The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 920 - 889: Envy, Visiting Relatives

Chapter 920: Chapter 889: Envy, Visiting Relatives

He Tiantian poured the tea, sat down at the side, and chatted with her father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"Dad, Mom, please rest well," He Tiantian reminded, "Tonight we’ll all go to see grandpa and grandma."

Jiang Lifang smiled joyfully and said, "Good, we’ll visit the old Huo Family Mansion tonight, and tomorrow we’ll go to the Jiang Family."

Huo Zhekun’s brows showed a hint of weariness.

"Then let’s go," Huo Zhekun said, "I’m a bit tired."

"The room is already tidy, just in the courtyard ahead," He Tiantian explained. It was the courtyard prepared for her father-in-law and mother-in-law; they usually stayed in the back courtyard and entered from the rear parking.

He Tiantian led her father-in-law and mother-in-law to the front courtyard, pointed to a small room on the side, and said, "Dad, Mom, there’s a small bathroom over there, so there’s no need to go out to wash up. It’s warmer inside the house."

Jiang Lifang looked around at the furniture and layout with surprise – the courtyard was really nice.

"Not bad, Tiantian, you’ve arranged the house very well," Jiang Lifang said with a smile. "It’s thanks to you that we get to stay in such a nice room."

"Yes," Huo Zhekun chuckled, lightly tapping his foot on the floorboards, producing a pleasant wooden sound.

"Hehe, this is our home, so naturally, it should be well arranged. I’m glad that you both like it," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Okay, the tea is already prepared, and the thermos is filled with water."

"Okay, you go back and rest. We can take care of ourselves since we have hands and feet," Jiang Lifang said. "Thank you, Tiantian."

"You’re welcome," He Tiantian said with a smile, then turned and left.

After He Tiantian left, she organized the money and took out eighty-nine thousand from each, placing it in two brown paper bags. In the evening, upon reaching the Huo Family Old Mansion, one bag was for Song Chunli and the other for Zhao Huanhuan, and she would also have them sign the documents so this year’s dividends would be settled.

Huo Yingjie was very happy because his parents came.

The children played together and weren’t tired; He Tiantian couldn’t take a nap either and kept the children company.

At three in the afternoon, Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun finished resting, got dressed, and prepared to return to the Huo Family Old Mansion.

He Tiantian also changed Huo Yingjie’s clothes.

The three children were dressed up like cotton balls, with hats on their heads and scarves around their necks, their big eyes peering out.

Huo Ruixiang had been here since the start of the vacation and hadn’t returned to the Huo Family Old Mansion.

"Mom, take a look, are the New Year’s gifts I prepared okay?" He Tiantian opened the trunk, showing everything to her mother-in-law one by one.

Jiang Lifang glanced over and nodded, "Not bad, it’s already very good. I thought I’d come over and be busy for two or three days, but now you’ve done all the work, and I get to enjoy myself."

"You’re usually so busy, and it’s not easy coming to Yanjing by car; how could I have the heart to let you toil!" He Tiantian said with a smile. "Brother Yingjie and I are the younger generation and young, so naturally, we should do more and properly respect our elders."

"Good, good!" Jiang Lifang didn’t know what else to say, so she just kept praising He Tiantian.

Huo Yingjie sat in He Tiantian’s car, adjusting the seat to recline a bit.

Grandma Wang took the children with her in the back seat.

Zhang Ning drove Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang together, rushing towards the Huo Family Old Mansion.

Old Master Huo also pondered that his second son was about to return to Yanjing, so these past two days, when he went out for a walk, he would always stroll around the front gate, hoping to see his second son’s family earlier.

Old Master Tang had nothing to do, and often went out for walks as well.

Seeing Old Master Huo, he smiled and said, "Brother Huo, you used to say you liked walking elsewhere, didn’t you? You didn’t like coming here because the wind is a bit strong!"

"Haha, I’m in good health and not afraid of the cold, just walking around," Old Master Huo replied, then glanced at the gate a few more times.

"You’re still stubborn," Old Master Tang shook his head with a wry smile, "Isn’t it because you want to wait for your younger son to return to Beijing!"

"Cough cough!" Old Master Huo was a bit embarrassed, his long-standing "tough guy" image had been pierced.

"Missing your children isn’t something to be ashamed of," Old Master Tang said with a smile, "I’ve come to understand, as long as the children are doing well, it’s better than anything else!"

Old Master Huo smiled and asked, "But isn’t the Li Family doing quite well now? Doesn’t that bother you?"

"Hehe, what’s there to be bothered about." Old Master Tang said, "I owed the Li Family back then, and now I’ve repaid them. As for the lost money, compared to my son turning over a new leaf, it’s not worth mentioning. As long as the people are there, money and career are not an issue."

"It’s best if you can think like that; I was going to console you, but it seems unnecessary now," Old Master Huo said with a laugh, thinking that Old Tang was indeed astute. However, even clever people sometimes do foolish things. Fortunately, he wasn’t completely foolish and knew how to clean up for his younger son.

"Hehe, I wouldn’t mind a bit of consolation from you," Old Master Tang said with a laugh, "The times now are not like when we were young. Young people have their own ideas, and we can’t manage them anymore."

"Alright, all three of your boys and the girl are doing well," Old Master Huo remarked, "Don’t be ungrateful. I see that Xiao Si isn’t always messing around; you should just enjoy your time at home."

"I hope so," Old Master Tang said with a laugh, "Among our old buddies who have survived, who doesn’t envy you? With a father’s kindness and filial piety, a harmonious family, a smooth official career, and a house full of children and grandchildren."

It was the truth; when they all got together, that’s what they would say.

In the end, everyone always felt that Old Huo, this rough old man, had dumb luck, doing so well for himself.

While they were talking, He Tiantian drove up in front, passed the inspection, and could drive straight in.

"Haha, here they are," Old Master Huo said with a smile, "Old Tang, it’s so cold outside; you should head back too."

Old Master Tang curled his lips, somewhat despising Old Master Huo’s insincerity, but inwardly he envied him!

But thinking of his own son and daughter, and how only Xiao Si was a bit weaker, yet had already reformed, he believed things would get better for him in the future.

"Hehe, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Zhekun. Let me have a word with him before I leave," Old Master Tang said with a smile, showing no intention of leaving.

When He Tiantian saw the elderly man ahead was Old Master Huo, she quickly stopped the car and said, "Grandfather, come on up, I’ll drive you back."

Old Master Huo chuckled, "No need, you all go on ahead to the house."

With Huo Yingjie’s bad leg, Grandma Wang and the three children were in the back; He Tiantian could only drive away.

Seeing Old Master Huo from behind in the car, Jiang Lifang couldn’t sit still any longer and quickly got out of the car.

"Father!" Huo Zhekun said excitedly, "Uncle Tang is here too!"

"It’s good that you’re back," Old Master Huo nodded and smiled, even more pleased with his second son.

His eldest son was also very capable, but compared to the second son, he paled significantly. The second son’s future was much more promising.