Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

"My dad is from Qianjin Village, used to work at the forestry station, he's a bit stronger..." Tang Yue choked out the turn of events.

Tang Yue didn't just blindly defend Tang Zhengde, she was very objective in her account, and combined with her tear-stained, pitiful look, it was easy to arouse everyone's sympathy.

Not to mention Tang Zhengde's actions were to protect his own wife. Even though he went a bit too far with his strength, it didn't stop everyone from taking Tang Zhengde's side.

As a result, everyone felt disdain towards Liu Hu's insistence on suing the Tang Family.

Finally, when everyone had quieted down, Liu Hu was fuming in his blankets, unable to sleep from his rage.

Liu Hu didn't care about what others said, and if people spoke ill of him, he would curse back fiercely. After all, he was the one injured, the victim.

With the attitude of a victim and a face as swollen as a pig's head, Liu Hu cursed anyone who tried to persuade him.

In the hospital, Liu Hu became notorious, and everyone privately disapproved of his actions. The Tang Family was willing to compensate with a large sum of money, and yet he insisted on suing to the point of imprisoning a man.

In the ward.

Tang Yue tried to soothe Zhang Hualian, "Mom, it's useless to plead with him, we'll think of another way."

"What other way could there possibly be?" Zhang Hualian was panic-stricken, tears of helplessness falling.

"Mom." Tang Yue held Zhang Hualian's hand, seeing her helplessness as if seeing the withered Zhang Hualian from her past life.

After Mr. Tang's death, Zhang Hualian suffered a lot to pay her school fees and raise her and Tang Jun.

"Mom, dad will definitely be alright," Tang Yue comforted Zhang Hualian in a gentle and soft voice.

Once Zhang Hualian had calmed down, Tang Yue made an excuse to go outside.

Upon leaving, she ran into Tang Mingli.

"Uncle, how are things?" Tang Yue asked anxiously.

"Liu Hu and those other two have always been petty thugs in the county, seldom doing anything proper," Tang Mingli meticulously shared the information he had gathered.

Liu Hu's people were very poor, but about half a month ago, it seemed their family came into money. Not only did they move out of their old house, but they also bought a new one.

Liu Hu's hospitalization was taken care of by hired nurses, and his wife and children were at the new house.

"Could it be, someone deliberately had Liu Hu pushed out to set a trap for my dad?" Tang Yue felt like she was indulging in conspiracy theories, but the coincidence was too much.

"Perhaps." Not just Tang Yue, even Tang Mingli felt the same.

"No, we can't just let this drag on," Tang Yue had a feeling as if there was a hidden hand behind the scenes.

Liu Hu would rather forgo the money and sue Mr. Tang to jail, what could be the reason behind this?

Tang Yue couldn't figure it out; her father had always been kind, how could he have possibly offended someone?

Yet, if it wasn't someone who despised Mr. Tang to the core, who would be willing to spend so much money to set up such a scheme?

Tang Yue, having lived two lives, couldn't understand what it was all about, no matter how hard she racked her brain.

Not until the next morning, on her way back from the Liu Family, when she ran into Meng Yanzhi did some of her confusion seem to clear up.

"Tang Yue, what a coincidence." Meng Yanzhi stepped out from a Santana, his tall figure standing in front of Tang Yue, his eyes carrying a smile, his face showing surprise.

"I came to Wangjiang County to see my friend, and I didn't expect to see you here." Meng Yanzhi's enthusiasm was like that of a fellow student upon meeting in a foreign land, he warmly asked, "Are you from Wangjiang County? We really must be fated."

"Is that so?" Tang Yue replied with a light smile. She thought of how Sister An Yu had been warning her to be careful around Meng Yanzhi, who hadn't made any significant moves lately, yet now they happened to run into each other by such a coincidence.

Is it really a coincidence?

For some reason, Tang Yue felt that this matter might be related to Meng Yanzhi.

"Of course." Meng Yanzhi patted his Santana and asked, "How about it? Do you want to join me for a meal? You could introduce me to the best foods in Wangjiang County."

"Sorry, I have some family matters to attend to, I can't join you," Tang Yue coolly replied.

She stepped to the side to leave, but Meng Yanzhi blocked her way, saying, "Tang Yue, if there's any trouble you can talk to me, maybe I can help you."

"Heh, do you know what's been happening in my family?" Tang Yue retorted, her clear eyes resting on Meng Yanzhi's face.

Meng Yanzhi replied with a faint smile, "I don't know, but in my eyes, Meng Yanzhi, there is nothing that can't be done."

"Tang Yue, you're An Yu's friend, which makes you my friend too," Meng Yanzhi said, extremely earnest.

If Tang Yue hadn't already learned about Meng Yanzhi's character from Qin Anyu, perhaps any other woman would have been deceived by his passionate and sincere demeanor.

Tang Yue gave him a deep look and said, "I can't possibly reach Sister An Yu's circle of friends."

With that, Tang Yue turned and walked away.

Meng Yanzhi stepped forward to block her and said, "Do you really not need my help?"

"No need," Tang Yue answered without hesitation.

Everyone has weakness, she will definitely persuade Liu Hu to give up.

After Tang Yue returned to the hospital and saw that Zhang Hualian's condition had improved, even the fever subsided, she began to run around for Tang Zhengde's issue in the afternoon, but Liu Hu was unyielding.

Then she decided to find Liu Hu's wife, not believing she would not be able to extract some useful information.

Liu Hu's wife was named Xihua, who had a daughter named Niuniu.

Tang Yue bought some snacks to bring along.

When Xihua saw Tang Yue, she quickly went inside holding Niuniu.

Tang Yue hurriedly followed up, saying, "Auntie, don't leave so quickly, I brought some snacks for Niuniu."

Tang Yue handed over the candy and fruit she bought.

"Ai, don't bother, in this matter, Brother Hu has the final say," Xihua sighed while looking at Tang Yue.

"Auntie, you could try persuading him, after all, suing my father won't do you any good, right? Besides, if we compensate you a bit more, you can live a better life in the future."

Tang Yue appealed to her emotions and her reason, saying, "I'm not my dad's biological daughter; I'm just his stepdaughter, but my dad treats me better than his own. In my first year of senior high school, when my appendix got inflamed, my dad borrowed money everywhere to treat me, and he didn't feel tired even after walking dozens of miles to the county to see me."

"Auntie, my dad was really desperate at the time, and although he may have been a bit too harsh, the doctor said it was still treatable in the long run." Tang Yue spoke passionately about Tang Zhengde's virtues, lowering her stance, beseeching Xihua.