Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets
Chapter 73: The Big White Rabbit (Fourth Update)

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: The Big White Rabbit (Fourth Update)

Chen Gang’s eyes were brimming with grievance, which quickly retracted.

Chen Gang pursed his lips stubbornly and managed not to cry.

"Xiao Yue, Xiao Jun, let’s go home." Tang Zhengde said as he walked home, pulling Tang Jun with him.

Zhang Hualian also followed them home.

"Xiao Jun, Xiao Yue, where are you hurt?" As soon as Tang Zhengde got home, he lit a firewood fire to warm up the room. He opened Tang Jun’s clothes and started checking him, seeing his body bruised blue and purple, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Dad, I also kicked Chen Gang and Chen Lie quite a bit." Tang Jun said cautiously, afraid that Tang Zhengde would scold him like Uncle.

"Good boy, Xiao Jun, you did the right thing by protecting your sister today. But when you fight two by yourself, that’s a disadvantage. Luckily your sister was there today. What if she hadn’t been there? What would you do?" Tang Zhengde inhaled deeply and said with heartfelt concern.

Xiao Jun did the right thing by protecting his sister, which deserved praise.

But fighting two by himself was foolish. Xiao Jun couldn’t beat them, so he was bound to suffer a loss.

It was just a minor scuffle this time, but in the future, if anything serious happened, Tang Jun’s disregard for his own safety was a very dangerous thing.

"Oh, Dad, don’t worry. I will definitely train myself in the future so that even both of them together can’t beat me alone." Tang Jun, not scolded but praised, suddenly replaced his cautious thoughts with pride.

Tang Zhengde: "..." He really wanted to take the opportunity to educate his son.

Zhang Hualian chimed in: "Xiao Jun, your dad is just worried about you, afraid you’ll be at a disadvantage."

"Mom, I’m smart. How could I possibly be at a disadvantage?" Tang Jun said and looked at Tang Yue, seeking praise: "Sis, I did well today, right?"

"Awesome, Xiao Jun has grown up." Tang Yue nodded affirmatively, silently took some injury ointment and said, "Dad, if we rub this in, should his bruises heal quickly?"

"Uh, should be fine." Tang Zhengde took the injury ointment, poured some onto his palm, had Tang Jun lie on his leg, then started to rub it in forcefully.

"Ouch, Dad, be gentle."

"It hurts."

"Gentle, gentle, please."

Tang Jun cried out in pain as Tang Zhengde rubbed his palm over the beaten areas, which were particularly sore.

The firelight cast shadows, making Tang Jun’s features, contorted in pain, all the more pronounced. Tang Yue went back into the room, took a piece of candy, peeled it, and stuffed it into his mouth, saying, "Xiao Jun, you have several bruises on your body. If Dad doesn’t rub them out for you, they’ll swell up tomorrow."

"Sis, if I score less on a test in the future, you’re not allowed to scold me." Tang Jun, biting on the candy, felt the pain subside a bit, and he took the opportunity to negotiate for benefits.

Tang Yue was dumbfounded but shook her head firmly: "If you score less, I’ll scold you just the same. However, if you go to the county every week and I help you review the key points, and you still score less, then surely the teacher’s exam must be too hard."

"Hahaha~"

Tang Jun burst into laughter upon hearing this. The sweetness of the candy was in his mouth; Tang Zhengde’s palm kneading sorely on his body; in front of him was Tang Yue’s face, smiling like a blossoming flower. He said, "Sis, everyone else envies me, saying you teach so well, even better than the teachers."

"Just be content with what you have, don’t be unaware of the blessings you’re living in." Tang Yue glanced at Tang Zhengde while talking to Tang Jun, diverting his attention, and sure enough, it made him cry out in pain.

Zhang Hualian initially wanted to explain a few things, but seeing the close bond between the siblings, she decided not to say anything else. Instead, she quietly went to the kitchen to prepare some delicious food.

That evening, Tang Zhengde should have called Tang Zhenghong and Tang Zhengyue for dinner, but because of the earlier incident with Chen Gang, Tang Zhengde only called Tang Zhengyue’s family.

Tang Zhengyue and her husband Zhao Youwei, along with their two nieces, Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi.

At the same time, Tang Zhengde also invited Tang Mingli. As for the elder brother Tang Zhengyuan’s family, they had already had a meal at home on the first day of the month. If they were to come for every meal, the food prepared at home might not be enough.

"Second brother, second sister-in-law, you’ve worked hard." Tang Zhengyue’s polite words were beautifully spoken, and she also took the initiative to go to the kitchen to help Zhang Hualian with food preparation.

Tang Yue was in charge of entertaining Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi. Zhao Zhaodi, ten years old, was three years younger than Tang Jun, and Zhao Laidi was nine. Both sisters resembled their aunt Zhao Zhengyue, with delicate features and although young, they were quite good-looking.

Their uncle Zhao Youwei was talking with Tang Zhengde.

Zhao Youwei’s family is from Xiushui Town, right next door to Shuanghe Town. Zhao Youwei is honest and straightforward. He used to study carpentry and is now a master carpenter, mostly helping to make things like tables, chairs, and bamboo beds, the kind made from bamboo. His business is doing quite well, so even though Aunt Zhao’s family isn’t as wealthy as Aunt Chen’s, they manage to get by.

In those days, there wasn’t much to play with. Zhaodi and Laidi sat there, continuously munching on the snacks that were served. Seeing their fondness for sweets, Tang Yue went back to her room to replenish their finished candies.

"I want this one."

Upon seeing the White Rabbit Creamy Candy, Zhao Zhaodi immediately grabbed it.

"I want it too." Zhao Laidi wanted some as well, but Zhao Zhaodi had already pocketed them all. Seeing that she was about to pout, Tang Yue hurriedly gave her several more, which pacified her.

"You’re really nice, sister." Zhao Laidi happily ate the candy, smiling broadly.

Tang Yue smiled, picking up a preserved plum candy and said, "This candy is sour and sweet, it’s also tasty."

"I don’t want it." Zhao Laidi counted her White Rabbit Creamy Candies.

Tang Yue told them not to run around and went to the kitchen to see if there was anything she could help with.

As she approached the kitchen door, she heard Aunt Zhao speaking: "Second sister-in-law, what third sister did today was a bit excessive, but it was just her being protective of her child. Don’t take it to heart; third sister may not have the best mouth, but she has a good heart."

"Uh-huh." Zhang Hualian responded casually. The words from Tang Zhenghong demanding Tang Yue kneel and apologize had made her very uncomfortable.

Even if Tang Yue was not Tang Zhengde’s biological child, she was still carried by her for ten months and born.

Initially...

Zhang Hualian did not want to recall the past, but she felt a deep sorrow for Tang Yue.

"Second sister-in-law, third sister is just that kind of person, you know, always so competitive. She only bullies others, never the other way around." Tang Zhengyue continued, "Second sister-in-law, you may not know, but third sister’s family bought a TV, and it’s not even a color one. She mentioned it so many times, if it had been a color TV, she’d be flaunting it to the skies."

Zhang Hualian, busy cooking, let Tang Zhengyue talk, while she kept her head down and busied herself diligently.