The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 711 - 680: Villains First, Gentlemen Later_1

Chapter 711: Chapter 680: Villains First, Gentlemen Later_1

Bathing in this lake is especially refreshing.

"Haha, I didn’t expect it to be so comfortable here!" Old Man Qi said, quite delighted.

In the past during the war, he often bathed in lakes and rivers. After getting older, he felt too embarrassed to go.

Because the water is clean, and with the purification of the Little Rotating Turtle, there’s no need for soap. It can wash away the dirt on the body and dispel the heat.

"It is quite comfortable," Huo Yingjie said, "Grandpa Qi, this is a great place for recuperation. You and grandma should stay here for a while."

"Sure!" Old Man Qi chuckled. It wasn’t easy to come out, so after staying for two or three months and when the weather cools down, we’ll return. This is like a vacation for us.

There was a special place on the shore for drying clothes.

He Tiantian used comfortable cotton cloth to make large underpants and tank tops for everyone, which were the most comfortable to sleep in.

Everyone lay in the rooms prepared by He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie, falling into a peaceful sleep.

The next morning, He Tiantian cooked a large pot of rice porridge, boiled eggs, and a few side dishes.

Knowing that Qi Zhengmin was used to having a Western breakfast, He Tiantian made some sandwiches and sunny-side-up eggs. With no ham or bacon available, she sliced a piece of spiced meat and added a few lettuce leaves.

Even though it was simple, Qi Zhengmin already liked it very much.

While eating the sandwiches, Qi Zhengmin’s eyes narrowed into slits, and he remarked, "Sister Tiantian, this is really delicious. I find that everything you make is tasty."

"It’s tasty. Here, have another one," He Tiantian said with a smile, placing another sandwich on Qi Zhengmin’s plate.

"Mmm!" Qi Zhengmin nodded, very grateful.

Everyone at the table could enjoy a delicious breakfast.

He Tiantian’s love for everyone was not just lip service but was demonstrated through her thoughtful actions time and again, warming everyone’s hearts.

After eating, He Tiantian, pushing Third Grandma Qi in her wheelchair, took the children to play and walk by the lake.

"Tiantian, this property, you bought it recently, right?" Third Grandma Qi asked. The courtyard in the city looked good, but it couldn’t compare to the peace and comfort here.

He Tiantian nodded. "Yes, I bought it before the New Year. I like the life in Qijia Village, but because of my studies and work, I can’t leave, so I bought myself a house here. Although it was expensive, this whole area of about ten acres is all my territory."

"Hehe, you’re already like a landlady," Third Grandma Qi laughed. "Oh my, if it weren’t for the lack of land in Qijia Village, I’d also want to buy some land."

"I don’t dare consider myself a landlady. I just wanted a comfortable place of my own," He Tiantian replied with a smile. Otherwise, why would she work so hard to earn money?

Qi Xiaoyan brought the children over and said, "Sister Tiantian, I heard you opened a spiced meat shop and a pastry store. Take me to see them!"

"Sure, I’ll take you there this afternoon," He Tiantian smiled. "What, do you want to start a business too?"

"It’s not me who wants to start a business; it’s Brother Dajun," Qi Xiaoyan said. "He thinks it’s a good time to do business and doesn’t want to stick to a routine job anymore. He finds the office life too leisurely—just a newspaper and a cup of tea every day. It’s like he’s started his retirement early while he’s still young."

"Ah?" He Tiantian was taken aback. "Well, if that’s the case, there’s no need to stay in that position. If you’re young and spending your days leisurely, that’s just wasting your youth!"

"Exactly, with the economy opening up and business being allowed, both my husband and I have been tempted. We’ve just never done it before and don’t know what would be good to do. So, when we heard that you had opened a marinated meat store, we came to get some advice."

"Sure, if you’re willing, you can join me in opening a marinated meat store," He Tiantian suggested. "Join my Sanfeng Bridge brand, I’ll provide you with the seasonings for the marinated meat, and you’ll share a portion of the profits with me. How does that sound?"

Qi Xiaoyan was stunned, then joyfully said, "I was actually too embarrassed to ask, Sister Tiantian, you’re really too good to us."

"Helping you is one thing, but even sisters need to be clear about money," He Tiantian laughed. "Once you’ve seen my store and if you’re serious about doing business, then we can talk details. We’re good sisters, good friends, and I don’t want to end up fighting over money later on."

"Xiao Yan, Tiantian, if you’re going into business together, on one hand, you need to trust each other, and on the other hand, you need to keep clear accounts so as not to hurt feelings," Third Grandma Qi smiled. "It’s better to be petty at the beginning and sort everything out, so that later on when it comes to splitting the money, you can be gentlemen."

"Mhm, Sister Tiantian, don’t worry," Qi Xiaoyan said. "The bond between Sister Tiantian and me isn’t something money can come close to. Money comes after affection."

"Heh, that’s good," Third Grandma Qi nodded, being underhanded first is better for reducing trouble later.

As the sun outside grew stronger, Third Grandma Qi asked to go inside to rest.

In the afternoon, He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan left the children at home, and the four of them went to the bustling store in the city.

They saw a queue of people buying meat; the business was booming.

Some people grumbled about the price being high, but didn’t hesitate to spend when making their purchases!

"Sister Tiantian, your business is really good!" Qi Xiaoyan nodded and said, "And I think the flavor of your marinated meat is different from what others make; no wonder you said it’s a secret recipe."

"Yes!" He Tiantian smiled. "If you open a shop like this in Taoyuan County, you’d definitely make money."

Niu Dajun didn’t speak but looked all over the place, inside and out. After a thorough look, he turned to everyone with a sense of wonder and said, "Today has been an eye-opener. It’s great. Tiantian, what I mainly want is to stop working at the government office -- making just a few dozen yuan a month isn’t even the issue. The problem is that there’s nothing to do all day, almost like being retired. I want to make the most of my youth to improve the lives of my wife and children, so I’m thinking of getting into business. Your store is good, could you also let me open one of your marinated meat shops in Taoyuan County? No matter how we work it out, as long as I can make a little money, most of the profits will be yours; I’m willing to do that."

He Tiantian smiled and asked, "So you’ve decided to go into business?"

"I’ve made up my mind," Niu Dajun said, as long as the product is good, there’s no worry about sales.

Moreover, in Niu Dajun’s Taoyuan County turf, with his connections, various raw materials are accessible, and they have savings, so opening a shop is not difficult.

"Then all right, I’ll go home tonight and write up two proposals for you to choose from. We can discuss it together," He Tiantian said with a smile. The country is so big, there’s endless business to be done, and it’s a bit more reassuring to let Niu Dajun do it than to work with others.

"Sure, I’ll wait for your proposal," Niu Dajun said, not expecting He Tiantian to agree so quickly.

On the way back, they bought some marinated meat and pastries.

With many people at home, all sorts of things get used up quickly.