The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 572 - 543: Wedding Date, Shaving_1

Chapter 572: Chapter 543: Wedding Date, Shaving_1

It wasn’t until they received the telegram from Niu Dajun that He Tiantian and the others were able to relax.

As long as the hurdle was passed, there was no need to worry anymore.

New Year’s was quickly approaching, and He Tiantian made a trip to Huai City to purchase many goods for the celebration.

Qi Shuliang and Bai Qiongyu couldn’t return to the country, but they also sent big and small packages of items. Because of their accomplishments, these were not intercepted.

The children of Qijia Village loved visiting He Tiantian’s house to celebrate New Year, as they could enjoy delicious pastries and sweets.

This time, they bought ten pounds of White Rabbit Creamy Candy alone. The family’s private land had grown some sunflowers, yielding quite a few sunflower seeds, so they fried over ten pounds of these seeds, along with a few pounds of pumpkin seeds, and also made several pounds of peanut and sesame candy.

To prevent the mice from getting to them, they were specially stored in a large water tank, sealed with a thick iron lid.

While He Tiantian was busy with New Year’s preparations, and New Year’s was nearly upon them, Huo Yingjie arrived in Qijia Village with Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang.

They rode in Old Man Liu’s ox cart, and since it was the New Year, Huo Yingjie gave Old Man Liu a dollar and a pack of candy.

Old Man Liu didn’t stand on ceremony, after all, he had transported three people and so much stuff.

It was cold, and He Jingyu stayed at home to keep his wife company by the warm fire!

Hearing some commotion outside, he went out to open the door and saw it was Huo Zhekun, Jiang Lifang, and Huo Yingjie, his heart filled with joy.

It must mean that the matter was resolved, otherwise they wouldn’t have come to Qijia Village at this time.

"Big Brother Huo, sister-in-law, Yingjie, you’ve come. Why didn’t you say anything in advance? I would have picked you up at the station," He Jingyu said joyfully. After speaking, he helped carry the three large bags of things inside.

"Hehe, it’s all settled, so we should come for a visit," Huo Zhekun said. "We’ve broken our promise time and again, and I really feel sorry about that. I wouldn’t be at peace without visiting in person."

"It was unavoidable!" He Jingyu said. "Hurry and come in! Tiantian, Shuping, Big Brother Huo and sister-in-law have arrived."

He Tiantian opened the door, and seeing Huo Yingjie’s family, her face lit up with joy. "Uncle Huo, Aunt Jiang, Brother Yingjie, please come in. I’ll make you some ginger tea right away."

"That would be kind of you, Tiantian," Jiang Lifang, Huo Zhekun, and Huo Yingjie said as they entered.

As for their belongings, everything was moved to the room where Yingjie had stayed before.

Wang Shuping got up, and as Jiang Lifang approached, she took Wang Shuping’s arm and said, "Shuping, I must say you’re amazing. I never expected you to be able to give Tiantian a brother or a sister."

Wang Shuping blushed, but seeing her good friend she was very happy, responding, "Hehe, you’re making fun of me as soon as you arrive."

"I’m not making fun of you, I’m envious of you. Isn’t that right, grandma?" Jiang Lifang asked with a smile, turning to Third Grandma Qi, and happy to see the old lady looking well.

"Yes, indeed, many children bring many blessings, something everyone envies," Third Grandma Qi said with a laugh. "You must have had a tiring journey!"

"It wasn’t tiring. We came over after resolving the matters in Yanjing," Jiang Lifang said. "Originally, my mother-in-law wanted us to spend New Year’s in Yanjing, but I was thinking about Yingjie and Tiantian’s marriage, which has been delayed due to issues on our end, and I felt very sorry for Tiantian. So, after discussing with Old Huo, we decided to come here for New Year’s and also to arrange the marriage."

"Hehe, that sounds good," Third Grandma Qi laughed. "Both are good kids, and they are really into each other. As the elders, we are very pleased to see it happen."

