The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 419 - 390: Let Nature Take Its Course, Princess Room_1

Chapter 419: Chapter 390: Let Nature Take Its Course, Princess Room_1

She hadn’t misjudged Tiantian, as she was a kind and broad-minded woman.

"If you can think like that, you’re right. Being open-minded means that you won’t stir up trouble over every little thing," Third Grandma Qi said with relief. He Tiantian was a kind child. She was so filial to an old woman like her, so how could she possibly cause trouble for her own biological grandmother?

"Hmm, I’ll remember what you’ve said, Grandma," He Tiantian nodded. Only with an open heart could she stand tall and see far.

"Your grandmother is also a woman of hard fate. We don’t understand the full story of what happened back then. Like me, she’s over sixty now. Who knows how many years she has left?" With empathy, Third Grandma Qi hoped that He Tiantian would wholeheartedly accept Bai Qiongyu.

"Cherish the people before you," Tiantian said with a smile. "I understand now, so you don’t need to worry about me, Grandma."

"Hehe, that’s good then. Let things take their natural course, and don’t take everything to heart," Third Grandma Qi advised. "Dry your hair before you sleep, otherwise, you’ll suffer later on."

"Got it, Grandma," He Tiantian responded as she saw Third Grandma Qi out.

After her conversation with Third Grandma Qi, He Tiantian had an epiphany.

Keep an open mind and let nature take its course.

With her mind at ease, He Tiantian quickly fell asleep. As for her still-damp hair, she paid it no mind.

In the evening, Huo Yingjun came over.

After dinner, Qi Shuliang called Huo Yingjun and He Tiantian into the study.

When Huo Yingjun heard that the renowned Bai Qiongyu was Tiantian’s grandmother, he nearly spat out the tea he was drinking.

"Cough cough cough!" Huo Yingjun coughed repeatedly, covering his mouth with a handkerchief.

It took a while for Huo Yingjun to calm down before he asked incredulously, "Tiantian, say that again, please. Is it true, or are you joking?"

"It’s true," He Tiantian nodded. "If you think I might be lying, you can ask Uncle Qi."

Huo Yingjun looked at Qi Shuliang.

Qi Shuliang nodded.

"This situation is tricky, but not impossible to handle," Huo Yingjun said. "In two months, Mr. Qi will be going back to his hometown to pay respects to his ancestors. Your grandmother can also go, but to the public, she’ll be announced as Grandma Qi’s cousin. How you recognize each other in private is your family’s business, and others have no say. This way is safest and most expedient."

A professional indeed, he quickly thought of this roundabout yet effective strategy.

Ah, it is because of our family’s overseas connections that we were investigated all the time. I’m scared because of it," He Tiantian said. "I hope we can get through this safely without any reports!"

"Hehe, those who were investigated were because the country wasn’t clear about their situation. But your circumstances are special. Even if you hide it, it’s to protect yourselves from those with ulterior motives. As for those at the top, no matter what, they cannot be kept in the dark," Huo Yingjun explained.

Qi Shuliang and He Tiantian both understood which "few" Huo Yingjun was referring to.

But this was also a positive sign. As long as their family had value, there would be no issues.

From Huo Yingjun’s amazed tone, Tiantian could tell that her grandmother must be an impressive figure.

"That’s right, thank you, Brother Yingjun," He Tiantian said.

There was another reason Huo Yingjun hadn’t mentioned, one that made He Tiantian’s grandmother even more respectable, even feared.

Firstly, during the war against Japan, the Bai Family, apart from necessary investments, donated most of their earnings.

Secondly, Bai Qiongyu herself was fond of the Mainland and, although she didn’t have direct contacts, she played a certain role in the recent establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.

No wonder Uncle’s family liked He Tiantian so much. Not only did she come from a family of scholars, but she was also from a family of patriots!

Indeed, just as grandfather had said, their Huo Family was truly of humble origins, mud-legged peasants in fact, especially when compared to the He and Bai Families.

With Huo Yingjun’s response, He Tiantian felt slightly reassured.

As soon as Bai Qiongyu returned home, she didn’t even think about resting but immediately instructed the servants to start tidying up the room; she wanted to prepare a princess room for her granddaughter.

Xianglan was also very excited and somewhat impatient.

The two of them personally directed the servants in their preparations, replacing anything old with new items.

Some of the items were quite nice, and Xianglan couldn’t bear to throw them away. She had the maids clean them up so that if anyone’s family needed them, they could take them home.

These were all top-quality goods that ordinary people simply couldn’t afford. Even though they were used by their employers, they were cleaned, which meant they could save money and also get good quality by taking them home.

Lady Brown picked out several plush toys and two exquisite small quilts, which were perfect for her son and daughter.

By evening, a delicate princess room was ready.

The wardrobe was filled with clothes and shoes for all four seasons.

The next day, Third Grandma Qi, together with He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin, went to visit.

As for Qi Zhenghan, he was busy with preparations for school and couldn’t come along.

Besides, this was a gathering of women, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to join such a female-dominated event.

Qi Zhenghan was contemplating happier matters. Now that Tiantian had recognized her birth grandmother, would she stay and not leave?

As long as she stayed in Country M, he’d have more opportunities!

Although He Tiantian already had a fiancé and it was shameless of him to covet her, he couldn’t control his own heart, so he decided to pursue He Tiantian.

He Tiantian was a woman who took feelings seriously and was also very sensitive.

No matter what kind of feelings Qi Zhenghan harbored for her, she didn’t have the energy to cope, so she rarely spent time alone with Qi Zhenghan; there were always other people around.

Upon arriving at the grand mansion of the Xin Family, the architecture inside wasn’t inferior to that of the Qi Family. Moreover, Bai Qiongyu’s demand for a high quality of life made it even more refined.

The room was stuffy, so Xianglan moved the reception area outside.

Under the shade of trees, a round table covered with white cloth was laid out with many pastries, foods, and champagne.

"Grandma Bai, this place is really beautiful," praised Qi Zhengmin. "It’s even better than the scenery at our house."

"Thank you for the compliment. I’m glad you like it. Treat it like your own home and make yourself comfortable," Bai Qiongyu said with a smile. "Sister Qi, you should come to visit more often."

He Tiantian nibbled on the pastries, looking around at the uniquely crafted, beautiful environment.

The beauty of Qijia Village was all natural and starkly different from this place.

"Sister, I heard from my son that you are quite busy on a regular basis. It’s a workday today; don’t you need to work?" Third Grandma Qi asked. She had only learned yesterday from her son that this Bai Qiongyu was not an ordinary woman; she was even better at doing business than men.

She had vision and courage.

Bai Qiongyu smiled and said, "Normally, I do have to work, but now that I have recognized my granddaughter, I want to spend more time with Tiantian."

"Hehe, I understand how you feel," Third Grandma Qi replied. "Wanting to spend more time with your loved ones."

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