The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 608 - 577 Reunion, Thank You_1

Chapter 608: Chapter 577 Reunion, Thank You_1

New Year’s holidays are around the corner, and Huo Zhekun, Jiang Liping, sent their New Year’s gifts to Yanjing in advance along with a letter explaining why they couldn’t make the trip back to Yanjing for the New Year—they were going to Qijia Village to visit their daughter-in-law, He Tiantian.

At the same time, they secretly shared the recent letter from their son, revealing that there were two fetuses in his wife’s belly—twins!

Whether boys or girls, they were thrilled!

Indeed, as soon as Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were off work, they packed various tickets from home.

Knowing that He Tiantian loved the pastries from Xinghua Building, Jiang Lifang even swapped some tickets with others just to bring more for He Tiantian.

The couple, in high spirits, came to Qijia Village for the New Year celebration.

Upon seeing He Tiantian, Jiang Lifang asked tenderly, "It’s cold outside, and the ground is slippery. If you want to go out, you must call Yingjie to help you. You absolutely cannot go out alone."

He Tiantian nodded and said, "Got it, Mom! You and Dad must be tired from the trip, quickly get some rest."

"No worries, we’re in good health. You must ensure you don’t catch a cold!" Jiang Lifang said. "By the way, I’ve brought you some medicines suitable for pregnant women. If you really can’t bear it, you can take a little."

"Thank you, Mom," He Tiantian expressed her gratitude. After the onset of winter, she had caught a cold by accident.

Huo Yingjie gave her a red pill, and after taking it, she felt great and never caught a cold again.

Now, with the twins reaching six or seven months, and carrying such a big belly, sometimes she needed both hands to support it when getting up.

Luckily, she was healthy, and the babies inside were also very healthy.

Due to the arrival of Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun, Third Grandma Qi’s house was very lively.

Meanwhile, the elders in Yanjing, upon hearing about the twins, couldn’t stop smiling. They quickly packed up items to mail to Qijia Village and also wrote a long letter detailing many arrangements.

Although their second son’s family couldn’t come back for the New Year, this news was enough to make up for everything.

Jiang Lifang and Wang Shuping prepared the New Year goods together, making this year even more lively than the last.

In private, Huo Zhekun said to He Jingyu, "The authorities are currently discussing the resumption of college entrance examinations to select talent. There will likely be news after the New Year."

"That would be great," He Jingyu said joyfully. "Without discussing other places, let’s just talk about Qi Family Primary School. Currently, it has only two grades. In the second grade alone, there are twelve classes with youngsters aged seven and teenagers aged twelve or thirteen. The cultural discontinuity is so severe, it has already heavily impacted a generation. Perhaps the issue has only begun to surface among the upper echelons, but in ten to twenty years, its effect on ordinary people will be evident."

"Yes, I often ponder your speculation," Huo Zhekun said. "Hopefully, everything will go smoothly. By the way, I noticed people attend classes at Qi Family Primary School at night as well. Do they need supplementary lessons?"

He Jingyu laughed, "Those aren’t primary school students. They are teenagers over fifteen and youths in their twenties. They are participating in literacy classes, and some of them want to learn more."

"Not bad, the village chief of Qijia Village is quite visionary," Huo Zhekun praised. "With that kind of momentum, I estimate many will be able to pass the exams next year."

"Big Brother Qi is indeed a good man, although he has his own self-interest, he has truly done a lot of solid work for Qijia Village," He Jingyu praised. He was much better than those village officials who only knew how to benefit their own families and not the villagers.

The fathers were chatting, and Huo Yingjie was there to keep them company, which pretty much meant he was there to serve tea and water.

That’s what the younger generation does!

"Yingjie’s here, and we’ve bothered you," Huo Zhekun said humbly. His son had been here for a whole year, and He Jingyu had taken care of his food, clothes, and everything else. He, as a father, had to express his gratitude.

Even with the best of friends, when it’s time to be thankful, you have to voice it.

He Jingyu looked at Huo Yingjie with satisfaction and said, "Big Brother Huo, by saying that, you’re making me feel like an outsider. I’ve watched Yingjie grow up; I know his temperament inside out. Besides, we’re all family now. Why make such distinctions! A son-in-law is half a son. I’ve never treated Yingjie as an outsider."

"Then I won’t be polite. We’re all family, and there’s no need for formalities between us," Huo Zhekun laughed and let the subject drop. "Nan City has been unstable this year, but thankfully it’s all in the past now. With Yingjie and Tiantian here, Lifang and I can rest easy without having to worry about home."

"We can keep Tiantian company, but Yingjie’s time here isn’t much longer," He Jingyu said. "Dou Dou is already a year old, and when Tiantian gives birth and goes back to Nan City, we’ll have to go abroad. My mother is all alone overseas and struggling. Plus, I’ve never truly fulfilled my filial duties; it’s time for her to live her old age in peace."

Huo Zhekun nodded, "Yes, it’s not easy for the Old Madam to be alone overseas. The sooner you go, the more years of happiness you can give her."

"Ah, it’s not necessarily," He Jingyu said with a wry smile. "I don’t understand anything about the companies my mother manages. I only know how to look after fruit trees. I don’t know if I’d be able to adapt to life abroad."

"You won’t know until you go," Huo Zhekun said. "Although I’ve never been abroad, my nephew tells me that foreign countries, especially those in Europe and America, are much more developed than ours. Once you’re there, if you learn and observe, you’ll be able to adapt. If you really can’t manage, then Old Madam will have to struggle for another decade or so until your son grows up, and you won’t have to carry on the family business."

"Heh, that’s true," He Jingyu laughed. "This little guy arrived just in time!"

He Jingyu and Huo Zhekun chatted and laughed over drinks.

However, He Jingyu’s tolerance for alcohol was poor, and he was no match for the "alcohol warrior" Huo Zhekun. Soon enough, he was tipsy and, after eating just a little, was helped into the room by Wang Shuping.

Thanks to Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang’s visit, they had a lively New Year celebration.

On the sixth day of the New Year, Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang had no choice but to return to Nan City.

Though reluctant, they each had their own work to attend to; they couldn’t stay away.

"Shuping, it’s going to be hard work for you to look after Tiantian here. As her mother-in-law, I should be the one doing these things, but now it’s all up to you," said Jiang Lifang with a sense of guilt, feeling deeply grateful to Wang Shuping.

Wang Shuping smiled and said, "Lifang, Tiantian is my daughter, and Yingjie is my son-in-law. There’s no hardship in looking after them. Besides, you’re busy with your job in the city, and I’m relatively free here. Don’t worry about going back; I assure you everything will be taken care of well."

"I feel at ease with them by your side," Jiang Lifang said. "Once I go back, I’ll send you whatever good things I can find."

"There’s no need; we lack nothing here," Wang Shuping said. "You and Big Brother Huo must not suffer. Stay healthy and save your energy for taking care of grandsons and granddaughters, hm!"

"Both of us had a raise at work, and our standard of living has increased. We should give Tiantian more so she can eat better and maintain her health. Otherwise, I really wouldn’t feel right," Jiang Lifang insisted.