"If it were someone else’s family, I would feel that Tiantian is being wronged, but I trust Sister Lifang’s character, and I’m sure it wasn’t intentional," Wang Shuping said, "The two kids are great, and they’re not young anymore. You and Big Brother Huo have also made a special trip, so we won’t put on airs, which would seem insincere. Grandma, you know how to pick dates, so please help the kids choose a suitable one!"

"That’s right, Aunt is an elder and highly respected, please choose a date for us," Jiang Lifang said with a smile, once the date is set, they can go ahead with the wedding preparations.

Third Grandma Qi calculated for a moment, then said, "The New Year is in two days, so it’s not possible before that. After the New Year, traditionally people didn’t marry in the first lunar month, but that’s not the case anymore. How long can you stay here?"

"Not to hide it from you, Third Grandma, this year, Old Huo and I have taken quite a lot of leave; at most, we can last until the tenth day of the first lunar month next year," Jiang Lifang explained, the timing was a bit tight, but they had already settled the engagement and had agreed to get marry at the end of this year, so it was not too rushed.

"Then that’s settled, let’s pick the eighth day of the first lunar month," Third Grandma Qi said, "Now for the wedding in Qijia Village, we’ll first host the departure ceremony here, and then you can take the kids to Nan City or to Yanjing for the rest of the celebrations, however you see fit, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lifang nodded and said, "Aunt has thought of everything, this arrangement is perfect. We also brought some things with us, and whatever else we lack, let Yingjie go buy it."

Third Grandma Qi chuckled and said, "Don’t worry about that; there are plenty of people in Qijia Village to help with wedding preparations, so it’s not a difficult task."

He Tiantian made ginger tea with brown sugar for each of them, saying, "Aunt Jiang, have some ginger tea!"

After a chill, drinking a bowl of ginger tea warmed them up nicely.

While the women discussed the wedding, He Jingyu was talking with Huo Zhekun about the incident that had occurred in Yanjing.

He Tiantian, feeling embarrassed, waited for everyone to finish their ginger tea and then slipped out.

Huo Yingjie, who also couldn’t contribute to the conversation, followed He Tiantian outside.

Once outside, Huo Yingjie picked up He Tiantian in his arms and twirled her around in the courtyard.

He Tiantian quickly covered her mouth, worried that her exclamation would disturb the adults in the house.

"Put me down," He Tiantian whispered a warning, feeling that Huo Yingjie was being too bold.

Huo Yingjie kissed He Tiantian’s face several times with a "smack" before putting her down and asking, "Tiantian, did you miss me?"

"Not at all!" He Tiantian contradicted herself, not wanting to appear too eager and give Huo Yingjie the impression that she was not reserved.

"If you didn’t miss me, then I’ll keep kissing you until you do," Huo Yingjie threatened to continue his affection.

Worried that the adults might come out and see their indiscreet behavior, He Tiantian quickly changed her tune and said, "I did miss you, terribly, to the point where I couldn’t sleep at night."

"Me too," Huo Yingjie replied, his chin resting on He Tiantian’s forehead, the rough bristle scratching her forehead a bit itchy.

He Tiantian stretched out her small hand, placed it on her forehead, and said, "Your beard is really rough, go shave it quickly. How about we make dumplings for dinner tonight?"

"Sure!" Huo Yingjie agreed, "But aren’t you happy that we are about to get married?"

"I am," He Tiantian said shyly, looking down, "But in front of my parents, I can’t seem too desperate to marry, right? After all, I am young and beautiful, I have to be a bit reserved."

"Hehe," Huo Yingjie chuckled, "You’re so funny, I can’t stay away from you, not even for a moment. You shave me."

"You shave yourself," He Tiantian frowned, the razors nowadays are those manual blades that can easily cut if you’re not careful.

"I won’t, if you don’t shave me, I’ll keep ticking you with it," Huo Yingjie playfully threatened, and then began tickling He Tiantian’s tender cheeks with his chin.