Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets-Chapter 1194: Legendary Fate

The girl with the radiant smile.

The girl selling zongzi.

The girl who got her money stolen by a pickpocket.

Yan Wei.

Zhang Qiang even clearly remembered her name. That day, her hands and feet were bleeding, but she stubbornly refused to disinfect them. He fetched disinfectant, repeatedly urging her not to leave, but when he walked out, Yan Wei was gone.

Unexpectedly, after coming full circle, he met Yan Wei again. Is this really what’s called fate?

The situation became more chaotic; they were soon approaching the station. If this matter wasn’t resolved before reaching the station, there’s a chance the train chaos might escalate, and if his grandmother heard about it, she would be worried.

This issue must be resolved before reaching the station.

Zhang Qiang was contemplating feasible options, considering how to rescue the hostage in the safest and most secure manner.

"Stop the train, immediately find me a car, or I’ll kill her."

The pickpocket was doing this for the first time and was very nervous. Once caught, his first reaction was fear. Without much thought, he figured taking a hostage would pose a threat and ensure his safety.

As for reaching the station, the pickpocket didn’t dare to go. Once off the train, he’d be caught, but here in the wild, they couldn’t capture him.

However, the pickpocket’s scheme was met with the helpless response of the train patrol: "A train is not a car that stops at will. Let’s talk, please put the knife down."

"Why can’t it stop?" The pickpocket, being unreasonable, threatened the patrol, insisting on stopping or he’d kill her.

The patrol tried to reason with him.

The scene was chaotic as the pickpocket even threatened to kill everyone in the compartment unless they stopped the train.

The crowd, valuing their lives, instinctively backed away.

Soon, Zhang Qiang had an idea. He pulled out a one yuan coin from his pocket. Seizing the moment while the pickpocket was negotiating with the patrol, he threw the coin.

The coin seemed to have eyes, accurately striking the pickpocket’s wrist.

The pickpocket felt a sharp pain in his wrist and couldn’t hold the knife.

It was then.

Zhang Qiang stepped forward, his body agile like the wind. Before anyone realized, he’d already brought Yan Wei into his arms and kicked the pickpocket into the train aisle.

Zhang Qiang embraced Yan Wei’s waist, landing safely, with his foot pressing on the pickpocket’s back. He said, "With hands and feet, yet living by theft, don’t you feel ashamed?"

"Who are you to meddle?"

The pickpocket tried to find trouble with Zhang Qiang, but Zhang Qiang’s foot felt like a mountain pressing on him.

From Zhang Qiang throwing the coin to subduing the pickpocket, the entire process happened in the blink of an eye. Once everyone came to their senses, applause erupted, praising Zhang Qiang’s prowess.

Once Yan Wei was held hostage with the knife to her neck, she thought she was doomed, but Zhang Qiang seemed to have descended from the sky.

Yan Wei stared blankly at Zhang Qiang, with only one thought in her mind—he had saved her again.

"Are you okay?"

Zhang Qiang saw Yan Wei’s dazed expression and thought she’d been frightened. He let go of her, helped her to stand, and gently reassured her: "It’s okay now, you’re safe."

"You’ve saved me again." Yan Wei looked at Zhang Qiang. She hadn’t slept well these days and was nearly killed. Beside Zhang Qiang, she felt exceptionally safe. Her mind relaxed, and she fainted.

"Yan Wei."

Initially letting go, Zhang Qiang held Yan Wei again, as everyone helped her sit down. A doctor checked her, saying: "She’s just exhausted, hasn’t had food, and her emotions have swung drastically, causing her to faint. She’ll be fine after a nap."

The doctor said so.

Zhang Qiang breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Thank you."

Zhang Qiang asked the train patrol for a rope, tying up the pickpocket. Everyone spoke in unison, praising Zhang Qiang’s skill; even the patrol thanked him, admitting they didn’t know what to do without him.

"No need to thank me, I just happened to be here." Zhang Qiang replied modestly.

Zhang Qiang’s humility led everyone to appreciate him even more. Knowing he knew Yan Wei, they let him sit beside her to look after her.

And Zhang Qiang’s belongings were placed back in his hands.

Zhang Qiang felt a bit awkward, expressing gratitude to everyone, but they were more grateful to him. Had he not intervened, the pickpocket might really have killed.

The train compartment soon cleaned up, returning to its previous liveliness.

Zhang Qiang was too embarrassed to leave since Yan Wei seemed to be traveling alone, and if he left, no one would look after her.

As a man, Zhang Qiang certainly wouldn’t leave at such a time.

Thus, he exchanged tickets with another person, deciding to stay by Yan Wei’s side.

Late at night, Yan Wei woke, and Zhang Qiang gave her what Liu Cuixong had packed for her, saying, "You haven’t eaten in a few meals, have you? Hurry and eat something."

"Is this not a dream?"

Yan Wei blinked in confusion, memories gradually resurfacing. Gratefully, she said, "Thank you, for saving me again."

"You’re welcome." Zhang Qiang unwrapped a bread and offered it saying, "Eat some bread, don’t faint from hunger."

Yan Wei felt a little embarrassed, and Zhang Qiang said, "No matter what happens, you need to fill your stomach, right?"

"Yes."

Yan Wei bit into the sweet bread, and tears streamed down.

A stranger she’d met once could offer her warmth, yet why couldn’t her stepfather...

Yan Wei’s heart was heavy. With her mother gone, she was all alone, boarding this train without knowing her destination.

Thinking this way, Yan Wei couldn’t stop her tears.

Zhang Qiang, flustered, looked at Yan Wei, thinking something was wrong with the bread, he said: "This bread is freshly bought by my mom; it should be quite fresh."

"The bread is delicious, I’m just very touched."

Yan Wei choked out, crying while eating the bread. She ate five or six pieces and drank milk, finally filling her belly. She hadn’t eaten well in a few meals.

"Where are you heading?" Zhang Qiang asked.

Yan Wei shook her head in confusion. After escaping, she rushed to Jiang City, buying the nearest train ticket, afraid her stepfather would catch up.

Having boarded the train, Yan Wei felt lost and anxious, not knowing what to do.

"You came onboard not knowing where to go?" Zhang Qiang stared at her in disbelief; she didn’t seem like the unreliable type.