The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 196: Borrowing the Identity of Qi Xiaoyan_1

Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Borrowing the Identity of Qi Xiaoyan_1

She didn’t want to endure it anymore, not anymore!

As for implicating Qi Xiaoyan, He Tiantian would later explain the reasons to Qi Xiaoyan and apologize to her, making it up to her properly.

"I can’t swallow this insult," He Tiantian said vehemently, "Qi Jianguo has framed me time and again, and I plan to repay him in kind."

"Exactly, with such a person, if you don’t teach him a profound lesson, he will never learn to fear," Third Grandma Qi said with narrowed eyes. "Qi Xiaoyan is Qi Dazhu’s daughter, and for his own daughter, Qi Dazhu will not spare Qi Jianguo. The people in the clan will also not interfere because Qi Xiaoyan is a victim, too. They want to protect Qi Jianguo, but they can’t let Qi Dazhu feel alienated."

Only then did He Tiantian have an epiphany and nodded, "Okay, let’s do that. When the time comes, I’ll take the lead and prevent Qi Xiaoyan from getting hurt."

Third Grandma Qi’s gaze was piercing, her beautiful eyes, cornered with wrinkles, spoke, "I won’t let you get hurt either."

Third Grandma Qi, having to cope with both her son’s disappearance and her husband’s early death, managed to live decently in Qijia Village—all of which couldn’t have been possible for a weak and harmless old lady. There must have been some unknown secrets behind this.

However, Third Grandma Qi had her limits when it came to her deeds; she wasn’t the type to resort to any means necessary just to achieve her goals. Her starting point was merely self-preservation, to make her own life a little better.

Moreover, she knew that this approach wouldn’t truly harm Qi Xiaoyan, which is why she considered using this strategy.

After He Tiantian finished eating and cleaned up the dishes, she called Qi Xiaoyan to head over to the livestock team together.

While He Tiantian was busy with work, Qi Xiaoyan followed Professor Wang to study music theory.

When the sun set, He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan left together.

"Xiao Yan, I have a lot to talk to you about. Come sleep at my place tonight," He Tiantian said. During the cold months last winter, they had slept together a few times, so inviting Qi Xiaoyan over wasn’t abrupt.

He Tiantian had just come back from home and had a lot to discuss with Qi Xiaoyan, which was a perfectly reasonable excuse.

"Okay, I’ll come over after I’ve had dinner and cleaned up," replied Qi Xiaoyan, who also looked forward to chatting with He Tiantian. With the daytime occupied by studies, sleeping over would give them more time to talk.

"Great, I’ll make Chrysanthemum Tea in the evening. I brought some snacks too, and there are pine nuts at home. We can eat and chat at the same time," He Tiantian said with a smile, her tense mood from the afternoon easing somewhat.

"Hearing you say that, I can’t wait," Qi Xiaoyan responded gleefully. "Let’s hurry up and finish eating so I can come to you."

The two girls quickened their pace, chasing and laughing with each other, each heading home.

Qi Jianguo and Qi Fangfang had been keeping an eye on He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan.

Not feeling reassured, Qi Jianguo had Qi Fangfang come over to see if He Tiantian used water mixed with drugged powder for cooking.

"Sister Tiantian, are you cooking?" Qi Fangfang asked with a smile, cracking sunflower seeds and glancing around.

He Tiantian smiled and said, "Yes, how about I make some more and you stay for dinner?"

If it had been before, He Tiantian would never have said something like this.

Now, saying this was purely to disgust Qi Fangfang.

Sure enough, Qi Fangfang’s expression became slightly unnatural upon hearing He Tiantian’s words. She said, "No need, my family’s meal is almost ready, I’m about to go home to eat."

As she spoke, Qi Fangfang prepared to leave.

"Hey, don’t go, stay for dinner!" He Tiantian called after her, actually snickering behind her back.

Thinking you’re clever, believing others are dumb, when in fact, you’re the fools.

"No need, no need..." Qi Fangfang hurried away, her mind equally perplexed. He Tiantian had never been so eager to keep her for a meal before; why was she so enthusiastic today?

On her way home, Qi Fangfang carefully recalled that at noon, He Tiantian had not noticed her drugging the food, so He Tiantian probably had no suspicions.

When Qi Fangfang got home, Qi Jianguo gave her a meaningful look to inquire.

Qi Fangfang nodded without speaking.

Understanding her, Qi Jianguo felt a secret thrill!

Tonight, he would have his wish fulfilled!

After last year’s incident was exposed, Qi Jianguo had planned to pursue He Tiantian after he started college.

But Qi Jianguo often dreamt of He Tiantian at night, and during his training in the county, most men were already married and would talk about women’s charms every night.

In such an atmosphere, Qi Jianguo’s yearning for He Tiantian grew even stronger.

More importantly, Qi Jianguo only felt a man’s response when he thought of He Tiantian which increased the self-conscious Qi Jianguo’s longing even more.

Thus, he couldn’t hold back any longer and thought of turning the raw rice into cooked rice.

He got some powder from his cousin that could knock someone out. It was a bit harmful to the body, but the effects were not severe and would pass after some time.

After dinner, Qi Jianguo returned to his room and paced back and forth, feeling excited but also a bit uneasy.

This was the first time Qi Jianguo was doing such a thing. Although he had made every preparation, he couldn’t be careless until he had obtained He Tiantian.

Qi Jianguo only left his room after his parents went to bed.

Qi Fangfang had not slept either. Hearing the sound of her brother closing the door, she followed him out.

"Why aren’t you sleeping?" Qi Jianguo asked. It wasn’t good to let his sister follow him when he was about to do that kind of thing.

Qi Fangfang didn’t mind and whispered, "Big brother, I’ll keep watch for you!"

Qi Jianguo was taken aback but thought that having someone to keep watch for safety was a good idea.

"Alright then, come with me," said Qi Jianguo. "Once it’s done, I’ll get you a factory worker spot in the city."

Qi Fangfang, pleased, said, "Thank you, big brother. It’s getting late, we should go."

As for He Tiantian, Third Grandma Qi had already gone to bed, but she had only taken off her cotton jacket, not even her socks. She could get dressed quickly at the slightest noise and go out.

He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan had been talking about the situation in Nan City, focusing on the matter of Huo Yingjie.

Hearing that He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie’s relationship was progressing well, Qi Xiaoyan felt envious and said, "Sister Tiantian, having a childhood sweetheart take the initiative is so nice. Not like that blockhead, although he often comes to our house, he just... sigh, never mind, it’s annoying just talking about it."

Upon hearing this, He Tiantian guessed the unspoken situation between Qi Xiaoyan and Niu Dajun.

In contrast to her and Yingjie—they had kissed, touched, bitten, and were just short of the final step.

If it hadn’t been for the Snake King, He Tiantian reckoned she would have done it already.

"Your second brother comes by, and Niu Dajun comes often too. Haven’t you said anything, and hasn’t Niu Dajun said anything?" He Tiantian asked, feigning surprise. "But it’s not good to drag things out like this. Why don’t you make the first move? I can see that Niu Dajun isn’t indifferent to you; the way he looks at you is with admiration."