The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 193 Knowing Oneself and the Enemy_1

Chapter 193: Chapter 193 Knowing Oneself and the Enemy_1

Qi Xiaoyan saw Third Grandma Qi go out for a walk, and since only she and He Tiantian were at home, she finally said quietly, "Sister Tiantian, you went home for the Spring Festival, but Lin Xiaoru, Huang Jingli, and Li Mingkai didn’t."

"If they didn’t go home, what were they doing?" He Tiantian asked curiously, certain that something had happened that she didn’t know about.

"Why they didn’t go home, I don’t know." Qi Xiaoyan said, "But I do know they weren’t in the village but were instead traveling around performing with Li Mingkai and the commune’s propaganda team. Li Mingkai can play the piano, Lin Xiaoru can dance, and as for Huang Jingli, I heard she was just there to help out with miscellaneous tasks."

He Tiantian was shocked and asked, "Is that even possible? Lin Xiaoru is someone who wouldn’t lift a finger without a profit; she wouldn’t bother with thankless tasks. If she followed them, she must have had an ulterior motive."

"Yes, that’s what I thought too." Qi Xiaoyan said, "Now that the propaganda team has disbanded, Lin Xiaoru still often leaves the village. As for where she goes, I have no idea."

The last time Lin Xiaoru tried to report her and failed, He Tiantian slapped Lin Xiaoru twice, and the two had since become enemies.

As He Tiantian’s good friend, Qi Xiaoyan naturally paid close attention to Lin Xiaoru.

He Tiantian took note of this; although she couldn’t follow Lin Xiaoru around all the time, she had Snake King!

That was like having a free radar!

"I’ve got the situation with Lin Xiaoru, but what about Qi Jianguo, Qi Fangfang?" He Tiantian asked curiously, more interested in the affairs of the Qi family than Lin Xiaoru. She thought of so many strategies, hoping they would come in handy.

Qi Xiaoyan replied, "Qi Fangfang is still the same. When she saw Li Mingkai join the propaganda team, she followed. However, the propaganda team took Lin Xiaoru and Huang Jingli but didn’t take Qi Fangfang. You know she can’t sing, can’t dance, and doesn’t want to work. After following them for two days, she was persuaded to return."

Qi Xiaoyan said this and snickered on the side. Qi Fangfang had often bullied her in the past, leaving her embarrassed. Now that she had the chance to laugh at Qi Fangfang, she would take full advantage of it.

He Tiantian understood Qi Fangfang well and could imagine what she would do. However, regarding Qi Jianguo, He Tiantian dared not take lightly.

He Tiantian was weak but not foolish. Being deceived by Qi Jianguo all her life also showed that Qi Jianguo was quite capable. Back then, Qi Jianguo had controlled her life in all aspects, silently making her submit and work like a horse willingly.

"Qi Jianguo, eh? He didn’t come back until the end of the year, looking pleased with himself, not sure what good had happened to him." Qi Xiaoyan said, "There aren’t many in the village who know of Qi Jianguo’s ill intentions. Qi Jianguo and Qi Shuli started off cautious in the village but later didn’t care anymore."

"Qi Shuli is covetous of Secretary Qi’s position; Secretary Qi had better keep a close eye out." He Tiantian said, "Qi Shuli is cunning, and Qi Jianguo is despicable; none of that family are good people."

Qi Xiaoyan nodded solemnly, "My parents are aware, and we’re being careful now! But you, when you go out to do things, you must be more careful. By the way, Sister Tiantian, I suggest you don’t go to work in the livestock team anymore, to avoid going up the mountain alone. If something happens, it’s so vast back there that it would be utterly hopeless calling for help."

There was a pool in the cave on the back mountain that helped Snake King in its cultivation; He Tiantian could not give that up, so she definitely had to keep that job.

"It’s fine, there are so many people in the livestock team now, I won’t go to the mountain alone, I will go with others." He Tiantian explained, "You also know I’m good at hunting, going to the back mountain not only allows me to get game but also to find fruits and wild vegetables, which is much better than doing those thankless tasks in the village."

"That’s true," Qi Xiaoyan agreed, "With that said, you must be even more cautious!"

"I know," He Tiantian said, "I’m heading to the livestock team, are you coming?"

"Sure, I’ll hang out with you," Qi Xiaoyan said, going with He Tiantian to the livestock team.

The reason He Tiantian specifically asked Qi Xiaoyan about the various matters of Qijia Village was also to know her enemies and herself, for only then could she be victorious in every battle!

Because He Tiantian had brought clothes for Professor Gu, Professor Wang, and Sun Sihao, they had already changed into the cotton garments and other clothes that morning. Since Qian Shikun had none, Professor Gu gave him a set of old clothes to wear underneath, which would make it easier to change and wash later.

Old Man Bai also had several outfits inside, which he divided between Zuo Li and Xiang Rong.

Before the new year, Zuo Li and Xiang Rong had made some money and asked Village Chief Qi to buy some cloth and cotton in the county town to make clothes, so they were not short of garments.

Everyone welcomed the arrival of He Tiantian.

"Tiantian, how is my family?" Professor Gu asked, "Did you see my grandson?"

He Tiantian replied, "I didn’t see your grandson. I went during the day and there was nobody home, so I left a note..." She briefly explained once again.

Hearing Tiantian say that his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren were all well, the two elders were relieved.

Sun Sihao waited for He Tiantian to finish before he asked, "How is Xiaohui doing?"

He Tiantian did not want to talk about how Mo Xiaohui was doing; she was a pitiful woman. As long as she still thought of Sun Sihao, everything could wait until Sun Sihao returned to deal with it himself. They should handle it.

He Tiantian simply said, "She’s okay, I guess!"

"Is no one making things difficult for her?" Sun Sihao asked cautiously, clearly worried about his wife.

After thinking for a moment, He Tiantian said, "The atmosphere in Nan City is pretty good now, so there shouldn’t be any issues, I think. You know, I’m not close to your wife, and she wouldn’t discuss such matters with me."

Sun Sihao felt a bit disappointed, but the fact that his wife had sent him clothes must mean she still had him in her heart. He Tiantian was right; his wife didn’t know Tiantian, so naturally, she wouldn’t say much.

Well, it’s best to let it go and hope that his labor reform could end soon so he could return home earlier.

"Regardless, I am grateful to you," Sun Sihao said, "Thank you for bringing my things."

"It’s nothing, after all, we’re from the same place. I may not be able to help you with big issues, but I’ll do my best with the small ones I can," He Tiantian said with a smile before going in to speak with Professor Wang.

Professor Wang had received the clothes in the package and had quickly changed into clean garments. Now, he was teaching Qi Xiaoyan music theory.

At that moment, Professor Wang transformed into an elegant old lady.

Qi Xiaoyan and He Tiantian didn’t return to the village until lunchtime.

Just as they reached the entrance to the village, He Tiantian encountered Qi Jianguo, his face flushed from drinking, swaying on his bicycle as he turned from the road into the village.

Seeing this, He Tiantian cursed inwardly, wishing Qi Jianguo would fall off his bike and break his leg.

Qi Jianguo must have had a stroke of luck because, despite swaying, he didn’t fall.

Instead, when Qi Jianguo saw He Tiantian, he actually got off his bike and, with a beaming smile, said, "Tiantian, you’re back!"