The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 559 - 530

Chapter 559: 530

He Tiantian pulled Qi Xiaoyan into the house for a private chat.

"Tsk tsk, there really is something different about a married woman, look at that rosy little face," He Tiantian said with a mischievous smile, "Come on, tell me, what does it feel like to be newly married?"

"Go on, if you want to know what it feels like, why don’t you get married sooner?" Qi Xiaoyan pushed He Tiantian’s face away, "You’re just trying to make fun of me!"

"Haha!" He Tiantian laughed. "The bride is shy, if she won’t tell, then forget it!"

Qi Xiaoyan’s face turned red, not wishing to continue this embarrassing topic, so she changed the subject, "Sister Tiantian, I got a job, doing archiving work at the public security bureau in the county town."

He Tiantian was taken aback and asked, "That’s not right, you were mainly focused on singing as an artist in the department. Even if it were a job placement, you should have been assigned to the propaganda department. How did you end up in archive management?"

"In the county town, there’s a spot for every turnip. The propaganda department is full, both the official and temporary positions, so I couldn’t get in," Qi Xiaoyan explained, "Even though my family has connections, they couldn’t just displace someone else to make room for me."

"I see," He Tiantian nodded, "Although the Niu family does have influence in the county town, they can’t be completely disregarding others. Right, I remember Lin Xiaoru is also in the propaganda department, and Li Mingkai becomes a temporary worker during the winter."

"Oh, you’re talking about Lin Xiaoru, I’ve bumped into her a few times in the county town," Qi Xiaoyan mentioned, "We know each other but aren’t close. She greets me and I just respond briefly. However, judging by her air of success, it seems she’s doing quite well in the propaganda department of the county town."

"Then you can’t let those years of singing practice go to waste," He Tiantian reminded her, otherwise it would all be for nothing, considering Qi Xiaoyan’s singing talent.

"I love singing and it’s already a habit now. I’ll keep it up," Qi Xiaoyan assured her, even if there were no opportunities to perform on stage, she wouldn’t abandon her hobby.

Suddenly thinking about the schools in the county town resuming classes, Qi Xiaoyan could totally be a music teacher!

"Xiao Yan, I heard the schools in the county town have resumed. They must be short of teachers, especially music teachers. You should give it a try," He Tiantian suggested, "That way, you could work and practice singing. You have a military background and sing revolutionary songs, the schools would definitely appreciate that."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoyan’s face lit up with joy, "Why didn’t I think of that before! Not only can I sing, but I can also play the accordion and organ, and I know how to play the flute, though not very well."

"You could be considered multi-talented," He Tiantian said. "Just give it a try. Teaching others to sing is certainly better than dealing with a basketful of files."

"Sister Tiantian, you have a point," Qi Xiaoyan agreed wholeheartedly. After returning to the county town, she would ask Niu Dajun for help.

While they were speaking, a drunken Niu Dajun was brought into the room. Qi Xiaoyan needed to tend to Niu Dajun, so He Tiantian took her leave, promising to continue their chat the next morning.

The following morning, Qi Xiaoyan and Qi Daniu both came over to hang out with He Tiantian.

By afternoon, Qi Xiaoyan and Niu Dajun headed back to the county town.

Three days later, Qi Xiaoyan returned to tell He Tiantian that she was now a music teacher at Taoyuan County First Middle School.

Being able to do something she enjoyed and considering it her job made Qi Xiaoyan very happy.

Everything around was very fulfilling, and the relationship between Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian deepened even further.

With Huo Yingjie around, He Tiantian had even forgotten about the Snake King, always feeling like something was missing. It wasn’t until she got her period that He Tiantian realized she hadn’t provided the Snake King with Sacred Blood for a long time.

The Snake King had once said that without Sacred Blood, it was impossible for him to cultivate.

Now happy with her life, He Tiantian hoped to get married soon and provide more Sacred Blood so that the Snake King could achieve great mastery in cultivation as soon as possible.

He Tiantian went to the back mountain, intending to enter the cave, but she was repelled and ended up sitting on the ground with a thump.

"Brother Yingjie, why can’t I get in anymore?" He Tiantian sat on the ground, looking very aggrieved.

Huo Yingjie stepped forward and pulled He Tiantian up, and he would definitely not tell her that he had put up another barrier outside.

Apart from him, no one else should think about getting in or out.

"It’s probably the Little Spirit Snake cultivating," Huo Yingjie said. "Since we can’t get in, let’s leave. It’s too cold in the back mountain. And with the ancient tomb excavation happening over there, we’re too conspicuous staying here."

"But the Snake King hasn’t absorbed any Sacred Blood for over two months," He Tiantian said. "Without Sacred Blood, he can’t cultivate."

"Hmph!" Huo Yingjie’s petty jealousy surfaced again as he turned his head away snootily.

When He Tiantian heard this, she knew Huo Yingjie was jealous again and quickly walked around to face him, asking, "Are you angry again?"

"No!" Huo Yingjie turned his head away, avoiding He Tiantian’s eyes.

He Tiantian wrapped her hands around Huo Yingjie’s head and kissed his chin, saying, "Alright, don’t be mad. If the Snake King achieves Great Mastery in Cultivation soon, we can get married earlier, right?"

Getting married sooner!

Those were words Huo Yingjie loved to hear!

"With me here, how could I let you toil so much," Huo Yingjie whispered. "I will help him through the Heavenly Tribulation and send him back to the Demon Realm, so from now on, you just need to look at me and think of me. I will handle things on his end."

"Really?" He Tiantian was delighted, her eyes sparkling, as she looked at Huo Yingjie with hope.

Huo Yingjie embraced He Tiantian, saying, "Even if I deceive everyone else, I would never lie to you!"

Brother Yingjie’s sweet nothings were so domineering, so heartwarming, and He Tiantian liked them very much.

"Okay, I believe you," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Then let’s go and let the Snake King cultivate in peace."

Not long after they left, Huashan and Cui Ying arrived at the spot where Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian had just been talking.

"Senior Brother, did you hear their conversation just now?" Cui Ying frowned. Logically, being so close to them, she should have been able to hear everything clearly.

But just now, they didn’t hear anything.

Huashan was also deep in thought, then shook his head and said solemnly, "No, I didn’t hear a sound! I only saw their lips moving."

Hearing her Senior Brother’s answer, Cui Ying’s frown deepened even more.

After a while, Cui Ying finally asked, "Senior Brother, do you think those two could be the experts we ran into that day?"

Huashan didn’t nod nor shake his head because he wasn’t certain either.

"I feel that the woman is a bit mysterious, and the man even more so," Cui Ying said. "I can barely sense anything unusual about that man, but I can tell from his demeanor that he has an air of nonchalance about him."

"I feel the same," Huashan said. "But that’s not certain either. I heard from Wang Lei that Huo Yingjie is a very talented person. Also, he comes from a very good background, perhaps it’s the result of his family’s upbringing and influence."

"Hmm, Uncle said we should continue to stay in Qijia Village, so we will investigate this slowly in the future," Cui Ying said, knowing they had time.