Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets novel Chapter 12

Chapter 12 - 12 Behind

"It's really great." Xu Zhenzhen said excitedly, happily telling Mrs. Xu about being in the same class with Tang Yue.

"Zhenzhen, it will be good for you and Xiao Yue to look after each other in the future." Mrs. Xu said happily, noticing Tang Yue's consistently off mood and attributing it to the fact that Zhang Hualian hadn't come to see her off.

"Let's go, time to register." said Mrs. Xu.

Xu Zhenzhen was happily admiring the new school all the way, oblivious to Tang Yue's subtle avoidance.

Tenth class, just like in her past life.

Without surprise, Tang Yue registered with Teacher Qin, the class advisor, and then went to the dormitory she was assigned to.

The dormitory she hadn't seen for over thirty years, yet the memories were crystal clear in Tang Yue's mind.

At that time, for Wu Xinming, she gave up college and disappointed her mother, starting to work in Deep City. Her English was good, so she found a job as a translator and another as a waitress. The money she earned was enough to cover the expenses for her and Wu Xinming.

Those days should have been the happiest days of her past life, she thought. During that time, she saved money to buy a house, Wu Xinming graduated but was unlucky with jobs, often relying on the money she earned to support him.

Finally, after making a down payment, she thought she could rest and enjoy some peace. However, once her mother-in-law and sister-in-law arrived, her life became even tougher, and Wu Xinming's lack of ambition led to him changing jobs seven or eight times within a year, his earnings insufficient even for himself.

Sometimes, she thought of giving up, but Wu Xinming's sweet nothings and promises of a beautiful future made her hesitate.

Later, when she couldn't get pregnant, Wu Xinming nevertheless continued to treat her well, and she felt so guilty towards his family that she dismissed the thought of leaving.

Now, looking back, she realized that after college, even though she couldn't bear children, Xu Zhenzhen did, and no wonder Wu Xinming didn't care anymore.

Tang Yue gathered her thoughts, pushing the past life aside, determined not to live for others as she did before.

Entering the familiar yet strange dormitory, she saw that there were already a few people there. Tang Yue took a good look and recognized Zhang Minmin, Liu Fang, and Zhao Xiaoyue, but she had no recollection of the other three.

She could identify Zhang Minmin and the other two at first glance because Zhang Minmin had always targeted her in the dormitory.

"Hello, my name is Xu Zhenzhen, and this is Tang Yue, we'll be living in the same dorm from now on." Xu Zhenzhen, in a new dress, glanced at Zhang Minmin who was wearing a pure white princess dress and had her black hair tied up in a princess style, adorned with a large pink bow—very pretty.

A flash of envy in Xu Zhenzhen's eyes.

Zhang Minmin scanned them and couldn't even bother to say a word, her proud demeanor almost reaching the sky. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Zhao Xiaoyue and Liu Fang always listened to Zhang Minmin since they were little. With her not speaking, they didn't bother either, only their gazes fell on Tang Yue. Although this girl was wearing an old-fashioned T-shirt and long pants, quite simple, her vibrant youthfulness and particularly her beautiful almond eyes were striking.

"What's there to look at? Quickly make your beds, and once we're done, we can go out to eat," Zhang Minmin deliberately said.

Going out to eat.

Xu Zhenzhen felt a hint of envy; the pocket money her mother gave her monthly was only enough for her meals.

Zhang Minmin's disregard made the dorm atmosphere awkward.

But Tang Yue couldn't care less. Carrying her quilt, she picked an upper bunk and threw the quilt onto the bed.

"Tang Yue, it's better to sleep on the lower bunk." Seeing her action, Xu Zhenzhen hurriedly tried to stop her.

"Is this spot taken?" the girl's voice was rather soft.

"No." Tang Yue smiled and said, "My name is Tang Yue, from Class 10."

"My name is Yang Qingqing, also from Class 10." Yang Qingqing gave a shy smile and then took the bunk below Tang Yue.

After making the bed and arranging her belongings, there was nothing else to do. Gradually, two other girls named Tian Tian and Wu Xianhua moved in.

Tang Yue introduced everyone and then planned to leave.

Xu Zhenzhen hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Tang Yue had no intention of calling her, in a fit of anger, she stopped bothering with her and began to talk to her new dormitory mates.

Soon, Xu Zhenzhen got along well with her classmates.

"Tian Tian, I feel like we should have gotten to know each other sooner, we have so much to talk about," Xu Zhenzhen felt that Tian Tian was really easy to talk to, her words made Xu Zhenzhen feel elated.

"I feel the same way," Tian Tian smiled sweetly and then asked, "By the way, do you know her?"

Tian Tian pointed at Tang Yue's bed, since she had observed Xu Zhenzhen looking at Tang Yue earlier, hesitating to speak.

"Tang Yue!" Xu Zhenzhen curled her lip and said, "We're from the same village. I thought being with her would mean more companionship, but she just ignores me. When I suggested she sleeps on the top bunk here, she refused and insisted on staying in that corner."

Xu Zhenzhen's complaining words were overheard, followed by Tian Tian's consoling voice.

Tang Yue's grip tightened on the handle of the iron bucket.