The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 540 - 511: Divine Power, Fortunate_1

Chapter 540: Chapter 511: Divine Power, Fortunate_1

Once He Tiantian had tidied up the guest room, she set to work on the housework.

Qi Daniu had been doing the laundry, but with He Tiantian’s help, a large basin of clothes was washed in no time and hung out to dry on the clothesline in the yard.

He Tiantian went back inside and took out the gift she had prepared for Qi Daniu.

It was a piece of soft, pale blue dacron fabric large enough to make three summer shirts.

"Daniu, this fabric is for you. Although it’s autumn now and too late to wear it, you can make shirts for next summer. This piece is big enough for three shirts, so not only can you have one, but your two sisters can each have one, too."

Qi Daniu rubbed her hands and said, "Sister Tiantian, this is too precious, I..."

She wanted it, but considering how kind He Tiantian usually was to her, she felt embarrassed to accept it.

"Enough of that. This is my gift to you, to thank you for looking after my family," He Tiantian said. "Whenever I’m away, knowing that you’d help take care of my mom makes me worry less about home. You don’t realize how much you’ve helped me!"

After He Tiantian put it like that, Qi Daniu coyly asked, "Really?"

"Of course, it’s true," said He Tiantian. "Here’s also a bag of White Rabbit candies; take them back with you for your brother and sisters to eat. And make sure you have some, too. Don’t give them all to your siblings."

"Thank you, Sister Tiantian," Qi Daniu said gratefully. She might not be able to repay Sister Tiantian with the same material things, but she could treat her with real kindness and help her out.

After taking the items and finishing up the housework for the family, Qi Daniu said goodbye to everyone and left.

Upon seeing Qi Daniu depart, Third Grandma Qi remarked, "Such a good girl. I wonder which family will be lucky enough to have her."

"Yes, indeed!" He Tiantian said. "Aunt Liu is a sensible person. She’ll find a good family for Daniu to marry into."

Just as Qi Daniu had left, Qi Xiaoyan came over.

It turned out that on her way home, Qi Daniu had passed by Qi Xiaoyan’s house and told her about He Tiantian’s return.

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoyan hurried back.

"Sister Tiantian, I’ve missed you so much. So, how is Huo Yingjie? Is he okay now?" Qi Xiaoyan barraged her with questions.

"He’s fine; he’s right behind you," replied He Tiantian. "You’re getting married, so of course I had to come back for the wedding!"

After three years of toughening up outside, Qi Xiaoyan’s skin had thickened, and she said, "Future brother-in-law, my wedding is coming up, and you have to give me a gift, or else I won’t let my sister marry you."

"I have your gift ready, all right?" He Tiantian pinched Qi Xiaoyan’s arm. "Such a greedy little thing!"

"Ouch, even before you’re married, you’re siding with your future brother-in-law," Qi Xiaoyan said. "Indeed, a woman is hard to keep at home once she’s grown!"

He Tiantian, not one to be easily bullied, retorted, "Well, you’re the one who can’t wait to leave, why the rush to get married?"

"It’s not me who’s in a hurry; it’s Brother Dajun," said Qi Xiaoyan, rolling her cute little white eyes.

"Look at you, so proud of yourself," He Tiantian said. "Is there anything special you want? Tell me, and if I can get it for you, I’ll send it as a gift. If not, then forget it."

"It’s all up to you, future brother-in-law. Don’t forget, okay?" Qi Xiaoyan said, joking with Huo Yingjie.

"Got it, I’ll make sure it’s ready," Huo Yingjie promised. He knew Qi Xiaoyan’s father, Village Chief Qi, had often helped He Tiantian in the past, and he had not forgotten.

Niu Dajun came from a well-off family; they probably had everything they needed. He would have to think carefully about what unique gift to present.

"Sister Tiantian, see how generous your future brother-in-law is, unlike you, who are so stingy," teased Qi Xiaoyan, because they were so close, she could make such unreserved jabs.

He Tiantian suggested that Huo Yingjie go keep Third Grandma Qi company while she took Qi Xiaoyan into the house, where they chatted about women’s private matters.

"How’s your job situation?" He Tiantian asked. "Has it not been settled yet?"

"Not yet," Qi Xiaoyan replied, "but it’s very likely I’ll be placed in the city. There are more opportunities to shine there."

"What about Brother Dajun?" He Tiantian asked with concern. "You can’t just get married and live in separate places, can you?"

"He’s doing well at the Taoyuan County Post Office, now also a small leader," Qi Xiaoyan said. "If I’m assigned to Huai City, he’ll probably have to transfer jobs."

"People aim high, water flows low; that’s good too," He Tiantian said. "As long as you two love each other and get along well, that’s what matters."

"Enough about me, what about you? You’ve been engaged to Huo Yingjie for so long, it must be time to get married, right?" Qi Xiaoyan asked. "Now that you’re old enough and your feelings are there, it should all fall into place!"

He Tiantian also wanted to get married soon, but she had previously promised the Snake King that she would retain her virginity until he tore through the Spatial Rift and left the Human Realm, thereby ensuring the purity of the Sacred Blood.

The Snake King had bestowed upon her great kindness, and she couldn’t break her promise.

"Once the date is set, I’ll naturally tell you," He Tiantian replied. "Anyway, you don’t have to join the army now, so it’ll be easy for us to meet."

"That’s true," Qi Xiaoyan said with a smile. There were endless topics between the two sisters.

Before they knew it, it was six o’clock in the evening. Qi Xiaoyan said, "You should start cooking dinner; I’m going to head back. I’ll come see you again tomorrow."

"Okay, then I won’t keep you," He Tiantian watched Qi Xiaoyan leave.

By the time He Tiantian got to the kitchen, Huo Yingjie had already washed the vegetables and rice, just waiting for He Tiantian to cook.

Huo Yingjie could do these things, but he couldn’t cook.

"I’ll make the fire for you, it’s going to be tough on you," Huo Yingjie said.

Seeing Huo Yingjie awkwardly sitting on a small stool with his long legs, but with a serious expression, He Tiantian didn’t have the heart to send him away.

"Alright," He Tiantian agreed.

There were no matches in the kitchen, so He Tiantian went inside to look for them.

By the time she came back with the matches, Huo Yingjie had already lit the fire, simply snapping his fingers, and the kindling under the pot was ablaze.

After the meal was ready, He Jingyu returned home.

He was very happy to see Huo Yingjie, especially since Huo had recovered.

Delighted, he brought out his treasured alcohol.

He Jingyu, who was a lightweight, predictably passed out under Huo Yingjie’s polite but persuading offers of drink.

Even drunk, He Jingyu kept repeating "good, good, let’s drink, let’s drink."

It was clear that he was truly happy; fortune still smiled upon their family.

The knot in the heart of He Jingyu and his wife, caused by Huo Yingjie’s past condition, had now disappeared. They could continue to be two harmonious families, loving elders to the younger generation, rather than parents who cruelly separate lovers.

He Tiantian prepared hot water for her father to drink at night and washed her mother’s feet before returning to the yard.

Huo Yingjie was looking up at the starry sky; the twinkling stars were very clear, feeling as if these stars were not far above their heads, within reach.

Facing the vast starry heavens, Huo Yingjie felt his insignificance for the first time. Even though in past lives he had been a high god, an outstanding person, there were still many unknowns, many challenges waiting ahead.