The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 628 - 597: Going on a Blind Date, Accompanying_1

Chapter 628: Chapter 597: Going on a Blind Date, Accompanying_1

Huo Yingjie understood something about Zhou Yuanchao’s family situation.

Family issues weren’t something he felt comfortable giving advice on, so he let Zhou Yuanchao handle it on his own.

Zhou Yuanchao was an adult and should have relatively mature ways to solve problems.

"Yes, your situation is quite unique. You’re an adult now, so be sure to measure your response. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me, and I’ll do my best to help," Huo Yingjie said.

"I’ve got it, Boss," Zhou Yuanchao replied. "By the way, I forgot to tell you, Qian Miaomiao and Tang Xinliang got married last month with Chief Engineer Sun as a witness. Ah, they say a rabbit doesn’t eat the grass by its burrow, but that Tang Xinliang, that stinker, he specializes in nibbling the grass right next to his burrow."

"Hehe, didn’t you forget another saying, ’The nearer the water, the first to get the moon’?" Huo Yingjie laughed. "Miaomiao is a good girl, and Xinliang isn’t bad either. It’s quite normal for them to develop feelings over time and come together!"

"Alright!" Zhou Yuanchao said. "I have to find my own bright moon soon too!"

"Hehe, I wish you success soon!" Huo Yingjie replied. "By the way, do you have any news about Sun Chengzhi?"

"Sure, we often exchange letters. Ever since his award, he’s been well-regarded by the leaders after returning and is doing quite well," Zhou Yuanchao replied. "It’s just that we’re situated so far from each other, Tiannan to the north, so we can only write letters. It would be so much better if we could meet, have a meal, and drink together."

"As long as everyone is safe and sound, don’t ask for too much," Huo Yingjie laughed, then continued talking with Zhou Yuanchao for a long while, learning more about each other’s lives.

After the dishes were washed, Huo Yingjie had learned quite a lot.

"Yingjie, you watch the kids, I’ll go tidy up the beds!" He Tiantian smiled. "It’s summer now, things get a bit damp and the mats need airing out."

Upon seeing He Tiantian’s actions, Aunt Li advised, "There’s no need, we’ll stay at a guesthouse tonight."

"Aunt Li, you’re being too polite. We have rooms at home, why go to a guesthouse?" He Tiantian protested. "Besides, you are an elder whom Brother Yingjie holds in high respect, and Zhou Yuanchao is Brother Yingjie’s good friend and brother. We definitely can’t have you staying at a guesthouse."

"Yes, we’ve got plenty of rooms at home, and they are much more comfortable than a guesthouse," Huo Yingjie added. He really didn’t want the two elderly folks to suffer outside.

Chief Engineer Sun nodded and laughed heartily, "Old woman, let’s not stand on ceremony. Yingjie and Tiantian are right, it’s much more comfortable to stay here than at a guesthouse."

"Then all right, we’ll trouble Tiantian," Aunt Li smiled, looking around the neat and spacious courtyard; indeed, it was more comfortable than a guesthouse.

He Tiantian took the mats and blankets from her parents’ room out to air them out.

Zhou Yuanchao’s room in the guesthouse was just right.

After He Tiantian finished tidying up the rooms, she headed to the bathroom to wash the diapers, busy nonstop.

Normally, these chores were Huo Yingjie’s responsibility, but since the guests had come specifically for him, he couldn’t be expected to do housework instead of entertaining them.

Luckily, with more people around to take care of the baby, He Tiantian didn’t have to worry about the child and could focus solely on housework, getting it done quickly!

In the evening, Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang, learning that Huo Yingjie’s old boss had arrived, were very enthusiastic.

Huo Zhekun and Chief Engineer Sun discussed the research institute’s funding issue, ensuring there would be no delays in payment.

Jiang Lifang also liked Zhou Yuanchao, the young man who was earnest and good-natured. She promptly promised to find him a good girl at the hospital.

Zhou Yuanchao was overjoyed.

