Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

"How is that possible." Wei Jiajie reflexively objected. He was a little taller than Tang Jun. He believed that he alone couldn't beat Tang Jun, but how could he and Zhang Qiang together still not manage?

"Let's try tomorrow." Tang Jun was eager to try. Beating an adult was no problem, but facing two peers at once, he had never tried that before.

The next morning.

Tang Jun woke up at six o'clock, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang were almost crying. Yesterday, doing push-ups only felt tiring, but waking up this morning, their arms felt like they weren't their own, any movement causing severe pain.

"Come on, get up. We'll run to the factory, they make really tasty fried rice noodles there," Tang Jun said as he got dressed, urging them to get up.

"I can't, my arms hurt."

"Me too."

Both Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang's arms were in so much pain they didn't want to get up at all, preferring to lie in bed.

"What's this little pain to you guys? I remember when I used to run with Uncle Zhu on Saturdays and Sundays, it was real agony, I couldn't even walk the next day," Tang Jun recounted his training experiences with Zhu Yuanchao.

As he spoke, Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang got up. They couldn't stand not being better than Tang Jun in this aspect, could they?

Once they got up, they quickly washed up, and Tang Jun led them for a run to the factory.

Tang Yue had already changed into sportswear and followed behind them. Although her pace wasn't fast, she ran at a steady speed, unlike Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang, who desperately tried to outrun Tang Jun but ended up not even being able to keep up with Tang Yue.

Leaving their residence, running half a circle around the county, and then to the factory, it took an hour.

Tang Yue's face was a bit red, her forehead had beads of sweat, and upon arriving at the factory, although she was a bit out of breath, she was doing much better than both Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang.

Breakfast consisted of fried rice noodles and thin porridge. Uncle Gen greeted them warmly. This year he was especially happy, having returned to the village where people were now willing to interact with him. Coming to work at the factory, everyone there was very warm and loving, making him feel enthusiastic every day.

After breakfast, Tang Jun took Zhu Yuanchao to train them.

Tang Mingli had already informed Zhu Yuanchao, so after they had digested their breakfast, Zhu Yuanchao began to train them using the methods from the martial arts gym.

Tang Yue dived into the sample studio.

Deng Lanhua and the others had gone home for the New Year, so only Tang Yue was left in the studio. She quietly sat there drawing design sketches. For their factory to make a hit with the summer clothing line, choosing the right styles and materials was extremely important.

What kind of clothes would most people like?

And what price range would be acceptable to the majority?

Tang Yue drew many different styles, but felt they weren't good enough, revising and rejecting them, piling up draft after draft on the side.

After several hours of training by Zhu Yuanchao, even Tang Jun was feeling exhausted, yet Zhang Qiang and Wei Jiajie were very excited. They also wanted to be as formidable as Zhu Yuanchao and Tang Jun.

Before, when Zhang Qiang and Wei Jiajie fought against Tang Jun, Wei Jiajie thought that Zhang Qiang was exaggerating. But when they actually started fighting, he realized that there was no exaggeration at all.

Together, he and Zhang Qiang weren't a match for Tang Jun.

Yet, when Tang Jun sparred with Zhu Yuanchao, he was completely overpowered by Zhu Yuanchao.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanchao rose to an extremely high stature in their hearts. They looked up to Zhu Yuanchao with such admiration that they nearly wanted to take him as their master.

After lunch, the three of them followed Zhu Yuanchao closely, not leaving his side. Even after the meal, they sat together, listening intently to Zhu Yuanchao tell stories of the martial arts school, utterly engrossed.

Time flew by in the blink of an eye.

When Tang Jun and the others called for Tang Yue in the studio, they found it eerily silent. Subconsciously holding their breath, they stepped inside and saw Tang Yue's petite figure seated at the large desk, her hand wielding a signing pen, busy writing and drawing on the paper.

Perhaps she was too focused, she didn't even notice the three of them entering.

On the large desk, there were many design drafts laid out. Tang Yue's black hair cascaded beside her ears, revealing her fair neck, and her profile as she concentrated was very beautiful.

The light shone upon her smooth forehead; her fair skin glistened as if radiating light. On the chair she sat in, there was a red cotton-padded jacket, and she wore a white sweater tinged with pink, making her seem as though she was glowing.

Wei Jiajie couldn't help but hold his breath. The first time he saw Tang Yue, he knew she was pretty. Later, her intelligent mind, as well as when she ran, made him feel that this girl was not only beautiful but also very clever and talented.

Zhang Qiang, who was quite carefree, didn't notice any of these details.

Tang Jun quietly stepped forward, silently organizing Tang Yue's design drafts, each numbered. He collected them one by one, following the sequence.

"Are all the clothes from the factory designed by your sister?" Wei Jiajie couldn't help but ask. Even though they were only drawings, they looked very attractive. He said, "How come they're all for women? Are there none for men?"

Wei Jiajie silently looked through several drafts; they were all for women and none for men.

"Men's clothes?" Tang Yue's gaze fell on Wei Jiajie, and with pursed lips, she said, "You're still a little boy, even if there were men's clothes, you probably couldn't fit into them."

Wei Jiajie's face instantly turned red: "..."

"Sis, what about me?" Tang Jun also wanted to wear clothes made by Tang Yue.

"Cough." Tang Yue gave him a sidelong glance and said: "Isn't the clothing you're wearing right now made by me?"

Tang Jun belatedly realized this and immediately became happy.

Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang enviously looked at Tang Jun, secretly wishing they had a sister like her.

"Um, I made a few the other time. Give me your measurements, and I'll make some for you as well," Tang Yue spoke up. The designs she had made for Tang Jun were still kept; with slight modifications to the style, making a few outfits for each of them would be easy.

"Really?" Wei Jiajie and Zhang Qiang stepped forward excitedly, barely able to conceal their enthusiasm.

Tang Yue nodded affirmatively: "Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you?"

"Xiao Jun, it's perfect timing, you've grown taller too. The clothes made for you last year probably don't fit anymore. We might as well do it all at once. The three of you wearing the same clothes, people will think you're three brothers," Tang Yue joked.