The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 299 - 271 Kind Lies, Photos (1960, 1980+) _2

Chapter 299: Chapter 271 Kind Lies, Photos (1960, 1980+) _2

"In this world, there’s such a thing as a kind lie," Professor Wang said with a light chuckle, "such lies are always told for the betterment of others, so if that boy truly likes the girl, he will forgive her for those kind lies she once told."

"Really?" He Tiantian brightened up upon hearing this.

"Of course, it’s true," Professor Wang replied, "but the lies you tell shouldn’t hurt him."

He Tiantian nodded and said, "How would I hurt him!"

Professor Wang wore a half-smile, as if he could see right through He Tiantian’s thoughts.

He Tiantian felt terribly embarrassed, lowering her head and stammering, "Actually... actually... "

"Haha!" Professor Wang laughed, "In truth, you’re a good girl, and you wouldn’t do anything to hurt your loved one. Yet, there are many inevitabilities and challenges in this world that require you to think for yourself, make your own decisions. Tiantian, always remember that your destiny is in your hands, not dictated by fate!"

He Tiantian was struck dumb by Professor Wang’s words; Professor Wang was certainly a feminist.

If only in her previous life she had cultivated a proper relationship with Professor Wang, perhaps she wouldn’t have walked that path.

Anyway, she was extremely grateful for the chance to start over!

She was indeed fortunate!

Her destiny was in her own hands, not dictated by fate!

In the afternoon, the rain stopped, but they couldn’t go up the mountain; it was a time for rest.

Huo Yingjie, Zhang Aijun, and Li Yunzhong were drinking, their cheeks flushed red! Back home, Zhang Aijun forced himself to stay awake while Huo Yingjie and Li Yunzhong fell into a deep sleep.

Third Grandma Qi sat under the eaves twisting yarn, humming a local tune.

"Grandma, what song are you singing?" He Tiantian, not feeling sleepy, moved a small stool next to Third Grandma Qi and looked up at her.

Ever since Huo Yingjie arrived, He Tiantian hadn’t had a good chat with Third Grandma Qi.

"Hehe, it’s our local ditty," Third Grandma Qi explained, "I just can’t understand why they stopped us from singing them. In the past, our family would sing big operas every New Year, it was so lively!"

He Tiantian chuckled; Third Grandma Qi was reminiscing about her past again.

Throughout her long life, most of Third Grandma Qi’s time seemed to be supported by memories! Maybe it was only through memories that she could reunite with her family.

"Yes, it was so lively before. Now we only have ’model operas.’" He Tiantian said, "But at least there are movies... "

"Ah, what kind of movies are these, not interesting at all," Third Grandma Qi whispered, "Those Japanese are indeed formidable, but they were driven away by me. People’s lives aren’t just about fighting Japanese ghosts! We have kinship, love, friendship, so many stories, and there are some ancient storybooks... "

He Tiantian was very impressed by Third Grandma Qi’s words.

Alas, Third Grandma Qi was born in the wrong era. If she had been in the past, or in the future, she could have made a great impact.

However, as Third Grandma Qi got older, she eventually welcomed the return of her son; it was like seeing a rainbow after the rain!

"Grandma, it’s not too cold or hot today, and you won’t sweat. Didn’t you say you wanted to reorganize the photos?" He Tiantian asked, those movies, novels, TV shows would all be available in the future.

"Right, I would’ve forgotten if you hadn’t reminded me. Girl Tian, go to the drawer and bring out the photo album," Third Grandma Qi directed.

He Tiantian sprang to action, moving quickly to the cabinet side. There was no lock, but Third Grandma Qi had tied it with a sturdy string.

After giving the photo album to Third Grandma Qi, He Tiantian took the sun-dried vegetable sieve and laid out each photo on it.

He Tiantian pulled out a photo of Qi Shuliang wearing a Sun Yat-sen suit and praised, "Grandma, look how handsome my uncle is!"

"Yes, Shuliang takes after my father, that is, your great-grandfather." Third Grandma Qi recounted, "Back then, my father was known in Taoyuan County as a handsome young man. However, as he aged, indulging in women and liquor, he eventually lost his charm."

He Tiantian smiled without responding, then said, "This is a family portrait of the three of you."

"Yes, I insisted on having it taken. We didn’t have much money back then, and the children’s father didn’t want to spend it, claiming it was a waste. I didn’t listen and insisted on taking the photo," Third Grandma Qi mused, "If we hadn’t taken it, I wouldn’t be able to look at it now and might have even forgotten what they looked like."

As He Tiantian continued to organize the photos, towards the back, she came across several pictures of a woman in a cheongsam whose features resembled Third Grandma Qi, and asked, "Grandma, is this you?"

"Yes, back then I was still a young lady!" Third Grandma Qi laughed, "I was about your age at the time. Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and now my once rosy cheeks and dark locks have turned to saggy skin and grey hair... "