The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 301 - 272: Leaving, Rejection_1

Chapter 301: Chapter 272: Leaving, Rejection_1

This bicycle was a part of the engagement gifts taken back from Guo Cuicui when the betrothal was called off.

Li Yunzhong rode very fast, and that special pass was extremely useful, allowing him to quickly bring over the photographer, Master Wen.

He first took several photos of He Tiantian at home, her smile sweet and charming.

Knowing Third Grandma Qi’s fondness for photography, He Tiantian said, "Brother Yingjie, please take a solo photo of grandma and then a joint photo of me and grandma."

"Alright, we still have film," Yingjie agreed cheerfully. In truth, he already had photos of Tiantian; the main reason he called someone over to take photos this time was for Third Grandma Qi.

Third Grandma Qi waved her hands repeatedly, "I’m just an old woman, no need to take photos, no need..."

"Grandma, the photos won’t cost much, just consider it a keepsake," He Tiantian persuaded, knowing Third Grandma Qi was worried about the expense, but actually liked having her photo taken.

Hearing He Tiantian’s persuasion, Third Grandma Qi laughed shyly and said, "Then I’ll go freshen up and put on some new clothes."

Some time ago, He Tiantian used the cloth her mother had sent to make a new outfit for Third Grandma Qi, in dark blue.

"Sure, I’ll help you." He Tiantian stepped forward to support Third Grandma Qi as she went to wash up and change into new clothes. She applied some cold cream on her face, tidied her hair into a neat bun, and bit her lips to deepen their color, making her complexion appear healthier.

Third Grandma Qi held a cattail leaf fan in her hand, smiling, sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard, with red and yellow blossoms of Canna indica blooming behind her.

With a "click," the silhouette of Third Grandma Qi was imprinted on the film.

With another "click," He Tiantian, standing to the left and slightly behind Third Grandma Qi, also fell onto the film alongside her.

Afterward, He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie climbed the mountain to take a few more photos, and even snapped some for the folks at the livestock farm. Master Wen promised to develop the photos in the shortest time and deliver them personally.

Huo Yingjie paid thirty yuan and a few coupons.

A few days later, when Master Wen came to deliver the photos, he also specially made two photo albums for Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian, placing their photos inside, one album for each of them.

Third Grandma Qi took out her four photos, carefully placing them in her own album.

This album was indeed a miniature of her lifetime!

Only in the past, the photos included her husband, her son, but now there was only herself!

However, thankfully, there was now a fine young woman standing behind her, He Tiantian, who provided comfort in her lonely old age.

In the blink of an eye, Huo Yingjie’s stay in Qijia Village had reached its twelfth day.

Although He Tiantian was reluctant to let go, she maintained a happy demeanor.

She didn’t want Yingjie to see her with a frown, wanting to remain cheerful and joyful in his heart.

She knew such a façade wasn’t good, but experiences from her past life made her timid about certain things. Even though her personality had changed a lot, the deepest parts of her heart were the hardest to change.

Seeing He Tiantian’s sweet smile, Yingjie was indeed very happy, but more than that, he felt heartache.

A lover about to part ways—who wouldn’t feel sad unless they didn’t wish to love?

Huo Yingjie was absolutely certain of their love for each other!

So, He Tiantian remained the same, leaving happiness to others and keeping the sadness to herself.

For an entire year, the life inside He Tiantian’s world unfolded without his participation.

It was his regret, but also his most beautiful memory.

Ahead, Huo Yingjie, with He Tiantian leading the way, and behind them, Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong followed closely.

Li Yunzhong tugged at Zhang Aijun’s sleeve and whispered, "Brother Zhang, Comrade Huo is about to leave. Let’s give them some space to be alone. We should keep our distance a bit."

Zhang Aijun hesitated, not accepting Li Yunzhong’s suggestion, still intending to follow closely.

"They are lovers, and if we keep hovering around them, they won’t have a chance to speak privately," Li Yunzhong said. "We’re here to ensure Comrade Huo’s safety, but Qijia Village is very safe. There won’t be any threat to his life."

Zhang Aijun thought for a moment, then stopped walking and finally said, "Let’s keep a twenty-meter perimeter watch!"

"Yes, sir!" Li Yunzhong saluted and obeyed Zhang Aijun’s command.

Seeing that Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong had maintained their distance, Huo Yingjie understood this was to give him and He Tiantian some space to be together.

"Sweet Treasure, I’ll be leaving in a few days," Huo Yingjie said. "I’m leaving Little Rotating Turtle with you, knowing it’s by your side helps me rest assured."

Initially, Huo Yingjie thought about taking Little Rotating Turtle with him, but considering that He Tiantian was in Qijia Village and he was in a remote little town beneath Nan City, the distance was too great to manage. With the mighty Little Rotating Turtle there, at least, he could be sure of He Tiantian’s safety.

Besides, he was a man and, even though currently he was not so mobile, he could still protect himself.

He Tiantian knew Huo Yingjie was doing this for her benefit, but as Huo Yingjie worried about her, she also couldn’t help but worry about him. Moreover, Little Rotating Turtle liked Huo Yingjie and wanted to stay by his side; she couldn’t force it away!

"Hehe, okay then!" He Tiantian agreed, but as for how to proceed, that was no longer within Huo Yingjie’s control.

"Make sure to take good care of yourself," Huo Yingjie said. "I’ll marry no one but you. Wait for me to come and marry you!"

"I’ll marry no one but you," He Tiantian tilted her head, her little face buried in the chest of Huo Yingjie, so close to his heart, feeling the rhythm of his heartbeat!

Green mountains and flowing water, wildflowers blooming profusely!

In the forest, birds chirped merrily now and then!

In such a beautiful setting, the sweet silhouette and unwavering pledges of Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian were left behind.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day for Huo Yingjie to leave.

During these days, He Tiantian had made Huo Yingjie a pair of cloth shoes with multiple layers of soles, hoping they would make his feet more comfortable. Wearing those rubber Liberation shoes for a long time wasn’t breathable and could cause athlete’s foot. Cloth shoes were more comfortable!

"Little Rotating Turtle, come on in," He Tiantian said. "Your master left you with me because he’s worried about my safety, not because he doesn’t like you. I have Snake King with me now, so I’ll be safe, but I can’t tell him that. However, I know you prefer to be with your master, so why don’t you crawl into the shoes and I’ll pack you into Brother Yingjie’s luggage. You can come out again when you arrive."

Little Rotating Turtle had been feeling down, thinking that its master wasn’t fond of it.

But still, it wished to be by its master’s side.

"But if I don’t follow the master’s command and he gets angry, what should I do?" Little Rotating Turtle worriedly said, as it had never disobeyed its master’s orders, not daring to do so before and not daring to do so now.

"Silly!" He Tiantian flicked the turtle’s shell, "Just say I threatened you, say I was worried about him and asked you to come. Blame everything on me; even if he gets angry, he’ll be mad at me, not at you."

Little Rotating Turtle was overjoyed and said, "Right! I’ll just say you threatened me with your life, and I reluctantly agreed, having no choice but to comply!"