The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 714 - 683 Consideration, Longing_1

Chapter 714: Chapter 683 Consideration, Longing_1

Xianglan liked the little young master because He Doudou was the future heir, but she liked He Tiantian even more because He Tiantian resembled the young lady very much.

Xianglan nodded and said, "Anyway, I just feel that Miss Tiantian, not only looks like you but also has a similar temperament."

"Hehe, that is somewhat true," Bai Qiongyu laughed, "I miss her a little now."

"Anyway, Miss Tiantian will be coming over next year," Xianglan offered comfort, "then we can have a family reunion. If we set up a factory in China, perhaps we could meet more often."

"Hmm," Bai Qiongyu said, "I guess Qi Shuliang’s coming over must be to discuss with me about setting up a factory back home."

"Oh, then Miss, you must pay great attention to it!" Xianglan smiled, "I want to see the twins of mixed sex, although I can receive photos every month, real people are always better looking."

"I want to see them too, it’s joyous," Bai Qiongyu smiled, her wrinkles seeming gentler than usual.

At this moment, a maid came in and said that Mr. Qi and Mrs. Qi had arrived.

Bai Qiongyu went downstairs, He Jingyu and Wang Shuping were already waiting.

"Madam Bai, a month has passed, and you still look as dignified as ever!" Qi Shuliang complimented, having grown accustomed to offering appropriate praise to ladies in the United States.

Bai Qiongyu smiled and said, "Mr. Qi is also looking dashing and distinguished!"

"Hehe, Mother, elder brother, you don’t have to compliment each other, it’s making me a little embarrassed," He Jingyu said, "Come, come, the sunlight outside is just right, let’s sit out there."

Outside, everything had been prepared: beverages, liquor, fruits, snacks, and so on.

"Sure, I love the Bai Family’s garden the most," Qi Shuliang said, taking Annie’s hand and following He Jingyu to the back garden.

In the back garden, thanks to the efforts of He Jingyu and Wang Shuping, they added some of their favorite plants to the original layout, which was picturesque all year round.

As they were among family, Bai Qiongyu didn’t hold back, she picked up a cup of rose tea and gently asked, "Shuliang, tell me, you didn’t come over just for a visit, did you?"

"Hehe, Madam Bai, your insight is sharp, I can’t hide any thoughts from you," Qi Shuliang said with a laugh, then he took out a stack of documents from his bag, "These are the materials that Zhengmin sent over. Take a look. If you are interested, we can go back to China together and invest in setting up a factory!"

Bai Qiongyu didn’t respond immediately, instead, she took the stack of documents and carefully reviewed them.

The others sipped their tea quietly on the side.

After a while, Bai Qiongyu took off her glasses, handed them to Xianglan, and nodded, "This is a good project. I will consider it carefully."

"Looking forward to collaborating with you," Qi Shuliang said with a smile, "Now that the formal discussion is over, let’s talk about things back home."

"Sure!" He Jingyu said, "Elder brother, let me tell you, in a little while, the peach trees I planted in Qijia Village will be ripe, and I really want to eat those peaches."

"Haven’t you already planted some peach trees? Why are you still longing for the peaches from Qijia Village?" Qi Shuliang asked with a smile; this brother-in-law was very nostalgic.

"It’s not the same. I used the same methods and materials to graft the peach trees, and although they taste fine, they just can’t compare to the ones from Qijia Village," He Jingyu said regretfully. Now that transportation was inconvenient, he would love to have some shipped over if possible.

"But the peaches from Qijia Village really are delicious," Qi Shuliang agreed, "Let’s not talk about peaches. Tell me, how have you been doing with your studies recently?"

He Jingyu shrugged his shoulders and laughed helplessly, "Barely managing! Fortunately, Mother is by my side, or else I would be out of control. But even so, it’s tough on Mother, and I feel uneasy about it."

"You have been working hard, and I’m very satisfied," Bai Qiongyu smiled, not asking for much from this son of hers.

He Jingyu knew his mother was encouraging him, and he was aware of his own capabilities.

Wang Shuping and Annie were chatting on the side about children, as well as jewelry and the latest fashion releases.

"Shuping, I have an invitation to a fashion show, and if you’re interested, you can go with me," Annie asked, knowing Wang Shuping was a full-time housewife, she thought of taking her out for fun.

Wang Shuping nodded and said, "Sure, I was just thinking of buying a few nice outfits for Tiantian. Before, when the country was like that, no one could wear colorful clothes. Now that the reform and opening-up have happened, we can, and I will definitely dress up Tiantian well."

"Great, not just for Tiantian, you should buy some for yourself too," Annie said with a smile, knowing that the Bai Family was wealthy and that buying a few pieces of clothing was nothing for them.

"Alright, we’ll go together then," Wang Shuping said. Although her mother-in-law treated her well, there were some things for which her mother-in-law didn’t have time to take her out shopping or to make friends.

Annie had become Wang Shuping’s social mediator.

Through Annie, Wang Shuping got to know quite a few friends.

When everyone had free time, they would drink tea and stroll around the streets, enjoying a leisurely and pleasant time.

Qi Zhenghan and He Doudou stared at each other, both remaining silent.

"Do you miss your sister?" Qi Zhenghan asked He Doudou in a soft voice.

He Doudou replied without hesitation, "Yes!"

His mother showed him photos every day, and he often received gifts and letters from his sister. He always remembered he had an older sister in Country H.

I miss her too!

Qi Zhenghan said to himself.

Busy work could temporarily make him forget, but whenever he saw anything related to He Tiantian, he would think of that lively woman.

He knew she was already married.

Disturbing her again would only cause her trouble.

But love is like a stubborn little grass, which can sprout through the cracks of a rock, showing its tender shoots no matter how hard the conditions.

When the yearning became unbearable, he would return to his home country.

After seeing her, he feared he wouldn’t be able to control himself and end up doing something undignified, so he would leave in a hurry again.

After leaving, a new round of yearning began!

Having received that document from his sister, he wanted to go to China again.

He kept telling himself it was for work, but in the deep silence of the night, when he woke from his dreams, only he knew that he wanted to see her, he was longing for her.

Sometimes, he regretted.

Why, in his youth, when he was rejected, did he not pursue her any further?

If he had persisted, perhaps he could have been her husband by now, and those two adorable children would be calling him Dad.

"Don’t you miss your sister back in China?" He Doudou asked, tilting his head.

"Yes," Qi Zhenghan said with a wry smile.

He Doudou tilted his head and asked seriously, "Are you feeling unhappy?"

"No, I’m fine!" Qi Zhenghan laughed bitterly, looking at a face somewhat similar to He Tiantian’s, he wanted to look at it a little longer.

"You’re lying, you’re obviously not in a good mood," He Doudou said. "If you’re unhappy, you can tell me. I won’t tell anyone."

"Haha!" Qi Zhenghan chuckled and ruffled He Doudou’s round head.