The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 847 - 816 Thoughts, Consolation

Chapter 847: Chapter 816 Thoughts, Consolation

He Tiantian finished correcting the test papers, recorded the grades, and after the handover, she could leave the school.

At the gate, He Tiantian turned her head to look back at the familiar campus, feeling somewhat reluctant to leave.

Unless there was a special reason, He Tiantian would not come to the school again.

Goodbye, my alma mater!

Goodbye, my youth!

He Tiantian did not go home, but went to the lakeside and sat on a bench, watching the sparkling surface of the lake, letting her thoughts settle.

Since her rebirth, she had walked every stage of her life with firm steps.

From 1970 to 1977, she spent seven unforgettable and fulfilling years in Qijia Village.

In those seven years, she gained family and friends, overcame hardships, countered the hypocrites who bullied her; her relationship with Huo Yingjie faced setbacks, but they managed to pull through, got married, had children, and led a different life.

More importantly, she protected her family. Her parents were safe and alive, and she gained two more loved ones from her sworn siblings: her grandmother Bai Qiongyu and her brother He Doudou.

From 1977 to 1981, in Nan City.

In those four years, she took college entrance exams, attended university, and completed a spiritual baptism that made her more serene.

As a teacher, she rose another level in thought and perspective, achieving self-improvement.

She had classmates, students, and colleagues.

She had, accordingly, her own career.

Although it could not compare with her grandmother’s vast overseas business, Sanfeng Bridge was established by He Tiantian herself; it was her effort and accomplishment.

Every penny earned was deserved with a clear conscience.

Soon, she would go to Yanjing.

From then on, she would start a new journey!

He Tiantian lifted her head and looked up at the sky.

It was somewhat dazzling, but it brought light!

Little Rotating Turtle watched from not too far away, not understanding what was going on with its mistress.

Was she not happy?

That didn’t seem right either!

Perhaps there was some reluctance?

Ah, best not to think too much. The world of humans is just like this.

It’d better just be a loyal Rotating Turtle.

After an unknown amount of time, He Tiantian stood up and rode her bicycle home.

The laughing voices of the children at home drew He Tiantian out of her melancholy mood.

Seeing He Tiantian return, Grandma Wang asked, "Tiantian, have you sorted out everything at work?"

"It’s all taken care of," He Tiantian nodded. "Grandma will come over in a couple of days. I’ll accompany her for half a month, and then we’ll go to Yanjing."

"That’s great!" said Grandma Wang. Although she was in good health, traveling between Nan City and Yanjing every winter tired her out.

If they could settle down in Yanjing in the future, there would be no need for the back-and-forth.

Besides, the kids were growing up. Once they started school, perhaps she wouldn’t need to take care of them anymore.

Grandma Wang just wanted to stay in one place and didn’t want to move anymore.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin returned to Qijia Village to bring Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi to stay for a while.

Although Nan City was hot, Qi Zhengmin’s courtyard was not.

The house had an air conditioner modified by Huo Yingjie, and the outside was shaded by green trees, with beautiful scenery.

"Grandma, I will be going to Yanjing soon, and afterwards I might not be able to see you often," He Tiantian said softly, gently hugging Third Grandma Qi’s arm, just like before in Qijia Village, when she was helpless and always looked to Third Grandma Qi for enlightenment.

Third Grandma Qi gently stroked He Tiantian’s soft hair and said with a soft laugh, "Silly child, if you cannot change it, then accept it. There was a line of poetry that described the affection between a man and a woman, if two hearts are loyal through time, why need they be together at every moment. This poem can also be applied to other emotions. You, child, are kind-hearted, filial, and value relationships, but you must not overdo things. As long as you keep me in your heart, it means more than having you in front of me all day without having me in your heart."

"Grandma, you’re still so good at comforting people," He Tiantian muttered after hearing what Third Grandma Qi had said, but her heart indeed felt much more at ease.

"All right, stop thinking about these things," Third Grandma Qi said, "Come and tell me, what has happened over the past year?"

Even though they wrote letters, Third Grandma Qi did not know the specific details, which made her very curious.

He Tiantian told Third Grandma Qi everything in detail, and laughter rang out occasionally, sometimes accompanied by Third Grandma Qi’s praise or scolding.

Qi Zhengmin was taking care of children not far away and whispered to Qi Zhenghan, "Brother, don’t you think Tiantian is like Grandma’s own granddaughter?"

"Heh heh," Qi Zhenghan chuckled, "They supported each other through tough times, naturally you and I can’t compare, but that doesn’t change the fact we are her true grandsons and granddaughters. We carry her blood, and we should honor her, plus Grandma is a respectable elder, isn’t she?"

"Yes," Qi Zhengmin said, "The harmony between Grandma and Sister Tiantian might be because they share many similarities. I’m not jealous, but I’m really curious."

"Not just you are curious!" Qi Zhenghan said in a low voice, during this time he spent with Zhang Mengmeng, he discovered her charming qualities, but he would occasionally think of He Tiantian.

He wanted to explore those feelings but wasn’t sure if they were mixed with the ones from before.

So he could only look on from a distance.

Qi Zhengmin heard him but didn’t continue the conversation.

She didn’t know how to respond, and she certainly couldn’t say, "Brother, are you still thinking about Tiantian?"

Perhaps it’s better not to say anything at all!

It’s good that Sister Tiantian is leaving for Yanjing, so Tiantian won’t meet her, and perhaps the brother can comfortably be with that Zhang Mengmeng.

Grandma Wang, He Tiantian took the kids and moved to a courtyard by the lake, visiting Third Grandma Qi to dine and play every day.

After half a month, He Tiantian finally packed her bags, ready to head north.

Before she left, she found Cui Ying and Huang Jingli, and the three of them met at a tea house outside.

They each took a seat and ordered a pot of West Lake Longjing tea.

"Tiantian, when are you going to Yanjing?" asked Cui Ying. Huashan had been helping in Yanjing for two or three months without returning, and if it wasn’t for being tied up in Nan City, she would have gone to Yanjing to see what was keeping him so busy!

"Hehe!" He Tiantian chuckled, "You miss Huashan?"

"Miss my foot!" Cui Ying rolled her eyes, unwilling to admit it verbally.

"Tiantian, you’re going to Yanjing?" Huang Jingli had been very busy recently. With summer here, poultry and livestock like chickens, ducks, and geese needed meticulous management. She visited daily to supervise and inspect, not daring to be negligent.

The Sanfeng Bridge business was doing very well, and since He Tiantian had given her the supply business, she couldn’t slack off just because they were close.

Huang Jingli understood He Tiantian well—if something went wrong, He Tiantian would find a new supplier.

She would not let past feelings interfere with business matters.

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Moreover, Huang Jingli knew that the past favors owed to He Tiantian were hers, not He Tiantian’s debt to her, which made Huang Jingli work even harder.

For her own business, as well as to repay He Tiantian.