The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 830 - 799 Change, Good Man

Chapter 830: Chapter 799 Change, Good Man

Mi Wei found this to be very true and decided to change his own mindset and approach once he got back, to be more proactive.

"Teacher He is right," Mi Wei said, "I know what to do now."

Teacher Wu’s face revealed an awkwardness, and her mood was somewhat down, as she said, "Hearing you put it that way, it seems that the deterioration of our marital relationship is mostly my fault, probably because I haven’t done well."

Mi Wei smiled and responded, "The fact that you can recognize it’s your fault means there’s still hope for making amends. Actually, I met your husband once; he’s a decent guy! Not to mention that on the first day of the term, you complained to us about your husband going back to his hometown for the New Year, leaving you alone in Nan City. But did you ever consider, even as you kept saying he was heartless, that his elderly mother was back there, only able to see him twice a year during the summer and winter holidays? If you don’t go back with your husband, of course, he would be upset. Moreover, if your husband didn’t care for his mother, that’s when you should worry. If a person can’t even show filial piety to his own mother, what kind of good person can he be?"

Teacher Wu was left speechless by Mi Wei’s words, finding herself blushing and feeling ashamed.

Mi Wei spoke straightforwardly and quickly. Although there might be minor conflicts among colleagues, he wouldn’t really do anything bad to others.

He Tiantian didn’t say much more. Everyone knows the theory, but how to put it into practice is up to Teacher Wu herself.

"Ah, yes, that’s right," Teacher Wu said, "If one can be so heartless to their own mother, who couldn’t they be heartless to? After work today, I’ll buy some fabrics and send them back to my parents-in-law so they can make some clothes, to make up for past mistakes."

"Exactly, by treating his parents well, your husband will naturally appreciate your kindness," Mi Wei said, "If you don’t respect his parents, he’s naturally going to be upset. If he feels guilty and resentful towards you, even the best relationship can’t withstand such strain."

"Mhm, thank you all. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t even realize where I was going wrong," Teacher Wu said bashfully, the happiness of He Tiantian prompting her to reflect on her own marriage.

"Don’t mention it. Anyone can live a happy life if they put their heart into their marriage," He Tiantian said, hearing the continuous ringing of a bicycle bell below, which must mean Huo Yingjie had come, "Alright, I’m off work now, see you tomorrow."

He Tiantian first opened the window and waved down below to indicate she heard the bell, then closed the window, packed her things, and cheerfully left with her small bag.

Envious eyes followed He Tiantian as she got onto the back seat of Huo Yingjie’s bicycle, riding home together.

Mi Wei smiled and said, "I have to try harder too. It’s better to live a happy life rather than a life full of quarrels. Why can’t we make our days better? After having a deep conversation with He Tiantian today, I’ve learned a lot. From now on, I’ll make the effort."

"I’ll try my best too," Teacher Wu said with a bitter smile, knowing that "Rome wasn’t built in a day," and wondering if it was possible to improve.

It was still early, so He Tiantian went to a shop to get some snacks and marinated meats, and also to a herbal medicine store to buy some ingredients for cooking, such as goji berries and angelica root.

"Are you making soup?" Huo Yingjie asked, since these were all ingredients for making soup.

"Yes, it’s a bit dry, better to drink more soup," He Tiantian smiled, "Dare I ask Lord Yingjie if you know how to make soup?"

"Of course, I do," Huo Yingjie proclaimed with pride, not that he could, but he had Zhang Aijun at his disposal!

The two of them bought some items they would need to make soup the next day.

"Oh, by the way, I arranged with Qi Zhengmin previously to invite them over for dinner," He Tiantian mentioned, "We can also treat them to some soup!"

Huo Yingjie raised an eyebrow and asked, "Does Qi Zhenghan have time?"

"He should," He Tiantian replied, "But Zhengmin will definitely come; she’s my only friend in Nan City. She usually comes to see me on weekends."

"Oh!" Huo Yingjie acknowledged, "By the way, how is their factory coming along? When can they start manufacturing cars? I’ve been looking forward to buying and driving a car for a while now."

"No need to buy, Zhengmin said he’ll give us the best car there is," He Tiantian said, "Just wait and see!"

"That’s really great," Huo Yingjie said, having learned from Little Rotating Turtle that Qi Zhenghan had started dating a female university student and probably wouldn’t bother He Tiantian anymore.

"Yes, I’m looking forward to it," He Tiantian replied, "but I can’t drive, I’ll need to learn."

"I can, I’ll teach you," Huo Yingjie said, "If you can ride a bike, then it’s even easier to learn."

"Really?" He Tiantian couldn’t believe it—it’s so much simpler to ride a bike.

"Of course it’s true, driving a car is even simpler than a bike!" Huo Yingjie said, "You’ll see when the time comes."

The couple will both take care of the household!

At home, Zhang Aijun had already prepared the meal.

Ah, this bodyguard is quickly turning into a nanny.

Eating the meal made by Zhang Aijun, He Tiantian praised, "Brother Zhang, your cooking skills are really good, your wife and nephew are lucky to have you."

"My partner is busy with work and isn’t particularly skilled in cooking, so whenever I have time, I make something delicious for them," Zhang Aijun said with a smile, "Before, Li Yunzhong even joked about it, saying that I could open a restaurant instead of being a soldier."

"Well, maybe not a large restaurant, but you could totally handle a medium-sized one," Huo Yingjie said, "By the way, I’ve noticed that you can cook dishes from various regions. Who did you learn from?"

"Hehe," Zhang Aijun chuckled, "My colleagues come from all over the country, almost all of them can cook a few hometown dishes. I watched them when they cooked, and after trying it out at home once or twice, I got the hang of it; hence, I can make a lot of different dishes."

Giving a thumbs up, He Tiantian exclaimed, "Impressive, that’s real talent!"

Yun Feng also concurred, "Our captain has the best cooking skills."

"Loving home and good food is the secret to great cooking," He Tiantian said, sharing her observation.

Some men may not earn much, or may not be handsome or good-looking, but they have responsibility. They cherish their loved ones—their partners, children, and elders—willingly cooking up hearty soups, and preparing tasty meals for their families, so their spouses can rest a little and their children and elders can eat better.

Such men are good men too.

With Zhang Aijun joining in, the Huo Family’s dinner table featured a variety of dishes from all across the country.

The next day, the Huo Family hosted guests. Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin came over, bringing gifts.

He Tiantian went out to greet them. Huo Yingjie never liked Qi Zhenghan and didn’t have much to say to Qi Zhengmin, so he and Zhang Aijun stayed in the kitchen to cook, leaving He Tiantian to entertain them.

Today, there was Angelica Tree Mushroom Old Hen Soup that had been stewing for hours.

Seeing some fresh lamb ribs, Zhang Aijun prepared a cumin lamb ribs dish.

A bountiful table bustled with delicious aromas.