The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 860 - 829: Drinking and Brotherly Conversation

Chapter 860: Chapter 829: Drinking and Brotherly Conversation

Huo Yingjun and Jiang Lifang were chatting merrily, while Zhao Huanhuan and He Tiantian whispered to each other on the side.

When Huo Yingjie got off work and came back, the kids playing in the yard ran toward their Dad, asking for hugs—he couldn’t help but be lively and adorable.

As a father, faced with his children’s enthusiasm, he couldn’t show any signs of disliking it, but instead had to hold one child on each side and join in the play.

The meals had been good lately, so the kids had put on some weight.

"Big brother, sister-in-law, you’re both here too," Huo Yingjie said. "Just in time—I bought some roast duck. I’ll cook a few dishes, and we can have a nice drink tonight."

"That won’t do, we still have to ride our bikes back; we can’t drink," Huo Yingjun waved his hand firmly, declining to drink.

"What’s there to be afraid of? Later I’ll have Zhang Ning send you and my sister-in-law home," Huo Yingjie said. "Yesterday was all about the elders, we didn’t get the chance to talk properly! Today it’s just us brothers, it would be embarrassing not to drink."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjun was tempted and replied, "Alright then, I’ll drink a bit more to catch up on old times. Big brother wants to hear your thoughts too."

"Mm, let’s go and talk in the study," Huo Yingjie said. "Mom, Tiantian, thank you for your hard work; get dinner ready early."

"Go on, you talk business," Jiang Lifang said. "Tiantian, you talk with Huanhuan; I’ll go cook."

"Mom, you don’t need to," He Tiantian said. "I’ve got everything prepared; I just need to stir-fry them in a bit. Sit down for a while, I’m going to cut some watermelon to cool us down before dinner."

"Alright then," Jiang Lifang said, smiling as she watched the three kids in the yard.

At that moment, Huo Ruixiang came over with sweat all over his head and asked, "Mom, Mom, can I stay at second grandma’s house?"

"I want to play with my little brother and sister," Huo Ruixiang said. "There are so many toys here."

Zhao Huanhuan chuckled and said, "But we have a lot of toys at our house too, and you also have a little brother, right?"

"That little brother is too small; he just knows how to cry and isn’t fun to play with," Huo Ruixiang said. "The little brother and sister here are fun, and they play toys with me."

Jiang Lifang laughed and said, "Huanhuan, why not leave the child here then? Ruihua and Ruimin’s bed is big enough to sleep three kids without a problem."

"Won’t it be a bother to you all?" Zhao Huanhuan was a bit embarrassed; Huo Ruixiang was seven or eight years old and at an age of mischief, especially mischievous.

"Mom, I’ll be good; I won’t be naughty," Huo Ruixiang said. "I definitely won’t bully my little brother and sister."

"Sister-in-law, just leave him here. Kids love to play together. Once Ruixiang comes over, the other two won’t need us watching them. They can play by themselves in the yard or the toy room," He Tiantian said. They were probably going to settle down in Yanjing, and it’s always better for the kids to mingle more.

Zhao Huanhuan chuckled and replied, "Then that’s settled. I’ll have a day off from worrying about putting the little one to sleep and the big one, too. I’ll bring over his clothes tomorrow morning. For tonight, he can make do with a little undershirt; that’s fine."

"Don’t worry about clothes, a while back my mom accidentally sent over the pajamas and summer clothes meant for my brother and Ruixiang should be able to wear them." He Tiantian said, knowing the kid wanted to stay over, it wouldn’t be right if she didn’t say anything.

"Alright, then he can stay here, when he’s at home he’s incredibly naughty, spoiled by the four elders in the family. Let him play more with Ruihua and Ruimin, it’s good for him as an older brother to develop a sense of responsibility." Zhao Huanhuan said, for a family like the Huo Family, boys need to uphold the family name and definitely have a sense of responsibility and an understanding of the bigger picture.

Meanwhile, Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun headed to the study.

After He Tiantian sliced the watermelon, she brought it to them.

"Thank you, little sister-in-law." Huo Yingjun said, "Appreciate your hard work."

"No need for thanks, big brother, it’s what I should do." He Tiantian smiled, "Have some watermelon first, the meal will be ready soon, I estimate we can start eating in half an hour."

"Alright." Huo Yingjie smiled, "Appreciate your hard work."

After He Tiantian left, Huo Yingjie said, "Big brother, eat the watermelon, let’s talk while we eat."

"Alright!" Huo Yingjun picked up a piece of watermelon and took a bite, "Little brother, is your work going smoothly?"

"It’s smooth." Huo Yingjie said, "There’s nothing difficult, handling those things is pretty simple."

"That’s good to hear." Huo Yingjun smiled, "If it’s other matters, perhaps I could help you out, but when it comes to scientific research, I don’t understand at all. I wasn’t good at sciences back in the day."

"Haha, but you were good at liberal arts!" Huo Yingjie said, "In the future, the Huo Family will still need you to carry on its legacy. The work I do is mostly confidential, not public, and only known within certain circles."

"Actually, little brother, you’re so smart, even grandpa says your awareness is the best in our Huo Family. Why don’t you go into politics?" Huo Yingjun asked, puzzled. If you went into politics, you might reach positions I don’t even dare to dream of one day.

Huo Yingjie laughed and waved his hand, "Ah, there are so many in the family involved in politics, I’d rather not join that hustle and bustle. Besides, I don’t like all that backstabbing. Although there’s competition in scientific research too, at least everyone speaks based on true skill. I prefer that kind of atmosphere. Moreover, with all the secrets I know, and being such a formidable scientist, do you think the relevant departments would let go of such a talent?"

"Haha, as long as you’re happy." Huo Yingjun said, "I will work hard in the future, and we brothers will support each other. Grandpa said that with your research results, if they were made public, you might be able to win the prestigious Nobel Prize. Don’t you feel it’s a pity?"

"It doesn’t matter." Huo Yingjie said, "Those are just fame and fortune, I don’t care for these things, nor do I need them to change my life, so I don’t feel any regret. As a citizen of Country H, consider it my contribution."

"Your awareness is really high, little brother." Huo Yingjun said, "Grandpa was also worried about your dissatisfaction and instability, but after I go back today, I can talk to him, let him not worry anymore."

"Then please do, big brother." Huo Yingjie said, "Now that we’ve moved out, grandfather, grandma, uncle, auntie, as well as you and sister-in-law have to go to more trouble. The old folks have lived through ups and downs; it hasn’t been easy. We as the younger generation shouldn’t cause conflicts; if the whole family is harmonious and happy, they’ll be happy too."

"You’re absolutely right." Huo Yingjun said, "Thankfully, auntie and Tiantian don’t take it to heart with my mom, otherwise, I’d have no face to show up at your place."

"Haha, we all know auntie isn’t a bad person," Huo Yingjie said, "None of us mind it."

Because they all knew that it was just Song Chunli’s personal thoughts and attitude, not representative of others, so there was no need to offend everyone in the main branch of the family because of Song Chunli.

"That’s good." Huo Yingjun said, "As for work..."