The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 309 - 280 Mother, Qi Shu (2040+) _1

Chapter 309: Chapter 280 Mother, Qi Shu (2040+) _1

Meanwhile, the photos Huo Yingjie had handed over to Director Liao in Huai City were safely delivered to Yanjing through the family’s secret channels.

Old Master Huo received his grandson’s letter and was overwhelmed with emotion!

If their family could complete this mission, not only would it enable Huo Yingjun to achieve great things in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and earn a place in the annals of history, but it would also significantly elevate the status of the entire Huo Family.

Although the Huo Family currently had some influence in Yanjing, aside from Huo Yingjie, very few were noticed by the top leaders.

But if this endeavor were successful, it would carry epoch-making significance for society.

Old Master Huo sat quietly, even the tea poured by Old Madam Huo herself was forgotten and left untouched.

Seeing such an expression on her husband, Old Madam Huo knew that something significant was about to happen. She did not ask further questions but simply replaced the cold tea with a fresh hot cup.

In the evening, Huo Zheqian returned from his workplace and was directly summoned to the study.

"Take a look!" Old Master Huo said, his excitement still palpable.

At such an advanced age, he had thought that no matter how significant the issue, he could remain unperturbed, but it appeared his skills were still lacking.

Maintaining a composed mind and nurturing his nature were easier said than done!

The fear of difficulties and the thirst for power surged in his heart at that moment.

After seeing the photos, Huo Zheqian gasped, "These photos, we must send them quickly to Yingjun in the United States! If we are too late, it may no longer concern our Huo Family."

"Indeed, we must ensure they are delivered safely to Yingjun," Old Master Huo asserted. "This is the news Yingjie worked hard to obtain; we have to do the follow-up work."

Old Master Huo was immensely gratified that both his sons were competent, which was already the envy of others. Now both his grandsons were elites within their respective systems. The future prospects for the Huo Family were boundless!

"Yes, Father," Zheqian replied, taking the photos to make the necessary arrangements.

There was a delegation going to Country M in the next few days, which included trustworthy people from the Huo Family!

A few days later, the photos Huo Yingjie had found made it into Huo Yingjun’s hands.

As previously agreed with his family, Huo Yingjun didn’t immediately open the envelope, but meticulously checked for any tampering. After confirming it was secure, he opened the envelope, carefully read the contents, took out the cipher book, and one by one matched it up to reveal a completely different message within the letter.

Examining the photos, Huo Yingjun felt like he had found a priceless treasure!

Qi Shugen’s son bore a striking resemblance to the young man in the photos, about seventy to eighty percent!

Almost from the first glance at the photos, Huo Yingjun was sure they were of Qi Shugen in his youth, and the kind-looking old lady was Qi Shugen’s mother.

Holding the photos, Huo Yingjun’s hands quivered, his emotions running high.

After a while, Huo Yingjun placed the photos on the desk, rubbed his face with his hands, and tried to calm down.

Huo Yingjun opened a drawer containing a notebook that he used exclusively to record information about Qi Shugen.

Previously, Huo Yingjun had orchestrated accidental encounters, but each attempt had been fruitless as Qi Shugen didn’t take notice of him, merely nodding as a courtesy at most.

Huo Yingjun’s current job as a manager of a trading company paid well, but in reality, he was an undercover operative for the embassy, or it could be said, a special agent, tasked with gathering various types of intelligence and approaching target missions.

The notebook stated that on July 8th, at 7 p.m., Qi Shugen was going to attend a performance by a famous symphonic orchestra.

That was tomorrow!

All the information about Qi Shugen’s box is above!

Huo Yingjun took out a photo of Qi Shugen’s mother from her youth, and as for the family portrait of three, as well as other photos, he would take them out later.

At the concert, the music was very moving!

There was a lullaby among the pieces, and even though it differed from the gentle tunes of Huaxia, it moistened the corners of Qi Shugen’s eyes as he listened with them closed.

In his memory were his neatly dressed mother and his honest and reticent father.

The earnest instructions before leaving home still echoed in his ears, yet things were no longer the same.

His home, his mother, his father, how were they now?

Such an unfilial son!

He felt ashamed for not being able to show filial piety before his parents, a failure as a child!

He wanted to go find his mother, but so many people had been sent out without success.

Qi Shugen’s wife, son, and daughter were also quietly listening to the music.

At that moment, a server came in carrying drinks and, while placing the tray on the table, inadvertently left the photo that had been underneath it on the table.

After the server left, Qi Shugen’s wife, Anna, while picking up a drink, noticed a photo on the table and picked it up to have a look.

"Such a graceful and elegant woman!" Anna said softly, but why did the woman look somewhat familiar...

Qi Shugen hated being disturbed while listening to music and frowned as he opened his eyes.

"I’m sorry!" Anna apologized, "An old photo was added to our reserved box, and the woman in it, I find her somewhat familiar..."

Qi Shugen’s gaze fell on the photo in his wife’s hand, and his eyes widened in shock as he rudely snatched it away.

"This... This..." Qi Shugen stuttered, tears already wetting his eyes. He could no longer sit still. With a thump, he knelt on the ground, holding the photo in both hands, prostrating himself, and bowing to the mother in the photo!

Although Anna was from Country M, she had learned a lot of Chinese for the man she loved after marrying Qi Shugen, and she understood what "Mother" meant.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin, who had followed their father in learning Chinese from a young age, also understood the word. Raised with Western education outside, but with traditional Huaxia values at home, hearing their father call out to the mother in the photo, they knew it was their grandmother and quickly knelt down as well.

Anna knew better than anyone her husband’s longing for his mother; every morning, he would speak a few words to the photo of his parents. That photo was precious, and no one was allowed to touch it.

After a while, Qi Shugen calmed down a bit and hurriedly got up to ask, "Who came into our box just now?"

"No one!" Anna was intently listening to the music just before.

Twelve-year-old Qi Zhengmin, whose attention wandered while listening to music, said quietly, "Dad, a server came in to deliver drinks a moment ago. As for who left the photo, I don’t know."

Hearing this, Qi Shugen had a vague understanding – the photo would not have appeared before him by chance. That person was probably not far away!

Worried, Qi Shugen hurried to the door and saw a young man standing at the entrance to the box next door!

He knew who this person was, a staff member sent from the mainland, who had not ceased to trouble him recently. He just did not trust them and preferred not to interact with these people too much.

If it were any other matter, Qi Shugen might not have cared.

But this was about his mother, and he could not help but step forward.