The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 926 - 895: A Woman’s Sixth Sense

Chapter 926: Chapter 895: A Woman’s Sixth Sense

He Tiantian already had her suspicions.

Moreover, from Qi Zhenghan’s eyes, she noticed that the restrained look he used to have when he saw her was gone, replaced only by a stubborn determination.

Given the circumstances, she felt compelled to offer her help.

"Zhengmin, do Zhang Mengmeng and I look very alike?" He Tiantian asked. She didn’t think Zhang Mengmeng resembled her much.

"Hmm." Qi Zhengmin nodded, "There is a slight resemblance, maybe about thirty to forty percent. But you two have different personalities."

"Then let’s not talk about appearances." He Tiantian said, "Think about it. When your brother was rejected by me before, he would be down for a few days at most. But look at him now; he’s not just downcast. He seems utterly despondent, disheartened, doing things out of sheer willpower."

After some thought, Qi Zhengmin seemed to agree.

"Sister Tiantian, what you’re saying does make some sense!" Qi Zhengmin nodded and then added, "Right, I also saw my brother getting drunk before the New Year too!"

"If he didn’t like that girl, why would he be so upset? Think about it, has your brother ever been in love before? After breaking up, has he ever been as out of sorts as he is now?" He Tiantian asked, hoping Qi Zhenghan would find happiness soon.

But now, happiness was right in front of him, and she didn’t want Qi Zhenghan to miss it.

Qi Zhengmin thought even more seriously and then, with bright eyes, nodded and said, "Yes, my brother had several relationships before, and each time he broke up, it was like a relief for him. He was always in high spirits, never like this time, constantly... Sister Tiantian, are you implying that my brother might really like Zhang Mengmeng but he’s unaware of his own feelings?"

"Yes, that’s exactly it." He Tiantian said, "Think about it. If he didn’t like her, why would he be so sad after breaking up? He must have deep feelings for her to feel this way. I am just a thing of the past, perhaps to your brother, just an unobtainable object he believes he likes, something that seems good. But I used to sense some restraint when he looked at me, which wasn’t there this time, only stubbornness."

"Huh?" Qi Zhengmin stared, curious, and looked at He Tiantian, "Sister Tiantian, you can sense that?"

He Tiantian just smiled. She didn’t know when she had developed this ability, perhaps it was a woman’s intuition.

"Yes, I can sense it." He Tiantian said, "Your brother should like Zhang Mengmeng. So, let’s hurry and have your brother come back to Nan City as soon as possible, so they can clear up any misunderstandings. Maybe then they can be happy together."

"But I asked my brother before, and he said he didn’t truly like that girl and didn’t want to lead her on." Qi Zhengmin said, feeling that He Tiantian’s intuition might not be accurate.

"Ah, it’s because he cares, that’s why he can’t bear to hurt her!" He Tiantian said, "Think about it. When your brother was in love, did he ever consider whether or not he might hurt someone?"

"Abroad, no. After all, when men and women are happy together, they just pair up. If they fall out of love, they split. There aren’t so many considerations. Girls overseas tend to be more open-minded too. Everyone is raised with the belief that ’I am the best’. If you don’t like me, someone else will, so there’s no need to force it!" Qi Zhengmin said, "The reason you gave might be due to different cultural contexts between here and abroad."

"The cultures may differ, but your brother is still Qi Zhenghan, not someone else." He Tiantian said, "He’s an adult, just a Qi Zhenghan who doesn’t understand his own feelings. Maybe his lingering thoughts are because of youthful infatuation, which isn’t actually love. Love is sweet. When your brother liked me, it was all about restraint, loss, and even grief. But you also said he was happy when he was with Zhang Mengmeng. Mengmeng can bring joy to your brother. If Mengmeng also genuinely likes your brother, then what they have is love!"

"Sister Tiantian, I’ve found you make a lot of sense!" Qi Zhengmin complimented, "So, are you saying my brother likes Zhang Mengmeng, but he’s unaware of his own feelings?"

"Exactly!" He Tiantian nodded, "I’ve been there, and I’m a teacher, always using perspective-taking to solve problems, so I trust my own judgments and feelings. If you don’t believe me, we could conduct an experiment."

"What kind of experiment?" Qi Zhengmin looked curiously at He Tiantian, "How can you prove my brother likes Zhang Mengmeng?"

"Uh, um..." He Tiantian pondered, various plots from previous idol dramas playing out in her mind. Though some were exaggerated, they had some logic to them.

If a man isn’t clear about his own heart, but deep down his beloved is hurt, he will feel great distress.

"Sister Tiantian, just tell me," Qi Zhengmin pressed, "if it can help my brother move on and be happy, I’ll be grateful to you for life."

"What if I can’t come up with anything? Wouldn’t that mean you’ll resent me for life?" He Tiantian retorted, pinching Qi Zhengmin teasingly.

"I won’t resent you, but I will always remember that it’s because of you my brother changed like this. Even though intellectually I know I shouldn’t blame you, emotionally there’s still some resentment." Qi Zhengmin said earnestly, unable to lie to Sister Tiantian.

"Heh, if I were you, I’d feel the same." He Tiantian nodded, "Alright, let’s do an experiment. You just claim that Zhang Mengmeng has been in a car accident and broken her leg, then watch your brother’s reaction. If he drops everything here and returns to Nan City, that proves he cares for her in his heart."

"But what if my brother doesn’t go back?" Qi Zhengmin countered, "Does that mean he doesn’t have feelings for her?"

"Not necessarily!" He Tiantian said, "You know how stubborn your brother can be. It may not instantly change his mind, but if he truly likes someone, when he hears she’s hurt, he’ll show some unusual behavior, like worry, irritability, and distraction, among others..."

Qi Zhengmin listened and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, let’s do it. I’ll take care of it tomorrow."

"How will you say it?" He Tiantian asked, "Without solid proof, your brother, so clever, will see through your lies immediately. With slow communication and scarce calls, you better think it through, or you won’t convince your brother."

For her brother’s sake, Qi Zhengmin would do anything. After thinking it over, she said, "Sister Tiantian, you’re right. If I just say it outright, he certainly won’t believe me. How about this? I’ll forge a telegram."

Because one sends a telegram only for urgent matters!

Writing a letter would be too slow and unsuitable.

"Okay, just be careful not to affect your brother’s work," He Tiantian cautioned, "After all, car sales are also very important."