The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 442 - 413 Invitation, What a Coincidence?_1

Chapter 442: Chapter 413 Invitation, What a Coincidence?_1

Qi Shuliang looked past Qi Dazhu, who stood behind him. When he was young, he was not close to Qi Shuli, merely nodding acquaintances, but he had a deep impression of Qi Shuming.

"This is Shuli’s older brother, if I remember correctly," Qi Shuliang said, then he turned to Qi Shuming, "I didn’t expect this mischievous kid to have grown into such a fine young man!"

"Brother Liang Zi, don’t call me mischievous; you used to take me bird-nesting all the time," Qi Shuming chuckled, "Let’s leave our chatter for later, there are still so many people behind; we should hurry over."

"Right, right, Shuliang, let’s first ensure the leaders are well-received; we can have a good chat with our own people tonight," Qi Dazhu said and continued walking forward.

"Sure thing!" Qi Shuliang agreed.

Niu Peng, as Qi Dazhu’s close superior, made introductions for the leaders.

Village Chief Qi was very excited and said, "Thank you, leaders, for your concern and for taking care of my Third Grandma’s family all the way here. Come, let’s not stand here; let’s go sit down in the village."

With so many people, there wouldn’t be enough seats elsewhere!

The village had a dozen or so long benches, which should be enough for everyone to sit on.

"Comrade Qi, you’ve worked hard," Ma Zijian said with a smile, "You must ensure a good reception for the returned overseas Chinese, the Qi Shuliang family."

"Yes, leader, mission assured," Qi Dazhu stated solemnly, greeting all the leaders, and then came to Third Grandma Qi, "Third Grandma, was Tiantian’s journey here smooth?"

"Very smooth!" Third Grandma Qi nodded, "The home is well-kept thanks to your care."

"It’s my duty," Village Chief Qi said, "Tiantian, you take the lead and head back first with the others; I will greet the leaders here."

"Alright!" He Tiantian replied.

With so many people today, Village Chief Qi could only put aside his family members first to attend to the leaders.

Qi Shuliang had no choice but to follow Village Chief Qi to the village’s party branch office to attend to these leaders.

Zhao Dajiao, too, was quite capable; she had already had someone boil water and wash the dishes. By the time Village Chief Qi brought everyone in, she had already prepared the boiling water, accompanied by wild tea leaves picked from the mountains.

On the large Eight Immortals Table by the entrance of the party branch office, there were easily twenty to thirty bowls placed on it.

"Our place is remote, so I hope the leaders will forgive us. Here’s some wild tea picked from the mountains that we prepared ourselves. It’s nothing fancy, but please drink some to quench your thirst," Qi Dazhu explained, personally handing a bowl to Ma Zijian.

Ma Zijian was not shy, drinking a few sips and nodding, "It tastes quite good!"

Seeing Qi Dazhu covered in sweat and thinking about the lunch arrangements, Niu Peng took the opportunity to whisper to Qi Dazhu, "Younger Brother Qi, didn’t you tell me last time that the peaches were almost ripe? How are they now? If they taste good, bring them out quickly. If the leaders enjoy them, this road might even get some more attention."

"I was planning to send some to the leaders in a couple of days," Qi Dazhu replied, "Don’t worry, we have two baskets of early-ripe soft peaches at home, and there are also ripe ones on the trees that last a long time."

"Good, hurry and have it prepared," Niu Peng said, "I’ll help you with the leaders. For lunch, it’s enough to be filling; it doesn’t need to be too luxurious, but also not too poor."

Qi Dazhu was very grateful to Niu Peng, nodding continuously, "Yes, yes! Understood."

Niu Peng and Village Chief Zhang assisted in attending to the leaders.

Village Chief Qi quickly instructed Qi Shuming to bring over the peaches stored in the wooden houses of Peach Orchard and to pick some ripe firm peaches as well.

Qi Shuming took a carrying pole and headed to Peach Orchard.

Village Chief Qi also told Zhao Dajiao to make good lunch preparations.

