The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 376 - 347: Meeting, Kneeling Down_1

Chapter 376: Chapter 347: Meeting, Kneeling Down_1

Unlike their mother’s love that extended to all associated with her beloved, the children’s feelings were different.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin were young and had never met their grandmother.

Their love for their grandmother stemmed from their father’s longing for her, so in the matter of filial piety, parents are always the best role models for their children.

After everything was arranged, Qi Shuliang glanced at his watch and said, "I’m worried about traffic on the way, let’s head out early."

"Alright, dear, I’ll have the maid clean up properly, and we’ll go to the airport first," Anna agreed, quickly freshening up her makeup before following her husband and children to the airport.

On the way, aside from the family driver, the Qi Shuliang family was very excited.

The family took one car, and a seven-seater business van followed behind them.

Airports were always crowded, but they arrived an hour early and were not bored or irritated; instead, they were even more excited.

Upon reaching the airport, Qi Zhengmin and Qi Zhenghan held up a makeshift welcome sign they had created, which read "Grandma, Your Excellency."

The moment to disembark was approaching, and Third Grandma Qi started to feel a bit nervous.

This could be seen by the way she was tightly gripping He Tiantian’s hand.

"Grandma, don’t be nervous," He Tiantian said with a smile, "It’s a good thing, a good thing. What if you get too excited and a good thing turns into a bad thing? Grandma, take a look, it’s so wonderful outside. We still have to enjoy ourselves, so you can’t let excitement harm your health. We wouldn’t have the time or the mood to enjoy then."

Third Grandma Qi took a few deep breaths to stabilize her complex emotions.

"You’re right, that’s my son, what am I nervous about!" Third Grandma Qi encouraged herself, "No matter how long I’ve been away, he’s still my son."

He Tiantian gave a thumbs-up in response: "Exactly, grandma, you should indeed have such a spirit."

Huo Yingjun, who was behind them, couldn’t help but feel amused.

Third Grandma Qi was not an ordinary old lady, and He Tiantian was not an ordinary young girl; their way of thinking was just so unique. Why?

At the same time, Huo Yingjun also understood why his cousin Huo Yingjie liked this girl!

Following the flow of passengers, Third Grandma Qi, He Tiantian, and their group descended from the plane.

The airport was bustling with people, and Huo Yingjun helped with the luggage.

He Tiantian only needed to carry her small handbag and help Third Grandma Qi walk ahead.

"Ah, socialism is good, but why do I find the Imperialist United States quite nice too? Not to mention other things, just look at this airport, the big planes, the cars on the road, they’re much more advanced than back home," Third Grandma Qi quietly confided to He Tiantian, her tone filled with both envy and confusion.

In their homeland, bicycles with two wheels weren’t common, let alone cars with four wheels.

Not just Third Grandma Qi, but almost everyone who came here felt the same way!

They were excited amidst their bewilderment!

"Grandma, perhaps we’ll develop like this one day too," He Tiantian said with a smile. Even though in her previous life she was just a small food vendor, she knew that even if they developed significantly, they still hadn’t caught up with Country M.

However, tall buildings and numerous vehicles on the roads had indeed become a reality.

"That would be nice, you might see it, but these old bones of mine might not," Third Grandma Qi sighed, looking at the new and curious surroundings.

Finally, they reached the exit, and Huo Yingjun scanned the crowd, quickly spotting the Qi Shuliang family at the front!

"Grandma Qi, look ahead," Huo Yingjun said cheerfully, pointing not far away.

Third Grandma Qi did not know her son would come to pick her up, and she thought Huo Yingjun hadn’t informed his family.

Following Huo Yingjun’s direction, Third Grandma Qi and He Tiantian looked toward the not-so-distant figure.

Third Grandma Qi stopped in her tracks, not moving forward!

Without blinking, her gaze remained fixed on the man in the distance!

That was her son, and even with just a glance, she was certain beyond doubt!

The moment she saw her son, all the grievances and longing in Third Grandma Qi’s heart vanished, leaving only happiness. So now, she did not cry but smiled and quietly watched her son.

In the noisy crowd, only Third Grandma Qi was calm and serene.

"Grandma, grandma..." Tiantian called softly, "they can’t come in, let’s not stand here anymore, let’s go out."

"Okay!" Third Grandma Qi said cheerfully, feeling neither nervous nor excited anymore, just calm because she had seen her son, and her inner world was free from worry and yearning.

On the other side, Qi Shuliang was moved to see his mother, crying and laughing by turns.

Qi Zhengmin and Qi Zhenghan also saw the elderly lady in a cheongsam not far away, who looked just like the old woman in the family photos at home; she was their grandmother.

"Grandmother..." Qi Zhengmin’s young and shrill voice sounded even clearer amid the noisy airport.

"Ah!" Third Grandma Qi responded and walked toward her son’s family.

Following with the crowd, Third Grandma Qi and He Tiantian finally came out.

Qi Shuliang ran quickly to Third Grandma Qi’s side, and instead of a Western-style hug, he knelt down with a "thump," kowtowed three times with a "bang, bang, bang," and choked up, "I’ve been unfilial..."

In the past, when returning home from a distance, the first thing to do was to bow to one’s parents.

A man’s knees are more precious than gold, kneel only to heaven, earth, and your parents!

The Westerners passing by, upon seeing a well-dressed middle-aged Asian man performing such an act in a public place, were quite puzzled.

They did not understand the Eastern etiquette nor the Eastern language, but Qi Shuliang’s profoundly warm emotions touched those around him, and nobody criticized or scorned him.

Following behind, Qi Zhenghan, Qi Zhengmin, and Anna also knelt down and kowtowed to Third Grandma Qi, imitating the husband’s actions.

Seeing this, Third Grandma Qi felt a twinge in her nose. She helped her son up, saying, "Alright, such a grown man, yet still crying! You all get up too, I understand your feelings."

With his mother’s support, Qi Shuliang got up, his eyes brimming with tears as he looked at her.

Third Grandma Qi took out a handkerchief, gently wiped her son’s tears, and said, "No more crying, let’s go home."

Qi Shuliang nodded, "Yes, mother."

Tiantian reminded softly, "Grandma, your grandchildren are curiously watching you!"

Third Grandma Qi smiled, "They are all good children, no more tears."

She extended her hand lovingly and touched the head of her tall grandson, Qi Zhenghan, who reminded her so much of her son when he was young.

When her gaze focused on her granddaughter Qi Zhengmin’s face, Third Grandma Qi smiled; the little girl’s hair was like her mother’s big waves, but her facial structure resembled hers.

"This girl resembles me," Third Grandma Qi laughed, looking toward Anna, "Anna, thank you for your hard work."

"It hasn’t been hard, Mom!" Anna said excitedly, "I am so happy to meet you. The house is all set up; let’s go home together."