The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 360 - 331 The Old Li from next door?_1

Chapter 360: Chapter 331 The Old Li from next door?_1

The grandfather stood at one meter ninety, robust and mighty, with dark skin — a veritable iron lump, an illiterate who only learned to write after attending literacy classes at work.

Contrasting with the grandmother, she was a young lady from a wealthy family, well-educated, with a student’s bob haircut, and form-fitting silk cheongsams adorned with delicate floral patterns, her fair skin and large eyes making her a great beauty in ancient times or the modern era!

"What are you laughing about?" Old Master Huo was displeased, "Am I not good enough for your grandma?"

Old Master Huo glared at Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun.

"We’re not laughing, it’s just that you and grandma are a match made in heaven," Huo Yingjie hurriedly said, feeling lucky that the men in the family were all tall, inheriting the grandfather’s height while mostly resembling their grandmother in looks.

"I just mentioned He Tiantian, and you all seem unhappy, which shows that the girl is truly good. I’ve received some information here as well, proving that He Tiantian is not bad," Old Master Huo said. "Earning a future and maintaining face, that’s our men’s business, we don’t rely on women for that, but the women we marry shouldn’t be petty, or else they won’t raise good children. Both Huanhuan and Tiantian are good."

Hearing this, Huo Yingjie finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Grandpa. Once we’re married, we’ll have several kids to honor you."

"Ha ha, that’s what I love to hear," Old Master Huo said, then immediately thought of his eldest grandson and Zhao Huanhuan, who had yet to marry this year, "Yingjun, I’m giving you an ultimatum. There are two auspicious days before May next year. If you guys don’t get married by then, then in the future don’t bother getting married at all. I’m saying this in front of you, and I will also say it in front of Huanhuan’s family."

"Grandpa, we’ve agreed, we’ll marry in April," Huo Yingjun quickly explained, "We’ll definitely marry and let you hold your great-grandsons and great-granddaughters as soon as possible."

Huo Zhekun and Huo Zheqian, the two brothers, watched their father and son talk, feeling somewhat torn between laughter and tears, unable to get a word in.

"Dad, you’re going off-topic. Did you find out who is causing trouble for your future granddaughter-in-law?" Huo Zhekun asked, the time was pressing, and there were more important things to do than sit around, boasting.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Huo smacked his lips, still not quite finished.

"We found out, it’s the Zhou Family," Old Master Huo said. "I only recently received the information."

"The Zhou Family?" Huo Zheqian frowned. "Dad, do you mean they are targeting Yingjie alone, or our whole Huo Family?"

"Is there a difference?" Old Master Huo retorted.

Huo Zheqian was left speechless by the question, feeling wronged.

It was you who disapproved of He Tiantian just now, not me, the eldest uncle!

"There’s no difference," Huo Zheqian said with a bitter smile. "So, what should we do now?"

"It’s simple. Crush the Zhou Family. Once Grandpa Zhou and that old witch from the Zhou Family can no longer stir up trouble," Old Master Huo said. "But now is not the time to act. We’re well prepared, but what we lack is an opportunity. Dealing with people like these, if we can’t guarantee a decisive strike, we must hold our forces and wait for the right moment!"

"Understood, Grandpa!"

"Yes, Father!"

"But what about Tiantian being in danger over there?" Huo Yingjie asked anxiously. "You know, my work unit is a closed environment; I can’t meet He Tiantian. I’d love to bring He Tiantian to my workplace, but she’s too young for us to marry, and I worry about her all the time."

Upon hearing this, Huo Zhekun felt a sense of "a father’s helplessness as his son grows up," and patted his son’s shoulder, saying, "Son, even though you really like He Tiantian, it’s better to keep this to yourself. It’s fine to talk about it in front of us, but don’t ever say it in front of your mother."

Huo Yingjie frowned and said, "Why not? Mom really likes Tiantian!"

In fact, Huo Yingjie knew the reason, but as a twenty-year-old young man, he didn’t understand the so-called mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, so he could only feign ignorance!

"Your mother does like Tiantian, but when she sees the son she raised with difficulty thinking about another woman, she’ll be sad, she’ll be unhappy," Huo Zhekun explained, giving his son a heads-up.

Huo Yingjie, feeling unconvinced, said, "She may be my mother, and I’m filial to her, but she’s your wife. It’s enough for you to like her and cherish her."

"Hahaha!" Huo Zhekun laughed, "Who does Yingjie take after?"

At those words, everyone’s eyes turned to Old Master Huo.

"What’s the matter?" Old Master Huo glared, "Isn’t it natural for a man to cherish his wife? If he doesn’t, should he let Old Li from next door do it?"

Old Li from next door?

Haha, it’s much like the future Old Wang from next door, with a similar touch of ingenuity!

Huo Yingjie had the utmost respect for his grandfather, who had only a basic education but could always see things clearly no matter what!

In his past life, the Huo Family was able to avoid so many setbacks and disasters, largely thanks to Grandpa!

Now, with his own contribution, Grandpa had access to more information, making his decisions even more accurate and swift, which allowed the Huo Family to rise step by step amid fierce struggles!

It was indeed very rare!

"Grandpa’s insight is profound!" Huo Yingjie said with his hands clasped in a fist salute.

The words of Old Master Huo were extremely enlightening to everyone.

The five elderly gentlemen talked until very late and only went to rest in their rooms after Old Madam Huo urged them to.

In the following days, not only was it the New Year, but it was also a time for mutual visits.

Old Master Huo received an invitation from the highest superior, which mentioned the names of Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun, so he took his two grandsons to meet the high-ranking official.

"Once inside and upon meeting the high official, the two of you need to be serious, not grinning and fooling around like you do outside," Old Master Huo instructed, "However, if the superior asks you questions, don’t be nervous when answering. Just speak slowly."

"Yes, Grandpa," Huo Yingjie responded. He had seen big scenes in his past life and could handle this one.

His brother, Huo Yingjun, on the other hand, was very nervous.

"Yingjie, aren’t you nervous?" Huo Yingjun asked quietly, feeling like his heart was about to leap out of his chest.

Huo Yingjie, with a smile, replied, "Big brother, being nervous will only make you perform worse. So why be so nervous?"

"That’s easy to say, but few can actually remain calm," Huo Yingjie said, "You’re really something else. You don’t act like the lively young man you are, sometimes you’re so composed, even more so than my dad!"

"Hehe." Huo Yingjie chuckled. Experience and mindset indeed required the settling of years, and this Huo Yingjie acknowledged, "Don’t worry, we’re very outstanding. It’s precisely for this reason that the high official wants to meet us. You just behave as usual, and don’t be too stiff. In front of Grandpa, we’re all juniors. Even if we say something inappropriate, Grandpa won’t blame us; at most, he’ll scold Grandpa a few words."

Hearing this, Huo Yingjun rubbed his nose and gave a thumbs up, "You’re the best!"

Old Master Huo waited with his grandsons in the waiting room.

There were many people the high official wanted to see, and they all greeted each other.

Seeing Old Master Huo with his two outstanding grandsons made everyone else quite envious!