Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Once upon a time, when the breakfast diner and the restaurant started together, Tang Zhengde also encountered quite a few people who didn't pay. He didn't force them to do so, but instead, he understood their difficulties.

Even those ruffians who dined without paying, Tang Zhengde never had a quarrel with anyone.

According to what Tang Zhengde said, suffering a loss is a fortune. Those who couldn't afford meals, after coming a few times, felt too embarrassed to come again, or if they did come to eat, they would pay.

"Ah." Tang Mingli sighed softly, peering through the window to see Zhang Hualian in deep sleep inside the hospital room. He said, "It's one thing for that person to verbally abuse, but he tried to harass my second sister-in-law and got physical, and that's when the second brother got involved."

"Second brother's actions were of course right." Tang Mingli said with certainty, then added, "It's just that he went a bit too far."

"However, under those circumstances, it's understandable that second brother lost his temper." Tang Mingli thought, if it were him, and someone dared to make a move on Wei Jiajia right in front of him, he certainly would have fought back desperately.

But with his skills, even if he wanted to cripple someone, he wouldn't be as formidable as his second brother.

"That person must be sick in the head." After hearing the story, Tang Yue only felt that what Tang Zhengde did was right and silently gave him a thumbs up in her heart.

Mr. Tang had always cherished his wife, Zhang Hualian, like a treasure. Over the years, his love for her had only increased, not diminished.

Yet, that freeloader dared to make a move on her mother, actually relying on having the upper hand in numbers and thinking Mr. Tang wouldn't dare retaliate?

If she had been there, she would definitely have added a few kicks herself.

"Isn't that the truth." The matter had kept Tang Mingli restless for several days, especially since Tang Zhengde was still in police custody and his second sister-in-law, Zhang Hualian, had fallen ill.

He didn't dare to go back and tell their mother, for fear that if she heard the news she might fall ill too, and then things would be even worse.

Thus, Tang Mingli kept the news tightly concealed.

"Uncle, what about that person? In the hospital? Was he seriously injured?" Tang Yue asked.

Tang Mingli's face changed, and he said, "He's in this hospital, why don't you go see?"

"But my mom here..." Tang Yue was worried.

"I'll take care of her," Bai Qing offered eagerly.

"Thank you, Bai Qing," Tang Yue said gratefully.

Tang Mingli led Tang Yue to the third floor, and standing outside the ward, looking at the person on the bed wrapped tightly all over, Tang Yue almost thought she had gone to the wrong place.

Tang Mingli quietly explained that these injuries were all caused by Tang Zhengde.

He broke several ribs, his face was beaten black and blue, and the most severe injury was to his leg; the bones were broken. It showed how ruthless Tang Zhengde was at the time. If it weren't for others persuading him to stop, perhaps Tang Zhengde would have taken the man's life.

"What did he say?" Tang Yue asked.

"What else can he say? He's suing, of course."

Tang Mingli let out a sigh and said, "I said I would compensate him with money, all the medical expenses paid, and then some more money on top, but they refused, insisting on suing your dad."

"How much money did you mention?" Tang Yue asked.

"Ten thousand yuan," Tang Mingli added, "Other than the medical expenses being ten thousand yuan, I asked the doctors. His other injuries are not a problem, it's just that leg, after recovery, might affect his walking posture."

Even after deducting medical expenses, ten thousand yuan was a lot. Although there were ten-thousand-yuan households nowadays, they were still not many.

"Just add ten thousand yuan," Tang Yue said; no amount of money was more important than Mr. Tang.

"I mentioned adding more money later, but he was unwilling," Tang Mingli was very troubled too.

"Then, do you know about his family situation?" Tang Yue inquired.

"I don't know," Tang Mingli shook his head and said, "I only spoke with him and didn't pay attention to his family members."

"Little Uncle, tomorrow, go check and inquire about his family," Tang Yue discussed with Tang Mingli as they walked back. "If he doesn't want the money, what if his family does?"

"There are two other people as well; we should visit them too. Surely one of the families will want the money."

People say money makes the world go around, and Tang Yue did not believe that after offering money, someone would still insist on suing.

A lawsuit would require not only money but also energy. Besides, his leg wasn't amputated; if walking was affected, they could negotiate and compensate more money to the other party.

That's what Tang Yue thought at the bottom of her heart. When she returned to Zhang Hualian's hospital ward, perhaps because of the medication, Zhang Hualian was sleeping especially deeply. Tang Yue took her temperature to make sure the fever had receded a bit from before and then felt somewhat relieved.

"Xiao Yue, did you see the injured person? What's the situation?" Bai Qing inquired.

Tang Yue thought for a bit and did not hide anything. Bai Qing was so kind to ask, and naturally, Tang Yue appreciated her concern, sharing the details with her.

"Bai Qing, like this, you go back home with Little Uncle, just sleep in my room," Tang Yue apologetically told her. "I'm sorry we couldn't take good care of you today."

"It's okay, take good care of your mom," Bai Qing said, following Tang Mingli back. Arriving in Tang Yue's room, Bai Qing casually glanced around; aside from a wardrobe, books, and a bed, there wasn't anything else.

The bedding was quite similar to those in Jing City.

Bai Qing fell asleep before long.

The next day, Tang Mingli began to search for Liu Hu, the family member of the injured person.

After meeting Tang Yue, Bai Qing left the hospital under the pretext of taking a walk around.

Tang Yue didn't leave Zhang Hualian's bedside, worried that Zhang Hualian might become too stressed — it wouldn't be good if Mr. Tang was alright but Zhang Hualian collapsed instead.

Initially, Tang Yue prepared to visit Mr. Tang last night, but Little Uncle said it was impossible to see him, so Tang Yue rested easy in the ward.

"Xiao Yue," Zhang Hualian had a few spoonfuls of porridge but couldn't eat anymore.

"Mom, eat a bit more," Tang Yue picked up the porridge again, scooped a spoonful, and offered it, saying, "Look, I can feed you porridge for the first time. You've got to give me this bit of face, right?"

Looking at her hopeful gaze, Zhang Hualian opened her mouth and ate.

"Mom, it's been a month since I started university, and I haven't told you what happened there," Tang Yue said as she scooped up another mouthful.

"I met many new classmates, and also, the computer courses I'm taking are so interesting."

"Oh, right, Mom, did I forget to tell you? Tingyu and I are living next door, isn't that such a fate?"

"Zhang Minmin went to act, and I haven't seen her. Who knows, maybe she'll become a big star later on."

"..."

As Tang Yue talked about the amusing incidents from school, she would talk for a bit and then feed for a bit, and before they knew it, the bowl of porridge had been finished.