The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 570 - 541 Sharing Hardships, Engagement_1

Chapter 570: Chapter 541 Sharing Hardships, Engagement_1

If he still couldn’t discern the situation, he might as well be selling sweet potatoes.

"Hmm, yes, Zhekun, Yingjie, you both had a tough time this go around," Old Master Huo said. "I’ve taken note of what you’ve done. Without you, the Huo Family wouldn’t have made it over this hurdle."

"Father, as you said, we’re one family, so let’s not speak as if we’re two," Huo Zhekun said with a sincere expression, deeply understanding that without a nest, there would be no eggs; hence, he would devote all his efforts to rescuing the family.

Only if the Huo Family stood tall, could he, holding a local office, act with ease.

"Good, good!" Old Master Huo nodded. "Having gone through so much, while we’ve been scared, we also learned a lot. A family is like an apple; if it’s bad on the outside, you can cut off the bad part and still eat it; but if it’s rotten inside, you won’t know where to bite to ensure that you get a good piece, and the only option is to throw it away. We all need to take this lesson to heart and heed its warning."

To stumble may prevent a fall.

If we don’t learn from our mistakes, then we’ve suffered in vain.

"Yes, Father," the four of them responded.

Old Master Huo, who had just been preoccupied with the concerns of the Huo Family, had forgotten to ask about Huo Yingjie’s condition. "Yingjie, are you all okay now?" he inquired.

Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Yes, Grandfather, I recuperated for a while in Qijia Village and have completely recovered. Originally, Mom and Dad had discussed visiting Qijia Village at the end of this year to finalize the wedding details with the He Family, but then this crisis occurred at home."

"Haha, Yingjie has grown up; it’s time for you to take a wife," Old Master Huo laughed. "After this period is over, I’ll start making the arrangements for you."

"Thank you, Grandfather," Huo Yingjie said, having waited too long and unwilling to wait any longer.

After discussing serious matters, everyone started to chat about family affairs.

"Younger brother, our Huo Family has added new members this year, a sign of prosperity!" Huo Zheqian remarked. "Yingjie should also work hard, aiming to have a child next year."

"Thank you for your auspicious words, Big Brother," Huo Zhekun smiled. "That girl from the He Family is truly outstanding. When Yingjie was in trouble, they didn’t say anything and just came to take care of him. Once we got to Nan City and Yingjie’s condition improved slightly, they took him to Qijia Village to convalesce, which is why he’s recovered so quickly."

"Yingjie, Tiantian is a good girl; you must treat her well," Old Master Huo said. "If you do something to wrong your wife, I’ll be the first one to not let you off. Don’t get involved with those outside temptations and messy things. They’re no good. Not only do they compromise your health, but they also disrupt your family. It’s hard enough to be vigilant and scheming against others outside; if you have to guard against your own wife at home, life would be immensely difficult!"

"Yingjie, did you hear that?" Huo Zhekun said to his son. "A wife who is with you to share the good times may not necessarily be a good wife, but one who can endure hardships with you is definitely a good wife."

"Yes, Grandfather, Dad, I’ve taken note," Huo Yingjie nodded repeatedly.

Huo Yingjun was enlightened, deciding to treat Zhao Huanhuan even better in the future.

Previously, it had been his grandfather and father who would reprimand him, but now it was Huo Yingjie’s turn. Huo Yingjun felt a secret thrill, looking on with the air of someone who relished the drama.

Old Master Huo, upon seeing this, said to Huo Yingjun, "Yingjun, don’t laugh at your brother. You must treat Huanhuan well in the future. Actually, as long as Huanhuan wanted a divorce to clarify her position, she wouldn’t have been detained at all. But she didn’t, which proves her love and devotion to you. In the face of disaster, as a woman, she was able to remain calm and protect your children, showing she’s a rare find for a wife. Since you’ve married such a good woman, treat her well."

This time, Huo Yingjun was truly grateful to his wife and nodded, "Yes, Grandpa, I’ll take good care of Huanhuan."

The group of five family members talked for a long time until the meal was ready downstairs, and then they went down to eat.

Indeed, as they had guessed, the Zheng Family put up a scapegoat to take the blame, then gave up some positions in important departments.

This was compromise.

There was no victory or defeat, only hierarchy.

The organization restored the Huo Family’s honor, and all working members of the Huo Family were reinstated to their original positions.

They originally planned to spend the New Year together, but Jiang Lifang disagreed. She wanted to go to Qijia Village to discuss the marriage arrangement with the He Family.

"It would be nice for the Huo Family to spend the New Year together after such a narrow escape, but we’ve broken our promises to the He Family time and again, which is not right. Now that the incident is over, we should go there at the earliest opportunity to discuss the marriage, to show our sincerity and importance," Jiang Lifang first discussed with her husband, and after getting his agreement, she went to speak with her mother-in-law.

After listening, Huo Zhekun pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Okay, I agree. Since we’ve taken such a long leave, plus the holiday for the New Year, it’s a good time to make arrangements for their wedding."

"Since you agree, let’s go talk to your parents," Jiang Lifang said, feeling that success was likely with her husband’s support.

"Aren’t you going to ask Yingjie?" Huo Zhekun countered.

Jiang Lifang pursed her lips and retorted with a laugh, "That ungrateful boy has wanted to get married for a long time. There’s no need to ask; the sooner, the better."

"Hehe, you’re right," Huo Yingjie chuckled, "After the New Year, Yingjie will be twenty-four, not a young age anymore."

The couple went to talk to their parents about the matter.

Although their second son and his family wouldn’t be celebrating the New Year here, knowing they were going to arrange their grandson’s marriage, they had no objections.

"Alright, the people of the He Family are righteous," Old Master Huo said, "Madam Bai and Mr. Qi, Tiantian’s grandparents, personally sent a telegram to Liu Zhixiang to ask about the Huo Family, making their stance clear. Both emotionally and logically, we need to be doubly good to the He Family and the Qi Family."

"Then go ahead and discuss the wedding. Whatever you two families think is appropriate, do that," Old Madam Huo said, "During extraordinary times, we treat things extraordinarily. Get the marriage sorted out soon. Your father and I are too old to go there, but we have acknowledged this granddaughter-in-law in our hearts. Just bring her here to pay respects with a cup of tea when you can."

"Thank you, Father, Mother," Huo Zhekun smiled, "That’s what I was thinking. The He Family doesn’t have relatives in Nan City. I guess they will hold the wedding in Qijia Village. We don’t have to do anything in Nan City, where I work, just invite a few close friends for a meal. Then we’ll have Yingjie and Tiantian come to Yanjing to pay respects to the two elders with tea, and meet my elder brother and sister-in-law. That’ll suffice."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Huo felt a twinge of guilt and said, "When Yingjun married, we had a big celebration. I had wanted to do the same for Yingjie, but since our family is still in a precarious situation, we will have to slight Yingjie."