Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Call Me Uncle

"Xiao Yue." Zhang Hualian’s gaze stayed fixed on Tang Yue without ever leaving. Originally, giving birth to Tang Yue was an immense struggle. Back then, she and Xiao Yue’s biological father were about to discuss marriage. But in the end, he left her and Xiao Yue. It was only then that Zhang Hualian discovered she was pregnant.

Everyone advised her against keeping Xiao Yue, but she thought about it being her own child, and being stubborn back then, she believed Xiao Yue’s biological father would definitely come back for her. After her parents scolded her, they supported her decision, so she secretly gave birth to Xiao Yue.

When Xiao Yue was first born, because of insufficient nutrition, she was even smaller and thinner than other children, a tiny and skinny creature smaller than a monkey, all skin and bones, looking like a little kitten. At that time, she was really worried she wouldn’t be able to raise Xiao Yue.

During the day, she had to work to earn her work points, and at night take care of Xiao Yue. Although her mother said she would take care of Xiao Yue, she couldn’t bear to let her mother do it both during the day and night.

That year, Zhang Hualian became just skin and bones, and Xiao Yue turned one but was still smaller and thinner than her peers.

Zhang Hualian felt guilty towards her daughter; her parents arranged for her to meet suitors, but for the sake of Xiao Yue, she couldn’t bear to do it.

Not until later when she met Tang Zhengde. At that time, her younger brother Zhang Huafeng married Liu Cuixong into their family. Liu Cuixong didn’t make things easy for her, showing no kindness at all. As her father’s health worsened, Zhang Hualian didn’t want to be a burden to her parents, especially since Tang Zhengde was very kind to Xiao Yue.

So Zhang Hualian decided to marry Tang Zhengde.

After marriage, Tang Zhengde treated them, mother and daughter, very well. Xiao Yue was just over two years old, and always called Zhengde ’Daddy’. Zhengde doted on Xiao Yue as if he were her real father, even though his mother constantly urged them to have their own children, but Zhengde insisted on waiting until Xiao Yue was ready before having children.

So they waited, and not until Xiao Yue was over three years old did they have Tang Jun.

Looking back now, it was the happiest and most joyful time. Life was simple but full of hope, and deep down, Zhang Hualian had accepted Tang Zhengde.

After Tang Jun was born, Tang Yue’s temperament began to change, she no longer grew as close to Tang Zhengde as before. Her father passed away due to illness, and Zhang Hualian felt she was almost unable to cope, but it was Tang Zhengde who stayed by her side. He carefully tried to please Xiao Yue, but every cold expression from Xiao Yue made her heart ache.

She had thought that in this lifetime, Tang Yue might never accept Tang Zhengde. However, Tang Yue seemed to suddenly mature, and at that time, she was nervous, fearing Tang Yue was just pretending. But gradually, Zhang Hualian came to realize that Tang Yue had truly grown up.

Now, in the blink of an eye, Xiao Yue, once tiny and kitten-like, had grown into a graceful young woman. The whole family was happy together, and even the mere thought of her daughter getting married filled Zhang Hualian’s heart with a deep sense of reluctance.

"Mom, what’s wrong with you today?" Tang Yue picked up a sliced apple and handed it to Zhang Hualian, saying, "Mom, eat an apple. We are mother and daughter after all, if there is anything, don’t talk to dad about it – just tell me, our little secret between mother and daughter."

"Okay." Zhang Hualian bit into the apple, and although it was the same apple, the one fed by her daughter tasted even sweeter. She smiled and asked, "Xiao Yue, there is something I want to ask you today, and you must answer me truthfully."

"Okay."

Tang Yue responded very obediently.

Zhang Hualian unconsciously sat straight and said: "Xiao Yue, your Uncle came over to say that the Mo Family wants to propose marriage. They want to feel out our opinions first, so I want to ask you, is this marriage going to happen or not?"

"Ah..." Tang Yue thought her mom and dad had quarreled, or that she had been aggrieved by something. She kept reflecting inwardly, wondering if she had done something to anger her mother.

Who knew, when Zhang Hualian spoke, it was not about that at all.

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