Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Lian He, along with Lian Qingyang, began to ask around the Hutongs for a house. The area was full of long-time residents, with none willing to sell their homes. Lian He approached the nearest couple who had lived there all their lives, obviously not willing to leave.

Money, when one is willing to buy a house, makes it easy, especially when Lian He is willing to pay the right price. After visiting three families, Lian He managed to buy a small courtyard house.

"Dad, you're really awesome." Lian Qingyang gave Lian He a thumbs-up; although it cost three times more to buy, it was close to Sister Xiao Yue's home and, besides, the courtyard was spacious. After a bit of renovation, it would definitely be great.

"The renovation is up to you." Lian He handed the keys to Lian Qingyang. There was still a lot to take care of back in Sea City; even if he wanted to stay in Jing City longer, it was not possible.

This time, coming out in such a hurry, once he prepares next time, he would be able to stay in Jing City for much longer.

"Dad, don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied," said Lian Qingyang cheerfully. When they got home, the father and son tacitly did not mention the house.

Xiang Yazhi complained, but Lian He was in a good mood and did not say a word. He said, "I'm returning to Sea City tomorrow, what about you?"

"Of course, I'm going back." Xiang Yazhi had been a bit depressed before, but now her spirits lifted instantly.

Xiang Yazhi thought that Lian He would stay in Jing City for a long time.

Who would have thought that Lian He would leave after just one day?

"Then I'll have someone book the ticket," said Lian He. He immediately instructed someone to book the ticket.

Xiang Yazhi was very happy, secretly asking Lian Qingyang, "Qingyang, your dad finally sees things clearly."

"Sees what clearly?" Lian Qingyang was puzzled.

"Tang Yue, what right does she have to compete with you?" Xiang Yazhi did not even want to mention her name.

Lian Qingyang said quietly, "Mom, she's also Dad's daughter. Everything that belongs to Dad should include her share."

'Smack'

Xiang Yazhi smacked him on the head and said, "Are you still my son?"

"Mom, what did I say wrong?" Lian Qingyang rubbed his forehead, counterarguing, "Mom, Sister Xiao Yue is Dad's daughter. Whether she's born by you or not, she's still Dad's daughter."

"You…" Hearing his words, Xiang Yazhi's mood darkened instantly, her face turned gloomy, "Lian Qingyang, she's just an illegitimate daughter, without a name or status, why should she compete for what you deserve?"

"Mom, if it wasn't for your marriage to Dad, how would Sister Xiao Yue be an illegitimate child?" Although Lian Qingyang didn't know the specifics of the past, it was a fact that Sister Xiao Yue was older than him, which meant that Sister Xiao Yue's mother knew Dad first.

Smack.

Xiang Yazhi couldn't help but slap him. Her eyes turned red as she said, "Lian Qingyang, what do you mean by that?"

"Mom, don't cry. I just meant…" As soon as Lian Qingyang saw Xiang Yazhi crying, he got worried. He quickly tried to comfort her, not daring to say another word.

*

In the hospital room.

Tang Yue was holding a book, reading, while Mo Siyu watched her. Usually inseparable from his books, now he was instead accompanying Tang Yue, spending most of his time watching her.

"Mo Siyu, are you reading or watching me?" Tang Yue couldn't concentrate on her book under his gaze.

"Both." Mo Siyu looked at her affectionately, took the book from her hands, and said, "You were on the train all night yesterday, you must be tired. Better go to sleep early."

"Isn't there a small accompanying bed here?" Tang Yue looked around but couldn't find the small bed for family members.

Mo Siyu shifted his body and patted the space beside him, saying, "Sleep here."

"How can I do that and squeeze you, a patient, under the bed?" Tang Yue looked at the small space available; the sickbed was already tiny. With both of them crammed together, it was really possible that someone could get pushed off onto the floor.

"It won't happen. I'll hold you. If we fall, we fall together." Mo Siyu pursed his lips with a light smile. He had asked Yan Dong to take away the foldable bedside cot earlier; now, Tang Yue couldn't find it anywhere in the room, no matter where she looked.

"I'll go ask the nurse." Just as Tang Yue was about to leave,

Mo Siyu stood up and grabbed her.

Tang Yue quickly said, "Be careful not to pull at your stitches."

"Xiao Yue, it's too much trouble to bother the nurse. They already have so much to do, and you're asking about a cot? Isn't that especially troublesome for others?" Mo Siyu pulled Tang Yue to rest on the bed.

Tang Yue: ...

On the small bed, with Tang Yue lying on her side, there was still a bit of space left even with both of them asleep.

"Xiao Yue, Uncle Mo's factory is okay now, right? In the future, we can set up a few more branches. That way, it also won't affect the production."

"Mhm, I've discussed this with Uncle Mo already."

In the darkened hospital room, Tang Yue and Mo Siyu chatted about family matters. As they talked, Tang Yue fell asleep.

Mo Siyu carefully moved his hand, making Tang Yue more comfortable, and pulled the blanket up to make sure she wouldn't get cold.

Tang Yue thought about getting up early the next morning, so the nurses wouldn't know she had slept in the bed. But she hadn't slept well the night before, and today she was sleeping in Mo Siyu's arms. She overslept.

By the time the doctor came for his rounds, Mo Siyu was sitting in the chair next to the bed, and she was lying in the bed.

Tang Yue wished she could burrow into the sheets. Once the doctor left, she sprang up hastily, mussing her hair while saying, "Uncle Mo, do you enjoy watching me embarrass myself that much?"

"How is it embarrassing? The doctor will understand that you're tired from taking care of the patient," Mo Siyu reassured her. "Xiao Yue, don't hurry. Li Wei has gone to buy breakfast. You can eat after you freshen up."

Tang Yue: She really embarrassed herself to the max.

*

Before Lian He left Jing City, he specifically went to Tang Yue's residence, but again didn't see her. Reluctantly boarding the plane, he, along with Xiang Yazhi, headed back to Sea City.

After several days away from Sea City, a mountain of paperwork awaited Lian He's attention.

Before he even began tackling the paperwork, Lian He started planning to send someone to discuss business with Tang Mingli. At the same time, he intended to expand his jewelry stores into Wangjiang County.

"Mr. Lian, our jewelry stores are going to open in a county? Even Jiang City doesn't have one yet," his subordinate said.

Their jewelry stores were usually opened in provincial capitals across Huaxia, and only in some particularly bustling cities would they establish one.

"If Jiang City doesn't have one, then we'll open one there too," Lian He said impatiently. He began meeting with another person in charge. Wangjiang County was ripe for development, and he planned to invest there, thus he needed to find professionals to discuss it.

The Lian Family's business wasn't limited to jewelry; they were involved in real estate and other industries as well. For every business the Lian Family owned, Lian He planned to open a branch in Wangjiang County.

Starting up the economy in Wangjiang County would undoubtedly improve the business of Zhang Hualian's restaurant. Xiao Yue's life would get better as well.

He also wanted to build some beautiful houses so they wouldn't have to live in those shabby bungalows anymore.