The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 921 - 890: Speak One’s Mind

Chapter 921: Chapter 890: Speak One’s Mind

Old Master Tang looked toward the tall and robust Huo Zhekun and the gentle Jiang Lifang, smiling slightly.

"Zhekun has come back, your dad has been pacing around the entrance these days, specifically waiting for you. Quickly go accompany your dad back home," Old Master Tang said with a smile, exposing his old comrade’s sentiments.

"Haha, I also miss my father and mother," Huo Zhekun said with a laugh, deeply moved by his father’s waiting.

Old Master Huo glared and said, "I’m waiting for my son, what’s it to you!"

"Haha!" Old Master Tang laughed and turned to slowly walk towards his home, still humming a tune.

Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang accompanied the elder on each side as they walked home.

Once home, He Tiantian was busy helping everyone move things around.

Song Chunli, seeing all the large and small packages, was very pleased.

Wow, this second son’s family has really made it big.

I wonder how much money we’ll get this year!

Huo Zheqian and Huo Yingjun also came out from inside the house, and upon hearing that the second brother was at the back, Huo Zheqian personally went out to welcome him.

Seeing his second brother, Huo Zheqian gently patted his shoulder, saying, "Well done."

Ever since the second brother became mayor, he had vigorously developed the economy, combining theory with practice and often published articles. These were in precious internal references, and every article was of significant importance.

His ability to frequently appear there, with insights that were incisive and rational, was truly remarkable.

Even the senior leaders had praised the second brother more than once.

In the upper echelons, the second brother was a political rising star with the most potential.

Huo Zheqian was very reassured; even his direct superiors held him in high regard and had praised the second brother in front of him more than once.

"Big brother flatters me," Huo Zhekun said. "It’s also thanks to big brother’s help; otherwise, I wouldn’t have been so at ease locally."

"Haha, all right, you brothers shouldn’t just stand outside here. Let’s go to the study. Having tea and chatting there is much better than catching a cold outside," Old Master Huo said, impatient with his sons praising each other.

Old Madam Huo glared at Old Master Huo and said, "You know it’s cold outside? How many times have I told you not to go out, and yet you insist on doing so."

Old Master Huo grinned sheepishly. In this house, he could raise his voice at anyone, but he would never do so to his wife.

Instead, the situation was reversed, with Old Madam Huo scolding Old Master Huo.

"Come on, let’s go upstairs," Old Master Huo said with a laugh. "By the way, Yingjie, can you climb the stairs? If not, let Yingjun carry you."

Huo Yingjie laughed and said, "It’s okay, I can climb the stairs."

"Come on, I’ll carry you," Huo Yingjun walked up to Huo Yingjie, squatting down to offer a piggyback to his second brother.

"Yingjie, just let Yingjun carry you. Let’s go upstairs so we old folks can have a proper catch-up," Huo Zheqian said with a laugh, happy to see his son and nephew getting along well.

He and his second brother had no conflicts in their generation and hoped his son would be even more harmonious with his cousins, given that the Huo family wasn’t large in number. Internal strife would significantly weaken the Huo family’s strength.

Huo Yingjie, with a laugh, leaned on Huo Yingjun’s back and said, "Big brother, I’m pretty heavy. Hold on tight!"

"You’re not as sturdy as I am; you can carry yourself." Huo Yingjun laughed, only to find that his back felt like it was carrying a boulder—so heavy.

The short flight of just over twenty steps exhausted Huo Yingjun.

"Yingjie, you look quite thin, but you’re not light at all!" Huo Yingjun said, puzzled as he looked Huo Yingjie up and down.

Huo Yingjie chuckled and said, "All this is muscle, not like your fat."

"This is called fat?" Huo Yingjun pointed at himself, "My figure is pretty good!"

"But not as good as mine," Huo Yingjie boasted, very satisfied with his physique, which He Tiantian found absolutely irresistible.

"Enough, you two, stop the idle chatter and come into the study," Old Master Huo scolded, eager to speak freely after a long time.

Some things could only be discussed with family, not with others.

Once inside, He Tiantian personally brewed some tea and brought it over.

Before long, He Tiantian fetched a pair of cotton slippers for Huo Yingjie to change into.

He Tiantian’s considerate gestures won continuous nods of approval from the elders.

Even parents might not take care of Huo Yingjie as well as she did!

After He Tiantian left, Huo Yingjun said, "Second brother, you’re really fortunate to have married such a caring wife."

"Hehe!" Huo Yingjie laughed, taking a few sips of water, "Later, I’m going to tell sister-in-law that you’re dissatisfied with her!"

"You little rascal, always causing trouble," Huo Yingjun responded, "I wish nothing but the best for you and your wife, while you seem to wish for discord between me and mine. Just mentioning that could get me a week of cold shoulder from your sister-in-law."

"Alright, whatever it is, it’s your own choice, your own liking. Take care of what’s in your own bowl, and don’t envy what’s in others’ pots," Huo Yingjie said, "Aside from being quiet, sister-in-law is actually not bad at all."

"I never said your sister-in-law was bad," Huo Yingjun retorted, "I just said that your wife is even more attentive."

"That she is, and who else could that be but my wife," Huo Yingjie said proudly, quite smug.

Huo Zhekun patted his son on the head and said, "You lad, always showing off!"

"Dad, you can’t hit the head!" Huo Yingjie dodged, "Of all places, this is the most valuable—it’s filled with countless national defense and military secrets."

"You!" Huo Zhekun said, torn between laughter and exasperation, "The older you get, the more you act up. I think Ruihua is steadier than you these days."

"Hehe, actually, I’m only this relaxed in front of grandfather, father, uncle, and elder brother. In front of others, I am the stern and meticulous Engineer Huo," Huo Yingjie said with a smile, "Once my health is back, in no time, I’ll become Chief Engineer Huo!"

"Ah? There’s such a thing?" Huo Zhekun was surprised, "I didn’t expect you to achieve so much in just half a year at Yanjing."

"Sigh, it’s all thanks to Yingjie’s hard work," Old Master Huo said, "Yingjie completed many key projects and made significant breakthroughs in the field of special materials and then..."

Old Master Huo recounted the events that had happened to Huo Yingjie.

After listening, Huo Zhekun was both shocked and pained. He looked at his son and said, "It’s good that you are okay. Don’t tell your mother about this so she won’t worry."

"Hmm, I know," Huo Yingjie replied, "I’m lucky, I won’t have any problems. The plaster can come off soon; don’t worry about me."

"Sigh, in the future, you need to take good care of your own life," Huo Zhekun advised, "Life is precious; all the honors are useless without it!"

"I’ve got it," Huo Yingjie said confidently with a smile, "Actually, this incident wasn’t completely an accident; it could be seen as a blessing in disguise."