The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 302 - 273: Sentimental - Getting Off at Huai City (1)

Chapter 302: Chapter 273: Sentimental - Getting Off at Huai City (1)

To press by threatening one’s own life?

He Tiantian pursed her lips. She had simply brought over a ladder, and the Little Rotating Turtle had promptly clambered up on its own.

Quite skilled at climbing up the pole!

"Yes, you could say that," He Tiantian said with a smile. "However, my only requirement for you is that you must not mention the Snake King."

The Snake King had been feeling stifled recently, unable to leave the Barrier Space. Now that Huo Yingjie wasn’t around He Tiantian, it was possible for it to come out, but once outside, it would be under the threat of Huo Yingjie’s Divine Power, so the Snake King simply chose not to leave.

The proud Snake King could not accept such a reality!

Fortunately, He Tiantian did not disappoint him, keeping his secret safe, leaving him with a last shred of dignity.

It couldn’t afford to be lax like before. The path of cultivation is long and arduous, to not advance is to fall back. It didn’t want to remain stifled forever; it hoped to appear before Huo Yingjie with might and grandeur, not like this—so pathetic!

"I’m about to leave, I should say goodbye to the Snake King," whispered the Little Rotating Turtle. Aside from its master, in this world, it had only two friends—He Tiantian and the Snake King.

Now that it was about to embark on a long journey, of course it had to say farewell to its friend, the Snake King.

Actually, the Snake King had been listening to their conversation within the barrier the whole time. Hearing what the Little Rotating Turtle said, it slowly spoke up, "Then, I wish you a smooth journey!"

With its master, the Little Rotating Turtle was no longer the stone statue that could be bullied by the Snake King. There was a reason the Snake King didn’t come out—it was to avoid awkwardness!

"Hmm, you all take care as well," the Little Rotating Turtle said. "Anyway, we’ll have the chance to meet again in the future."

"I hope so!" the Snake King said insincerely. Before it became strong, it didn’t want to see Huo Yingjie at all.

After saying goodbye, He Tiantian took shoes and placed them in Huo Yingjie’s suitcase.

Third Grandma Qi wrapped up four salted fish in oiled paper and put them in a bag for them to carry. For the three men, carrying such things was a breeze.

The departure was imminent, and the atmosphere turned somewhat sentimental.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie remained silently emotional.

Village Chief Qi was going to the county, and it so happened he could give Huo Yingjie and the other two a lift!

"Brother Yingjie, take care," He Tiantian said softly, her voice tinged with a sob.

"You too," Huo Yingjie replied softly as he straightened He Tiantian’s somewhat disheveled hair, before kissing her forehead, nose, and lips.

The sadness of parting made He Tiantian forget the presence of others around her, forget her shyness!

"Brother Yingjie, let me escort you to the train station," He Tiantian requested. On the way, she could spend a few more hours with Huo Yingjie.

Huo Yingjie smiled and patted He Tiantian’s head saying, "Even if one escorts a friend for a thousand miles, they must eventually part. I have two people by my side to protect me. On the other hand, the journey back is long for you, and that would make me worry."

Third Grandma Qi chuckled and said, "Yingjie, don’t worry about that, Village Chief Qi is here! Let her accompany you."

Even now, Third Grandma Qi still remembered the feeling of not wanting to let go when her son left. She understood He Tiantian’s feelings all too well.

Even if they would part at the train station, having a little more time together was worth it.

Isn’t the reason love, kinship, and friendship are precious because of the reluctance to part and the mutual concern?

"Yes, since it’s hard to let go, let’s all go to the county together," Secretary Qi said. "I actually have a list and need to buy a lot of things. It would be good for Girl Tian to help me have a look."

Huo Yingjie listened and could only nod in acknowledgment.

The ox cart slowly traveled along the mountain road.

At this moment, all the words they had seemed to be unspoken, as they looked at each other in silence.

The sun had come out, and the summer sun was particularly scorching. As they passed by the lotus pond, Huo Yingjie plucked a few lotus leaves to wear on his head for shade. It was still very hot, but the sun was less intense.

Along the way, it was Li Yunzhong and Village Chief Qi who did most of the talking.

After chatting for a while, Li Yunzhong was pleasantly surprised and said, "Eldest Uncle Qi, are you actually Commander Qi’s father?"

"My son, Qi Rongjun, works in Nan City." Village Chief Qi was also surprised. It was such a coincidence.

"He’s our leader then, our commander is a dark, burly guy, usually very stern, but I know he’s a good person." Li Yunzhong spoke with a smile, "Eldest Uncle Qi, I didn’t know before and didn’t visit your home specially, please don’t take offense!"

"Hehe, you were just carrying out a mission, and of course, I don’t mind. I haven’t been a good host to you on your visit to Qijia Village, which is my neglect. Let me treat you to a meal in the county town," Secretary Qi said cheerfully, indicating that he would have invited them for a meal earlier had he known.

Upon reaching the county town, they first went to buy tickets before going for the meal.

Since the train was in the evening, there was enough time!

Village Chief Qi insisted on treating the three of them to a meal, spending quite a bit of money! But Village Chief Qi was just that kind of person, intent on treating his son’s friends well.

However, since they were out on a mission and had an allowance, they handed the money and tickets to He Tiantian, asking her to pass them to Village Chief Qi.

After the meal, Village Chief Qi went to a meeting at the county commune, while He Tiantian took the three visitors around the county town, buying some local specialties like dried bamboo shoots, with each person carrying a large bag.

In the evening, Niu Lili accompanied He Tiantian to see off Huo Yingjie.

When they reached the railway station, they wanted to buy platform tickets, but Huo Yingjie stopped them!

"Take good care of yourself," Huo Yingjie said, hugging He Tiantian tightly, reluctant to let go.

"You too," He Tiantian replied, her eyes brimming with tears.

The ticket check began, and Huo Yingjie passed through the checkpoint and vanished behind that door.

He Tiantian felt heartbroken and took quite a while to regain her composure.

"Tiantian, we should head back," Niu Lili suggested, as it was getting a bit late and it wasn’t safe to be outside.

"Hmm," He Tiantian nodded and followed Niu Lili to leave.

As for Huo Yingjie on the train, Zhang Aijun asked, "Comrade Huo, why did you ask us to buy tickets to Huai City instead of going directly back to Gao County?"

"Because I need to visit an elder in Huai City," Huo Yingjie explained. "You all know that Tiantian is alone in Huai City, and I’m worried about her."

Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong heard this and asked no more questions.

Such a beautiful girl in such a remote place; if it were them, they would also be worried.

Fortunately, the organization had only instructed them to ensure Huo Yingjie’s safety and hadn’t restricted his route, so it wasn’t considered a breach of discipline.

Upon arriving in Huai City, it was already 1 a.m., and the train had been half an hour late.

They checked into a guesthouse near the railway station, planning to pay a visit to Director Liao early the next morning.

Although taking matters into his own hands would have been more satisfying, dealing with someone as vile as Qi Jianguo in that place wasn’t worth dirtying his hands; just a word from him and there would naturally be someone willing to do the dirty