The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1048 - 1017: Distance Creates Beauty

Chapter 1048: Chapter 1017: Distance Creates Beauty

Since the beginning of setting up the factory, we had everyone’s support, and now it was time to repay the shareholders.

"You won’t have waited in vain," Wu Youliang said with a smile. "I’ve already applied for the patent, especially for our electric water heaters, which are selling incredibly well. Since it’s difficult to do business with foreign countries now, we can only license out the technology through Qian Zhigao’s patent company, earning a substantial licensing fee, which counts as income."

"That’s great," He Tiantian said with a smile. "After all, if you keep it to yourself, after some time, others would be able to replicate it too. Licensing it out is good, and you can earn patent fees from it."

"Yes, that’s what we think too," Wu Youliang said. "By constantly changing the technology, and increasing the scientific content, our products will only get better and better."

"Right, that’s the way to go," He Tiantian said with a laugh. "By the way, Wu Youliang, have you always been in charge of R&D, and Sister Jingli is in charge of management?"

"Yes, the business of supplying to Sanfeng Bridge is now handled by my cousin. The parents-in-law have now fully retired; they’re staying at home, gardening, and taking care of the kids. I focus solely on management and finance, and R&D is all on Youliang," Huang Jingli said. The couple divided their work and cooperated, which is why the factory developed so rapidly and had become a leading private enterprise. Last New Year’s, they also received a government award.

"That’s wonderful," He Tiantian nodded. "By the way, I’ve been away from Nan City for several years; Lin Xiaoru hasn’t given you any trouble, has she?"

Huang Jingli was taken aback, then snorted with laughter after He Tiantian’s question. "That woman is now flitting among several men, never doing anything proper. She knows I’m not the same Huang Jingli as before and doesn’t dare to provoke me anymore."

"Heh, such a good hand of cards, yet she played it so poorly," He Tiantian lamented. In truth, Lin Xiaoru had good qualifications and looks, but she didn’t take the straight path, always thinking of cutting corners, which led to her current state.

However, "Fish don’t know fish joy," and He Tiantian thought she might have it wrong — maybe Lin Xiaoru enjoyed living like that.

"You guys just be careful not to get stuck with her," He Tiantian said, not wanting Huang Jingli to take things lightly and get tangled with Lin Xiaoru again.

"I know," Huang Jingli replied with a cold laugh. "But she’s not in Nan City; she’s been working in the counties below these years. I keep an eye on her; otherwise, I wouldn’t know so much. Alright, let’s not talk about this unlucky person anymore."

"Sure, let’s not talk about her. We haven’t seen each other for such a long time; we need to have a good chat," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Come on, Wu Youliang, you play with the kids; I have some private words to talk with Sister Jingli."

"Alright, you two are good sisters; having not seen each other for so long, you must have a lot to talk about," Wu Youliang said, smiling, showing understanding. Topics between women were not something he should linger around to listen to.

Just then, Cui Ying came in from outside. Seeing Wu Youliang and Huang Jingli, she was delighted and, after exchanging greetings, went upstairs for a chat and tea.

Three women, one drama; they shared interesting stories and ended up drinking two pots of tea, their mouths dry and tongues parched.

At midday, after having lunch, the three of them went out for a walk.

As for Wu Youliang, he went back to the factory after lunch.

The three of them made plans to celebrate the holiday together the next day, and to go out the day after that.

Both adults and children were immersed in the holiday mood.

Two weeks had passed, and the children’s holiday was about to end; He Tiantian had no choice but to leave with them.

Not only did the children have to return to school, but He Tiantian also missed Huo Yingjie.

Although Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun were reluctant to part, they couldn’t keep the children, so they sent them off with heavy hearts.

Now, what Jiang Lifang wanted most was to return to Yanjing, so that the whole family could be reunited.

Before, Huo Yingjie had given He Tiantian a surprise by secretly coming to watch the competition; this time, on her return, He Tiantian had also prepared a surprise for Huo Yingjie and didn’t tell him about her homecoming.

But how could Cui Ying, who reported He Tiantian’s situation to Huo Yingjie every day, forget to report the date of her return?

So when He Tiantian got off the train excitedly, she was immediately welcomed by Huo Yingjie.

He Tiantian was startled and said, "I didn’t tell you beforehand!"

"My dear, I have my ways." Huo Yingjie whispered in He Tiantian’s ear, seeing that her hair was a bit messy, he reached out to help straighten the strands by her temple.

"Hehe, I don’t believe you." He Tiantian chuckled, noticing Cui Ying snickering and the kids sneaking glances, she decided it wasn’t appropriate to press Yingjie for answers in public.

With a smile on his lips, Huo Yingjie was finally relieved that he wouldn’t have to suffer through sleepless nights alone.

There were two cars parked outside, just enough space for everyone.

Cui Ying went straight home to reunite with Huashan, and it was likely that the couple would go visit the children together.

Once home, He Tiantian smiled and said, "Yuanyuan, you have half a month’s vacation. Take a good rest. I’ll be home during this time and someone will be here to protect me."

Wei Yuanyuan nodded and said, "Yes."

Wei Yuanyuan packed up her things and also went home.

The children were tired from the journey. After taking a bath and eating, they climbed into bed to catch up on sleep.

He Tiantian lay on her side in the big bed, tired from looking after the children during the trip.

Seeing He Tiantian’s weary face, Huo Yingjie did not want to exhaust her further, so he lit a stick of Calming Incense in the room to help her sleep more soundly.

Huo Yingjie went to the study to read, careful not to disturb He Tiantian in the room.

It was only around two to three in the afternoon that they got up one by one.

In the afternoon, the children reviewed their homework at home.

Hand in hand, He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie wandered the streets together.

As the sun set in the west, they strolled down the nearby tree-lined avenue, casting two long shadows behind them.

Neither of them spoke, enjoying the silence of the moment.

On the way back, He Tiantian tilted her head and asked softly, "Did you miss me while I was gone?"

"I did, terribly." Huo Yingjie murmured softly, "Before, we saw each other every day, so I didn’t miss you too much since I knew we’d meet at night. But since you went to Nan City, and I returned to Yanjing, I really missed you at night, and even during work in the daytime. Ah, with both you and the kids not at home, I wished I could work overtime every day to avoid feeling lonely."

He Tiantian was very satisfied with Huo Yingjie’s answer and said, "Not bad, I missed you too. Sometimes during the tense moments in the competition, I’d think of you. No wonder they say absence makes the heart grow fonder, it’s absolutely true."

"Mhm, mhm," Huo Yingjie nodded repeatedly. "Tonight, I want to..."

"Alright, let’s not talk about it outside." He Tiantian pushed away Yingjie’s eager face, "You always get such naughty ideas."

"I’m not having naughty thoughts, I’m thinking of you," Huo Yingjie protested, "You can’t neglect me like this."

Hearing this, He Tiantian rolled her eyes and said, "Brother Yingjie, you’re quite the actor, and you really get into your roles!"