Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets
Chapter 155: The Two-Year Appointment (Third Update)

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: The Two-Year Appointment (Third Update)

"Xiao Yue, not to mention the taste, even the presentation of the dishes is very good," Tang Zhengde commented with a professional eye. Watching the table full of dishes made by Tang Yue, he felt a surge of emotion. It seemed just a moment ago that the adorable little girl who called him daddy had grown up so fast and could now cook such a spread of dishes.

"Big Sis, this tofu is really tasty." Tang Jun, who had always loved tofu, went for it with his first chopstick at the sight of it, eagerly tucking in while the others were still offering their praises.

"If you like it, eat more," Tang Yue said, feeling somewhat shy under their praising gazes. Her eyes twinkled as she smiled, "Mom, I watch you cook all the time. I just imitated what you do. But if it doesn’t taste good, you all are not allowed to complain."

"It’s definitely delicious," Qin Huai’an said, his eyes excited as he looked towards Mo Siyu.

His gaze seemed to say, ’Brother Mo, we’re set for some good eating in the future.’

Mo Siyu did not even glance his way but looked at Tang Yue with a gaze full of admiration and a touch of pride. The woman he admired was indeed extraordinary.

Putting aside good looks and intelligence, just this culinary skill alone had already surpassed many others.

Tang Yue felt his gaze and, as if she understood the words in his eyes, her cheeks flushed with joy that bubbled up from within her.

During dinner, Tang Zhengde was extremely happy. Mingli’s factory was buzzing with activity, and after having a delightful conversation with Mo Siyu, he drank a bit too much without realizing it.

Zhang Hualian supported Tang Zhengde and decided to stay the night at the factory. "Xiao Yue and Xiao Jun, won’t you be scared going back to stay on your own?" she asked in the evening.

"Don’t worry, mom, I’m a man now, I will protect my big sister," Tang Jun assured, thumping his chest confidently. He had shot up in height, now slightly taller than Zhang Hualian, and although his young face looked comically adult-like, it also stirred feelings of tenderness.

"Big Sis, I want to be like Uncle Mo in the future, to train and have great skills," Tang Jun’s eyes shone with an unusual radiance as he spoke.

"Good," Mo Siyu commended, saying, "Xiao Jun, if you train hard, you’ll become more and more formidable."

Tang Jun chuckled, ’heh heh,’ looking up to Mo Siyu with eyes full of admiration.

"Alright, alright, you just focus on your studies, and don’t go play in the arcades with them. Then I’d be relieved," Zhang Hualian said contentedly. If she was worried before about disagreements between siblings, now seeing them so close and loving towards each other was surely the most joyous sight for any parent.

"Mom, I’m not going out to play in the arcades now," Tang Jun said with a pout. "Big Sis, tell her, haven’t I stopped playing arcade games? I’m not like Zhang Qiang—who goes there every other day."

"That’s right, our Xiao Jun is getting more and more impressive," Tang Yue praised him with a beaming smile, making Tang Jun extremely happy.

Qin Huai’an had also drunk a little too much, but he tactfully decided not to be a third wheel. If Brother Mo took offense, it was running this time; who knows what he would do to him next time.

Having worked hard alongside the others all day, Tang Jun fell asleep as soon as he got home.

"Xiao Yue, he wants to talk to you," Tang Mingli said quietly in Tang Yue’s ear, reluctantly. However, Mo Siyu’s request was something he simply couldn’t refuse.

Under the night sky.

Tang Yue stood not far from the shop door, while Tang Mingli sat inside, craning his neck to look out and straining his ears, wishing he could hear what they were talking about. Alas, he couldn’t catch a word.

"Xiao Yue, have you thought about the matter we discussed last time?" Mo Siyu asked, his deep gaze fixed on Tang Yue.

Tang Yue hadn’t spoken yet when Mo Siyu continued, "It is a bit early to get married now, but getting engaged and securing our status is essentially the same."

"Mo... Uncle Mo." Tang Yue started, conflicted. The last time, Xiao Li and the others interrupted, but now, she couldn’t avoid it anymore.

Tang Yue mustered her courage and said, "I’m still in high school, and you said I’m not allowed to date in high school."

Mo Siyu’s deep gaze swept over her.

Tang Yue quickly said, "Uncle Mo, you can’t go back on your word. You warned me last time not to date in high school. Just because the person in question is you, you can’t just change your stance, right?"

Under the moonlight, Tang Yue’s eyes shimmered brightly.

Mo Siyu nodded, "What I’ve said, of course, holds true."

Since she had spoken up, the rest of what Tang Yue had to say came naturally. She said, "After high school graduation, if you don’t change your original intentions, then we... we could..."

"Two years from now, when you’re nineteen, getting engaged will be just right, and marrying at twenty after three years is perfect," Mo Siyu interjected.

Tang Yue: ...

"Uncle Mo, your business is sure to grow bigger and bigger in the future. Don’t you think marrying an ordinary girl from an average family... might not be a good look?" Tang Yue could never fathom why Mo Siyu would take an interest in her.

Mo Siyu looked at her, silent, his gaze tracing the contours of her features.

"Think about it, in the future, if you’ve become a rich man, an extremely wealthy one, other people’s wives are daughters from wealthy families or are highly capable women, and I..."

"Is that a lack of confidence in yourself?" Mo Siyu interrupted her, "Xiao Yue, if you don’t believe in yourself, I believe in my own judgment."

Word by word, his eyes as dark as ink, he focused on her intently, and even in the dimness, Tang Yue could feel the fervor in his gaze today.

His words were like an enlightenment.

Indeed, she was no longer the former cowardly Tang Yue; the person she is now is brand new, and the future, even she couldn’t predict. By the time he becomes a billionaire, that would be over twenty years from now.

Twenty-something years later, she would definitely be able to make a lot of money.

She had to work hard, earn money, and become a person worthy of him. She wanted to stand tall and proud before him, and she wanted everyone to look at him with envy.

She also wanted to be by his side, so he wouldn’t be alone.

"Mo Siyu." After her realization, Tang Yue, speaking his full name for the first time with increased cheerfulness, her smile naturally lifting, said, "Two years later, if you remain true to your word, then I will agree to marry you."

"It’s a deal," Mo Siyu’s usually cool voice now tinged with a touch of joy.

Under the bright moonlight, with a gentle evening breeze sweeping away the inner heat, standing in the alleyway under the towering osmanthus tree, Tang Yue stood while Mo Siyu sat in his wheelchair, eyes meeting, and without speaking, their mutual affection was nevertheless understood.