The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 539 - 510: Pride, Turning Worry into Joy_1

Chapter 539: Chapter 510: Pride, Turning Worry into Joy_1

Since the road was repaired, his business had improved somewhat.

For people he knew, he would take money; for those he didn’t, he would accept some grain or grain coupons.

One person driving a cart was enough to provide for a family’s living.

The people of Taoyuan County were honest and simple, and with Old Man Liu being a war hero and also cautious, nobody reported him.

"Not even two hours, that’s pretty fast," He Tiantian was very happy, this meant she could go home earlier.

"Yes, Qijia Village is now our Taoyuan County’s," Old Man Liu raised his thumb, "I haven’t tasted the peaches from Qijia Village, but I’ve seen them. I’ve never seen peaches that looked so good, tsk tsk."

"Hehe, yes, those are top-grade honey peaches," He Tiantian laughed, "The peaches on the barren hill all bore fruit this year, so the yield will definitely be very high."

Upon hearing this, Old Man Liu grew even more interested and said, "Yes, you might not know the grand sight since you’ve been out of town! Village Chief Qi borrowed ox carts from other villages to help with transport, more than a hundred ox carts, a mighty sight, full of momentum. What’s even more enviable is that after Qijia Village sold to the supply and marketing cooperative, each household could divide up at least five hundred yuan, and plenty of industrial coupons. Now, many villages want to introduce peach trees and often go to the county seat. Qijia Village is fending them off, your mom and dad are very busy."

"Hehe, all for serving the people," He Tiantian said laughingly. Without guessing, she could imagine her father’s and even Qijia Village’s prestige in Taoyuan County had risen even higher.

Huo Yingjie listened carefully to the conversation between He Tiantian and Old Man Liu, his lips always curved in a faint smile.

Seeing He Tiantian’s fair little face turn red from the sun, he took out a floral sun hat from the bag and put it on He Tiantian.

Huo Yingjie’s considerate act earned him a sweet kiss from He Tiantian.

With the talkative Old Man Liu there, the journey was far from boring.

They soon arrived in Qijia Village, and Old Man Liu drove his ox cart directly to the doorstep of Third Grandma Qi’s house.

Getting down, He Tiantian took out a yuan and a pack of White Rabbit Creamy Candies and said, "Grandpa Liu, thank you!"

Seeing this, Old Man Liu laughed heartily and said, "I have grandsons and granddaughters at home, I’ll take the candy, it’s usually impossible to buy without coupons."

As he spoke, he took the candy and didn’t take the money.

"Grandpa Liu, we must pay when we take a ride, please take the money," He Tiantian insisted, adamant about giving the money to Old Man Liu.

Old Man Liu refused and drove his ox cart away.

"Let it be, if he doesn’t want it. We’ll just give the kids more candies in the future," Huo Yingjie said. "That pack of candies can be considered the fare."

Seeing the man walk away, He Tiantian felt it was inappropriate to chase after him.

At that moment, Qi Daniu, with wet hands, ran out from the courtyard and seeing He Tiantian, exclaimed with joy, "Sister Tiantian, you’ve finally come back, I missed you so much."

Seeing Qi Daniu’s wet hands, He Tiantian knew she was helping with chores at home and felt deeply grateful, her affection for the young girl was not misplaced.

"Yes, you’ve worked hard during this time," He Tiantian said with gratitude, "I’m back now, so you don’t need to work so hard."

Qi Daniu shyly smiled and said, "It’s not hard. And this is...?"

This man is really handsome!

"My partner, Huo Yingjie," He Tiantian said, "Come on, let’s not stand outside, let’s talk inside the house."

"Oh, I remember now," Qi Daniu laughed. Back then, Qi Daniu was still young; it had been so long since they met, she had already forgotten what Huo Yingjie looked like.

Hearing the voices, Third Grandma Qi and Wang Shuping promptly came out of the house.

"Grandma, Mom, are you both doing well?" He Tiantian approached, taking one by each hand, and asked with concern.

"Good, good!" Third Grandma Qi said with a smile.

"Grandma Qi is well, Aunt Wang is well," Huo Yingjie stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Yingjie has been unfilial, causing you worry."

Third Grandma Qi patted Huo Yingjie’s arm and said, "Good, it’s good that you’ve recovered. Those who survive a great disaster are destined for future blessings. Both you and He Tiantian are blessed."

Wang Shuping had been worried that her daughter would end up marrying a fool, and she had become thin with worry.

Although she felt sympathy for Huo Yingjie and pitied him, she pitied her own daughter even more.

"Yingjie, you can’t scare us like that again," Wang Shuping said with a choke in her voice. Having gone through such an experience once had been enough to make her lose her appetite and be unable to sleep at night.

Huo Yingjie was moved and apologized, "I’m sorry, Aunt Wang, for making you worry. I won’t do such dangerous work again."

"That’s good," Wang Shuping said, feeling a bit relieved.

He Tiantian pulled out a handkerchief to wipe away her mother’s tears and said, "Mom, you’ve lost weight. Please, don’t cry anymore. You worry about Brother Yingjie and me, but you need to take good care of yourself as well. The little brother or sister in your belly is also very important."

"You are all my life!" Wang Shuping touched her daughter’s face. Seeing her daughter and future son-in-law well was better than anything else.

"Where’s Uncle He?" Huo Yingjie asked. The reunion was a happy occasion, and he hoped everyone could be joyful.

"He went to the back mountain. Yingjie, you sit down and rest first," Third Grandma Qi said. "We didn’t know you were coming beforehand; the rooms weren’t prepared."

Qi Daniu smiled at the side and said, "Third Grandma, don’t worry. The mats in Sister Tiantian’s and the guest room were wiped down by me a couple of days ago. I’ve also cleaned the house. It’s spotless, not dirty at all, and ready for someone to stay in directly."

"Daniu is really a diligent girl," praised Third Grandma Qi. "Tiantian, hurry up and get a room ready for Yingjie."

"Yes, I’ll do it now," He Tiantian said, letting Huo Yingjie put her luggage in the house and then placing Huo Yingjie’s luggage in the guest room.

This room used to be a storeroom, but because Qi Shuliang came to stay with his family and there was nowhere else for them to stay, it had been converted into a guest room. Although the furniture inside was old, it was indeed very clean.

"I’ll help too," Huo Yingjie followed and did some odds and ends that he could manage.

Only Third Grandma Qi and Wang Shuping were left looking at each other, both revealing relieved smiles.

"Shuping, you don’t need to worry anymore," Third Grandma Qi said. "Yingjie is well, and Tiantian doesn’t have to face difficult decisions anymore."

"To have an outcome like this is already more than anyone could ask for," Wang Shuping said. "We’ve kept this from grandma. Thankfully Yingjie recovered, otherwise given grandma’s love for Tiantian, she definitely couldn’t bear it."

"Yes, your mother-in-law is not just anyone," Third Grandma Qi chuckled. If she were, she wouldn’t be able to protect so much of the Bai Family’s properties.

Wang Shuping laughed and said, "Anyway, with Jingyu there, whatever happens, just let mother and son figure it out between themselves."

"Your mother-in-law is daring in love and bold in hatred, but she is not one to cause trouble without reason. You are so understanding, she will treat you well," Third Grandma Qi reassured Wang Shuping, understanding Bai Qiongyu.

News had come from Bai Qiongyu’s side, saying that once the child turned one, they would let the whole family go to Country M.

"I hope so," Wang Shuping said.