Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets-Chapter 1185: Would I Be Unwelcome? (Twelfth Update)

Chapter 1185: Chapter 1185: Would I Be Unwelcome? (Twelfth Update)

"Qiangzi, I don’t care. Just tell me, are you going to see Miss Xu or not?" Liu Cuixong watched Zhang Qiang’s endless dodging and weaving, all to avoid saying whether he’d meet Miss Xu. She decided to be direct.

Zhang Qiang’s refusal was firm, and he spoke each word deliberately: "No. If you want to meet her, then you go. I don’t want to get married right now."

"You—you’re trying to drive me to my grave."

Liu Cuixong clutched her chest in exasperation. She had eagerly awaited her son’s return, but now that he was back, it felt like he was driving her to an early grave.

"Mom, don’t be angry. Fate hasn’t come yet, and there’s nothing I can do. Stop rushing to find me a wife. Maybe I’m destined to marry late."

Zhang Qiang tried to comfort her, unknowingly making Liu Cuixong more upset. She said, "I don’t care. I want to hold a grandchild."

"Qiangzi."

Liu Cuixong looked at Zhang Qiang with a face that said, ’I want a grandchild. You figure it out.’ "Are you still my son?"

"Yes," Zhang Qiang replied helplessly. His mother had made him go on so many blind dates under the same pretense.

Then, Liu Cuixong would detail how hard it was carrying Zhang Qiang, the struggles of his birth, and all the trials of raising him.

As Liu Cuixong recounted her hardships, tears and snot ran freely. Those times were truly tough.

She choked up, holding Zhang Qiang’s hand, and asked, "Tell me, is it wrong for a mother to work so hard to raise you, just to see you get married and have children?"

"No, it’s not wrong."

Zhang Qiang answered helplessly. Liu Cuixong’s intentions weren’t wrong; he just hadn’t met someone he’d want to marry. Did Wei Jiajie’s casual suggestion mean he should just marry anyone?

He couldn’t do it.

Maybe in the past, he wouldn’t have cared who he married. Any woman would have sufficed.

But over the years, Zhang Qiang understood that as a man, he must be accountable and responsible. Bringing a woman home meant a lifetime commitment, not just a casual affair.

Therefore, in matters of marriage, Zhang Qiang was very cautious and unwilling to haphazardly agree to Liu Cuixong’s plans.

"Then just meet Miss Xu," Liu Cuixong persisted.

Zhang Qiang fell silent.

Liu Cuixong continued, "I’ve met Miss Xu, her name is Xu Jiaojiao. She’s truly gentle and quite pretty. I’m sure you’ll like her."

"Can’t you trust your mother’s judgement?" Liu Cuixong asked, holding Zhang Qiang’s hand.

"If I don’t like her, does this blind date not count?" Zhang Qiang compromised, but only to meet her once.

"Deal, I’m sure you’ll like her."

Liu Cuixong immediately wore a delighted smile, no longer with the pitiful look from earlier.

Watching the whole scene unfold, Zhang Min couldn’t contain herself. She gave Liu Cuixong a thumbs up, and Liu Cuixong looked proud; of course, her son had to listen to her.

In contrast to Liu Cuixong’s beaming expression, Zhang Qiang was filled with resignation. Liu Cuixong was already eager to set up a meeting with Miss Xu.

"Hahaha~"

Once Liu Cuixong left, Zhang Min burst out laughing and said, "If Mom doesn’t settle your marriage this vacation, she’ll cry, make a scene, and threaten to hang herself."

Before the crying and wailing started, Zhang Qiang had already compromised.

"Zhang Min, focus on taking care of my nephew and stay out of my marriage issues," Zhang Qiang grumbled, then turned to accompany his grandma, Elder Mrs. Zhang.

Zhang Qiang being home lifted Elder Mrs. Zhang’s spirits. Through their conversation, he learned that Zhang Hualian and the others would head to Jing City in a few days. An idea struck him: "Grandma, how about we go to Jing City for Lian Qingyang’s wedding?"

"No way. Grandma is old and can’t move around anymore," Elder Mrs. Zhang lovingly said, recalling how she even attended Tang Yue’s wedding years ago. But after eight or nine years, her health was declining, and she couldn’t handle it.

"Grandma, you don’t need to walk. We can take the train to Jing City. You won’t feel exhausted," Zhang Qiang persuaded, thinking a trip to Jing City would conveniently sideline Liu Cuixong’s matchmaking plans. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Thinking this, Zhang Qiang was more motivated to convince Elder Mrs. Zhang, saying, "Grandma, I know you’re worried your health might not hold up, but we can get a doctor to check. If you’re fit to travel, then let’s go to Jing City, okay?"

"Grandma, Lian Qingyang is Auntie’s biological son. Though he didn’t grow up near us, he’s not a stranger to Auntie but kind of is to the rest of us. Grandma, you’re his real grandmother. His marriage is a significant event. Don’t you want to witness your grandson’s wedding?"

Zhang Qiang’s words indeed moved Elder Mrs. Zhang.

Lian Qingyang had visited several times. He was sensible, polite, respected her as an elder, and never looked down on her.

Honestly, Lian Qingyang was excellent, unlike Tang Jun, who grew up here. If she didn’t attend, Tang Jun would understand, but what about Lian Qingyang?

Not seeing Lian Qingyang grow up, would she skip his wedding too?

After all, she was Lian Qingyang’s real grandmother.

Elder Mrs. Zhang worried her health would be a burden.

Zhang Qiang noticed her hesitance and quickly said, "Grandma, I’m a doctor. If you feel unwell, a doctor will know how to help. You get to see your grandson marry. Isn’t it perfect?"

Though Zhang Qiang was a doctor, his specialty was different—neurosurgery.

"It sounds good, but will this old woman be a nuisance?" Elder Mrs. Zhang worried Lian Qingyang would be upset if her health issues affected the wedding.

"Grandma, you’re overthinking. They’ll be thrilled to see you, not bothered," Zhang Qiang encouraged. "You can see my cousin and her adorable kids in Jing City."

"Well, shall we consult a doctor?" Elder Mrs. Zhang relented.

Overjoyed, Zhang Qiang immediately sought out a doctor. Though he had a personal motive for taking Grandma to Jing City, his genuine concern for her well-being prevailed. She’s aged, and while she’s still mobile, visiting Jing City for the wedding seemed like the perfect opportunity rather than waiting for her to take a leisurely trip.