CHAPTER 406: CHAPTER 406: WITH THE CURRENT (THIRD UPDATE)

"Mom, how can I come back without graduating from college?" Lian Qingqing reassured her: "Mom, don’t worry, I will try to graduate as soon as possible."

"You don’t have to worry about Qingyang’s situation either. Who knows, maybe he’s just using that illegitimate daughter as an excuse to spend the money on gaming?" Lian Qingqing felt she still understood Lian Qingyang quite well.

If it was the Lian Qingyang from the past, indeed his heart and eyes were full of nothing but gaming, or else he was practicing his moves, not one to put his mind to anything else.

But, Lian Qingyang had slowly begun to change ever since he met Tang Yue.

After being comforted by Lian Qingqing, Xiang Yazhi finally calmed down.

After Lian Qingqing hung up the phone, she thought for a while, wrapped a bath towel around herself, and called Lian He.

"Daddy, your gentle, beautiful, and pretty daughter is calling you." Lian Qingqing had inherited Xiang Yazhi’s good looks, and at the same time, she combined the merits of Lian He, not only possessing an outstanding appearance but also a sweet voice.

Unlike Tang Yue’s crisp voice, hers was very sweet and soft, especially when Lian Qingqing deliberately played up the charm of a young daughter, which came naturally to her.

"Yo, my daughter finally deigns to call your dad?" Lian He was already at the company. Hearing his daughter Lian Qingqing’s words, originally he was dissatisfied that Lian Qingqing was determined to study abroad, but he couldn’t bear to let his daughter suffer, so of course he arranged everything properly.

"Dad, I’m busy participating in a competition." Lian Qingqing said with a sweet laugh: "Dad, if I bring home a big award this time, will I get a reward?"

"What do you want?" asked Lian He.

"Hmm~" Lian Qingqing elongated her tone: "Dad, you and mom haven’t been out together for a long time. How about you both travel abroad and come see how your precious daughter is doing?"

Lian Qingqing’s words were natural and playfully endearing, her sweet voice made people laugh heartily when they heard it.

Moreover, listening to Lian Qingqing’s words was exceptionally soothing.

Lian He laughed happily: "You little girl, if you want us to come to see you, just say it directly. Your mom is free, let her go. I have some projects to work on recently and can’t leave."

"No way." Lian Qingqing pouted on the phone: "Dad, which is more important, work or daughter? I didn’t even see you over the New Year. You don’t know how lonely I was, celebrating Spring Festival all by myself overseas."

In Lian Qingqing’s words, there was full of hope.

Hearing this voice, Lian He couldn’t help but think of Tang Yue, wondering if she, who had grown up without a biological father, ever missed him, her irresponsible biological father.

Was there ever a moment where she hoped that her biological father would come to find her?

"Dad, please say yes." Lian Qingqing continued to whine over the phone, without knowing whether Lian He responded, she went on: "Dad, please? Come and see me with mom. I miss you both."

"Alright, alright, alright." Lian He agreed.

Lian Qingqing happily hung up the phone and went to share the good news with Xiang Yazhi.

Upon hearing about traveling abroad with Lian He, Xiang Yazhi’s mood also lifted considerably. Traveling in May, there was still over a month away, but as her daughter said, she hadn’t gone on a trip with Lian He in a long time.

Going out to relax, perhaps it could indeed bring them closer together?

Xiang Yazhi was brimming with joy, full of praises for Lian Qingqing.

In the Sea City, inside the Lian Clan office, Lian He hung up the phone with a deep regret filling his eyes. If, if he had known about the existence of Tang Yue earlier, he would have returned long ago, not having dragged it out for nearly twenty years.

If he had brought Tang Yue back when she was a child, Tang Yue wouldn’t have had to suffer so much. She wouldn’t have had to endure being called an illegitimate child without a father. Would her relationship with him have been closer?

Taking a deep breath, Lian He closed his eyes, regret flooding into him like a tide, completely submerging him.

*

"Zhaodi, I made two outfits for you. Come back with us and try them on to see if they fit," Tang Yue specifically sought out Zhang Tingyu and Yu Zhaodi.

Before Yu Zhaodi could respond, Zhang Tingyu excitedly asked, "What about mine? Do I have one too?"

She was now accustomed to wearing clothes made by Tang Yue. Every time she wore them, they were garments Tang Yue quickly made as samples or to check their effects.

Comfortable, easy to wear, and with a simple yet elegant design, Zhang Tingyu liked them very much.

"Yes." Tang Yue nodded affirmatively: "Tingyu, I made two qipaos for you. When summer comes, you’ll be able to wear them. I also made some pajamas for you."

During this period, Tang Yue had plenty of time and inspiration. Taking advantage of her free time, she made clothes for everyone.

She even made clothes for Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian, and for Tang Jun - several outfits, in fact. Fearing that they might not have enough to wear, Tang Yue specifically made these for Tang Jun, Zhang Qiang, Wei Jiajie, and Mo Weidong.

The same style, but with slight differences in size. The four of them walking down the street in matching outfits would certainly be quite eye-catching.

"Xiao Yue, you’re so kind." Zhang Tingyu took Tang Yue’s hand, saying, "I’ve also prepared something nice for you."

Tang Yue looked surprised.

Yu Zhaodi stood there, looking somewhat uncomfortable. "Xiao Yue, I don’t need the clothes," she said.

Yu Zhaodi was wearing large, plain braids, and her clothing was the kind that had been washed to the point of turning white, looking very simple.

"No way, I’ve already made them. If you don’t wear them, no one else can," Tang Yue said, pulling Yu Zhaodi along, while Zhang Tingyu also tried to persuade her.

Yu Zhaodi entered the alley for the first time. Although her relationship with Tang Yue and Zhang Tingyu was not bad, she had never been there before. The studio, despite having no money from Qin Anyu, was decorated very beautifully.

Many model-like figures were placed on both sides, wearing many clothes that were even more beautiful than those in clothing stores, dazzling Yu Zhaodi.

Especially the sets of clothes, Yu Zhaodi had never seen anything so lovely in her life.

Tang Yue brought out the clothes and upon seeing Yu Zhaodi standing still, she handed over the finished garments, "Zhaodi, go try them on for size."

"No, I can’t." Yu Zhaodi, touching the soft fabric as if afraid to damage it, quickly pushed it back.

"Zhaodi, these clothes were made especially for you, no one else can wear them. The weather might warm up unexpectedly, and by then, wearing one of these outfits will be just perfect," Tang Yue said with a smile. She had made a shirt and jeans for her—a slightly loose-fitting shirt exuding a casual style, and tight-fitting flared jeans that accentuated Yu Zhaodi’s slender legs.