The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 841 - 810: Farewell, Help

Chapter 841: Chapter 810: Farewell, Help

Qi Xiaoyan saw Huo Yingjie arriving and warmly welcomed him.

With Huo Yingjie’s arrival, Sister Tiantian would also be coming to Yanjing soon.

Qi Xiaoyan recognized Zhang Aijun from their previous meetings and invited them to join her at the table for a meal.

Father Niu and Mother Niu had now adapted to life in Yanjing.

Father Niu would go out for walks every day, play chess with the old men in the nearby park, and pick up his grandson after school; Mother Niu bought groceries, cooked, and did household chores with the neighbors. Their days were comfortable and they were gradually getting used to their new life.

After eating, Huo Yingjie went home to rest.

Early the next morning, Huo Yingjie, accompanied by Zhang Aijun and Yun Feng, went to the unit indicated on his transfer orders—oh, what a coincidence, it wasn’t far from his home.

By car, it was just a forty-minute drive.

However, buying a car was difficult, so he would need to get Qi Zhenghan to think of a solution!

After the handover was complete and he had received some work manuals, his new unit assigned two more people to follow and attend to Huo Yingjie.

Huo Yingjie bought some groceries and, under the arrangements of Zhang Aijun, prepared a table of dishes to bid farewell to Zhang Aijun and Yun Feng.

For years, they had been protecting him at his side.

They might not have merits, but they certainly had put in hard work.

"Brother Zhang, Yun Feng, if you guys are doing well, your brother here is happy for you," Huo Yingjie said, "but if things aren’t going well, or there’s an emergency, you can come to me. As long as it’s within my power, I will definitely help you."

Zhang Aijun rubbed his hands together and said, "Yingjie, thank you for your kindness. We’re very satisfied with our current jobs. However, I have a request, I hope you can help Li Yunzhong."

"Hmm?" Huo Yingjie was surprised. "Didn’t Li Yunzhong go back to his hometown? He seems to be at the local police station!"

"Yes," Zhang Aijun said, "Li Yunzhong had uncovered a case where the county mayor’s brother-in-law raped a woman. Li Yunzhong was determined to put the rapist in jail, offending the local authorities. Afterwards, a lot of people were against him, and he was ultimately framed and dismissed from his position. His fiancee, who had agreed to marry him, also called off the wedding. Now he’s back home farming."

"Li Yunzhong is capable of doing such a thing," Huo Yingjie said. "Alright, give me his address. I’ll send him a telegram this afternoon and have him come to Yanjing to see me. His skills shouldn’t be wasted. Besides, after having been by my side for so long, I owe it to him."

Zhang Aijun was delighted and said, "Yingjie, I thank you on behalf of Yunzhong."

"It’s nothing. Anyway, my wife’s shops need someone to manage them. He should be able to find a suitable position," Huo Yingjie said. "Besides, I trust his character."

Yun Feng’s eyes shone. He would probably be discharged from the military in the future, and if things didn’t go well, he now had a place to turn to.

"Big Brother Huo, you’re loyal and honor personal ties. It’s an honor for us to know you," Yun Feng said. "Here’s to you, Big Brother Huo," as he raised his glass in a toast.

Huo Yingjie smiled and replied, "We’re brothers. No need for more words—cheers."

The two new young men exchanged glances and also felt relieved knowing that Huo Yingjie was beloved by Zhang Aijun and Yun Feng. With a good leader, they too would have their day.

These two were Xie Wu and Zhang Ning.

Actually, Zhang Aijun mentioned all this also to help Huo Yingjie win people’s hearts.

That afternoon, Huo Yingjie prepared a large gift package for each, Zhang Aijun and Yun Feng, and saw them off on the train. On his return, he passed by the post office to send a telegram to Li Yunzhong and also mailed him five hundred yuan.

Xie Wu whispered to Zhang Ning beside him, "Our leader is thoughtful. He not only sent a telegram to the former bodyguard who had fallen on hard times but also sent money. At the very least, it can help settle his parents and cover the cost of his train ticket."

"Yes," Zhang Ning said, "This is a good leader, let’s do our best!"

"Uh-huh," Xie Wu agreed. Both of them were around twenty years old, and there might be some things they didn’t understand, but before they came, their captain had instructed them to protect Huo Yingjie well.

They treated it merely as a mission and didn’t want to invest too much emotion.

Now, having seen how Huo Yingjie was, they gradually changed their initial thoughts. Beyond their work, they would put forth even greater effort.

The next morning, Huo Yingjie brought some gifts and went to visit his grandmother and grandfather.

Since there were three people, they obviously couldn’t just walk there, and there were no bicycles at home.

Just as he was worrying about it, Yun Feng drove over and said, "Yingjie, this is the car Tiantian ordered. I’ll bring one over for you first, and there’s another one at the company’s side, which I’ll deliver to you tonight. Oh right, your garage is at the back door."

"I was just wondering how to get back to the old mansion!" Huo Yingjie said excitedly, "Come on, get in, let me try out this car."

"But do you have a driver’s license?" Yun Feng reminded him, "Without a license, you can’t start driving. We need to be responsible for our own lives, as well as others’."

"Heh!" Huo Yingjie laughed awkwardly. He knew how to drive, but he didn’t have a license.

Xie Wu stepped forward and said, "Leader, I can drive and have a license, with two years of driving experience."

"Actually, according to your rank, leader, you are entitled to a service vehicle, but it’s not yet in place," Zhang Ning reminded him.

Yun Feng’s eyes lit up, then Huo Yingjie probably wouldn’t need this car.

When Huo Yingjie thought about that jeep that could leave one’s butt in four pieces, he felt both sore and thrilled.

Fortunately, the roads in Yanjing were somewhat better, so it shouldn’t be that bumpy anymore.

"Since someone can drive and has a license, then I’m relieved," Yun Feng said. "I have other things to attend to, so I’ll leave first. I’ll bring the other car over tonight."

"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Yun Feng," Huo Yingjie said. This person was really dedicated to his work and it wasn’t for nothing that they passed on to them a set of cultivation techniques.

"It’s no trouble, it’s what I should do," Yun Feng laughed. As long as one worked hard, one could increase their cultivation level.

He, his master, Cui Ying, and others had all received great benefits.

Undergoing training in the mortal world was exactly what his heart yearned for. At his current stage, he was well suited for tempering his heart through worldly experiences, and with the addition of his cultivation technique, he was making rapid progress.

Xie Wu drove, with Zhang Ning sitting in the passenger seat, and Huo Yingjie in the back.

Huo Yingjie gave them an address, Xie Wu started the car, and they drove away.

Ah, having a car indeed made things convenient.

It took less than thirty minutes to reach the Huo Family Old Mansion, including the time spent buying fruit for grandparents and children along the way.

Of course, the Huo Family Old Mansion, where the honored lived, was inaccessible by car, so they had to stop at the entrance.

"Xie Wu, you wait here. I’ll accompany the leader inside," Zhang Ning said.

At the main entrance, there were armed guards on duty who checked the credentials of Huo Yingjie and Zhang Ning, letting them in only after verifying everything was correct.

When they reached home, only Old Madam Huo and Old Master Huo were there, and they were very surprised to see Huo Yingjie.