The next morning, Zhou Yuanchao took Chief Engineer Sun, Aunt Li, and Zhou Yuanchao around Nan City for sightseeing and visiting historical landmarks.

Jiang Lifang acted quickly, and upon returning that night, she told Zhou Yuanchao that he had a blind date the next day!

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuanchao blushed and said, "Aunt Jiang, isn’t this... isn’t this a bit too fast?"

"What’s the rush? This girl is a local from Nan City, she has a good character, good medical skills, and she looks good too, we know her well." Jiang Lifang said, "Go have a look, maybe you’ll hit it off, right?"

Seeing Zhou Yuanchao’s embarrassment, Aunt Li chuckled and said, "Yuanchao is usually so carefree, but when it comes to blind dates, he gets all squirmy and shy. You can’t be like this, or you won’t find a good wife."

Aunt Li twisted the knife a little.

"Are you scared, Yuanchao?" Huo Yingjie teased. He still had more faith in his mother’s judgment; if she thought the girl was a good match for Zhou Yuanchao, there must be a reason.

"Scared? What’s there to be scared of about blind dates? I’ll go tomorrow," Zhou Yuanchao said with a stiff neck, the thought of his mother urging him to marry in every letter gave him a headache. So many female comrades in the research institute, but none of them sparked anything within him, maybe this place will bring a change!

After all, he was planning to settle down in Nan City, since this was his home.

"Good, then Yuanchao, you and Yingjie bring me lunch tomorrow noon, and I’ll let you meet in the canteen," Jiang Lifang arranged, "It’s just a meeting, don’t be nervous."

"I can’t go," Huo Yingjie refused.

Zhou Yuanchao got anxious, already a bit nervous, and now Boss wasn’t going to accompany him; that was really disappointing.

Huo Yingjie looked Zhou Yuanchao up and down and said, "Not going with you is for your own good! If we go together, the girl, upon comparing, will definitely not fancy you!"

"What?" Yuanchao felt wounded, Boss looked down on him.

Aunt Li laughed and said, "That’s right, even if Yingjie goes with you tomorrow, he should wait outside."

It’s not uncommon for blind dates to fall for the tag-along friend instead.

Aunt Li glanced at Chief Engineer Sun without leaving a trace and snickered to herself, wasn’t it just like this back in their days!

"Alright, I must thank Boss for his consideration!" Zhou Yuanchao said mournfully, a big guy making such a face was incredibly funny.

Everyone laughed heartily thanks to Zhou Yuanchao’s antics.

Zhou Yuanchao felt inwardly hurt!

The next day at noon, He Tiantian had finished cooking. She had Zhou Yuanchao have some first, then packed some into a thermos for her mother-in-law, and had Huo Yingjie take Zhou Yuanchao to deliver it.

Outside the hospital, Huo Yingjie stopped under a big tree and said, "Brother, good luck to you. I’ll be waiting here for your triumphant return!"

Zhou Yuanchao changed from his previous hesitancy to full of fighting spirit, saying, "I’ll do my best."

As for how Zhou Yuanchao’s blind date went, let’s not talk about that for now.

Huo Yingjie leaned against the tree trunk, his eyes closed, waiting for Zhou Yuanchao.

Wang Bing was on the night shift and was heading home after swapping shifts at noon. He ran into Huo Yingjie at the hospital entrance.

A man as handsome as him, you take one look, and you never forget.

Wang Bing didn’t want to just walk past Huo Yingjie, becoming another nameless passerby in his life.

She had already missed many opportunities before; this time, she didn’t want to miss out again.

So, when passing by Huo Yingjie, Wang Bing deliberately pretended to drop her lunchbox on the ground, creating a clattering noise.

Huo Yingjie opened his eyes and saw a woman picking things up from the ground not far in front of him.

Now that it was summer, even conservative clothing couldn’t hide everything; bending over, one could see a stretch of soft, white neck, not to mention the two buttons undone on the woman’s shirt.