The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 433 - 404: Grandmother’s View on Love (Every Girl is Advised to Read Carefully)_1

Chapter 433: Chapter 404: Grandmother’s View on Love (Every Girl is Advised to Read Carefully)_1

This time returning to the country was not simply a homecoming visit.

For the safety of her family, she had to make some concessions and pay a price, but it was all worth it.

"Ah?" He Tiantian was startled, "Can it really work like that?"

"In this world, there is no can or cannot, only whether or not one has sufficient ability!" Bai Qiongyu said, "The most crucial factor is dependent on the chips in your hand, and the price you are willing to pay."

He Tiantian suddenly thought of what Snake King had said before—the Bai Family, where her grandmother belonged, was involved in the arms business.

This time upon returning, would the people in the country take interest in this fact about her grandmother?

"I..." He Tiantian stammered, "I can’t bear to..."

"Your childhood sweetheart?" Bai Qiongyu asked with a light laugh and a teasing look in her eyes.

He Tiantian was taken aback and asked, "Grandmother, how did you know?"

"Ha ha, of course Sister Qi told me," Bai Qiongyu said, "Looks like my guess was correct."

"Grandmother, you’re making fun of me too," He Tiantian said with a flushed face, "Yingjie and I grew up together, and he loves me very much, as do I."

Bai Qiongyu saw the expression on He Tiantian’s face and was reminded of her own love with He Jinming.

Burning fiercely like fire, unforgettable and carved deep into the heart, but after passion faded, only pain remained.

Although painful, there were no regrets.

But that’s the charm of love, isn’t it?

She wanted to remind her granddaughter to keep her heart and not lose herself over a man. But when it came to actually saying it, she couldn’t bring herself to, as she herself had not managed to do so, so how could she expect He Tiantian to?

This was a valuable experience in He Tiantian’s life, and it should not be dictated by her.

"Hehe, Sister Qi is right, one should enjoy love and youth if not to have lived in vain," Bai Qiongyu said, "But I have just one request, or rather, one piece of advice."

"Grandmother, please tell me, I’m all ears," He Tiantian said, happy in her heart upon seeing that her grandmother did not oppose her relationship with Huo Yingjie. Her grandmother was indeed very open-minded.

Bai Qiongyu’s smile faded, and she said solemnly, "Love can be fervent and unforgettable, and there is nothing wrong with that, but please remember not to be blinded by love. You can love, hate, or resent, but please protect yourself and cherish your body. Because your thoughts are your own, formed gradually as you accept information from the outside world, but your body and life are not yours alone; they are given to you by your parents. You cannot fail to cherish them, nor do you have the right to trample upon them."

He Tiantian was taken aback; her grandmother’s views were very positive—full of positive energy!

"Grandmother, I understand, ’From skin to hair, is inherited from one’s parents,’" He Tiantian said, "Love can be lost, and another can be found, but if one’s health is ruined or life is lost, then everything is gone, and it will only bring sorrow to those who care about you."

This time it was Bai Qiongyu who was surprised, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Yes, that’s one way to understand it."

"Grandmother, I’ll remember all of this," He Tiantian said with a smile, having decided in this lifetime to commit to Huo Yingjie.

But the premise was that Huo Yingjie’s sincerity would remain unchanged.

If Huo Yingjie’s affections were to change, or if he did something to wrong her, He Tiantian would not wait for his love like a foolish woman.

From her grandmother’s words, He Tiantian grasped her grandmother’s perspective on love.

Love with the fate, let go when the fate ends, never force anything.

It’s just that the most pitiful one might be her father!

Xianglan, who was listening to the conversation between the grandmother and granddaughter, said with a smile, "Miss, young miss, you two not only look alike, but are also similar in temperament."

"Really?" Bai Qiongyu turned her head and said, "Appearing strong on the outside, but fragile inside, in fact, it is a bit exhausting to live like that."

He Tiantian also became stronger after her rebirth with the help of Snake King, but that strength was only on the surface, her heart remained sensitive and fragile.

"Actually, it’s not that bad, everything is for the loved ones and the people I cherish," He Tiantian said with a smile, "So no matter how hard or tiring it is, I’m not afraid."

"Inner strength, fearless," Bai Qiongyu nodded in admiration of her granddaughter’s mentality.

After dinner, the grandmother-granddaughter duo took a stroll in the yard to aid their digestion.

And so, He Tiantian settled down at her grandmother’s place.

In the months since He Tiantian left, Huo Yingjie was buried in work at the research institute, working himself ragged and losing over ten pounds.

Huo Yingjie was already tall and lean to begin with, and having lost ten pounds, the change was even more noticeable.

Now that work had reached a stopping point, Huo Yingjie had three days of vacation. After sleeping for a full day, he and Zhou Yuanchao went to Chief Engineer Sun’s house.

Aunt Li, seeing how much weight Huo Yingjie had lost, nagged, "That old man Sun doesn’t treat you people right. You two strapping young men, look at what you’ve been reduced to!"

Huo Yingjie touched his face, indeed skinnier than he had been during the New Year’s.

Ah, the burden of tasks is heavy; once busy, everything else is forgotten.

"It’s not Chief Engineer Sun’s fault, Aunt Li, so let’s not blame him," Huo Yingjie spoke up, defending Chief Engineer Sun.

Aunt Li could cook up delicious meals, and her knack for nagging was also very strong.

Zhou Yuanchao said cheerfully, "Aunt Li, if we’re thin, just cook us more delicious food. Eating more will fatten us up."

"Alright then, you just wait. I’ll stew a pot of braised pork for you today," Aunt Li said. "You work like madmen, the least you can eat is something decent to keep up. You’re all still young and need to take care of yourselves. Once you’re weakened and get a wife, then you’ll know what suffering is."

Huo Yingjie was embarrassed; this kind of talk seemed a little awkward.

"Alright, you chatterbox, hurry up and cook," Chief Engineer Sun emerged from the study and hurried his wife along upon hearing her say such things.

Everyone in the research institute had lost weight; it would be strange if Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao hadn’t!

"You two, come over here; I have something to tell you," Chief Engineer Sun said kindly, looking at the two young men with promising futures.

Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao followed him closely into Chief Engineer Sun’s office.

"Chief Engineer Sun, is there something you can’t say outside?" Huo Yingjie asked. There couldn’t be another important task today on his day off, could there?

"There’s a new project at the Yanjing research institute and they’re recruiting talent nationwide; I’ve recommended you two to the senior leaders. Once your leave is over, you can pack your bags and head to Yanjing," Chief Engineer Sun said. The task was too critical, requiring full secrecy.

Previously their institute was able to receive some projects handed down from Yanjing; upon completion, all they had to do was submit the report and the product.

But this time was different, the process had to be completely confidential and sealed, with living quarters on the base.

Huo Yingjie’s heart skipped a beat at the thought of that eagle project.

Damn, this trip could take years!

Total enclosure in the middle, unable to come out.

At the same time, experts summoned from across the country would convene in Yanjing to form a work group before heading to the deep mountains.

Without a successful study, they would definitely not be allowed out.

"Chief Engineer Sun, we two youngsters don’t need to go somewhere so complicated," Huo Yingjie didn’t want to go; he was looking forward to setting the engagement with He Tiantian at the end of the year and getting married once Tiantian turned a certain age.

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