Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

"Ow ow, I hope the teacher doesn't see me." Lian Qingyang grimaced just as the teacher walked in, and he hastily hid himself.

Lian Qingyang pushed Tang Yue forward while he retreated, and in doing so, accidentally bumped into the person next to Tang Yue. He glanced over casually, and upon seeing the woman, he stared at her in surprise.

"Eh, you two know each other?" Tang Yue turned her head just in time to catch Lian Qingyang's surprised look.

"No, maybe it's because I'm too beautiful," Bai Qing flipped her hair playfully and winked at Lian Qingyang.

Lian Qingyang, already wishing he didn't have to talk about earlier incidents, went along with Bai Qing's joke. He stole another glance at her; she seemed to have a particular fondness for wearing sportswear, her petite figure clad in black.

Tang Yue, who had simply asked the question in passing, didn't think much of it.

As soon as the class started, Tang Yue focused her attention on listening to the lecture, completely oblivious to the undercurrent between Lian Qingyang and Bai Qing.

"Xiao Yue, I'm going to the restroom," Bai Qing stood up.

Soon after, Lian Qingyang also got up, while Tang Yue was still digesting the teacher's previous lecture.

"You you you, are you also a student at Jinghua University?" Lian Qingyang came out and immediately pointed at Bai Qing to ask.

"Yeah." Bai Qing retorted, "Is that not allowed?"

Lian Qingyang belatedly realized what she meant. Right, what's not to be allowed?

"Why were you sitting in a tree that day?" Lian Qingyang asked, looking at Bai Qing.

"I was eating pears," Bai Qing answered as if it were self-evident.

Lian Qingyang squinted and questioned, "That's not right, weren't you eating chocolate?"

"I finished the pears, then ate chocolate. Is that a problem?" Bai Qing crossed her arms, smiling mischievously, "Didn't we agree that next time we meet, you'd call me 'sister', hmm?"

Bai Qing's final note rose in pitch.

Lian Qingyang glared at her, "How old are you this year?"

"If you can't beat me, what else would you call me but 'sister'?" Bai Qingliang coolly reminded him, "Tang Yue doesn't know about that day's events, does she? Should I go and tell her?"

"Don't." At the sound of this, Lian Qingyang hurriedly interjected, "Don't go."

Bai Qing paused, looking at Lian Qingyang, waiting for him to call her.

"You, about what happened that day, Tang Yue doesn't know, right?" Lian Qingyang eyed Bai Qing, seeming to wonder what her relationship with his Tang Yue was.

Bai Qing pursed her lips, "For saving your life, you can't even call me 'sister'?"

"Sister, with the life saved, we're even," Lian Qingyang flashed a row of neat, white teeth, "Since neither of us wants Tang Yue to know, let's make a deal. You keep your mouth shut, and I'll keep mine."

Bai Qing looked at him with a mocking smile, "Not bad, from now on, I've got another little brother."

Bai Qing reached out and pinched Lian Qingyang's face. He was quite handsome with a skin a bit fairer than other boys. Bai Qing had wanted to pinch his somewhat chubby cheeks the last time she saw him, and now she finally got the chance.

Lian Qingyang's face changed, and he suddenly stepped back with an air that he was about to get angry.

Bai Qing shrugged her shoulders and turned to go back to school.

Lian Qingyang followed her quickly, grinding his teeth, "Hey, don't push your luck!"

Bai Qing raised her eyebrows in a faint smile, exuding an air of what can you possibly do to me.

Bai Qing strode over to Tang Yue, making it impossible for Lian Qingyang to even say a word.

When it was time to go eat after class, Lian Qingyang shamelessly followed along.

At that moment, Lian Qingyang had finally learned that the girl who saved him was called Bai Qing.

It really didn't suit her at all; however, when she was fierce, she was really wasting such a beautiful name.

During the meal, Bai Qing deliberately opposed Lian Qingyang, and the two seemed like lifelong nemeses, clashing over choosing dishes. When one wanted braised beef brisket, the other wondered how anyone could stomach that?

One suggested steamed fish, while the other demanded spicy fish with chopped peppers; one loved spicy food, the other abhorred it.

Tang Yue sat between them, swiftly grabbed the menu, and firmly ordered three dishes and a soup that suited everyone's tastes. She put down the menu and asked, "When did you two become enemies? Are you hiding something from me?"

"No."

"No."

Bai Qing and Lian Qingyang retorted in unison.

Tang Yue glanced at Bai Qing and then at Lian Qingyang but ultimately decided not to dwell on it.

Life flowed like water. Meng Yanzhi had sought out Tang Yue once, but was fiercely rebuffed by Bai Qing, and thus, never appeared before Tang Yue again.

Qin Anyu had asked many times, and upon learning that Meng Yanzhi wasn't pursuing Tang Yue anymore, she felt a sudden unease, feeling it wasn't like Meng Yanzhi's persistent nature. However, she couldn't figure out why Meng Yanzhi would suddenly give up.

"Sister An Yu, don't worry about it. I'm no goddess; I don't have that kind of charm," Tang Yue said with utmost ease, see National Day was just around the corner, and a seven-day holiday was coming up. She planned to stay with the fleet for a few days.

Originally, she intended to go home, but her parents advised her against it, as the journey was long and wouldn't leave her much time at home.

Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian doted on their daughter and couldn't bear to have her go through the hassle of a strenuous trip home.

"Yueyue." Qin Anyu seemed like she wanted to say something, but eventually chose not to. Perhaps Meng Yanzhi had changed?

"By the way, Sister An Yu, who was that person who came to pick you up at the door last time? Your boyfriend?" Tang Yue inquired gossipmonger-style.

Qin Anyu denied it, saying, "No, just a neighbor."

"A neighbor?" Tang Yue drawled, smiling. She didn't push any further, as Qin Anyu didn't elaborate. Respecting that, she said, "Sister An Yu, you have to invite me when you get married, otherwise I'd be really upset."

Tang Yue spoke earnestly.

"Of course, I must invite you. You're my sister. How can it be a wedding if you're not there?" Qin Anyu put her arm around Tang Yue's shoulder, and the two stood close together, exchanging a knowing smile.

Bai Qing's gaze fell on Tang Yue. After spending some time together, she began to understand what Feng Zhi saw in her.

Lovely appearance, kind nature, and at times playful and cute, even Bai Qing, being a woman herself, felt astonished.

Not to mention Tang Yue's sincerity and her promise-keeping nature towards those around her. Her smile was infectious, not a contrived facade of innocence and approachability, but a smile that came from within, irresistibly drawing people in.

While Tang Yue had planned to spend the National Day holiday at the fleet, a phone call disrupted all her plans.

"Xiao Yue, it's terrible, your second brother has had an accident, your sister-in-law is ill, come home if you have time," Tang Mingli's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.