Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 962: Chapter 962: Chicken Noodle Soup

"We’re looking for Miss Tang Yue, is she home?" Zhu Jiaojiao stepped forward, stating their purpose. She stood in front of Mrs. Zhu, afraid her mother might lose her temper and offend someone again.

"Unfortunately, Xiao Yue isn’t home."

Mo Xiaolin explained with a smile.

"Oh, I see. When will Miss Tang be back home?" Zhu Jiaojiao asked again.

Instead of answering, Mo Xiaolin questioned back, "What do you need with Xiao Yue? Can you let me know?"

Zhu Jiaojiao tightly held her mother’s hand, who was about to speak. With a smile on her face, she said, "It’s like this, we had some misunderstandings before, so we came especially to apologize. My surname is Zhu, and my name is Zhu Jiaojiao. This is my dad and my mom. Could you please pass on the message?"

"Sure." Mo Xiaolin nodded.

When Zhu Decai was about to hand over the gifts, Mo Xiaolin declined, saying, "You can apologize, but these gifts, let’s skip them."

"This..." Zhu Jiaojiao glanced back at Zhu Decai, then continued, "May I boldly ask, who are you, auntie?"

"I’m Xiao Yue’s mother-in-law." Mo Xiaolin answered, not inviting them inside. She said, "If you’re looking for Xiao Yue, you should come back tomorrow."

"Alright."

Even though Zhu Jiaojiao and the others wanted to ask more, Mo Xiaolin had already shut the door. Despite the bright sunshine, it was still very cold.

"I told you not to come, but you just wouldn’t listen. It’s freezing." Mrs. Zhu hurried back to the car with big strides.

"Dad, don’t worry. Let’s come back tomorrow." Zhu Jiaojiao said, persuading Zhu Decai not to get anxious.

Zhu Decai, holding so many items and looking at the tightly closed door, couldn’t forcefully leave the gifts inside. The woman who seemed calm and graceful, with a full smile, was actually very principled.

After opening the door, she didn’t let them in. She knew they came to apologize and noticed them carrying valuable gifts, but didn’t even glance at them. After speaking, she closed the door directly.

She was all smiles, warm and courteous, but still distant, not giving them the slightest chance.

*

Tang Yue had already gone early with Si Yu to the fleet.

Bringing Zao Zao and Chenchen to the fleet, as they arrived at the family courtyard, everyone warmly gathered around. The sun outside was strong, and a special sunroom was set up. Everyone was either making dolls or chatting here; this was the most lively place.

Whenever there were things to learn, it was done here as well.

"Wow, the kids are getting cuter and cuter."

"The girl’s eyes are really big, black and shiny, like black grapes."

"This is the most handsome child I’ve ever seen."

The sisters were praising Zao Zao and Chenchen, saying how well the kids were being raised.

They were neat, chubby, dressed beautifully, and naturally good-looking.

In a couple of days, it would be Little New Year. Li Wei and Yan Dong, who initially planned to get engaged, ended up deciding to get married as well.

This made Zhao Xiangqian even more frustrated.

Taking advantage of Little New Year, the two of them got married together, right at Mingzhu Hotel. Lian Qingyang volunteered a banquet hall, and not only the people from the fleet came, but also people from the company and relatives from both sides, it was very lively.

The children had no need for the specially brought strollers. This sister carried them for a while, and that sister carried them for a while, even Tang Yue, their own mother, didn’t know who was holding the kids.

"Xiao Yue, your Zao Zao and Chenchen are just too cute." Jiang Lan said enviously, looking at her two kids, then her own son, it was like comparing night and day.

"Yours is cute too." Tang Yue replied with a smile, "By the way, I heard you’re doing well with doll-making recently."

"That’s thanks to you."

Talking about this, Jiang Lan’s face lit up with a smile. These past couple of years, their family’s days had been getting better and better, all because of these handmade dolls.

Not only her, but also the sisters in the family courtyard benefited from the handmade dolls Tang Yue helped find, allowing them to have better days.

In the past during summer, they could only use fans to cool down, but now it was different. Nine out of ten households bought electric fans, so during the hot summer, they no longer worried about sweating.

Several families even bought televisions, and even if they weren’t color TVs but black and white ones, everyone was still excited.

"No, it’s your hard work that led to wealth." Tang Yue refuted, not wanting to take credit.

If Jiang Lan and the others weren’t hardworking, it wouldn’t have been possible to earn money.

Tang Yue chatted with the sisters, having a lively time.

A whole day quickly passed. On the way home, Zhao Xiangqian specially took the night off.

"Little sister-in-law, help me out. Look, both of them are married, and it’s just me left." Zhao Xiangqian was frustrated and looked at Tang Yue with a pleading face.

"Smack!"

Si Yu unceremoniously kicked him, saying, "Zhao Xiangqian, if you want to chase a wife, do it yourself. Your sister-in-law is too busy."

"Brother Meng." Zhao Xiangqian looked at Tang Yue with grievance.

Tang Yue cleared her throat and said, "I heard that Sun Qing has agreed to date you. What you need to do is be a good boyfriend and make sure she trusts you with her future."

Zhao Xiangqian seemed to ponder.

Tang Yue continued, "Marriage isn’t something to rush into. Li Wei and Yan Dong were able to get married quickly because of pressure from their elders and their fast-paced courtship. Your relationship with Sun Qing is more of a slow and steady love, so you can’t compare the two."

Li Wei and Yan Dong’s rapid matchmaking, even directly leading to marriage, would be considered a flash marriage in the future. Post-marriage, there would be various adjustment periods. In comparison, Tang Yue had more faith in Zhao Xiangqian and Sun Qing.

Their acquaintance and romance meant that by the time they married, they would know each other better.

The car drove directly to Tang Yue’s house. Zhao Xiangqian ran over to Sun Qing’s place.

Tang Yue wanted Si Yu to give him a ride, but Zhao Xiangqian quickly shook his head, saying the distance was really nothing.

"Don’t worry about him, we used to run this much before." Si Yu said nonchalantly, carrying the child and protecting Tang Yue as they walked home.

Mo Xiaolin had been waiting, and as they arrived home, she took Chenchen from Tang Yue’s arms.

"Come in quickly, I’ve saved some chicken noodle soup for you." Mo Xiaolin, worried that Tang Yue might be hungry, had specially saved a bowl of chicken noodle soup for her, ready to be cooked upon her arrival.

"Mom, it’s too much trouble for you."

As Tang Yue returned inside, not only did she feel physically warm, but her heart felt warm too.