The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 691 - 660 Old Friend Comes, Business_1

Chapter 691: Chapter 660 Old Friend Comes, Business_1

With these in mind, Huo Zhekun felt more confident.

Although somewhat reluctant to admit it, he couldn’t deny that the student can surpass the master.

But more than anything, he felt fortunate—lucky that this was his son.

"Yes!" Huo Zhekun nodded, "What you’ve written is very thorough, even the planning for attracting investment and enterprise types; it’s comprehensive, and it’s a great help to me. I believe that as long as I apply myself, I can certainly achieve great results."

"Yes, Father, so go ahead and do it with confidence," Huo Yingjie encouraged. If one couldn’t succeed with such comprehensive preparation, it would only mean that they weren’t capable!

If one lacked ability and political awareness, even if they were thrust into a position, they would be like a shaky foundation—the higher the building, the faster it would collapse.

While Huo Zhekun anxiously awaited the policy and documents, Huo Yingjie was busy with his studies.

He Tiantian, when busy with her studies, had to take care of the child and was distracted by thoughts of her braised meat business. Fortunately, Huo Yingjie was there to help, carrying on methodically.

As for the evenings, He Tiantian would secretly take Huo Yingjie swimming every few days, which was incredibly refreshing.

In the blink of an eye, over a month had passed.

By November, it was already autumn. The days were still warm, but the nights were very cold.

Something odd happened again.

He Tiantian, shivering from the cold at night, discovered that the water was warmer than the shore when she went swimming.

He Tiantian was somewhat at a loss. The ability left to her by the Snake King was really bizarre, not nearly as useful as the space at her ankle! That could at least be used as a convenient carry-on luggage.

Swimming, aside from saving people in the water, seemed pretty pointless.

Alas, it couldn’t even be considered a chicken rib.

At least a chicken rib is tasteless when eaten but too good to waste. This swimming skill, He Tiantian felt, wouldn’t be a loss to discard. She already knew how to swim before, although not very elegantly, but it was enough to save her life.

These things didn’t trouble He Tiantian for long, for she had more important things to do.

One afternoon in mid-November, Sun Shihao and Qian Shikun came to visit He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie.

"Uncle Qian, Uncle Sun, please come in and sit down," He Tiantian said happily. "During the summer break I went to Qijia Village and learned from Secretary Qi that you had returned to Nan City. But with elders and children to take care of at home, and school, I couldn’t come to visit you. Please forgive me."

Qian Shikun chuckled, "We also haven’t been back for long. The house was old and broken and needed fixing. Now that it’s finally in order, we came over for a visit."

Qian Shikun, an old hand in the ways of the world, knew that befriending He Tiantian could lead to good relations with Huo Yingjie and Huo Zhekun.

In this way, if they encountered any trouble in Nan City, they could still find someone to help them.

There’s an old saying that it’s hard to find a temple with a pig’s head in hand.

This vividly illustrates the importance of personal relationships.

"Are there any issues? If so, just say the word. I’ll definitely help if I can," He Tiantian said with a smile, acknowledging the capabilities of the two.

Qian Shikun used to be involved in the underworld and society, but now he was older and unlikely to revisit that path. As for Sun Sihao, his family had once run a foreign goods business and he had a nimble mind for commerce.

Even if we can’t cooperate, it’s always better to be on good terms than bad.

"Over the years in Qijia Village, we’ve not only had enough to eat, but also received some money at the end of the year. Before we came back, Village Chief Qi gave us a sum of money, just enough to fix up the house a bit. We didn’t have jobs, so we started a small business," Sun Sihao said, not wanting to come back empty-handed.

In Qijia Village these years, though they lived comfortably, their pride was not worn away.

"A business?" He Tiantian asked, surprised, "What kind of business are you doing?"

If possible, maybe they could cooperate!

The character of these two was still good, and they were quite capable.

"Although it’s much more relaxed now than before, without formal documentation, we have been conducting business rather surreptitiously," Sun Sihao said, but he had a premonition that business wouldn’t be as restricted as it used to be.

"Hehe, look how many people are setting up shop on the streets, don’t be afraid," He Tiantian encouraged, "Even if there’s an issue, the law won’t punish the masses, at worst we just stop doing it."

"That’s what we thought, too," Sun Sihao said. "So we got two tricycles and started collecting eggs, vegetables, Chinese cabbages, radishes, and the like from the surrounding countryside to sell in the county town. No coupons needed, only cash, so the business has been pretty good."

"That’s indeed a good business, tough but enough to provide for the family," He Tiantian said. "At noon, Uncle Qian, Uncle Sun, don’t go back. Have lunch at my place, I have a business matter I want to discuss with both of you."

Qian Shikun and Sun Sihao’s eyes showed surprise.

This trip was indeed a good choice.

"Tiantian, tell us what business you’re thinking of," Qian Shikun asked, knowing He Tiantian’s grandmother was an important person overseas and didn’t lack funds. Surely it wouldn’t be the petty haggling they were used to; it must be a big business.

If they did well, even a small piece of the pie would be better than the little business they were currently doing!

At the same time, they saw hope in He Tiantian’s attitude.

The Huo Family were officials; if the daughter-in-law was thinking of doing business, it was a sign that business wasn’t as taboo as it once was.

"You’ll find out at noon," He Tiantian said. "But the time isn’t right yet; we still need to wait."

"Alright, we’re making do with what we’ve got for now. If there’s a chance to go into business together, just call us; we’ll do our utmost," Qian Shikun said with a smile, thinking about working a few more years and earning some money for retirement.

"Hehe, definitely, definitely," He Tiantian said with a laugh.

Huo Yingjie brought some meat and grain into the house and, seeing that there were guests, came over to greet them.

Huo Yingjie chatted with Sun Sihao and Qian Shikun while He Tiantian went to cook.

There was braised pork head meat in the fridge, which He Tiantian sliced to serve with lunch. She took the opportunity to ask about the viability of this business.

Indeed, during lunch, Qian Shikun and Sun Sihao were full of praise.

"Tiantian, are you thinking of going into the braised meat business?" Sun Sihao guessed after the meal.

He was indeed sharp; He Tiantian hadn’t even mentioned it, but Sun Sihao had already guessed.

"Yes!" He Tiantian confirmed, "The reason I haven’t started is not because I fear a lack of customers, but rather a concern about supplying enough ingredients. So I’ll wait a little longer to see if the policies become more relaxed, and then we can buy live pigs, chickens, and ducks directly from the countryside."

"That’s true, if this was before liberation, it would be easy to manage as long as you had the money, you could buy them. The rural folks would raise extra pigs and poultry to supplement their income," Sun Sihao said, agreeing they shouldn’t rush. "But I really feel that the previous situation won’t last, perhaps not long from now, policies will be relaxed, and all of this will be no problem."