The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 495 - 466 Concerns, Confusion_1

Chapter 495: Chapter 466 Concerns, Confusion_1

Niu Peng was overjoyed. His daughter-in-law had damaged her health from overworking in her early years, and now, despite being married for many years, she had not become pregnant. His son and daughter-in-law had a good relationship, and he couldn’t bring himself to break them apart, so the only thing he could do was to help by inquiring about all sorts of secret remedies.

Once there were warm springs available, he decided he would have his son take his daughter-in-law to soak in them, hoping they might even be blessed with a pair of twins.

People in Qijia Village also murmured among themselves, feeling that this was abnormal, and eventually, some thought of the warm springs on the back mountain.

As the story spread, it became more exaggerated, and the warm springs in the stone pits on the back mountain were rumored to be springs that could bestow children. Even with no warm springs currently flowing, people often came to worship, hoping to have sons and daughters in one stroke.

"Mom, why isn’t it moving?" He Tiantian touched her mother’s slightly protruding belly, curious.

Having lost her parents early in her previous life, the pain of their passing was the deepest sorrow in He Tiantian’s heart, leaving her even more puzzled about the cause of their death.

Now that her parents were alive, He Tiantian kept the events of her past life in her heart but didn’t let the memories and hatred from her past life influence her present. As a result, she now had a complete family and her dear childhood sweetheart.

"It’s still small; it doesn’t have the strength yet!" Wang Shuping said with a smile, "I remember when I was pregnant with you, it took almost five months before you started moving. If it weren’t for Aunt Jiang repeatedly assuring me that the baby was fine, I think I might have been scared every day."

"Oh!" He Tiantian laughed, "Mom, do you want a son or a daughter?"

"Daughter, son, it doesn’t matter," Wang Shuping said. "Just like when I was pregnant with you, I’m happy as long as the baby is healthy."

He Tiantian adored children, especially knowing there would be another person who was blood-related to her in the future.

She planned to love and care for her younger brother or sister dearly, and in the future, there would be one more person in the world who would love her.

"Mom, grandma writes to us often, missing us terribly. This time, with such wonderful news in our family, I will write to grandma right away," He Tiantian said with a smile, "to share the joy with her as well."

"Yes, your grandma is alone in a foreign country; it’s quite lonely," Wang Shuping remarked wistfully. "It’s been more than two years since Huo Yingjie left, and we don’t know when he will return!"

Feeling guilty, He Tiantian said, "I often see Dad smoking silently in the yard by himself, probably worrying about grandma."

"How could he not worry? That is your father’s own mother!" Wang Shuping said. "Your father is a man of deep feelings. He nearly fell apart when your grandfather passed away."

"Ah, it’s all because of me. If it weren’t for me, you both would have gone to Country M already and could have a very good life there. Dad could also stay by grandma’s side and fulfill his filial duties," He Tiantian said.

"Hehe, as long as we’re not starving, material life has never been a must for our family," Wang Shuping said. "What matters most is family. You are our daughter, our next generation, and grandma is our elder, our previous generation. Both your father and I are in the middle position, needing to respect our elders and take care of the younger ones. So you don’t need to feel guilty; this is our responsibility, and this is how much we value family."

After thinking for a moment, He Tiantian said, "Mom, if Brother Yingjie doesn’t come back to marry me by next year, you and Dad should go to Country M. If grandma goes too, I’ll follow. Uncle Qi also hopes grandma will go to the United States to retire."

"Hehe, Third Grandma Qi definitely won’t go," Wang Shuping said. She was a woman of delicate thoughts, and she understood the meaning behind Third Grandma Qi’s looks at Old Man Qi.

He Tiantian exchanged a glance with her mother, and they both smiled, understanding each other.

"Well then, I’ll stay here to accompany grandma and take care of her," said He Tiantian. "By the time Qi Qi comes, I’ll be able to take the college entrance exam. I won’t have to stay here forever."

Wang Shuping was pleased to hear this, as she had always hoped that He Tiantian would pursue more education.

"Yes, otherwise, if the situation within the country continues like this, your father and I would never let you stay here," Wang Shuping smiled and said while patting her daughter’s head. "Huo Yingjie is a fine young man, truly outstanding among his peers, but you can’t remain a village girl forever! You have such a bright future and the opportunity for a great education ahead of you, why give it up? Ultimately, it’s because of what you told us before, about how the future will change."

"Mm-hmm, Mom, I’m sure I can get into Nan City University," said He Tiantian, who had already completed her high school courses over the years and was confident about the exceedingly easy college entrance exam in the year of Qi Qi. After all, in her past life, she had managed to get accepted to university despite the difficult circumstances and a short prep time.

"Of course, Mom believes in you," said Wang Shuping. "It is important for girls to get an education, but you shouldn’t just bury yourself in books. You have to learn to think for yourself. Every experience in life is a lesson, and you’ll understand that when you grow up."

"Yeah, I’ll read more, but I won’t become a bookworm," He Tiantian declared. "Mom, once I get into university, what major should I choose?"

In her previous life, He Tiantian had chosen two majors at random, one in Astrophysics at Nan City University—a tribute to her grandfather—the other, Nan City Agricultural University, was influenced by her parents.

But she got into her first choice: Astrophysics at Nan City University.

Although she had listened to many stories from her grandfather as a child, she knew little about the professional field. Back then, her heart was with her departed loved ones, and it felt like choosing that major was a way to be with them.

"What major do you want to study?" asked Wang Shuping. "In the past, we might have been forced by our circumstances to choose more practical majors for better job placements. But now, as you know, our family’s situation is such that even without your grandmother’s help, your father and I could provide a comfortable life for you. So you’re free to follow your own interests and desires without worrying about financial constraints."

Wang Shuping hoped her daughter would choose a major she loved.

After pondering a bit, He Tiantian realized she liked cooking; however, there were no specialized culinary schools at the moment. Schools like New Oriental Cooking School would probably take another two to three decades to be established.

"Mom, I don’t know what I like," He Tiantian said helplessly, feeling unsure about her future for the first time.

Her past life experience had affected her profoundly.

"Haha, no need to rush. You can take your time to think about it," Wang Shuping said with a smile. "Do what you truly want to do!"

"Mm-hmm, I’ll take my time," He Tiantian replied with a smile, knowing that their financial security allowed her the freedom to choose what she liked—which was a kind of happiness in itself, wasn’t it?

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