The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 652 - 621: Prosperity, Gift_1

Chapter 652: Chapter 621: Prosperity, Gift_1

When He Tiantian woke up, it was already lunchtime at noon.

Although taking two children on a train was problematic, there was also a lot of joy.

Everyone took turns caring for the children, and the carriage was filled with their cheerful laughter from time to time.

The journey was long but warm.

The long train finally arrived at Yanjing Station.

He Tiantian dressed the children warmly, all bundled up, and put them in the stroller.

Huo Yingjun called for two cars to pick up Huo Zhekun’s family. After greeting them, they got into the cars and then he started to complain.

"Oh my, grandmother had me up at four in the morning to come and pick you guys up," Huo Yingjun said with a wry smile, "I told her that trains are always late, never early. Then she said, what if it is early! So, I’ve been here since six waiting."

Huo Yingjie chuckled and said, "Thank you, big brother! You’ve had a tough time."

"Little brother, there’s no need for courtesy," Huo Yingjun replied, "Come on, let me see my nephew and niece!"

He Tiantian, with Huo Yingjie holding the children, sat in the front where Huo Yingjun could see the two plump babies and stretched out his hand to pinch their chubby cheeks.

"Good gracious, these children are so lovely!" Huo Yingjun exclaimed, "No wonder grandfather and grandmother look at their photos several times a day. They are so charming, it makes me want to have another child as well."

He Tiantian raised her eyebrows and laughed, "Big brother, big sister-in-law, you should have children while you’re still young."

"Ah, we want to, but both your sister-in-law and I are busy. We don’t have time for children!" Huo Yingjun said, "We’ll only think about it when your sister-in-law is not busy anymore."

Huo Yingjie chuckled and said, "Big brother, you must hurry up. Since Jian Guo, the great man’s saying that ’more people mean greater strength’, coupled with Huaxia Country’s traditional concept of ’many children bring much happiness’, the population has been increasing rapidly in the past thirty years. No matter what it is, too much of anything is not good, including population. By the time they start restricting population growth, you and your sister-in-law, being government workers with one child, will certainly be among the first to be restricted."

"What!" Huo Yingjun was startled, "Really?"

"Nothing is certain in this world," Huo Yingjie said with a smile, "Who knows what the future holds! If you really want to have children, then do so quickly. There’s still more than half a lifetime to work. Why wear yourself out over endless tasks?"

"Hmm!" Huo Yingjun nodded earnestly, "Thanks for the reminder, little brother, I’ll discuss it with your sister-in-law when we get back!"

Before long, they arrived at the old mansion of the Huo Family.

Some familiar people, hearing that Huo Zhekun’s family had returned to Yanjing, came over one after the other.

The event that took place at the Huo Family last year shocked everyone in Yanjing.

More than ninety percent of people didn’t believe the Huo Family could survive the crisis. Seeing Huo Zhekun and Huo Yingjie in Yanjing now, it was surprising that they had indeed made a remarkable comeback.

Latterly, many people had tried to investigate privately, longing to discover what methods Huo Yingjie had used at the time, but to no avail.

The lack of findings aroused even more curiosity and wariness among others.

They speculated that the Huo Family must still have hidden strengths, powerful beyond anyone else’s expectations.

He Tiantian, holding her children, followed behind.

Old Madam Huo went straight past her son and rushed toward He Tiantian, reaching out to hold the children, saying, "Oh, my dear great-grandchildren!"

"Grandma, the children are heavy to hold, please don’t pick them up." He Tiantian reminded her, worried about tiring the children.

"Oh dear, I can’t hold them while standing, but here, let me sit down and hold one." Old Madam Huo replied as she sat down on the couch and opened her arms wide.

He Tiantian placed her daughter in Old Madam Huo’s embrace and took out a cloth to wipe the child’s drool.

Old Master Huo, holding Huo Ruihua, seemed as if he couldn’t get enough of looking at the child.

The children stopped crying after being sated with food and drink, so even when they saw so many people, they were only a bit fidgety and did not cry out loudly.

Everyone came over to see the children one by one— the legendary twins of mixed sex!

How rare!

It was almost lunchtime when everyone started to bid farewell and leave.

The honorable families from this area were not far apart; they would visit again when they had the opportunity.

Soon only the Huo Family members were left at home.

Old Madam Huo took out two high-quality golden longevity locks from her bosom and placed them around the necks of the two children.

"Grandma, this is too valuable," Tiantian said, her heart feeling a bit uneasy. The children had already received gifts when they were born, and now two more golden ones—it worried her that Brother Yingjie and his family might be upset.

Old Madam Huo smiled and said, "All my great-grandchildren have them! These were prepared with care, so wear them well."

"Take it, Grandma’s giving it to you," Yingjie reminded, "Now that Grandma has great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter, she won’t dote on her grandsons anymore."

"You ungrateful child!" Old Madam Huo scolded playfully, "They’re little and naturally need extra love; it’s enough that you have a wife who adores you."

"You’re right, Grandma," Yingjie quickly agreed, eliciting hearty laughter from everyone.

Old Madam Huo took out a box containing a golden necklace with red jade, intricately crafted, and said, "This is an old piece, but the design is exquisite, suitable for young folks to wear when there’s an occasion."

"Thank you, Grandma," Tiantian said, delighted as she accepted it.

Tiantian had felt somewhat shy before, but then she learned from Yingjie that if she didn’t accept what Grandma offered, it would upset her.

"As long as you like it," Old Madam Huo said. "You’ve raised the children well, and as a grandma, I should reward you properly."

Tiantian smiled modestly, "Grandma, you’re giving me too much credit. Yingjie and I are young, we don’t know how to care for children; it’s Grandma Wang who has been teaching us, allowing us to learn a great deal. Honestly, I think Grandma Wang is the one who deserves the most thanks."

"Hehe, don’t worry about that," Old Madam Huo assured, "I’ll be sure to show her my gratitude. But your contributions also deserve recognition and reward."

Old Master Huo was pleased in his heart.

With two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter, the Huo Family was steadily thriving.

Seeing that his second grandson’s family had two children, Old Master Huo also hoped Huo Yingjun would have more children. However, Zhao Huanhuan was busy with work and reluctant to have more.

Old Master Huo couldn’t force her!

Upon returning, Jiang Lifang headed straight to the kitchen to prepare lunch with her sister-in-law, Song Chunli.

Right before lunchtime, Huo Zheqian returned, looking a bit tired but also excited as if he had good news.

If it weren’t for lunch being imminent, Old Master Huo would have loved to pull both his sons and grandsons into the study for a good chat.

Within the year, the changing situation was overwhelming and hard to keep up with.

While Old Master Huo was happy, worries also lingered in his heart.

What path should the Huo Family take in the future? How can they maximize their benefits?

How should the members of the Huo Family align themselves?

Can their allies nearby be trusted?

And where would the future dynamics lead?