The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 136: Praying, Moving (700+ monthly tickets)_1

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Praying, Moving (700+ monthly tickets)_1

Grandma Qi’s words, though nagging, were like little streams that flowed into He Tiantian’s heart, warming both her heart and body like a cozy fireplace.

Such a careful person as Grandma Qi, yet she had done such a thing. It was clear that Grandma Qi truly saw her as her own granddaughter, placing her in front of herself when praying fervently to the gods for blessings in the dead of night, an indication of how much Grandma Qi valued and cared for her!

Reading this, He Tiantian felt a warmth around her eyes as tears streamed unstoppably down her cheeks.

To avoid detection, He Tiantian tried to stifle her sobs, not daring to make a sound.

She no longer remembered her biological grandma; the only thing left was a cold photo of her holding her Dad as a baby. But that was just a photo, void of any sense of her grandmother’s affection.

But from today onward, Third Grandma Qi was her real grandma!

After saying a lot, Third Grandma Qi devoutly kowtowed several times before getting up and carrying the small basket back home.

Third Grandma Qi looked around to ensure no one was watching, feeling slightly relieved, she tottered home with the basket on her arm. Sometimes the path was tricky and a few times she almost fell, staggering.

With tears still flowing, He Tiantian followed Grandma Qi from a distance, ready to help in case she fell.

It only took five minutes for He Tiantian to walk from Grandma Qi’s house to the grove, but Grandma Qi, with her bound feet, made slow progress; He Tiantian’s one step was as long as three or four of Grandma Qi’s. Soon enough, Grandma Qi was out of breath. Normally, she would rest twice during the day, but the night’s activities were too dangerous, and she didn’t dare stop, hurrying back to the village as fast as she could.

Once home, Grandma Qi collapsed against the door, panting heavily on the ground.

He Tiantian wanted to remove her invisibility and help Grandma Qi.

"If you don’t want to scare this old lady to death, you’d best stay put," Snake King warned. It wasn’t being overly cautious; indeed, a sudden appearance in the middle of the night could scare someone to death, especially someone like Third Grandma Qi who believed in spirits and was easily frightened.

He Tiantian heeded the advice, scared she might truly frighten Grandma Qi.

It took a while before Grandma Qi managed to pick herself up from the ground and shuffle forward slowly, her breaths full and labored.

Now in her own yard, Grandma Qi didn’t have to suppress her loud breathing anymore. Her mouth agape, she gasped for air loudly.

Only after hearing the sound of Grandma Qi getting into bed to rest did He Tiantian return to her own room.

Still worried, He Tiantian said, "Snake King, can you check if Grandma Qi is in bed?"

"Yes, rest assured, she’s just tired, no serious harm," Snake King replied. "You should also get some rest soon, get up early to cook. Filial piety isn’t just about saying it, it’s about what you do!"

At that moment, Snake King spoke without its usual sarcasm; it too had been moved by Third Grandma Qi’s actions that day.

Hearing this, He Tiantian resolved to be diligent in her filial duties towards Grandma Qi from now on.

The next morning, after He Tiantian had delivered the letter to Niu Dajun, she hurried back home to cook,

Grandma Qi, exhausted from the previous day, got up a bit late. When she realized it was getting late and she hadn’t started cooking yet, she quickly got up.

However, the moment her feet touched the floor, a piercing pain contorted her face.

Alas, she was becoming less and less capable, unable to endure even such a short walk.

Hearing a noise inside the house, He Tiantian called out from outside, "Grandma Qi, are you awake?"

"I’m awake!" Third Grandma Qi hurriedly got up, "Just wait, I’ll go and make you some food."

Third Grandma Qi got dressed and went to open the door.

He Tiantian had already brought in hot water and said with a smile, "Grandma Qi, you wash up first. It’s cold outside, I’ll bring the food over to your room."

"Oh dear, you child, you’ve just recovered and you’re already walking around, doing chores. You’re young, but you can’t be careless, or you’ll suffer in the future," Third Grandma Qi said, then tried to head out.

However, noticing Grandma Qi’s unusually shaky steps, He Tiantian quickly stepped forward to support her and said, "Grandma Qi, look at my face, it’s rosy and radiant. I am all strength now, as you can see. I’m totally fine. Don’t worry, I know my own body."

Third Grandma Qi sized up He Tiantian, looking her over from head to toe, side to side; indeed, her spirit did seem much improved, and only then did she feel relieved.

Her foot did indeed hurt, so she took a seat in the chair and said, "Now that you’re well, I can rest easy."

She clasped her hands together, thanking all the spirits and ghosts! In Third Grandma Qi’s heart, having burnt paper money yesterday and seen He Tiantian recover this morning, it was clear those money-hungry ghosts had taken the "money" and left.

In the care of the spirits and grandma, after washing her face and rinsing her mouth, and with a touch of the cold cream He Tiantian had given her, the spirits all seemed to brighten at the prospect of money.

He Tiantian was well aware of what Grandma Qi meant.

So Third Grandma, He Tiantian then served a fragrant porridge made of mixed grains, accompanied by stir-fried pork with napa cabbage, and they had a delicious breakfast together.

"Oh my, with Girl Tian here, I really am lucky," Third Grandma Qi chuckled, "The same ingredients, but I just feel like your cooking tastes better than mine."

"Not at all!" He Tiantian was modest, but she also knew the reason; skill was one aspect, but another was that she didn’t skimp on ingredients or seasonings, which made her food especially tasty.

"Whoever marries our Tiantian in the future, that will be like finding a treasure!" Third Grandma Qi praised, "By the way, how’s your childhood sweetheart from your hometown doing?"

Seeing Third Grandma Qi ask, He Tiantian blushed a little, then replied softly, "Yesterday, Brother Dajun sent a letter and mailed me some grain coupons. I’ve already written a reply and gave it to him to take."

"Hehe, that’s great!" Third Grandma Qi nodded with a smile, "These days, nothing is as useful as grain coupons. As long as you’re not hungry, you can think about other things. When looking for a man, you should avoid those who only talk but don’t act."

Hearing Third Grandma Qi speak like this, He Tiantian guessed there was a story behind her words.

"Grandma Qi, why do you say that? Did you have such an experience when you were young?" He Tiantian asked curiously, her face showing her gossip-minded interest.

Those stories had been buried a long time, but looking back on them now, they were quite amusing.

Third Grandma Qi said cheerfully, "The sun is quite nice outside; I’ll sit in the sun and tell you about my past."

"Alright!" He Tiantian helped Third Grandma Qi out to the chair outside, quickly cleared the bowls and chopsticks, carried a small stool over, and perched herself on it, chin in hand, ready to listen to Third Grandma Qi’s stories from the past.

He Tiantian knew she wasn’t emotionally smart or clever, and she hoped to learn from this savvy and strong old lady the things she lacked.