The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 443 - 414 He Jingyu’s Reaction_1

Chapter 443: Chapter 414 He Jingyu’s Reaction_1

He Tiantian had already transformed from a rich family’s daughter into a village girl.

"What’s wrong?" He Tiantian looked at her own blue floral jacket, black pants, black cloth shoes.

Xianglan smiled and said, "Miss, don’t you look like how I did when I was a young maid?"

"Haha!" Bai Qiongyu laughed, "There is quite a resemblance, but my granddaughter looks good in anything."

"Alright, I’m wearing this for convenience when climbing the mountains," He Tiantian said, "Besides, that’s just how things are around here. Didn’t you see everyone wearing similar clothes before? Even though my clothes aren’t new, at least they don’t have patches!"

"Tiantian is right, resources here aren’t abundant, and you will get used to it eventually," Third Grandma Qi said, "But I must tell you, this is your root, and the village is full of your kin. In the years your father was away, it was the villagers who supported us, allowing a woman with bound feet like me to survive. You must not look down upon them, because by doing so, you would be looking down on me and your father."

After hearing this, Anna nodded and said, "Mother, I understand, judging a person is never based on their attire or wealth."

"Mm, that’s good," Third Grandma Qi said. "You two must remember this as well, understand?"

"Yes, Grandma," Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin said in unison.

Wang Shuping watched from the side, feeling very content. It was a blessing to have such grandchildren, granddaughters, and daughters-in-law.

"Come inside, everyone. Let’s have some tea first," Wang Shuping invited, pouring water for everyone.

He Tiantian had already run out of the house.

As soon as she left the house, she ran into Qi Daniu carrying a bamboo basket on her back.

"Sister Tiantian, you’re back, that’s great, I’ve missed you so much," Qi Daniu, hearing that He Tiantian was back, came straight over with her bamboo basket.

When He Tiantian saw it was Qi Daniu, she smiled and said, "Daniu, I’ve missed you too, and I’ve brought you a present. But I need to go to the back mountain now and don’t have time to talk, can you come see me tonight?"

"Sister Tiantian, you go busy yourself," Qi Daniu said, "Seeing you back safe is enough to put my mind at ease."

After parting ways with Qi Daniu, He Tiantian headed straight for the back mountain.

She needed to tell Dad that grandma was back.

It would give Dad some time to process the news on his way back.

Who knew that as soon as she arrived at the livestock team, she saw Dad and Qi Shuming carrying two large baskets of peaches down from the back mountain.

"Dad!" He Tiantian saw He Jingyu from afar.

He Jingyu was carrying a basket on his back, filled with both soft peaches and freshly picked hard ones.

Now that his daughter and third grandma were back, he obviously couldn’t let all of them go to the officials, so he took quite a few for themselves.

When He Jingyu saw his daughter, he said, "My dear daughter!"

He Tiantian quickly ran up to her father and laughed, "Team leader Two is doing well."

"What team leader, just call me uncle," Qi Shuming chuckled, "Brother He, you walk back with Tiantian, I’ll go ahead to the village branch."

"Thank you, Uncle," He Tiantian crisply said.

Seeing Qi Shuming leave, He Tiantian finally said, "Dad, there’s something I want to talk to you about. Please, don’t get too excited, just don’t!"

With his daughter safely returned, what else could excite him now?

"What is it?" He Jingyu rubbed the top of his daughter’s head. Time really flew by. A baby girl had grown into a beautiful young woman.

He Tiantian tightly gripped her dad’s arm and said, "Dad, I found grandma, and she came back with me this time."

Indeed, upon hearing these words, He Jingyu’s form stiffened, unmoving for a long while.

"Dad, Dad, don’t scare me!" He Tiantian quickly shook her dad’s arm, hoping to snap him out of it.

He Tiantian knew the longing and the resentment in her dad’s heart toward grandma.

He Jingyu’s eyes felt a bit sore as he murmured softly, "Before you went to the United States, I had imagined that you might find Mother, imagined a reunion... But now that it has become a reality, my heart isn’t as eager as before!"

"Dad, Mom and I know, you really miss grandma." He Tiantian said, "We don’t know about the past events, so I can’t judge. But no matter what, I’m on your side."

Although grandma was a woman worthy of respect, Dad was more important.

He Jingyu’s palms sweated and his brows furrowed tightly, he was very conflicted in his heart.’

The more he had missed her before, the more conflicted he felt now.

"Tiantian..." He Jingyu’s voice was hoarse, "Did she... did she talk to you about the past?"

He Tiantian shook her head and said, "No, I didn’t ask, and she didn’t mention it. Grandma owes you, not me. This is a matter between mother and son, maybe grandma wants to talk to you about it."

"You’re a sensible child." He Jingyu smiled wanly. His daughter was right. Mother owed him; she gave birth to him but didn’t raise him. Yet, he always believed Mother had her difficulties.

"Dad, are you feeling very conflicted?" He Tiantian asked, "When I first found out in the United States, I felt the same way. On one hand, I wanted to acknowledge this relative, because aside from our family of three, the closest blood relation we have is grandma; on the other hand, I resented her for leaving you."

He Jingyu was stunned again. Yes, his current feelings were just as his daughter had described.

"Then how did you finally change your mind?" He Jingyu asked nervously, hopelessly looking for a clue from his daughter’s thoughts.

"Actually, it was Third Grandma Qi who guided me." Third Grandma Qi said, "She told me that grandma owes you, not me, and advised me not to dwell on it excessively. Also, grandma is a woman with strong principles and character, and she must have had her reasons for not staying. Perhaps it’s not all grandma’s fault."

After hearing this, He Jingyu felt somewhat relieved and said, "Yes, it takes two to clap. When your grandfather was alive, he often said he was to blame, for not taking good care of your grandmother, for not being able to make her happy. When I asked again, your grandfather wouldn’t speak of it anymore."

"Yes, Dad, you should ask and get it clear first." He Tiantian said, "Grandma is already in her sixties. If we can’t adjust our attitudes properly, history of hurting each other might repeat itself."

"Yes, there isn’t that much time left for us to waste anymore," He Jingyu said, "Let’s go home quickly."

Regardless of the situation, he had to face it, so it was better to resolve it sooner rather than later.

He Jingyu and his daughter He Tiantian returned home together.

As nervous as He Jingyu was, Bai Qiongyu was just as anxious.

When He Jingyu appeared before Bai Qiongyu, she was at a loss for words, and the strong-willed woman’s tears flowed freely in an instant.

Looking at her son, who resembled her former husband, she felt guilt and heartache.