The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 591 - 560 Honor, Worth Making Friends With_1

Chapter 591: Chapter 560 Honor, Worth Making Friends With_1

He Tiantian not only gave gifts to Old Master Huo and Old Madam Huo but also presented gifts to Song Chunli and her husband, as well as to Huo Yingjun and his wife.

As for the unborn nephew, it was a pair of tiger-head shoes.

"Ah, the craftsmanship is pretty good. When a child wears these shoes, they’ll definitely grow as strong as a little tiger," Song Chunli praised, finding it rare for He Tiantian to be so thoughtful.

No wonder the in-laws like this girl so much!

Zhao Huanhuan came back from work and was also very fond of the shoes!

Because He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie came, a rich lunch had been prepared.

Without having to hold a wedding, Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian were both very happy, at least they didn’t have to be tormented by others anymore.

Besides, they had already had a wedding in Qijia Village, a lively celebration without having to worry about jealousy or reporting from others!

The first time they met in Yanjing was in the autumn of ’72. They had played outside for a day, not quite satisfied, and then had to part ways.

The second time He Tiantian came to Yanjing was because Huo Yingjie was injured. Taking care of Huo Yingjie every day, it was impossible to go out and have fun.

This time, their third visit to Yanjing, Huo Yingjie was free from work and He Tiantian wasn’t in a hurry, so the two of them visited various famous Yanjing spots and took many photos together and individually.

They had a great time, almost like a honeymoon.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie walked into the courtyard while chatting and laughing.

"Yingjie, look who’s here?" Huo Yingjun saw his younger brother coming in and quickly greeted him with a smile.

Today was also a coincidence, as they ran into Zhou Yuanchao and Sun Chengzhi who were in Yanjing for a commendation ceremony. Remembering that his younger brother was also in Yanjing, Yingjun had brought them home.

"Boss!" Zhou Yuanchao saw Huo Yingjie, walked over quickly, and hugged him.

Huo Yingjie smiled awkwardly and pried the strong man’s arms away, saying, "Yuan Chao, Chengzhi, what brings you to Yanjing? Is the project finished?"

Zhou Yuanchao was so excited that he couldn’t speak for a moment.

Sun Chengzhi stepped forward with a smile, "Boss, our project is finished and, after rigorous testing, it has now been finalized. As for the mass production that follows, that’s no longer our job. The mission is complete, we’ve retired with honors. The commendation ceremony is about to start, and we’ve come over."

"Good, very good. You haven’t let me down," Huo Yingjie said with satisfaction, preferring his friends to benefit rather than letting others take advantage.

"Boss, we’ve written in our report that you are the overall person in charge of our project, the greatest honors are yours," Sun Chengzhi said, "since we didn’t know you were in Yanjing, we’ve sent the honors and a series of awards to the Nan City Technology Research Institute already. If we had known earlier, we would have definitely invited you to join us at the commendation ceremony."

On the other side, Zhou Yuanchao finally calmed his excitement and said, "Yes, Boss! It really feels like vindication!"

"Heh, it’s fine, I don’t mind these things," Huo Yingjie laughed, "Let’s not talk about past honors, let’s keep working hard in the future. Don’t leave today, let’s stay for dinner and have a good chat."

"Sure, then we won’t stand on ceremony," Zhou Yuanchao laughed, "Boss, when did you and the little sister-in-law get married, we want to attend the wedding feast."

"Heh, you’re out of luck, we got married on the eighth day of the first lunar month this year," Huo Yingjie laughed, "I’m really in high spirits with all the happy events, we must have a drink at noon."

"Sister-in-law, hello, I’m Zhou Yuanchao, Boss’s good brother," Zhou Yuanchao introduced himself. "The stuff Sister-in-law sends to the research institute is really delicious. If Sister-in-law also goes to our research institute, then I’ll definitely come to eat often."

"Sure!" He Tiantian laughed softly, agreeing for the moment, but whether or not she would go to the research institute was another matter.

"Sun Chengzhi, I’m Boss’s right-hand man," Sun Chengzhi said. "Ah, but I’m not from Nan City, so I can’t be involved in all the public matters with Boss, which I deeply regret."

"Gold can shine anywhere," He Tiantian complimented. "You guys chat, I’ll go make some tea for you."

The men were talking, and it wasn’t good for her to stick around all the time, so she took the opportunity to leave.

Zhou Yuanchao and Sun Chengzhi were quite envious. "Boss, your wife is really pretty. You can’t forget about your brothers just because you’re well-fed now that you’re married. Find a match for me too, will you?"

"Don’t look at me, I’m no matchmaker," Huo Yingjie waved his hands repeatedly. "You should just go to the research institute and ask Aunt Li to introduce someone to you. At least you work together and won’t have to be separated."

Zhou Yuanchao thought for a moment and said, "You’re right, I’m even older than you. My parents are probably anxious by now. Instead of letting my mom and dad find a girl for me in Mongolia, it might be better to look for one at the research institute where at least we have something in common."

"That’s exactly it," Huo Yingjie said. "If there’s no childhood sweetheart or love at first sight, then it’s better to quickly find someone compatible, someone similar to you. As for love, it’ll come after you’ve spent time together."

Sun Chengzhi laughed loudly, "Boss, not only is your work outstanding, but you’re also an expert in love! Oh my, little sister-in-law is quite obedient and attentive to Boss."

Obedient?

In the presence of others, she was quite obedient, but when it was just the two of them alone, she wasn’t so obedient anymore.

But no matter what, he liked it!

The joys of the bridal chamber are not to be shared with outsiders!

During the meal, Old Master Huo heartily praised the two younger ones, especially for their ability to remember their roots and include Huo Yingjie’s name, proving that they had upright intentions and were worth befriending.

After eating, Huo Yingjie took his two brothers out for a walk, away from everyone else to have some private conversation.

"After the award ceremony is over, are you guys going back to your original units?" Huo Yingjie asked. His job was still hanging, but his wages and allowances were being paid as usual, enough for him and his wife to live on.

"Yes, our train is tomorrow. I’m going back to Nan City, and Chengzhi is going back to his original work unit," Zhou Yuanchao replied. "Boss, have you completely recovered from your injuries?"

Huo Yingjie didn’t want to join work so quickly; in fact, he least wanted to be separated from his wife. He thought for a while and then said, "Sometimes I still get a bit dizzy, but other than that, I’m fine."

"Then you can’t go back to work?" Zhou Yuanchao lamented. "Ah, I was hoping to work with Boss again! But health is most important, it’s the capital for revolution and shouldn’t be neglected. It’s better for you to rest well. When I get back to Nan City, I’ll make sure to talk to Chief Engineer Sun."

"Alright, that would be great," Huo Yingjie smiled. "When you two go back this time, you have a long holiday. Rest well and don’t think about work all the time."

"Got it, Boss!" Zhou Yuanchao said.

The next day, Huo Yingjie used his connections to buy each of them a Yanjing roast duck and several boxes of pastries for them to eat on the way.

Zhou Yuanchao and Sun Chengzhi didn’t stand on ceremony with Huo Yingjie; they took the items prepared by him and boarded the train.

After staying in Yanjing for a week, Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian bid farewell to their grandparents and prepared to return to Nan City.