Guo Li brought dishes to the table. In the kitchen, Zhang Hualian was seasoning and scooping soup.

Tang Zhengde put the last bowl of sweet rice balls into the pot to cook.

In the pot, the steaming hot, plump white rice balls rolled about, looking very endearing.

"Dad, the crispy pork you make is so delicious." Tang Yue picked up a piece of the crispy pork that had been fried earlier, which tasted very aromatic, crispy and crunchy, the fat and lean layers of meat became slightly dry after frying, but were very chewy.

Tang Yue loved to eat crispy pork, even as a snack, she could eat half a bowl.

"If you like it, eat more," Tang Zhengde smiled and stirred the sweet rice balls in the pot, saying, "Tomorrow I’ll make you your favorite salt-baked chicken."

"Dad, there’s already plenty of delicious food today, and if I eat more, you’re really going to fatten me up?" Tang Yue couldn’t help but look at today’s dishes: a stewed duck, another duck, braised pork, crispy pork, and beef - not to mention the other dishes, each one was a treat.

Now that the family is well-off, it’s not like the old days when buying a few vegetables made everyone feel pinched. Today’s reunion dinner dishes are sumptuously prepared.

"Being a bit chubby is good." Tang Zhengde glanced at Tang Yue, whose figure was slender. He really thought it would be good for her to gain some weight, otherwise seeing Tang Yue made Tang Zhengde want to make more delicious food for her to eat.

Tang Jun chimed in, saying, "Sis, Dad’s right, you’re too thin."

"Xiao Yue, don’t worry, your mom has raised a lot of chickens." Zhang Hualian served the chicken soup with a smile, saying that she had raised chickens, and the eggs they laid every day were all eaten by Tang Jun. Now that Tang Yue is back, the chickens and ducks are naturally put to good use.

Tang Yue: "..."

Why does everyone think I’m thin?

Now that the steaming dishes were all served, Granny Tang asked several times when Tang Zhengyuan, Tang Xian, and Tang Min would be back.

Finally, when all the dishes were on the table, Tang Xian came back with Tang Min. Beside Tang Min was the simple-faced Gao Bin, arranged by Tang Zhengyuan as her prospective partner. He seemed a bit dull, but was very upright. His square face looked honest and dependable.

Gao Bin’s mother worked as a female worker in a factory and took a liking to Tang Min. She got someone to pass on the word to Tang Zhengyuan.

Tang Zhengyuan, upon inquiry, found out that Gao Bin himself owned a Southern Goods Store. Although the shop wasn’t large, it was quite profitable. In addition, Gao Bin was very reliable in appearance, which Tang Zhengyuan liked very much. After speaking with Tang Min, he settled on Gao Bin as her prospective partner.

After the two families exchanged gifts, it amounted to an official engagement.

"Xiao Min, Xiao Bin, you’re here; it’s perfect timing, we’re about to start dinner," Tang Zhengyuan said, looking at Tang Min and Gao Bin, feeling that they were a good match.

Naturally, Tang Yue didn’t recognize who Gao Bin was, but Tang Jun, the little gossip, had spelled it all out, making Tang Yue couldn’t help asking, "Will Tang Min like him?"

And Tang Min isn’t that old, right?

Just turned eighteen, hasn’t she?

"Uncle likes him," said Tang Jun, which directly revealed Tang Min’s intentions.

Tang Yue nodded, that made sense; Tang Min was superficial about looks, how could she like the ordinary-looking Gao Bin?

However, although Gao Bin’s appearance wasn’t particularly impressive, the impression he left on her was very good.

For instance, upon arriving he greeted the Tang family elders, and during the meal, Gao Bin was very attentive to Tang Min.

While all just small details, it was precisely these small details that could reveal a person’s character.

When introducing Tang Yue, there was a moment of distraction in Gao Bin’s eyes. She’s... really beautiful, isn’t she?

Gao Bin always thought that Tang Min was quite pretty, but compared to Tang Yue, it was like heaven and earth.

"What are you looking at?" Tang Min asked, unhappy, and kicked Gao Bin under the table.

Gao Bin, feeling the pain, gave a simple and honest smile and said, "Sister Xiao Yue, I heard you’re a student at Jinghua University?"

"Uh-huh," Tang Yue nodded, Gao Bin’s gaze was admiring but without any other implications, and she asked, "Xiao Jun told me, your family runs a Southern Goods Store, and it’s quite good."

As long as it’s managed properly, a Southern Goods Store can earn a considerable profit every year.

"Pour me a bowl of soup." Although Tang Min didn’t like Gao Bin, she also didn’t like Gao Bin talking to Tang Yue and pushed her bowl towards him.

"Xiao Min, if you want soup you should serve yourself, making Xiao Bin pour it for you," Tang Zhengyuan disapproved as he looked at Tang Min.

Tang Yue frowned unhappily, while Gao Bin cheerfully said, "Dad, it’s fine, it’s all the same if I serve it for Xiao Min."