The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 574 - 545 Beating Mandarin Ducks_1

Chapter 574: Chapter 545 Beating Mandarin Ducks_1

Huo Yingjie gently patted He Tiantian’s forehead and whispered, "You are my wife, if not kind to you, then who should I be kind to?"

For He Tiantian, he would do anything!

How sweet He Tiantian felt in her heart.

"Right, Brother Yingjie, what was the real reason you went to Yanjing this time?" He Tiantian asked. Earlier, Huo Zhekun had said she was too busy to listen.

Now that Huo Yingjie was back, she wanted to know the truth.

Seeing He Tiantian ask about the matter in Yanjing, Huo Yingjie sneered, "It’s just that an idiot from the Huo family was used by others, and Grandpa, Grandma, and my uncle’s family were arrested under the suspicion of treason."

"Ah?" He Tiantian was surprised, "That seems a bit far-fetched! As for the fool from the Huo family, it must be Huo Yingqi, right?"

This was He Tiantian’s guess, as Huo Yingqi was the only discordant one in the Huo family.

"Who else but Huo Yingqi!" Huo Yingjie said in a heavy voice, "I’ve never seen such a foolish woman, who for the sake of someone insignificant, almost doomed her loving family to disaster."

"Let me guess again, that insignificant person must be Zhou Yuanyuan, right?" He Tiantian asked. It seemed that Zhou Yuanyuan was the only one who could make Huo Yingqi do something stupid.

Who knows what kind of love potion Zhou Yuanyuan fed to Huo Yingqi!

"Yes, Zhou Yuanyuan hooked up with Zheng Rong from the Zheng family," Huo Yingjie said. "They forged treasonous letters and were also involved with that big figure who defected a few months ago. Fortunately, our Huo family is not to be trifled with; we found the forger and were thus able to clear our name."

"That’s good," He Tiantian clasped her hands together, "Right, what happened to Zhou Yuanyuan?"

"Zhou Yuanyuan is locked up, she can sit and wear out the prison floor for all I care. As for Huo Yingqi, she has been disowned by grandfather and sent to the south, to change her name and never be a member of the Huo family again," Huo Yingjie said. "After the Spring Festival, grandfather will announce to the public that Huo Yingqi has died in an accident."

What Huo Yingqi had done had completely disappointed everyone.

Old Master Huo, considering she was of Huo Family blood and that even a tiger wouldn’t eat its cub, had given her a way out.

"Didn’t your aunt beg grandfather for mercy?" He Tiantian asked, as Song Chunli had always been the one to stop things before.

"This time, my aunt was terrified and grew to despise Huo Yingqi. Even though it was her own daughter, she did not plead on her behalf. After all, she is furious right now. Perhaps after some time has passed, she might think of her foolish daughter," Huo Yingjie contemptuously said, "Let’s not talk about these upsetting matters anymore. I have some good news for you, my sister-in-law is pregnant, already three months along."

He Tiantian was taken aback, then joyfully said for Huanhuan, "That’s fantastic, when we go to Yanjing, I have to prepare a gift. Right, since my sister-in-law is pregnant, she didn’t suffer in jail, did she?"

"No one made it difficult for her in there, luckily my sister-in-law is a strong woman. If it were someone weak and faint-hearted, the child might not have been safe. After all, it’s early in the pregnancy, and the emotions of a pregnant woman greatly affect the fetus," Huo Yingjie said with admiration, very appreciative of Zhao Huanhuan.

He Tiantian said nothing but pondered to herself, "If it were me, could I be as strong as my sister-in-law?"

"What’s on your mind?" Huo Yingjie asked, seeing that He Tiantian had zoned out.

"I was just thinking, if I were my sister-in-law, could I be that strong?" He Tiantian answered with a smile. In her previous life, she would’ve been weak and given up on herself, but in this life, she wouldn’t. She had learned to protect herself and her child.

Huo Yingjie ruffled her little head and said, "Don’t worry, I won’t let you go through such hardships."

"Mhm," He Tiantian smiled like a little crescent moon, now there were not many things or people that could threaten her.

"Cough, cough!"

Just as the two of them were in a sweet moment, they heard the coughing of He Tiantian’s dad, He Jingyu.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie exchanged glances and both smiled bitterly, Dad was trying to drive a wedge between the lovebirds again!

"I need to go clean up and rest now that my dad is out," He Tiantian said, meaning she could no longer stay with Huo Yingjie.

At first, Dad just coughed, but if she didn’t return to her room, he would come in, perhaps to pour a glass of water or to use the bathroom...

In any case, he wouldn’t say it directly, just wear her down with his presence.

"See you tomorrow then," Huo Yingjie said, planting a kiss on He Tiantian’s little mouth, feeling completely satisfied.

He Tiantian took a basin to wash up and went back to her room to sleep.

Inside the quilt, there were two hot water bottles, providing gentle warmth.

Thinking about how, once she was married, she would cuddle up with the warm Brother Yingjie and wouldn’t need any hot water bottles.

She was so eager to marry, it was a bit shameless!

But who could blame her for loving Huo Yingjie so much!

Fortunately, Huo Yingjie loved her back, and they truly understood each other.

The next day, He Jingyu asked He Tiantian to invite Secretary Qi, Zhao Dajiao, Qi Shuming, and Qi Shugen over. Arranging a wedding in a rural area was no easy task!

Although not much could be done during the New Year period, they had to set the various rules in place.

Everyone was thrilled to hear that He Tiantian was getting married.

Firstly, because He Tiantian was well-liked and had a good reputation in Qijia Village; secondly, He Jingyu held a high prestige in the village.

Now, not just the people of Qijia Village, but also others who had introduced peach trees from there, were grateful to He Jingyu; although they hadn’t profited yet, He Jingyu had a good name in Taoyuan County and even in Huai City.

After discussing everything and promising to help, it was clear much preparation was needed.

Since they were enlisting the help of others, naturally they couldn’t do without hosting a meal, and since Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were Huo Yingjie’s parents, He Jingyu invited Secretary Qi and others to accompany them as the bride’s family side.

They drank, chatted about everything under the sun, and after a good drinking session, they became more familiar with each other and started addressing one another as brothers.

Later, when they found out that Huo Zhekun was the Deputy Mayor of Nan City in Su Province, everyone was astonished and became somewhat reserved.

"Hehe, we’re all friends here, don’t be formal, just act as you did before," Huo Zhekun said with a laugh. He Jingyu had let it slip earlier by accident, and everyone was no longer as casual as before.

Secretary Qi had seen his share of high-profile scenes too. Thinking about it, what difference did it make that he was a Deputy Mayor? Currently, he was eagerly seeking a marriage alliance, and as part of the bride’s family, they should indeed maintain an air of importance.

Besides, that was Nan City’s Deputy Mayor; he had no jurisdiction over Huai City!

"Exactly, Shugen brother, Shuming, don’t be formal, we’re all family here," Secretary Qi said. They neither needed anything from Huo Zhekun nor had they offended him, so there was nothing to fear.

"Yes, we’re all family here," He Jingyu added, easing the atmosphere.

"Well, if you’re all saying that, it would be rude of us to act like outsiders. Come on, let’s drink," said Qi Shugen, the elder, raising his glass to drink with everyone.

After some drinks, they loosened up and weren’t as standoffish as before.