The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 780 - 749: Distributing Gifts, Expressing _1

Chapter 780: Chapter 749: Distributing Gifts, Expressing _1

Old Madam Huo personally escorted the guests to the car, watching Bai Qiongyu’s car drive away.

"Grandma, it’s hot outside; better to head back inside quickly," He Tiantian reminded, stepping forward to support Old Madam Huo.

Old Madam Huo smiled and patted He Tiantian’s hand, saying, "Ah, it’s rare to have a friend with whom to converse so pleasantly. It’s a shame that your grandmother lives abroad and we can’t chat together often."

That knowledge, that demeanor, refined and noble.

"Grandma will definitely be pleased to hear this," He Tiantian laughed. Today, with her grandmother and parents present, she could clearly feel everyone’s subtle shift in attitude.

Old Madam Huo held He Tiantian’s maternal family in even higher regard, while Song Chunli was extremely cautious.

In Song Chunli’s heart, her only thought was to get along well with He Tiantian, hoping that He Tiantian would help her make money and become rich in the future.

Once the group was inside, Old Madam Huo felt somewhat tired and asked everyone to go and rest on their own.

Come evening, when everyone gathered again, they discussed Bai Qiongyu’s visit that day.

At the same time, Song Chunli had also seen the generous gifts from Bai Qiongyu and Qi Shuliang.

"Mother, you should look at this; the gifts that Tiantian’s grandmother brought are quite significant. It seems our reciprocal gifts were somewhat light," Song Chunli whispered. Excitement lingered in her eyes, as among the items was something she liked—a diamond watch.

After examining the gift list carefully, Old Madam Huo personally went to see the gifts and sighed, "Our family is a political one, indeed not as wealthy as the Bai Family, the He Family, or the Qi Family. The return gift was indeed light; I will add more next time. As for these gifts... I’ll divide them myself!"

At that moment, He Tiantian and Zhao Huanhuan came downstairs.

Song Chunli hoped her mother-in-law would allocate the watch to her.

Old Madam Huo called them over and said, "Tiantian, these are the gifts your grandmother has sent over. You pick first."

He Tiantian was taken aback and laughed, "These gifts are for you and the family, not solely for me. Besides, great-aunt and sister-in-law are here; it’s not my turn to choose first!"

Although these items were valuable, He Tiantian didn’t lack such things, as her parents and grandmother would send them to her regularly.

At the same time, He Tiantian noticed her great-aunt’s eyes fixed on the diamond watch. She didn’t want to rob her of the joy, dampening her great-aunt’s spirits.

Upon hearing He Tiantian’s words, Song Chunli showed delight and said, "Mom, look, there’s enough for each of us to have something nice. I particularly like this watch; could it be given to me?"

In front of her daughter-in-law, the eldest daughter-in-law made her request.

Old Madam Huo wasn’t pleased at heart, but in front of the younger generation, she wouldn’t let Song Chunli lose face and said, "If you like it, take it! Since Tiantian is so gracious, Huanhuan, you pick something too."

Zhao Huanhuan was jubilant and said, "Thank you, grandma. I’ve settled on a pearl brooch! I have a dress that needs a brooch; it’s so beautiful."

"Tiantian, it’s your turn," Old Madam Huo said, looking at He Tiantian and inviting her to choose.

He Tiantian saw a pair of bracelets and said, "Grandma, I’ll take this pair of bracelets; they’re also very beautiful!"

In the remaining box was something Old Madam Huo cherished—a painting by Zhang Daqian.

"I will hang this painting in my room," Old Madam Huo was thrilled. Sister Bai was truly astute, giving a gift that touched the heart so deeply.

The other gifts, Old Madam Huo had divided them, telling Song Chunli and Zhao Huanhuan to each take theirs for their own men and children.

After dinner, as usual, everyone wanted to sit in the living room and chat, as they had always done.

Huo Yingjie saw that everyone was present and said to Old Master Huo and Old Madam Huo, "Grandfather, grandmother, the reason we came to Yanjing this time was partly to visit the two of you; on the other hand, my parents asked us to come here to procure a residence."

"A residence?" Old Madam Huo was startled, "Why on earth do you need to procure a residence when there’s no lack of places to live in our home?"

"Yes, we have places to live at home, so isn’t it wasteful to keep an additional residence outside?" Old Master Huo also said, feeling somewhat dissatisfied that his second son and grandson had secured a residence without informing him beforehand.

He Tiantian kept her head down and said nothing; with Huo Yingjie present, there was no need for her to speak up.

Huo Yingjie was a cunning one, too, shoving all responsibility onto his in-laws.

"It’s not really a waste," Huo Yingjie said with a smile, "My father probably will finish his current term, and after a few years, he is likely to return to Yanjing. Having a residence in Yanjing would be more convenient."

It’s one thing to squeeze in during holidays and festivals, but it’s not suitable for work.

After all, Huo Zheqian was still at the old residence!

If the second son’s family also lived there, they would inevitably see most of the Huo Family’s resources concentrated in Huo Zheqian’s hands, and it would be unfitting for too many visitors to encounter each other often.

Considering this, Old Master Huo nodded, "Hmm, your father has also thought this through correctly."

Old Madam Huo had come to understand the key point, too. Returning means coming back to work, not just for festivals. Moreover, the second son already had a grandson, and staying together might easily lead to disputes.

She wasn’t worried about the second branch; she was concerned about Song Chunli from the main family. If she were to see the second branch flourishing and wealthy, she wouldn’t show a good face.

And the second daughter-in-law was not someone to be trifled with; she certainly would not be afraid of Song Chunli.

Rather than cramming together and ending up at odds with each other, it was better to split the second son’s family out early.

"In that case, although it doesn’t mean splitting the family, we, the older generation, can’t show no gesture at all," said Old Madam Huo. Once she had figured things out, she made sure that everything was taken care of.

The He Family and the Jiang Family, Tiantian’s maternal family, were both in Yanjing!

If the second branch bought a house outside and the elderly Huo couple made no gesture, it would seem too partial.

It’s not about how much money but about the sentiment it conveys.

Song Chunli had always been concerned about the money in the hands of her father-in-law and mother-in-law. Upon hearing that something would be given to the second branch, she felt displeased.

However, she didn’t dare say anything because if she did, she would offend not only the second branch but also her father-in-law and mother-in-law. With her father-in-law’s fiery temper, he would probably say something excessive.

"No need, there’s enough money at home," said Huo Yingjie, not wanting to fall out with his elders over the issue of money.

Seeing his grandson say this, Old Master Huo felt even more compelled to make a gesture and said, "Go and bring down that draft; we were going to save it for your father to buy a courtyard house. We just hadn’t thought of buying it now. But since you’ve brought it up, I’ll take that draft out."

"Alright, I’ll go get it," said Old Madam Huo, and before long, she returned with a small booklet.

Song Chunli was dying to snatch that draft away.

Old Madam Huo, smiling, handed it to Tiantian, "Tiantian, although this draft isn’t much, it’s also a token of your grandparents’ good will towards your parents-in-law and your family."