The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 681 - 650 "Dew", Naughty Child_1

Chapter 681: Chapter 650 "Dew", Naughty Child_1

Receiving such a gift, He Tiantian was very pleased.

She also admired Third Grandma Qi’s thoughts and attitude. Such a woman was truly remarkable.

When Huo Yingjie came inside, he saw He Tiantian holding an enchantingly beautiful bellyband in her hands, and his eyes couldn’t help but stare.

"Wear it!" Huo Yingjie hugged He Tiantian and whispered coaxingly, wanting to see her in it.

He Tiantian blushed and didn’t dare to look directly into Huo Yingjie’s eyes. She could only find an excuse and say, "This is Village Chief Qi’s home, with so many people living here, it wouldn’t be appropriate to act rashly!"

"We won’t act rashly, let’s go to the back mountain, okay?" Huo Yingjie continued to cajole. "I really want to. We’re leaving tomorrow night, how about going to the back mountain before we leave?"

"You said it yourself that we’re leaving soon..." He Tiantian hesitated, worried about being seen by others...

"Let’s go, please!" Huo Yingjie pleaded with a look of innocent yearning that made He Tiantian give in.

"Okay... then." He Tiantian swallowed, hoping to wake up earlier the next day.

He Tiantian was so fond of the bellyband that she didn’t want to bring it with her, leaving it in the quilt instead.

Huo Yingjie snatched it away in one swift move, tucking it into his embrace.

It was an important supporting role; he wanted to see He Tiantian wearing the peony-red bellyband today.

It would be beautiful!

Huo Yingjie instructed Little Rotating Turtle to protect the child, then set up a barrier, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived in a cave on the back mountain with He Tiantian in his arms.

All the way there, Huo Yingjie’s mind was fixated on the bellyband. It was so beautiful; he loved it.

In the morning, though reluctant to disturb He Tiantian, Huo Yingjie had to wake her up to avoid her getting up late and becoming irritable.

"So tired..." He Tiantian murmured unconsciously, "So sleepy..."

Well, even if she got angry, it didn’t matter as long as she wanted to sleep.

Huo Yingjie took the child out. There were quite a few people in the yard, teasing a toddler who had just learned to walk, and soon there was laughter from everyone.

After breakfast was prepared, He Tiantian finally got out of bed.

He Tiantian’s face was rosy and radiant, and there was a small mark on her exposed neck — a clear sign of being overly pampered and cherished.

Feeling bashful under everyone’s gaze, He Tiantian held a large bowl and buried her head in eating.

After breakfast, He Tiantian quickly seized the chore of washing dishes to avoid being stared at, which felt like sitting on pins and needles.

Time flew by, and after lunch, it was time for He Tiantian, Huo Yingjie, and Grandma Wang to leave.

Secretary Qi personally drove the ox cart to see them off.

Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi accompanied them all the way to the village entrance.

"Grandma, Grandpa Qi, please take good care of yourselves. If I have the chance, I’ll come to visit you again," He Tiantian said reluctantly, telling the two elders to look after their health.

Though birth, aging, sickness, and death are part of life, the thought of seeing them less and less crossed He Tiantian’s mind with every encounter, and she resolved to visit the elderly couple whenever possible.

Third Grandma Qi smiled, unconcerned, "We’ll take care of ourselves. Don’t worry about us. You take good care of Yingjie and the children. If you’re busy, don’t bother coming over. After all, it’s a long journey that tires out the adults and the children too; but if you’re free, feel free to visit."

"Mm." He Tiantian nodded and hugged Third Grandma Qi tightly.

It was getting late; they had to leave.

Village Chief Qi had prepared many local specialties and dried products from the mountains for them.

"It’s a pity you’re leaving now. The peaches would be ripe in another month," Secretary Qi shook his head. "But don’t worry, once they’re ripe, I’ll send some to you."

"Thank you, Village Chief Qi," He Tiantian said with a smile, looking forward to enjoying the delicious peaches again soon.

Niu Dajun, Village Chief Qi, and Qi Xiaoyan personally saw them off on the train.

As the train began to move, He Tiantian leaned out by one-third and waved goodbye to the people below until she could no longer see the faces behind.

With each departure, He Tiantian felt a sense of loss and sat alone.

Huo Yingjie and Grandma Wang entertained the child without disturbing He Tiantian.

After a while, He Tiantian recovered and took over from Grandma Wang, caring for the child.

The twin-seat car had been burned, so now on the train, the three of them had to watch the child constantly.

Huo Yingjie was in charge of buying food and such miscellaneous tasks, while He Tiantian and Grandma Wang looked after the child.

At night, Huo Yingjie let He Tiantian sleep while he sat by the bed watching the child.

Fortunately, the journey was just one day and one night, and they made it through quickly.

When He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie got off the train with the child, Secretary Guo was already waiting there.

Secretary Guo dropped them off at home before heading back.

He Tiantian packed some specialties from Taoyuan County for Secretary Guo to take away.

Secretary Guo was very familiar with them and accepted without hesitation.

Finally at their own home, they could relax at last.

He Tiantian changed the children into diapers, laid out a cool mat on the floor, and let them play on it.

However, a child who had just learned to walk is the hardest to care for; they won’t sit still or lie on the mat, but instead crawl beyond its boundaries, use the stone table or walls to stand up, and begin their explorations around the yard.

The adults tried to bring them back, but the children were highly disinclined, crying out loudly.

In the quest for a bit of peace, they left the children to their adventures around the house.

As a result, the kids had bruises here and bumps there, and that wasn’t all; the household’s pots and pans, plants, and flowers suffered the children’s savage treatment.

Although heartbroken over the children and the possessions, they let the two sturdy kids be.

When the kids couldn’t walk, it was possible to put aside some time to do other things. Now, as soon as they woke up, someone had to be by their side constantly.

Being busy with the children temporarily distracted He Tiantian from the sense of loss associated with parting.

Huo Yingjie was happy to see it, preferring her scolding the children with furrowed brow over seeing her lost in thought by the window, bright and cheerful as she corrected the kids!