The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 303 - 274: Confidential Letter, Coincidental Encounter (2000+) - 1

Chapter 303: Chapter 274: Confidential Letter, Coincidental Encounter (2000+) - 1

The next morning, Huo Yingjie went directly to Director Liao’s office.

Upon seeing Huo Yingjie, Director Liao was delighted and asked, "Yingjie, what brings you here? What a rare visitor!"

Huo Yingjie smiled and replied, "Uncle Liao, you flatter me! I’m in Huai City and thought I’d pay you a visit!"

Director Liao, seeing Huo Yingjie’s radiant and triumphant look, whispered with a laugh, "Hehe, I’ll just take your word for it. After all, I was once your age and know exactly what’s on your mind. You’re here to see that girl, aren’t you?"

Huo Yingjie’s face showed a rare hint of embarrassment as he replied, "Hehe, you saw right through me, Uncle Liao."

"Hehe, how are your grandparents?" As Director Liao asked this, he discreetly wrote three characters on the desktop: "Qi Jianguo."

Huo Yingjie must have known about that incident; he was angry and wanted to seek revenge for his little friend! If something were to happen to Qi Jianguo just as he entered the labor camp, people would become suspicious, so Director Liao had not acted. However, six months had passed, and it was time for that person to taste regret.

"Hehe, the elders are fine," Huo Yingjie said, nodding and smiling, a sign that he didn’t need to add anything more.

While they were not paying attention, Huo Yingjie slipped a letter under the documents on Director Liao’s desk.

Director Liao, understanding the gesture, nodded and casually placed the letter in his drawer.

Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong stood by the door, listening to the pleasantries and noting that they did not touch upon any secrets!

"Speaking of your little friend, I remember now. Her parents, as agricultural project experts supporting Huai City, have already arrived here," Director Liao said, "I only knew about it from reading the documents."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjie was very pleased and said, "They are very impressive agricultural experts, and they specialize in economic crops like fruits suited for mountainous terrain. If Huai City could cultivate fruits that are preservable and tasty, it would definitely be a significant source of income."

"Indeed, An Province, especially Huai City, being mountainous with limited arable land, we can only develop side industries to exchange for food and industrial products from other provinces and cities," said Director Liao. Last year’s disasters, and nearly facing drought this year, have strained Huai City’s finances.

However, with the little land Huai City has, which often faces disasters, how can the people fill their stomachs? Continuously receiving relief from above isn’t a sustainable solution. We must start from our own conditions, adapt to the local environment, and cultivate fruits in exchange for the necessities we need.

Asking for handouts is entirely different from exchanging goods!

"Yes, An Province’s policies are good. We should take good care of these experts as they could bring enormous benefits to Huai City in the future," said Huo Yingjie.

In his previous life, Bighead Yang, who had caused the He Family’s downfall, had already been imprisoned.

At the same time, leaving Nan City, a place riddled with trouble, and moving to the relatively stable Huai City was a fine choice for Uncle He and Aunt Wang.

This was probably arranged by his father; during the New Year, they had discussed relocating Uncle He and Aunt Wang.

As for the overall direction and key figures, he had already spoken to his father, grandfather, granduncle, and eldest cousin. As for what to do, they had to rely on them to adapt to the situation as it unfolded.

Since Uncle He and Aunt Wang were in Huai City, he and Director Liao decided to visit He Jingyu and Wang Shuping together.

When Wang Shuping saw Huo Yingjie at her doorstep, she thought she was seeing things!

"Uncle He, Aunt Wang," greeted Huo Yingjie as he approached, "I just found out today that you’ve come to Huai City. How is it? Have you settled in alright?"

Wang Shuping didn’t answer his question but instead asked, "Yingjie, weren’t you at the research institute? What are you doing in Huai City?"

Huo Yingjie scratched his head and replied shyly with a smile, "I’m on holiday and came to see Tiantian."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shuping became even happier!

Huo Yingjie, you’re thoughtful.

"Come in, come in, have a seat inside, don’t stand out here," He Jingyu said with a smile, "Yingjie, this is..."

"This is Director Liao, you can go to him if you have any issues in the future," Huo Yingjie introduced, "Uncle Liao, these are He Tiantian’s parents!"

Although currently holding a higher office than He Jingyu and Wang Shuping, Director Liao didn’t dare to act superior in their presence. Firstly, they were truly knowledgeable people, and secondly, He Tiantian was Huo Yingjie’s fiancée.

No one knew better than he did about the Huo Family’s circumstances.

With these connections, he had every reason to be so respectful.

He Jingyu smiled and said, "You’re too kind, Director Liao. We’ll be relying on you in the future."

Once inside the house, a two-bedroom apartment with all the household necessities, the He couple moved in with their bags.

After dinner, Director Liao had other matters to attend to, so he took his leave.

With just the family left, He Jingyu and Wang Shuping became more talkative.

"Did you just arrive, or are you about to leave?" Wang Shuping asked, looking at Huo Yingjie with fondness in her eyes.

"I’ve been here for half a month and am about to leave," Huo Yingjie said, "Uncle He, Aunt Wang, what are your plans? Are you going to write to Tiantian?"

Traveling to Qijia Village would take a whole day. The round trip equates to two days.

"We’ve just arrived in Huai City and are currently making some preparations, so we don’t have the time to go to Taoyuan County Qijia Village," Wang Shuping said with a sigh. It’s a pity that despite being closer now, they still couldn’t meet.

He Jingyu patted his wife’s hand and said, "Don’t be anxious. The inspection list includes Taoyuan County Qijia Village. We’ll be able to meet her eventually."

"That’s true, we have to comfort ourselves with that thought," Wang Shuping said, "By the way, you just went to see Tiantian, how is she doing?"

"Very well, she was honored as an advanced educated youth," Huo Yingjie said, "Furthermore, with Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi there, Tiantian is doing quite well in Qijia Village."

"That’s good to hear!" Wang Shuping was relieved and could now focus on her work with peace of mind.

He Jingyu and Wang Shuping tried to persuade Huo Yingjie to stay, but citing work commitments, he took his leave. At one-thirty in the morning, he boarded the train to Gao County of Nan City.

During this visit, Huo Yingjie found relaxation in both body and mind, ready to dive into the next stretch of busy work with energy and focus!

As for He Tiantian, who had returned with Niu Lili, she had been downhearted ever since.

Niu Lili had the kitchen prepare a big bowl of meat dumplings for He Tiantian, saying, "Once you’re full, you’ll stop missing him."

"Sister Lili, do you often stop missing him when you’re full?" He Tiantian cheekily asked, making a joke to push aside the longing in her heart.

Niu Lili twisted He Tiantian’s ear and said reproachfully, "You ungrateful little thing, I’m trying to comfort you, and you’re making fun of me. Now that you can jest about me, it shows you’re not sad anymore. You’re both young, and there’s still time to meet. What’s there to be sad about? Think about the sweet times you’ve had together; isn’t that much better?"

"What Sister Lili said is true," He Tiantian agreed, immersing oneself in sorrow is only debilitating; it’s better to remember the sweetness shared together.

With her current life, He Tiantian was already very content.

There’s a long future ahead, and plenty of sweet and beautiful days to come!