The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 716 - 685: Transfer Order, Peach Blossom Wine with Peaches_1

Chapter 716: Chapter 685: Transfer Order, Peach Blossom Wine with Peaches_1

After eating the peach, He Tiantian finally had time to respond to Huo Yingjie’s words. As she ate the peach, He Tiantian would think of the past events in Qijia Village. There were setbacks, but more so there were beautiful memories, which also made her understand that relying on oneself is crucial and that others’ help is more valuable.

"Village Chief Qi is actually a good person," He Tiantian said, "although these are the village’s peach trees, if it wasn’t for him pushing against the majority to develop the Peach Orchard, we wouldn’t have such wonderful peaches. Although it’s a bit at the expense of public interest, he really did good deeds for the Qi Family."

"Yeah, many people in Qijia Village know that," Huo Yingjie said, "everyone admires him. He isn’t like some village officials who only care for their own interests and don’t help develop the village. Now Qijia Village has changed a lot. Most ordinary people have already switched to tile-roofed houses."

"Is that so?" He Tiantian asked, surprised, "But when you think about it, it’s normal. Qijia Village was already wealthier than other villages before. And now they have a canning factory, a market, and were among the first to implement household land allocation. With grain and money in hand, it’s only natural for families to build houses."

Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Life in the village is getting better. The children are aspiring higher in their studies. It’s a village full of vitality."

While Huo Yingjie was laughing and joking with He Tiantian, Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang came over together.

"Dad, Mom, why are you guys here?" He Tiantian curiously asked, as it was agreed yesterday that they would return tomorrow.

Jiang Lifang showed a troubled expression and gave Huo Zhekun a meaningful look.

Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian looked at each other in confusion. What on earth was happening?

"Dad, Mom, what’s going on?" Huo Yingjie asked, "You’re making me very anxious."

"Ahem!" Huo Zhekun cleared his throat with a couple of coughs, "Actually, it’s not a big deal, it’s just a little..."

"Alright, just let Yingjie see it for himself!" Jiang Lifang snatched the leather pouch from her husband’s hand.

Huo Yingjie was startled, his gaze falling onto the red star on the paper strap of the leather pouch.

It was over, it was definitely work-related!

Huo Yingjie took it over and quickly opened it to see. Sure enough, it was a top-level summons, requiring him to report to a designated unit within three days of receiving the order.

Looking at the address above, thankfully, it was the Nan City Technology Research Institute.

He Tiantian had a bad premonition and asked cautiously, "Brother Yingjie, what’s happened?"

"I’ve received a national top-level summons; I must report to the Nan City Research Institute within three days," Huo Yingjie said softly, looking guiltily at He Tiantian.

He had promised to stay by her side.

Yet, unexpectedly, a single summons required him to leave.

Huo Yingjie gave a wry smile. He knew too many secrets; how could the state allow him to leave easily?

Unless he really became foolish or disabled.

"Is it dangerous?" He Tiantian asked with concern. Being separated from her husband was nothing, raising their child alone was nothing, but she feared that Huo Yingjie, just like last time, would leave well and return in a coma, nearly ending up a fool.

"It’s at the Nan City Technology Research Institute, there shouldn’t be any danger," Huo Yingjie comforted He Tiantian. He was no longer the Huo Yingjie of his previous life who only worked tirelessly.

With her, with a family, with worries, he wouldn’t be so reckless, so there shouldn’t be any great danger.

"As long as it’s not dangerous, that’s good," He Tiantian spoke softly, "I’ll pack your luggage, then you can go with peace of mind."

"There’s no rush," Huo Yingjie held He Tiantian’s hand, wanting to comfort her as she felt upset inside.

Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang took the two children away and didn’t stay for dinner, letting the couple talk things over properly.

Seeing her in-laws act this way made He Tiantian feel somewhat embarrassed, which diluted her sorrow.

On the bench by the lake, Huo Yingjie sat, while He Tiantian lay on the chair, her head on Huo Yingjie’s thigh, facing the lake, they stayed quiet.

"Tiantian, I..." Huo Yingjie began to speak, but those comforting words felt incredibly feeble at that moment and he stopped himself.

"Brother Yingjie, I know what you want to say," He Tiantian said. "Don’t feel guilty. We are together now; it’s just work that’s causing you to leave, and that’s okay! After all, you’re going to the Nan City Research Institute, and when you have a vacation, you can come back to see us!"

"Okay!" Huo Yingjie nodded, his wife was always so understanding.

"Well, since I can’t refuse, I should do my best," He Tiantian said. "When you become a big boss, you can give yourself a holiday!"

At that, Huo Yingjie thought it was a good idea.

The transfer order was worded strictly; he wouldn’t be able to leave the organization anytime soon.

So, he should work hard and strive for the greatest benefit.

Once he became the top person in charge, he would be able to set the vacation policy.

He wanted weekends off, weekends!

Then he could go home.

"Okay!" Huo Yingjie agreed.

"Enough talk, come swim with me..."

"Okay!" Huo Yingjie agreed to everything.

Like a charming mermaid, He Tiantian dove straight into the water, only surfacing after a dozen seconds, but by then, she was already tens of meters away.

Huo Yingjie also jumped into the water, happily swimming alongside He Tiantian.

With Huo Yingjie by her side, He Tiantian swam freely and joyously, almost forgetting her troubles.

"By the way, the Peach Blossom Wine my mother made before... you dug some up to bring back this time, didn’t you?" He Tiantian changed into a dry nightgown.

"Brought it!" Huo Yingjie went inside and brought out a jar of wine.

In the jar, there must have been five or six jin of Peach Blossom brew.

He Tiantian took out two bowls from the kitchen, poured the wine, lifted the small bowl, and said, "Come on, cheers!"

Huo Yingjie lifted another bowl and clinked it with the one in He Tiantian’s hand.

After clinking, He Tiantian lifted hers and drank.

He Tiantian’s tolerance for alcohol was low; her face would flush red as soon as she drank.

Wine without snacks is no delight!

Huo Yingjie went to the kitchen, but there were no ready-made dishes. The little drinker outside was drinking and wouldn’t come to prepare any snacks.

Doubting his cooking skills, Huo Yingjie simply washed a few peaches.

Seeing Huo Yingjie with the peaches, He Tiantian laughed and said, "Peach Blossom Wine with peaches! Perfect match!"

So, with one hand holding a bowl and the other holding a peach, He Tiantian.

She clinked bowls with Huo Yingjie, took a sip of wine, and then ate a bite of peach.

The sweetness of the peaches made the Peach Blossom brew even sweeter; the rich aroma of the wine enhanced the fragrance of the peaches even more.

Unknowingly, He Tiantian had already drunk four or five bowls of wine.

Even the relatively mild Peach Blossom Wine would be about three liang per small bowl; after finishing a peach, she had drunk a jin of Peach Blossom Wine.