Zhao Dajiao found some people to catch fish from the river for a pot of fish soup as the meat dish, and Village Chief Qi’s house still had two pieces of cured wild rabbit meat, which would be stewed with potatoes. They would also make a stir-fried green vegetable dish, a cold mixed wild vegetable dish, two meat and two vegetable dishes, which should be just right.

Zhao Dajiao asked some familiar women to help wash the vegetables, which could save some time.

The arrival of so many important people was a matter concerning the entire village.

After all, when the officials are happy, the common people can live in peace!

Third Grandma Qi, He Tiantian accompanied by Anna, Qi Zhenghan, and Qi Zhengmin returned home.

Wang Shuping waited at home, extremely anxious.

Originally, she wanted to wait at the entrance to the village, but she feared losing control of her emotions, so she waited at home instead.

As for He Jingyu, he had business in the Peach Orchard and wasn’t at home waiting.

It must be said, men have broader minds. Knowing Tiantian was alright, he stopped worrying.

Someone knocked on the door, Wang Shuping quickly got up, opened the door, and saw many people standing at the entrance.

Wang Shuping pulled He Tiantian over, looked her up and down, and nodded, "You are finally back safe and sound, back at last."

Third Grandma Qi smiled and said, "This trip was all thanks to Girl Tian; otherwise, my old bones wouldn’t have been able to handle it!"

"As your granddaughter, it is only right that I take care of you," Wang Shuping said with a smile, "Mother-in-law, please introduce me quickly; I can’t wait to meet the relatives."

Wang Shuping invited everyone inside to sit in the house.

Third Grandma Qi smiled and said, "This is my daughter-in-law Anna, this is my grandson Qi Zhenghan, and granddaughter Qi Zhengmin. As for that Madam Bai, she is..."

Seeing Third Grandma Qi a little embarrassed, He Tiantian stepped forward and said, "Mom, this is grandma, dad’s biological mother!"

"What?" Wang Shuping was stunned, thinking she had heard wrong, "Tiantian, what did you just say? Say it again."

Her daughter clearly accompanied her mother-in-law to find her son, so how could she have found herself a grandma?

Her husband’s biological mother?

Country M?

At that moment, Wang Shuping remembered her husband mentioning in the past that his biological mother had not passed away, but had gone back to Country M.

Could it be... could it be such a coincidence that they had found her?

"This is grandma, dad’s biological mother. This lady here is Grandma Lan, a close relative by grandma’s side, dear as sisters," He Tiantian explained, "Mom, it’s true, you’ve seen the photo of dad before, haven’t you?"

After hearing her daughter’s words, Wang Shuping carefully observed Bai Qiongyu and managed to calm down a bit, saying, "I’m sorry, I... I lost my composure just now."

Wang Shuping didn’t know what her husband’s stance was, so she couldn’t bring herself to call that woman mother-in-law or mother.

"It’s okay, it will get better once we get familiar," Bai Qiongyu said with a slight smile, "Where’s Jingyu?"

"He’s in the Peach Orchard behind; I’ll go and call him," Wang Shuping said, intending to go out and tell her husband the news.

He Tiantian smiled and said, "Mom, you stay here and help entertain everyone, I’ll go call dad."

Qi Zhengmin said with a grin, "Sister Tiantian, I’ll come with you."

He Tiantian looked at the little leather shoes on Qi Zhengmin’s feet and then at her own shoes and said, "Your shoes aren’t suitable for climbing mountains."

Qi Zhengmin felt disappointed inside and a bit upset.

"Zhengmin dear, be a good girl; grandma will make you shoes," Third Grandma Qi said with a smile, "You’ll be able to wear them soon."

"Okay," Qi Zhengmin responded, smiling again.

He Tiantian went inside, changed into her old clothes, and her old cloth shoes, and appeared before everyone.

Bai Qiongyu, Xianglan, Anna, Qi Zhenghan, and Qi Zhengmin were all collectively astounded.