The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 772 - 741

Chapter 772: 741

The two of them thought of the past and got lost in memories.

"Even if I hadn’t come across you, someone else might have, but as it happened, I was the one who did," He Tiantian said. "You took me in, let me live in a clean, large house, and taught me about the ways of the world, which is why I was able to have such a good life in Qijia Village."

"That’s because you’re kindhearted, little girl," Third Grandma Qi said. "You stayed by my side, gave me someone to talk to, and took care of me, ensuring I spent several good years. Later, with your help and Yingjie’s, I was able to find my son, and finally, I had no regrets in life."

"In the end, we’re just fated to be this close," He Tiantian said. "We’re not related by blood, but we might as well be, Zhengmin doesn’t even get as much favor from you as I do!"

"Yes, Zhengmin often says that to me," Third Grandma Qi said. "But she also knows that you’ve spent more time with me, so she came over as soon as she graduated, wanting to show her filial piety. You are both good kids."

Third Grandma Qi and He Tiantian had a lot to talk about. They hadn’t seen each other for just a week, yet it seemed they had endless things to say.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin made a round at the construction site and then went home. They didn’t want to eat lunch outside; the food didn’t suit their palates.

When they arrived home, Qi Zhenghan’s eyes lit up at the sight of He Tiantian.

"Sister Tiantian, if I had known you were coming today, I wouldn’t have left," Qi Zhengmin said with a smile. "Come on, we have fresh ribs in the kitchen, make me some sweet and sour ribs!"

"You little greedy cat, your Sister Tiantian doesn’t come here often, and you just want to put her to work in the kitchen, aren’t you tired!" Third Grandma Qi scolded with a smile. "If you want to eat, just let the kitchen do it, their flavor is not bad either."

He Tiantian smiled and said, "If someone appreciates my cooking skills, I certainly can’t let Zhengmin’s praise go to waste. All right, I’ll get on it in a bit."

"It’s only because your Sister Tiantian doesn’t mind," Third Grandma Qi said. "If it were someone else, they would have stopped coming."

"It’s precisely because I’m not someone else that I’m not polite," Qi Zhengmin said. "Come on, Tiantian, go cook, and I’ll learn from you."

"All right, grandma, I’ll take Zhengmin to cook the ribs first," He Tiantian smiled. "Others knowing how doesn’t compare to knowing yourself! That way you can make it whenever you want."

Third Grandma Qi nodded, "All right then, off you go!"

Qi Zhenghan watched He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin leave, then withdrew his gaze only to find his grandmother watching him.

Qi Zhenghan was embarrassed and lowered his head.

Seeing her grandson’s regretful look, Third Grandma Qi felt a pang of sorrow and beckoned, "Zhenghan, can’t let go yet?"

Qi Zhenghan hurriedly looked up, then nodded, "Grandma, I can’t let go."

"Ah," Third Grandma Qi gave a bitter smile, "Ever since ancient times, unrequited love has been deeply hurtful. Tiantian and Yingjie are a match made in heaven, and they already have a child, they’re very happy. If someone were to come between them, it would only destroy such happiness. Don’t become a despised villain."

Qi Zhenghan nodded and said, "Grandma, I’ve always known that."

"You are a good kid. If Huo Yingjie didn’t like Tiantian or weren’t nice to her, I would have supported you in pursuing Tiantian. But that’s not the case, they are doing well," Third Grandma Qi said. "Some people, once you miss out on them, it’s for a lifetime. You should open your heart and fall in love with someone else."

"I will, grandma," Qi Zhenghan nodded. "I’m trying..."

But how easy was that?

If he could have fallen for someone else, he would have done so long ago.

"Alright, I believe you," Third Grandma Qi said. "You’re still young now and feel that love is everything in life, but you must remember, as age increases, you’ll understand that love is only a part of life, not everything."

"Mhm, I’ll remember that," Qi Zhenghan nodded, "Grandmother, I’d like to go upstairs to change my clothes."

"Go ahead," Third Grandma Qi replied, "It’s hot, be careful of heatstroke."

"Mhm." Qi Zhenghan nodded and then went upstairs, quietly sitting in the chair, silent.

Through the window, he saw Huo Yingjie playing with two children by the lake.

In his heart, Qi Zhenghan was envious of Huo Yingjie because he had achieved what he had always dreamt of but could never obtain.

After changing, Qi Zhenghan came downstairs to meet with Huo Yingjie.

Seeing Qi Zhenghan, Huo Yingjie greeted him with an easy smile and asked, "Is work going smoothly?"

"It’s going well," Qi Zhenghan replied, "I also need to thank your father for his great support."

"No need to thank me, that’s his job," Huo Yingjie said, "If your company does well, it counts as his political achievement. I’m also waiting for your company to start production soon, so we can buy a car for the family. It’ll be much more convenient than sneaking around in my dad’s old jeep."

"Heh, when the time comes, I’ll make sure you guys get a nice car," Qi Zhenghan said with a laugh, feeling somewhat jealous and a bit envious.

He too wished to have such adorable children, but for that to happen, he would need to have a wife as beautiful and understanding as his.

"Thank you," Huo Yingjie replied. He knew from Little Rotating Turtle that this man coveted his wife.

However, Huo Yingjie also understood that Qi Zhenghan was an upright person. If he had wanted to cause trouble, he would have done so already.

Qi Zhenghan looked at the sky for a while and then said nonchalantly, "Actually, I really envy you... even jealous of you... "

"Haha!" Huo Yingjie laughed, "I can feel it!"

Qi Zhenghan was slightly taken aback and asked, "Knowing I’ve harbored such thoughts, you can still talk to me so amiably here?"

"Of course, I can," Huo Yingjie replied, "A fair lady is a gentleman’s delight. The fact that you didn’t win her over proves there was no fate between you two, whereas Tiantian and I were destined to be together from a young age, and nothing can separate us."

"Are you bragging?" Qi Zhenghan frowned, shouldn’t Huo Yingjie be showing anger or annoyance? Why was it so different from what he had imagined?

"Not at all, I’m just stating a fact," Huo Yingjie claimed, full of righteous vigor.

Because it’s a fact, it’s an even more blatant show of bragging!

"Hmph!" Qi Zhenghan snorted, "You’re really full of yourself!"

"Heh, it’s not about confidence, it’s that I trust Tiantian," Huo Yingjie said, "You’re just living in your own fanciful longing for love, constantly thinking about it because you can’t have it, but in reality, you don’t like Tiantian as much as you think you do. If you loved deeply, you would have disregarded everything, reputation, status, money—they wouldn’t be obstacles... "

Qi Zhenghan was a little stunned. He couldn’t give up his own reputation, couldn’t let go of his status, and certainly couldn’t do without money...

Hadn’t he repeatedly given up, precisely because he couldn’t let go of the things he already possessed?

"Perhaps you’re right," Qi Zhenghan sighed softly, "Sometimes I wonder about this too..."