The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 184 Old Master’s Lecture_1

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Old Master’s Lecture_1

Huo Yingjie’s words once again caught the attention of everyone in the Huo Family. It was just so shocking that Old Master Huo and Huo Zheqian were left dumbfounded.

"Yingjie, are you... are you serious?" Old Master Huo stuttered. Even the experienced Old Master Huo couldn’t keep his composure.

"This is my speculation, but it’s of great significance. Whether we’ve found some clues or obtained other evidence, we must be cautious to avoid that person going to extremes at the last moment. Okay." Huo Yingjie said. Now was the time those people were on the rise, and the final strategy was to dodge their sharp edges.

Rather than tackling difficulties head-on and becoming the target of those people’s suppression, it was better to keep a low profile and hide one’s capabilities, playing a key role at the most critical moment.

Huo Zheqian glanced at his stunned son and kicked him, saying, "If you dare to talk nonsense outside, see if I don’t kill you!"

"Dad!" Huo Yingjun yelped in pain. "I work in the foreign affairs department. Have you ever seen me talking nonsense?"

"Don’t say too much in front of the Zhao girl either." Huo Zheqian reminded. The Zhaos were close to that person, and if his son let anything slip at their place, it would inevitably make its way to that person. Then, the Huo Family would be the first to suffer from that person’s persecution.

Huo Yingjie smiled, not worried at all. The Zhao Family had an old master who was almost cunning as a fox – without them, that person might have stayed in power a little longer in the past life.

"Dad, I’m an adult now, naturally, I won’t talk recklessly. Even if I see Huanhuan, I won’t say anything," Huo Yingjun promised. Did his father and grandfather really see him as such a failure?

Compared to his cousin’s far-sightedness and strategic planning, Huo Yingjun had resigned to his fate, he was indeed no match for his cousin.

Luckily, that person was his own cousin who wouldn’t betray him. Otherwise, Huo Yingjun would not dare to associate with Huo Yingjie, let alone work with him – that kid had schemes running too deep!

Seeing his brother speaking like this about his nephew, not wanting his son and nephew to become estranged, Huo Zhekun said, "Brother, Yingjun has always been steady, he won’t speak carelessly. Besides, Yingjun is all grown up now. You can’t just scold him whenever you feel like it."

Huo Yingjun nodded repeatedly, his brother was still there, it was so embarrassing!

Old Master Huo chuckled and nodded, "You two brothers have always had a good relationship. Now, our third generation of the Huo Family consists of Yingjun, Yingjie, and Yingqi. Yingqi is a girl, who will eventually belong to another family, so let’s not talk about her. In the future, Yingjun and Yingjie, you two brothers must support and retreat together. I only know so much of the bigger picture, but in short, use your energy on the outside, don’t cross each other at home."

"Yes, Grandpa," Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun replied.

With only these two male youngsters in the Huo Family, only by staying united could they bring glory to the Huo Family.

"Hmm," Old Master Huo was very pleased, "It’s not about having many grandchildren, but about their abilities. Yingjun, about you and Huanhuan, you should also hurry up and take care of it, you’re not young anymore."

"I understand, Grandpa," Huo Yingjun said. "By the way, Grandpa, Yingjie isn’t young either. He has already started working, and after the New Year’s Eve, he will be nineteen. That’s not young either. It’s time he had a partner."

Huo Yingjun decided to shift everyone’s attention away from himself and not let them continue to ask about his and Zhao Huanhuan’s situation.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Old Master Huo turned to Huo Yingjie, "Your brother is right. Now that you’ve started working, you should also consider your personal issues."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjie smiled proudly, "Grandpa, rest assured, I already have someone in mind for your granddaughter-in-law."

"Really?" Old Master Huo asked, looking towards his second son, Huo Zhekun.

Huo Zhekun smiled, "Dad, Yingjie is right. Lifang and I both very much like Tiantian. The girl is from our neighbor’s family. Her parents work at the Agricultural Research Institute, and her grandfather is one of our first astronomers, coming from a family of scholars. Most importantly, the girl is indeed remarkable, pretty, and elegant, with the demeanor of a great family’s daughter-in-law. The only downside is that Tiantian is young; she just turned sixteen after the New Year. We will have to wait a few years before she can marry."

Old Master Huo listened and asked, "Is it that girl who recognized Grandpa Old Qi?"

"Yes, it’s that girl. This year, due to her parents’ involvement with overseas matters, under urgent circumstances, Old He had Tiantian sent to the countryside, and now she’s in Uncle Qi’s village. Uncle Qi often praises Tiantian, and you can tell that for Tiantian to do so well in a completely unfamiliar place is truly remarkable," Huo Zhekun continued, "Lifang and I both like her a lot, and what’s most important is Yingjie likes her even more."

Hearing his uncle speak like this, Huo Yingjun felt unsettled. Originally, he had just wanted to see his cousin’s embarrassment, but he didn’t expect his brother to move so quickly, having already found a partner and even getting their parents’ approval. How fortunate!

Thinking of Zhao Huanhuan, Huo Yingjun felt a headache. Everyone else was fine, but his mother didn’t like Huanhuan, saying that a girl like her who doesn’t care for home couldn’t nurture a husband and children in the future. Even his sister’s relationship with Huanhuan was average; she would always take a few jabs whenever they met.

The reason Zhao Huanhuan hadn’t agreed to marriage until now was probably related to his sister and mother. Ah, women are truly troublesome creatures.

Yet his mother, sister, and wife-to-be were all important to him. Why couldn’t they get along in harmony?

Alas, the only one who likely wouldn’t contradict him was probably his unborn daughter, but that was based on the premise of having a daughter in the future.

"As long as the girl is good, her family’s status doesn’t matter," Old Master Huo stated, "Having a virtuous wife means fewer disasters for the husband, and it will also impact the Huo Family’s next three generations. This is not something to be taken lightly."

When Old Master Huo spoke again, he kept his gaze on Huo Yingjun.

"Grandpa, honestly, I don’t even know what’s going on. Why don’t my mom and sister like Huanhuan?" Huo Yingjun said, "Zheqian, give me some advice!"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this; it was no secret in the family.

"It’s quite simple, actually!" Huo Yingjie said, pretending to be experienced, "The easiest way is to switch to a partner that Uncle likes."

"You little rascal, daring to suggest such a bad idea," Huo Zhekun slapped his son, "This concerns your brother’s lifelong happiness, you can’t be reckless with your suggestions. Besides, that Huanhuan isn’t bad either. You were the one urging your brother to hurry up and marry her before, so why are you changing your tune now?"

Huo Yingjun also looked at Huo Yingjie with a sense of grievance. His clever brother was unreliable!

He had to rely on his own efforts after all!