Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 923: Chapter 923: Too Softhearted

"Xiao Ling, Xiao Yue is not an outsider. It’s okay for us sisters to talk about it." Lian Qingzhi looked at Tang Yue and asked, "Xiao Yue, I know the one marrying Leng Hua today is your husband’s elder cousin, right?"

"Yes."

Tang Yue nodded, bewildered by how quickly Lian Qingzhi changed the topic.

"I know her previous husband also had a woman outside. I heard that it was because of you that she gradually became independent and strong, right?" Lian Qingzhi stared at Tang Yue without blinking and declared, "I’m not saying she’s bad; I actually think she’s doing great. That’s why I want you to help Sister Xuan too."

Upon hearing this, Lian Qingling also fell silent, looking expectantly at Tang Yue.

The men of the Lian family faced intense competition, and the Lian sisters formed their own faction because they didn’t quite like Lian Qingqing, though she was skilled at socializing and often gave them things. The subtle air of condescension annoyed them.

The second and third branches weren’t directly descended from Old Sir Lian, but they were still connected to the Lian family tree. They worked hard in the family for no reward, so why should Lian Qingqing be the one to condescend?

As a result, Lian Qingzhi and her sisters disliked Lian Qingqing.

Tang Yue was different; Lian Qingzhi and Lian Qingling had a good impression of Tang Yue because she was easygoing. Knowing about Mo Xiaoyu, Lian Qingzhi and Lian Qingling wanted to help Lian Qingxuan.

"Second Uncle and Second Aunt are present, and Qinghang is Sister Xuan’s own brother, right?" Tang Yue had a good memory; she could memorize the Lian family relations even by rote. Besides, the Lian family’s structure was not overly complex.

Lian Qingxuan was Second Uncle’s daughter. Second Uncle and Second Aunt weren’t absent, and even her own brother Lian Qinghang was managing several hotels under the Lian Clan; there was no reason for Tang Yue, as a cousin, to stand up for Lian Qingxuan.

"You don’t understand." Lian Qingzhi was at a loss for words in her anxiety.

Lian Qingling thought for a moment and explained a few things. It wasn’t that the Second Uncle’s family was unwilling to stand up; it was because Lian Qingxuan couldn’t stand on her own.

Initially, when Xue Zhiyuan was discovered to have a woman outside, Lian Qinghang beat him up. Xue Zhiyuan cried and pleaded with Lian Qingxuan for forgiveness, which she granted for the sake of the children.

After some time, Xue Zhiyuan secretly found another woman. The Second Uncle personally came forward to warn him, but Xue Zhiyuan knelt and begged Lian Qingxuan’s forgiveness, claiming he had lost his mind and made a mistake.

Tang Yue didn’t need to hear the rest to understand the situation.

Lian Qingxuan appeared gentle but was too soft-hearted and cared excessively for her two children, perpetuating a cycle. The Lian family wanted to stand up for Lian Qingxuan, but in this interminable matter, Xue Zhiyuan never changed his ways, and Lian Qingxuan remained too soft-hearted, causing Xue Zhiyuan to become bolder with time.

"Sister Xiao Yue, you’re also Sister Xuan’s sibling; please help her." Lian Qingzhi looked at Tang Yue, blinking.

"I also think you can help Mo Xiaoyu, so you can probably help Sister Xuan too?"

Lian Qingling concurred.

The two identical, pretty girls looked expectantly at Tang Yue, truly putting her on the spot.

She’d rather they ask her to make clothes, for which she could instantly think of dozens of designs suitable for the twins. But regarding Lian Qingxuan’s situation, even Lian Qingxuan couldn’t stand on her own. Tang Yue wasn’t even familiar with her, and how could she comment?

"Sister Xiao Yue, I know you’re different from Lian Qingqing; Lian Qingqing only wants to see Sister Xuan’s downfall." Lian Qingling added.

Tang Yue: "..."

Does not agreeing put her on par with that scheming ’white lotus,’ Lian Qingqing?

"I’m only staying in Sea City for a few days, and I’m not familiar with Sister Xuan. Even if I want to help, I wouldn’t know how." Tang Yue contemplated for a long time before finally speaking.

The twin sisters in front of her didn’t have the airs of spoiled ladies; even the talkative Lian Qingzhi, who was perhaps a bit blunt, never harmed anyone.

"That’s easy; we’ll take you out to have a look tomorrow." Lian Qingzhi said straightforwardly, assuming Tang Yue had already agreed. She happily said, "Sister Xiao Yue, as long as you’re willing to help, there will definitely be no problem."

"Qingzhi, you can’t say that. I haven’t decided how to help, and besides, if the Second Uncle, Second Aunt, and Lian Qinghang couldn’t help, me, a cousin recognized halfway, might not be able to help either." Tang Yue gave the sisters a heads-up, otherwise she might be blamed for failing to help.

"We believe in you."

Lian Qingling smiled sweetly, looking more serene. While Lian Qingzhi was more lively, even sitting together and both smiling, Lian Qingling sat there as if she were a grand lady, whereas Lian Qingzhi was different, going for comfort. Her laugh was innocent and lively.

"Sister Xiao Yue."

Suddenly, Lian Qingzhi looked at Tang Yue with a pleading expression, holding Tang Yue’s hands coquettishly, looking like she had something to say.

Apart from Zhang Minmin, no one else around Tang Yue acted coquettishly like Lian Qingzhi.

Well, of course, Tuantuan at her uncle’s house doesn’t count.

"Sister Xiao Yue, I’ve heard you’re a designer at Star Bright. You see, here in Sea City..." Lian Qingzhi hadn’t finished speaking when Tang Yue interrupted, "Mo Xiaoyu already has the agency rights for Star Bright in Sea City; you should know another agency in the same city won’t happen."

Although Mo Xiaoyu hasn’t yet signed a contract with Qin Anyu, it’s indeed confirmed.

"Ah..."

Lian Qingzhi’s face immediately fell, and her previously beaming smile dropped quickly, her expression changing in an instant, making her face very lively.

"Sister Xiao Yue, I thought you planned to do Star Bright in Sea City yourself and wanted to use this opportunity to give it a try." Lian Qingling’s eyes also showed some disappointment. They’ve been thinking about this for a while, but it felt awkward to discuss over the phone. Now that Tang Yue was here, they intended to talk to her.

They didn’t expect to be pre-empted.

"Sister Xiao Yue, could we ask you to design some clothes?" Lian Qingzhi’s face, which had just been despondent, now brightened up once again; her expression shifted faster than turning pages. She appeared like a child, her eyes full of innocent playfulness, showing how the Lian family had really protected them well.

"We just find your clothing designs so beautiful, so..."

Lian Qingling seemed a little shy. It’s the first time they’ve ever asked someone to design clothes.

But Tang Yue’s clothes designs were lovely; even at today’s wedding reception, their usual rival wore dresses from Star Bright. It’s unfortunate that despite having a cousin who is a designer at Star Bright, Lian Qingling and Lian Qingzhi had never worn Tang Yue’s designs.