The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1043 - 1012: With Great Background

Chapter 1043: Chapter 1012: With Great Background

When Jiao Lihong heard her uncle losing his temper on the other side of the phone, she froze, a little frightened inside, relieved that she hadn’t taken any action. If Uncle hadn’t called at this time, she might have gone through with it tomorrow night.

If something went wrong, Uncle wouldn’t be able to cover for her, and wouldn’t that make things a whole lot worse?

"Uncle, I understand, don’t be angry. I will compete earnestly, with no distractions, and strive to enter the national team with excellent results."

Seeing his niece respond in this way, Director Jiao’s tone softened a bit and said, "Hmm, it’s good that you think this way. If you offend people recklessly, I can’t help you. Moreover, Coach Xia also said that your performance is very good, and as long as you compete earnestly, you should be able to achieve great results and enter the national team. Don’t worry, once you’re in the national team, I will arrange for more resources for you."

"Thank you for the encouragement, Uncle, I got it," Jiao Lihong said with a smile, "Uncle, take care of your health, I will do my best in the competition and bring you good news."

"Hmm, work hard," Director Jiao said, and then hung up the phone.

He had made himself so clear that if his niece still didn’t get it, even with all her talent, he wouldn’t cultivate her. After all, competing through improper means is like carrying a time bomb, never knowing when it might explode.

After hanging up the phone, Jiao Lihong turned to look at Coach Xia, who was paying the bill, and cheerfully said, "Thanks for the reminder, Coach Xia!"

Even Uncle said so, it seems He Tiantian is someone she shouldn’t provoke.

Director Jiao cursed Xia Wenhou in his heart for being a bully who only targets the weak; in truth, was he and his niece any different?

If they could bully others, they would; if they couldn’t, they’d tuck their tails and behave obediently.

"Hehe, everything is for achieving good results in the competition," Coach Xia said with a forced smile, having said everything he needed to say, now he could sleep peacefully.

Jiao Lihong didn’t mind Coach Xia’s attitude and said with a smile, "Right, to achieve good results. Coach Xia, I’m going back to my room."

Having said that, she walked away directly.

Coach Xia didn’t even want to see Jiao Lihong’s smug, arrogant face any longer.

The next day, Wei Yuanyuan and Cui Ying were on high alert, protecting He Tiantian.

Jiao Lihong was earnest and not as chatty and playful as usual, seriously preparing for the competition.

The other teammates thought there would be a good show, but nothing happened.

That evening, when it was time for rest, Cai Fenfang came over and whispered, "Lihong, I went to watch He Tiantian’s training today, she looked in great shape, probably will achieve good results this time."

"Yeah, she’s really good," Jiao Lihong smiled, "You also have to work hard, then we can join the national team together."

"I’ll put in the effort," Cai Fenfang smiled. Since she swam butterfly and didn’t compete with Jiao Lihong, they normally had a decent relationship, "So we’re not teaching He Tiantian a lesson, then?"

Jiao Lihong shook her head and said, "This is a national competition, it’s about whether we can be selected for the national team, you mustn’t mess around. If you do, I won’t back you up, and you’ll be on your own if anything happens."

If Jiao Lihong could say such a thing, it meant she wouldn’t take any action and was even warning her not to do anything wrong?

What happened?

That’s different from what she said before, isn’t it?

Not having to do those things for Jiao Lihong anymore, Cai Fenfang could also concentrate on the competition; she had been worried about it before. Now, she didn’t have to worry anymore.

Hearing this, Cai Fenfang was startled but then nodded, "You’re right, I’ll remember that, and I’ll focus on the competition."

In receiving help from Jiao Lihong, Cai Fenfang also had to defer to her in everything, which was why she had said what she did just now.

What was so special about He Tiantian that even Jiao Lihong had decided to back down and not dare to meddle?

With such questions in mind, Cai Fenfang kept her attention on He Tiantian and Jiao Lihong.

However, she knew that what mattered more were the competition results.

After hanging up the phone, Director Jiao felt restless and had a bad night’s sleep, constantly wondering about He Tiantian’s background.

The next morning, as soon as Director Jiao arrived at the office, she went to find the national team’s Coach Wu, but was told by her subordinates that Coach Wu had gone to Nan City to scout for talented prospects.

Director Jiao had no choice but to have someone bring her He Tiantian’s file, which had an address in it, but no other information.

Director Jiao called in her secretary and instructed him to look into He Tiantian’s background.

The secretary was quite capable and by the afternoon, he came back to report.

"Director, He Tiantian has quite the background," Secretary Xiao Wang said as he hurried in, somewhat out of breath.

Director Jiao was startled and asked, "What kind of background?"

"He Tiantian’s husband is Huo Yingjie, the Chief Engineer at the Military Special Material Research Institute, born into the illustrious Huo Family with a grandparent who was a founding hero. Huo Yingjie’s uncle is a minister, his father is the governor of Su Province, and He Tiantian herself was once a university lecturer with her grandmother possessing vast overseas holdings," Xiao Wang reported without hesitation, visibly excited.

Director Jiao was simply dumbfounded.

My goodness, this background is not just significant; it’s enormously extensive.

Lucky, so lucky.

Lucky that Xia Wenhou had warned him.

Lucky that he had already alerted his niece.

Otherwise...

Director Jiao shuddered at the thought, and seeing that Secretary Xiao Wang was still there, continued to ask, "Xiao Wang, how did you manage to find out so much in such a short time? Is this information reliable?"

"Reliable, of course it is," Xiao Wang assured, "My aunt and her husband work at He Tiantian’s home. The two of them earn a salary of over a thousand a month. When I saw this address, I remembered my aunt works nearby but didn’t know it was in He Tiantian’s home, so I went to ask them. My aunt confirmed that she is indeed their employer."

With this kind of connection, there was no way Secretary Xiao Wang could be wrong.

"Oh, then it must be true," said Director Jiao, nodding, taking out a cigarette and taking a few puffs to calm himself, "Xiao Wang, since He Tiantian is so impressive, if she makes it onto the national team, keep a close watch on her for me, and report back promptly if anything comes up."

"Yes, Director," Secretary Xiao Wang answered with a smile and then turned to leave.

Secretary Xiao Wang could never have anticipated such a situation.

Ah, it’s puzzling. Already a young lady of high standing, why would she still push herself so hard?

Not only did Jiao Lihong think this, but anyone who didn’t know He Tiantian well would think the same.

All the stir from the outside world didn’t disturb He Tiantian.

She was preparing for the upcoming competition. Although Huo Yingjie couldn’t come over, the children could, so while enjoying herself, she also strove to achieve better results.

As for Huo Yingjie, he had directly gone to his parents’ government compound with a group of people.

Jiang Lifang was also surprised because she hadn’t received any prior notice. She had thought that only her daughter-in-law would come for the competition and the others wouldn’t.

She hadn’t expected the whole family to show up.