Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Uncle’s First Love

"Xiao Yue, according to what you’re saying, the price of this house will surely increase in the future." Tang Mingli had previously lost confidence in the house due to a close call with a money scam.

Now, stirred by Tang Yue’s remarks, he became excited instantly.

"So, you see, Uncle, when you have money, invest in real estate. Think about it, you can live in it now, and it won’t be hard to sell later. What a smart move!" Tang Yue was earnestly persuading, and seeing Tang Mingli wavering, she felt relieved.

We must buy this house, otherwise, with the skyrocketing prices in the future, even if we can afford it, it still would be a loss!

The street stall business is getting better and better, and Tang Yue had saved up around US$ 100, given by Tang Mingli. It was not so much a distribution as it was just some spending money for her.

To Tang Yue, Uncle Tang Mingli was truly wonderful.

In school, Zhang Tingyu made determined efforts to court Tang Yue.

However, Tang Yue still reported to Tang Mingli every weekend during this time. During these weekends, Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian each visited her once, either bringing some vegetables or some money. Tang Yue gave Zhang Hualian US$ 20 and said, "Mom, the money for the surgery I had last time, please give it back to Granny soon."

"Keep your money for yourself, save it for your education later," Zhang Hualian refused to take the money.

Tang Yue asked, "Mom, have you repaid the money?"

"Yes," Zhang Hualian nodded and said, "Don’t worry about the family finances, just focus on your studies. Look at you, you’ve lost weight."

Zhang Hualian looked at her daughter with pity. Her daughter studied from Monday to Friday and worked endlessly at Tang Mingli’s place over the weekends. As a mother, it was heartbreaking to watch.

Especially during the busy times, Tang Yue barely even had a moment to drink water. Though the money was good, it came with hard labor.

"Mom, just take good care of yourselves. It’s better to be thin, being too fat isn’t good looking," Tang Yue grinned and didn’t refuse the money, thinking of discussing business in the county with her parents during the New Year.

That Saturday, Tang Yue went to the stall to find Tang Mingli, but discovered that Tang Mingli hadn’t set up his stall yet.

Huh, Uncle usually has his stall out by now.

Why isn’t he here today?

Tang Yue walked towards Tang Mingli’s residence, still the same old small bungalow—a tiny yard, one room, a small living room, a tiny kitchen, separated by a wall from the neighbor’s house.

"The door isn’t closed."

Tang Yue muttered, seeing the door wide open and walked boldly forward. Just as she reached the entrance, she faintly saw in the courtyard, her uncle sitting with a very fashionable girl.

Tang Yue quickly retreated, and eavesdropped from around the corner.

"Tang Mingli, you live in a place like this?" Qi Yufei stood in the courtyard, her beautiful eyes surveying the shabby yard with disdain. Today, she happened to take a shortcut here because she was in a hurry to visit her grandmother.

She just happened to run into Tang Mingli coming out from the yard.

"This is rented." Tang Mingli hung his head low. He was wearing a shirt and trousers, and his worn old leather shoes looked aged from the many years he had worn them.

Even without a mirror, he was very aware that standing in front of the radiant Qi Yufei, he looked just like a worthless pauper.

"So many years after graduation, you can’t even afford a house?" Qi Yufei’s words were undisguised in their contempt. She crossed her arms, standing straight as she spoke. "Tang Mingli, I’m glad I didn’t believe your promises back then. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even have time to cry, squeezed into a chicken coop-like house with you."

"You made your biggest mistake by not choosing my uncle," Tang Yue boldly defended Tang Mingli, even though her uncle looked a bit shabby now, she was sure he would be beyond her reach in a few years. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

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