The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 768 - 737: A Smile and a Frown, Attention_1

Chapter 768: Chapter 737: A Smile and a Frown, Attention_1

When Huang Jingli saw Mother Wu come in, her face was tinged with shame, feeling she had caused trouble for her mother-in-law.

"Mom..." Huang Jingli choked up, not knowing what to say.

"It’s alright, our family isn’t lacking that bit of money now; don’t burden your heart with thoughts," Mother Wu said, "Relatives like them will only bully you. If you don’t want to face them in the future, just let me do it."

"Thank you, Mom!" Huang Jingli said, "Aunt and my cousin are too much!"

"No worries, it’s like spending money to avert disaster," Mother Wu said, "This is the receipt your aunt just pressed her thumbprint on. Keep it safe. From now on, we will give them money every two months, and each time we’ll have them press their thumbprint. If they ever accuse you of being unfilial in the future, you’ll have grounds to refute it."

He Tiantian agreed, "Yes, Jingli sister, you must keep it safe. I heard Lin Xiaoru’s name just now; I guess it was her stirring things up with your aunt, which is why they thought of coming to find you."

"Ah, Lin Xiaoru is like an evil spirit that won’t disperse. I really owe her one," Huang Jingli said with a wry smile, "Next time I see Lin Xiaoru, I must give her a good beating."

Mother Wu noted in her heart that she must teach Lin Xiaoru a lesson in the future. Because of that woman, her home was filled with constant chaos and troubles cropped up every now and then.

"Well, as long as the matter is resolved, that’s what counts," He Tiantian smiled, "We have to live our lives; we can’t let these people stop us from living well."

"Right, let’s live well; the better we live, the more those who envy you will suffer," Mother Wu said, "Thanks to Tiantian, our family can earn a lot of money in a year. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been willing to give her twenty yuan a month."

"Yes, we should really thank Tiantian," Huang Jingli said. Her life had been getting better and better since she became friends with He Tiantian.

"We’re all friends; it doesn’t count for much, and you’re doing a great job. As long as there are no issues, I’ll keep letting you be the main supplier for Nan City Sanfeng Bridge," He Tiantian smiled, hoping they would do well and continue the partnership.

"Uh-huh, my old man and my nephew are very meticulous," Mother Wu smiled, assuring that they wouldn’t hold He Tiantian back.

A business that could earn twenty to thirty thousand a year had made them the wealthiest family in the village in just one year; such a great opportunity couldn’t be taken lightly!

He Tiantian couldn’t leave her children at home alone, so she didn’t stay for a meal at Huang Jingli’s house and left.

Seeing that it was still early, He Tiantian took the opportunity to visit the shop near Sanfeng Bridge in Chengnan to see how the business was doing there.

Zhang Mengmeng was on duty, and He Tiantian spotted her student at a glance.

"Mengmeng, are you getting used to the work here?" He Tiantian asked with a smile, having heard from Sun Sihao that Zhang Mengmeng had been making mistakes, but she had been too busy to talk to Mengmeng properly.

"Teacher He," Zhang Mengmeng said with a gleam of joy, "I really like working here. I was a bit out of it at first, but now I’ve adjusted and I really enjoy my job." She had received a salary of eighty-one yuan last month, and she sent sixty yuan straight back home.

He Tiantian smiled and said, "That’s good! Keep up the good work. When summer break comes, if you’re still willing to work, then it will be a full-day job and you can earn even more."

"Yes, yes," Zhang Mengmeng nodded, "Thank you, Teacher He, I will work hard."

"Good! Get me a few pastries," He Tiantian smiled and paid.

Just as she was about to leave, Qi Zhenghan walked in.

He Tiantian turned and saw Qi Zhenghan.

Under the gentle lamplight, her black hair draped over her shoulders, the khaki cinched-waist trench coat, her delicate calves, and dainty feet all showcased He Tiantian’s charm.

Such an appearance of He Tiantian reminded Qi Zhenghan of a few exquisite lines of poetry he had once recited,

In the midst of the crowd, I searched for her a thousand times. When I turned around suddenly, there she was, standing where the light was dim.

With a smile, she brought life to her charming grace; her beauty outshone the powdered faces of the imperial palace.

"Big Brother Qi, are you also here to buy some pastries?" He Tiantian asked with a light laugh, even though she couldn’t return Qi Zhenghan’s feelings, that didn’t mean she wouldn’t speak to him!

Qi Zhenghan nodded and said, "Yes, I’ll have the red bean rolls, butterfly pastries, egg cakes..."

Zhang Mengmeng’s smile grew even wider, and she quickly prepared Qi Zhenghan’s order.

"Then I’ll be going." He Tiantian nodded, turned around, and was about to leave.

"Wait, I’ll take you," Qi Zhenghan hastily said, taking the pastries and tossing fifty yuan on the counter, he chased after her.

Zhang Mengmeng was stunned and hurriedly called out from behind, "You haven’t gotten your change yet?"

"No need," Qi Zhenghan said without looking back, catching up to He Tiantian and looking at her from the side.

He Tiantian was pushing her bicycle, wanting to leave quickly.

Hearing Qi Zhenghan’s voice, He Tiantian thought to herself that she should have avoided coming to the shop.

He Tiantian said with a smile, "It’s not far, and besides, it’s rush hour now. Even if you drive, you might not be as fast as my bicycle! Alright, I’m going now. On the weekend, I’ll bring the kids to visit grandma."

After saying this, He Tiantian turned her head and pushed her bicycle to the side of the road.

Qi Zhenghan watched as He Tiantian’s figure disappeared among the vast crowd of bicycles, zoning out slightly.

Zhang Mengmeng, holding the change, followed him outside.

This man is acquainted with Teacher He!

This teacher, silently watching Teacher He’s retreating figure!

And just now, when this man was standing with Teacher He, they seemed to be such a perfect match!

Fortunately, Teacher He is married.

"Sir, your change," Zhang Mengmeng said, insisting on giving back the change.

On one hand, it was store policy; on the other, it was because Zhang Mengmeng couldn’t help wanting to spend more time with this man.

Since she had secured her livelihood, Zhang Mengmeng had gradually taken notice of this excellent man, hoping every day at work to see him come in to buy pastries, and in her heart, she secretly hoped that his frequent visits were because he truly had a fondness for her.

Qi Zhenghan turned his head and saw Zhang Mengmeng. Her semblance bore some resemblance to his own, right there in front of him, as if giving him the illusion that the emotions buried deep in his heart were not so unreachable!

So Qi Zhenghan just silently watched Zhang Mengmeng.

Zhang Mengmeng was an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl with no experience in love, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment under the gaze of the man who had been paying attention to her for so long.

"Sir, your change!" Zhang Mengmeng, feeling ashamed, bowed her head and softly spoke.

Qi Zhenghan reached out and took the change, his mind somewhat dazed.

"Hey, is anyone there to buy some pastries?" a customer loudly inquired at that moment.

Zhang Mengmeng was startled and hurried back to the store to serve the customer their pastries.

Qi Zhenghan also came back to his senses, realizing he couldn’t continue like this.

In the gentle light just now, both He Tiantian and that young girl were in the same frame, making his heart flutter, but the one he truly admired from beginning to end was that lively and charming person.

Every smile, every gesture, was so captivating.