Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

During the self-study period, Tang Yue gazed at her homework but suddenly lost her focus.

Previously, she couldn't understand why Wu Xinming pursued her initially.

He could have married Xu Zhenzhen, so why did he choose to marry her instead?

And Xu Zhenzhen, how could she willingly become the other woman?

Now thinking back, previously unnoticed details seemed terrifyingly significant.

Could there be something she didn't know about?

Tang Yue pondered but couldn't figure out why.

Was it for money?

That wasn't right, she was alone, just a high school graduate back then, what did they see in her?

All day, Tang Yue couldn't make sense of it and eventually gave up. That evening, Zhang Hualian couldn't deliver food due to lack of time, Tang Jun went to help at the garment factory, and Tang Zhengde, spoiled by lavish tastes, couldn't stomach the cafeteria's food. They all decided to eat at the fast-food restaurant behind the school.

The fast-food restaurant did good business, and many students from the first middle school ate there.

Zhang Minmin had been there a few times, and the taste of the food was decent.

"It's just up ahead." Zhang Minmin excitedly walked ahead, ready to grab a seat.

Zhang Tingyu and Tang Yue followed behind. All three were among the top beauties in the school, attracting surreptitious glances.

"Ouch." Zhang Tingyu accidentally bumped into a boy because she wasn't watching her step.

Tang Yue quickly supported Zhang Tingyu and asked, "Tingyu, are you alright?"

"I'm okay." Zhang Tingyu rubbed her sore shoulder.

"I'm sorry," the boy apologized hurriedly, adjusting the glasses on his nose.

"It's okay." Zhang Tingyu smiled lightly; it was her fault for not paying attention and bumping into someone.

Tang Yue froze when she saw the boy.

Wu Xinming.

With glasses and a refined demeanor, he wore a snug coat over his shirt and was tall with an academic aura. His small eyes, when focused on you, made you feel like the center of the world.

Originally, labeled as having a premature romance and being just an average student at school, without any friends except Xu Zhenzhen, Wu Xinming appeared. When everyone else denied and looked down on her, he always protected her as her knight in shining armor.

She dove head-first into what she thought was love, ultimately costing her a lifetime of happiness.

Now seeing him again, his features merged with the detestable visage of his future self—the man who, from his hospital bed, vehemently demanded a divorce, declaring he had no ties with her.

"Xiao Yue."

Zhang Tingyu was about to walk away but noticed Tang Yue staring at Wu Xinming, her expression unsettling.

"Ah..." Tang Yue snapped back to reality, smiled with pursed lips, and then left with Zhang Tingyu. She took a deep breath, holding back the urge to lash out.

Unknown to Tang Yue, after they left, Wu Xinming kept watching her receding figure, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Xiao Yue, do you know him?" Zhang Tingyu asked.

"I don't know him." Tang Yue lowered her eyes, knowing that her reaction just now must have seemed strange to Zhang Tingyu, and she whispered in her ear: "He's the one who's with Xu Zhenzhen."

It wasn't really a lie; Wu Xinming was indeed with Xu Zhenzhen yesterday.

"He looks... quite refined." Zhang Tingyu couldn't help but be shocked, as her initial impression of Wu Xinming was quite good, very refined, exuding an aura of scholarship.

Tang Yue, annoyed, said: "Tingyu, don't you know the saying? 'Appearances can be deceiving, the so-called refined scum is exactly him.'"

"Pfft"

Zhang Tingyu couldn't help but laugh, saying: "Xiao Yue, you're quite fired up, huh?"

"All nice in front, but a backstabber, just looking at him disgusts me." Tang Yue did not hide her disdain for Wu Xinming at all.

Zhang Minmin came back after ordering and curiously asked: "Who are you saying looks disgusting?"

"Who's bullying you guys? I'll help you stand up to them." Zhang Minmin rolled up her sleeves, ready to fight for justice as if eager to pick a fight.

"Just behave yourself, with your flashy moves, who could you even beat?" Zhang Tingyu quickly discouraged her.

Tang Yue changed the subject: "Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Minmin, what dishes did you order?"

"Obviously, the dishes we all like! Sister Xiao Yue's favorite mudfish, the twice-cooked pork Tingyu likes, um, and of course the spicy sour fish I love. I also ordered a three delicacies soup." Zhang Minmin proudly said: "How's that, aren't the dishes I ordered great?"

Zhang Minmin wanted some praise.

Zhang Tingyu complimented: "Yes, they are great."

The three had a lively meal, and after returning to the dormitory, they plunged into a sea of study.

"Zhenzhen, was the person you saw yesterday called Tang Yue?" Wu Xinming secretly met with Xu Zhenzhen.

Xu Zhenzhen felt uneasy. She hadn't heard anyone speak ill of her and seemed normal, but couldn't resist missing him and skipped the evening self-study, only to be greeted by Wu Xinming's question upon meeting, which immediately changed her complexion, she looked at Wu Xinming with frustration.

Wu Xinming quickly said: "I feel like she recognized me."

Wu Xinming recounted the dinner incident with Zhang Tingyu, and also mentioned how Tang Yue's gaze seemed different, a hint of disgust rising from the depths of her eyes.

"Ah?" Xu Zhenzhen incredulously said: "Impossible, didn't she just see me yesterday?"

"I don't know." Wu Xinming shook his head, his mind still picturing Zhang Tingyu and Tang Yue who undoubtedly possessed stunning looks and temperament, and ranked top three in academic performance, especially Tang Yue, exactly his type of beauty, her delicate features exuding a gentle charm, like a soothing spring breeze making one feel comfortable all over.

Xu Zhenzhen was still unaware of Wu Xinming's inner thoughts. She fearfully talked about what if Tang Yue spilled the beans.

Wu Xinming comforted her, however, as they comforted each other, the two ended up doing unspeakable things in the bushes, Xu Zhenzhen's initial fear gradually turning into boldness amidst waves of pleasure.

At this moment, Xu Zhenzhen seemed to understand her aunt Liu Li's choices; earning money while enjoying herself was simply too comfortable.

During their intimate moment, neither Xu Zhenzhen nor Wu Xinming noticed a pair of eyes spying on them from the dark.

In the dark, the observer's eyes widened, watching a real-life erotic scene unfold.