The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1022 - 991: The Difference Between Love and Family Affection

Chapter 1022: Chapter 991: The Difference Between Love and Family Affection

This time, not only was Tang Qian relieved, but Old Master Tang and Old Madam Tang were also at ease.

Since both families were from prominent households, they decided to follow ancient customs.

They aimed to have the engagement set before Third Grandma Qi left.

Because Third Grandma Qi was Qi Zhengmin’s grandma, Old Madam Tang could only address her as "auntie," which somewhat confused the seniority with Old Master Huo’s side.

However, they weren’t so particular about these things now, if the generational difference was too great, everyone would just use whatever titles they were comfortable with.

"Auntie, I’ve selected two auspicious days, one is the sixteenth day of the ninth lunar month, and the other is the twenty-eighth, to set the engagement for the children. Which day do you think is better?"

After thinking it over, Third Grandma Qi said, "Let’s go with the twenty-eighth of the ninth month, so I can also prepare something for the children."

Old Madam Tang smiled and said, "All right, then we’ll settle on the twenty-eighth of the ninth month."

The arrangement went smoothly, and Tang Qian—Qi Zhengmin were finally engaged, now officially fiancé and fiancée.

Their relationship took another step forward.

In a blink of an eye, it was November, with autumn winds turning chill.

Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi met everyone they wanted to see and visited all the places in Yanjing they were interested in, so they prepared to return.

Originally, He Tiantian wanted Huo Yingjie to take time off to see Third Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi off.

But now, there was someone even more eager, volunteering to take on the responsibility.

At this time, Tang Qian arrived.

As the newly appointed grandson-in-law, if not now, when would he seize the chance to make a good impression?

"Tiantian, I know Yingjie is busy. He needn’t take time off. I’ll take grandma back," Tang Qian offered, and as it happened, Qi Zhengmin was also returning to Nan City, so he could take his grandmother to Qijia Village and then visit Qi Zhengmin.

"Haha, then this opportunity to make a good impression is yours," He Tiantian said. "Take good care of grandma and Grandpa Qi on the way."

"Got it, of course," Tang Qian nodded and promised earnestly.

He Tiantian prepared many things for the two elderly people, which had already been sent to Qijia Village. Everything they carried was food for the trip—handmade by He Tiantian, very digestible and perfect for seniors.

Afterward, Tang Qian and Qi Zhengmin accompanied Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi all the way back to Qijia Village.

Originally, Qi Zhengmin hadn’t planned on visiting Qijia Village but wanted to spend more time with her sweetheart, so she joined them to see her grandmother off.

As for the work in Nan City...

Hmph... anyway, her elder brother was there!

Thus, the engaged young couple, sticky sweet with each other, made their way back to Qijia Village together.

Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi were happy to see how well the two got along.

Who wouldn’t wish for the younger generation’s matrimonial affairs to proceed smoothly!

Qi Zhenghan, who was supposed to pick them up at the train station, was unhappy when no one showed up.

He had hoped to have some time with Zhang Mengmeng when his sister came, but now the sister had gone straight to the family home without even informing him in advance.

Qi Zhenghan was angry internally but had no choice; he transformed his anger into motivation and worked hard.

In the afternoon, when he went to pick up Zhang Mengmeng for a meal, he was still somewhat upset.

Compared to Qi Zhenghan, Zhang Mengmeng was happier, because today she had received another publishing contract. Teacher He had previously accepted her and Xie Wanying, so she began to try her hand at writing and submitting novels.

Whether it was contemporary romance novels or ancient ones, Zhang Mengmeng had a natural flair, writing stories with fully-developed plots and beautiful prose.

Xie Wanying had published Zhang Mengmeng’s books at a good price, and at the same time, helped her sell the television rights. Her novel was going to be turned into a costume TV series to be aired on TVB.

Zhang Mengmeng now not only published in traditional characters but had also released two youth novels in simplified characters, selling well in bookstores.

It was a time of economic reform and cultural revival, and there was an increased demand for various literary works.

Therefore, Zhang Mengmeng became more determined to pursue her writing, hoping to publish more novels and make movies. It wasn’t just about making money, but also bringing her a great sense of satisfaction.

When it came to family background, Zhang Mengmeng knew that only if she were to be reborn could she possibly match Qi Zhenghan’s family status, but that was just hypothetical.

If she couldn’t compete with family background, she could only compete with talent.

As a student of Chinese literature, she could only create more works, enriching her life.

Teacher He was right, she wasn’t stealing or robbing, she was constantly striving, self-confident and proud, and her achievements were all her own, impervious to theft or snatching by others.

Through her hard work, she had made herself outstanding.

This was also a form of capital.

Moreover, love is the process of two people understanding and consenting to each other.

In this process, she had given a lot, and received a lot in return.

No matter what the future held, but for now, she could enjoy this happiness.

"Not happy?" Zhang Mengmeng noticed at a glance that Qi Zhenghan was irritated.

"Zhengmin probably went straight back to the old home without even telling me, really," Qi Zhenghan said with a frown, "I hope she can come back within a week."

"Hehe, probably she’s just worried about grandma, Grandpa Qi," Zhang Mengmeng chuckled, "Alright, there’s no need to be angry then."

"I’m just afraid that if she comes back too late, it will delay our trip to your family’s place," Qi Zhenghan said apologetically, wanting Zhang Mengmeng to bear no grudge against Qi Zhengmin for this, so he mentioned it first.

Zhang Mengmeng laughed, "It doesn’t matter if it’s a few days late, just say I have a deadline on my end to meet."

"Thank you for your understanding," Qi Zhenghan said, and kissed Zhang Mengmeng’s forehead, "but I’ve already sent a telegram to Qijia Village, telling Zhengmin to come back as soon as possible."

"Hmm, okay, let’s eat with a good mood, that’s the only way to have a good appetite," Zhang Mengmeng said with a smile, "So, what shall we eat tonight?"

"Okay!" Qi Zhenghan replied with a smile, his fiancée was truly a good girl, and he was eager to marry her.

After spending three days in Qijia Village with Tang Qian, Qi Zhengmin went back to Nan City, not causing any trouble for her brother. She wasn’t trying to make things difficult for him or his future wife, of course, she remembered that in a few days, her brother would be visiting his future mother-in-law.

Qi Zhenghan didn’t bring up the matter since his sister didn’t do it on purpose, and after discussing work with her, he took the gifts prepared in advance to visit his girlfriend’s parents and family members.

When Qi Zhengmin called He Tiantian, she complained that her brother no longer cared about his sister now that he had a fiancée. He Tiantian teased Qi Zhengmin, saying wasn’t she the same, having no brother now that she had a fiancé?

After hanging up the phone, He Tiantian was still chuckling.

"What’s so funny?" Huo Yingjie came in from outside after a shower, smiling as he asked.

A phone call, and she’s this happy.

"Hehe, just teasing Zhengmin," He Tiantian said with a smile, "That girl, she never wins against me but still argues with me."

"You sisters, the more you quarrel, the closer you seem to get. Not actual sisters, but even closer than real ones," Huo Yingjie remarked, sometimes curious about women’s friendships. Were they all like his wife and her ’little sister’?