The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 814 - 783: A Married Woman, A Sturdy Man

Chapter 814: Chapter 783: A Married Woman, A Sturdy Man

He Tiantian stepped out of the shop, hands filled with many items, when she happened to see Qi Zhenghan buying pastries!

What?

He Tiantian was quite surprised. This... This seemed to be the second time she had encountered Qi Zhenghan at the store near Sanfeng Bridge in Chengnan?

Logically speaking, the place where Qi Zhenghan lived and worked was closer to the main shop at Sanfeng Bridge, and that’s where he would usually buy pastries!

Why would he go out of his way to come here?

Strange!

He Tiantian observed carefully for a minute or two and noticed that Zhang Mengmeng’s eyes, as they settled on Qi Zhenghan, seemed to be filled with pink bubbles, and her face was bright and smiling, shy and glowing with health.

At the same time, Qi Zhenghan was smiling warmly too.

Wait, this scene made He Tiantian think of what Zhang Mengmeng had said to her earlier that day, about falling for someone.

Could that person be Qi Zhenghan?

Looking more closely, the gazes, the expressions, and the body language were unmistakable.

Qi Zhenghan was the one Zhang Mengmeng had fallen for.

Qi Zhenghan smiled, and the fact that he had gone out of his way to shop here suggested that he might be interested as well.

He Tiantian thought about approaching, but then she remembered that Qi Zhenghan had once confessed his feelings to her.

Although he might have developed feelings for someone else by now, it seemed inappropriate for He Tiantian to approach at this moment, so she decided not to disturb Qi Zhenghan.

He Tiantian left with her items, acting as if she hadn’t seen Qi Zhenghan at all.

"Teacher He, goodbye," Zhang Mengmeng sweetly called out, waving as she bid farewell to He Tiantian.

Teacher He?

Qi Zhenghan was taken aback and turned to see He Tiantian.

He Tiantian had no choice but to stop and turn around, saying, "Goodbye!"

"Tiantian!" Qi Zhenghan called out, "I didn’t expect to see you today."

"Oh, Big Brother Qi, are you just passing by?" He Tiantian pretended to have just noticed Qi Zhenghan, her expression one of surprise.

Qi Zhenghan laughed. Didn’t He Tiantian realize how exaggerated her actions were right now?

Was she trying to hide the fact that she had seen him and didn’t want to talk to him?

"Yes, I’ll take you home," Qi Zhenghan offered, carrying his purchases, paid the bill, and said a word of thanks to Zhang Mengmeng.

"No need!" He Tiantian said, "I came by bike. Oh yes, tell Zhengmin that I’m planning to go shopping with her this weekend. If she’s free, she should come to my place at nine in the morning on Saturday."

"Alright!" Qi Zhenghan agreed, watching as He Tiantian walked away.

Once He Tiantian had left, Qi Zhenghan turned to look at Zhang Mengmeng.

Zhang Mengmeng, who had been staring at Qi Zhenghan’s departing figure, was caught by his gaze.

Zhang Mengmeng panicked for a second, then busied herself with work, wiping the glass counter as if she wanted to make a hole in it, her head bowed to hide her fluster.

Qi Zhenghan chuckled and turned to leave.

Although he couldn’t get the thoughts out of his head, Qi Zhenghan knew he needed a different kind of love.

When Qi Zhenghan’s car had left, the tension in Zhang Mengmeng’s heart gradually eased.

When she couldn’t see him, she longed to; when she did see him, she feared it.

What a contradiction!

Zhang Mengmeng furrowed her brows, a young girl afflicted with the chaos of first love.

Does he like Teacher He?

Every time he saw Teacher He, his eyes shone with a luster that they lacked when he looked at her.

Zhang Mengmeng could also see that Teacher He was distancing herself from him.

That’s right, Teacher He is married, a wife to someone.

And considering that Teacher He and her husband have such a great relationship, she definitely wouldn’t...

Yes, she definitely wouldn’t.

With this thought, Zhang Mengmeng’s mood inexplicably brightened.

On her way, He Tiantian pondered as she rode her bike.

Qi Zhenghan was free to have a new romance, He Tiantian was relieved, convinced the Qi family would be glad to see it happen.

It was just that the romantic interest was Zhang Mengmeng.

Not that the girl Zhang Mengmeng was bad, but she and Qi Zhenghan grew up in different environments.

Qi Zhenghan could start a romance and end a romance without repercussions.

But what about Zhang Mengmeng?

She is a traditional Chinese girl, serious, diligent, and persevering.

Falling for someone might mean for a lifetime.

If it ends up in marriage, that would be wonderful.

If not, it could cause harm.

Ah, love is the most complicated thing in the world; He Tiantian felt a bit dizzy thinking about it.

Forget it, as long as she managed her own life well, she’d leave the matchmaking to Yue Lao and stay out of it.

When she returned home, her two little treasures gave her kisses filled with love.

Listening to the children’s innocent babble, all of He Tiantian’s worries faded away.

On the weekend, Qi Zhengmin came over bright and early.

"Sister Tiantian, weren’t we going to go shopping? How can you browse with two little rascals in tow?" Qi Zhengmin said with slight disdain. She didn’t have friends outside of work here and it was rare for Sister Tiantian to ask her out shopping, only to have two buzzkills along.

Huo Ruimin might be young, but she picked up on Qi Zhengmin’s disdain and said, "Aunt Damin, Baby Xiao Min doesn’t like you anymore!"

"Oh dear!" Qi Zhengmin bent down, pinched Huo Ruimin’s little face, and chuckled, "Hehe, if Baby Xiao Min doesn’t like Aunt Damin, then Aunt Damin will just take Baby Xiao Hua to the zoo."

Hearing about the zoo, Huo Ruimin panicked, gripping Qi Zhengmin’s leg tightly, "Aunt Damin, you’re the most beautiful and the best, Baby Xiao Min loves you the most."

"Alright, for your sweet words, I forgive you," Qi Zhengmin said. "We won’t go shopping today. Aunt Damin and your mom will take you to the zoo."

"Yay!" Huo Ruimin and Huo Ruihua were both delighted.

"Let’s go, get in the car." Qi Zhengmin said, for she had a car and had driven over, which made going out more convenient.

He Tiantian had prepared water, snacks, wipes, and so forth.

"Okay, then let’s head out," He Tiantian said with a smile. Huo Yingjie wasn’t home, her in-laws were busy all day, and it was a rare Sunday. She didn’t want to trouble them, letting them rest well at home.

Qi Zhengmin was the best helper He Tiantian could ask for!

Having got into the car, He Tiantian sat in the back with the two children, while Qi Zhengmin drove.

"Sister Tiantian, my brother might be in love, did you know?" Qi Zhengmin asked, certain signs convinced her that her brother had fallen in love.

In love?

He Tiantian chuckled secretly. She even knew who Qi Zhenghan’s romantic interest was!

But she wouldn’t say it.

If Qi Zhenghan wanted to tell, he would do so himself to Qi Zhengmin.

"How would I know!" He Tiantian laughed. "You work with your brother all the time; you should know if anyone does!"

"My brother keeps smiling to himself, and he often buys some snacks to take home, but they’re not the ones I like," Qi Zhengmin said, pouting. "I’ve taken them to the office to share with others."

"Haha, your brother isn’t getting any younger; it’s time for him to be in love and find a wife," He Tiantian consoled. "Don’t overthink it. Haven’t you seen how eagerly Grandma and Uncle Qi want to hold grandchildren?"