The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 842 - 811 Guidance, Explanation

Chapter 842: Chapter 811 Guidance, Explanation

His sudden arrival alarmed Old Madam Huo and Old Master Huo, prompting them to fear the worst.

"Grandma, Grandpa." Huo Yingjie said with a smile as he stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"Yingjie, why have you come? And why are you here alone?" Old Madam Huo asked urgently, hoping it wasn’t bad news, her heart filled with concern!

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "It’s nothing like that. I’ve been transferred to work at a unit directly under the Yanjing Science and Technology Commission. Once I got settled in, I came to pay my respects to Grandpa and Grandma."

"You’ve arrived, but why didn’t you bring any luggage?" Old Madam Huo asked, looking behind him, only to notice that the young man accompanying Huo Yingjie wasn’t carrying any luggage.

"I have luggage; it’s just that I left it at the new house I bought. It’s closer to work." Huo Yingjie explained, "My parents, Tiantian, and both children, along with Grandma Wang, are all doing well. You don’t need to worry."

Hearing that her grandson was living outside and not at home, Old Madam Huo felt distressed.

"You child, why are you living outside?" Old Madam Huo said, "Come back and live at home, you could also keep this old lady company. Our home is always open to your uncle, cousin, and Grandpa for tea and conversation. It’s certainly better than living alone outside."

It was precisely because he didn’t want to stay at the family estate that he had headed straight for his own place as soon as he arrived.

Huo Yingjie smiled and replied, "Thank you, Grandma. Where I’m staying now is closer to work, and besides, the house is quite large; I want to oversee some renovations there. On my days off, I can come over to play chess with Grandpa and have tea."

After hearing this, Old Madam Huo felt even sadder, her gaze towards Huo Yingjie filled with complexity.

"Grandma, once I get everything arranged, I can invite you over to stay for a while." Huo Yingjie offered, "Grandpa too. And in some time, Tiantian will bring the kids over, and then we can all come and visit you and Grandpa, as long as you don’t mind the noise!"

Old Master Huo was aware that his second son’s family was reluctant to live at the family home.

For one thing, there weren’t many rooms at the family home, and with the addition of a new baby last year, it became even more crowded; and secondly, the members of the second branch of the family had grown both in numbers and age, naturally not wanting to cram in with the first branch, especially for extended stays as it was now.

"Tiantian is coming too?" Old Master Huo shifted the topic, no longer insisting that Huo Yingjie stay in the family home, "When? Has her job been transferred?"

"Yes, her job hasn’t been transferred yet. We were originally thinking of getting her a position at a university in Yanjing, but Tiantian fears that her knowledge is insufficient, and she wants to study for a few more years." Huo Yingjie explained, "So, Grandma and Grandpa, don’t worry about me living alone outside."

Old Madam Huo managed to keep her composure. Her son and grandson were grown and had begun to plan for their own futures.

"Then you must promise to come for meals often." Old Madam Huo insisted, "Come, have a chat with your Grandpa, and I’ll go to the kitchen and prepare something delicious for you."

"Thank you, Grandma." Huo Yingjie said, "But please don’t overwork yourself."

"It won’t be a bother." Old Madam Huo turned to leave, concealing the loss that showed on her face.

"Yingjie, let’s go to the study." Old Master Huo said with many things he wanted to ask Huo Yingjie, which were not appropriate to discuss in the courtyard.

"Yes, Grandpa." Huo Yingjie stepped forward to support his grandfather, and together they went inside to the upstairs study.

Once they were in the study, the maid had already brought up freshly brewed tea.

Huo Yingjie took it, poured a cup for his grandfather personally, and said, "Grandpa, please have some tea."

"Thank you." Old Master Huo took the cup, "Your grandmother is getting on in years and likes to have her children and grandchildren close by."

"Hehe, I understand." Huo Yingjie replied, "I’ll often come to visit. Tiantian and I have grown used to being idle, and our two kids are mischievous. It’s inconvenient to come and go here, and since we’ve bought a place outside, we thought it best to live there."

Old Master Huo nodded and said, "We know what’s in your heart, your grandmother and I. It’s natural for a tree to branch out. In fact, we understand that living separately will mean fewer conflicts."

"Thank you for your understanding, Grandpa." Huo Yingjie smiled, "I’d appreciate it if you could reassure Grandma as well."

"I will, and you shouldn’t feel pressured." Old Master Huo stated, making a mental note to have a good talk with his wife in private.

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Of course not, Grandma just misses us."

"By the way, about your job transfer, I hadn’t been informed, which shows how confidential it is." Old Master Huo said with a smile, "Do well in Yanjing, as you have more opportunities to advance there than in Nan City."

"Yes, Grandpa." Huo Yingjie replied, "My father says the same, and I will work hard to live up to expectations."

"At work, apart from being diligent and serious, you must also be humble. Don’t be arrogant just because of your talents, and you certainly shouldn’t bully others using your position." Old Master Huo continued, "However, if someone tries to bully you, you don’t have to be a pushover. Others may be tough, but our Huo Family is not to be trifled with."

"Yes, that’s what I think too." Huo Yingjie said, "My main focus is on my work, and as long as no one provokes me, I won’t pick fights unprovoked."

"That’s good." Old Master Huo responded, "How is your father doing?"

"Father is doing well; some early-arriving businesses will be able to pay taxes by autumn, which will significantly increase Nan City’s fiscal revenue." Huo Yingjie answered, "Additionally, several large enterprises, like the Qi Family and Bai Family’s joint venture car company with the local government, will be releasing new cars by the end of the year. This could be a very significant source of fiscal income."

Old Master Huo, pleased, nodded repeatedly, "Ever since the reform, the strategy has been to let some people get rich first. When people have money, they improve their lifestyle in all aspects. The prospects are very promising."

"Indeed." Huo Yingjie concurred.

Subsequently, grandfather and grandson chatted for a long while, and before they realized it, noon had come.

Today happened to be a Saturday, and although Huo Zheqian and Huo Yingjun had to work, they were relatively free compared to regular days, and would come home for lunch.

The department where Song Chunli worked only required her presence in the morning on Saturdays, and she was off in the afternoon.

Out of the whole family, only Zhao Huanhuan was still hard at work.

During the meal, when they saw Old Master Huo and Huo Yingjie coming down from upstairs together, they were surprised.

"Yingjie, when did you get back to Yanjing?" Huo Yingjun asked quickly, "If you had told me earlier, I could have come to pick you up!"

"That’s right!" Huo Zheqian said, "How are your parents, Tiantian, and the two children?"

"Hehe, they’re all very well, thank you for your concern, Uncle." Huo Yingjie replied, "Uncle, Auntie, are you both in good health?"

"We’re fine." Song Chunli smiled and said, "By the way, since you’re here, where is Tiantian?"

When they had celebrated the New Year, He Tiantian had talked about opening a shop, but half a year had passed without any news. He Tiantian couldn’t be just leading them on, could she?