The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 98 Pride, Proud_1

Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Pride, Proud_1

In a previous life, Little Fatty’s dad also held a key position in the department, and only after a special period ended did everyone find out that Little Fatty had an uncle in Singapore. Little Fatty’s father had been thriving in his career thanks to his brother’s investments in China, climbing higher in his position, and Little Fatty was almost as renowned as Huo Yingjie.

However, later in the nineties, it was said that Little Fatty’s father jumped from a building, but no one knew why!

His mother also mentioned that they found classified documents, like telegrams, at Little Fatty’s home, so it seemed that the charge was real.

Having just returned for one day, He Tiantian had heard two major pieces of news, and she always felt something was not right, but for a moment she couldn’t say what it was. It seemed as though the complex and dangerous situations she had not yet had time to deal with were somehow getting resolved without her realizing it.

He Tiantian felt afraid; if it were the trajectory of her past life, she could have some idea and find ways to avoid it. But now things were different from her past life, and He Tiantian was at a loss, not knowing what to do to face the unforeseen dangers that lay ahead.

He Tiantian helped to make fire, while Wang Shuping cooked, stir-frying dishes.

Just as the dishes were ready, He Jingyu and Huo Zhekun returned together.

Seeing the two men come in, chatting and laughing, Wang Shufang breathed a sigh of relief; the matter must have been handled successfully.

"Is everything taken care of?" Wang Shuping asked anxiously her husband He Jingyu. If it hadn’t been resolved, she would continue to worry.

He Jingyu was in high spirits; indeed, having connections made things easier. With Huo Zhekun’s help, Director Tang was very willing. He promptly wrote a certificate, stamped it with the official seal, and personally drafted an official letter to be sent to Huai City, which was then to be disseminated to Taoyuan County. This way, even if someone caused trouble for Tiantian, the certificate and letter would secure her relief.

"It’s all taken care of, Tiantian won’t have to suffer anymore," said He Jingyu, "This is the certificate, and as for the letter, it’s being sent to Huai City, it can’t stay in the hands of individuals. But Director Tang has a relationship with the authorities there, it seems the two were classmates, deployed together. He ended up in Nan City, and his classmate went to Huai City."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shuping clasped her hands together, overwhelmed with emotion, "Ah, I can finally be at ease. My Tiantian won’t have to suffer anymore."

"Sister-in-law, what are you making in the kitchen that smells so good? I even feel like having a few drinks," Wei Zhekun sniffed, catching the scent of meat. In these times of scarcity, everyone was yearning for meat!

"Shuping, I still have half a pound of liquor at home, quickly bring it out. I’ll have a drink with Old Huo. It really would not have gone this smoothly today without Old Huo accompanying me." He Jingyu waved at He Tiantian with a big smile, "Tiantian, come and thank your Uncle Huo."

He Tiantian gratefully said, "Thank you, Uncle Huo!"

"No need to thank me, no need!" Uncle Huo waved his hand, speaking frankly, "We are all family, one family!"

Regarding their daughter and Huo Yingjie, both He Jingyu and Wang Shuping had always been happy at the prospect, and the couple from the Huo Family felt the same.

Only upon hearing Huo Zhekun say these words did He Tiantian blush and feel embarrassed.

In her previous life, she had not ended up with Huo Yingjie, and perhaps the four parents from both sides also deeply regretted it.

Seeing He Tiantian’s blushing face, He Jingyu and Huo Zhekun burst into laughter.

Wang Shuping carried the stewed rabbit meat from the pot to the table and said, "Tiantian, go pour some wine for your dad and Uncle Huo."

He Tiantian took out the half a bottle of cherished liquor from the cupboard, poured it into small wine cups, and said, "Dad, Uncle Huo, let’s drink!"

"Shuping, were there dried rabbits at the supply and marketing co-op today?" This is quite rare, an unprecedented event, having some fresh meat is already not easy.

"No, this is what Tiantian brought from Qijia Village. She even said she learned to set traps herself to catch them," Wang Shuping laughed. "I didn’t believe it at first, but since our Tiantian never lies, I have no choice but to believe her. Tiantian, tell your dad and Uncle Huo about it."

Huo Zhekun was startled and asked, "All these were caught by Tiantian? Tiantian, you have to tell us truthfully, are you not getting enough to eat in Qijia Village?"

He Jingyu was thinking the same; otherwise, his timid and gentle daughter, why would she secretly go hunting on the mountain?

She must have been forced!

Seeing her parents’ anxious faces, He Tiantian smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, Uncle Huo, besides Qi Jianguo’s family, everyone else in Qijia Village is very nice. I’m not staying in the place arranged for city people anymore, but with a granny in the village. Her son was studying and working in Nan City before the establishment of the new government, but there has been no news of him since. She’s a very kind old lady who often gives me advice and teaches me about human relationships. I’m in charge of cutting grass at the livestock team and often go up the mountain. I’ve been lucky, using methods I learned from others, I set a few traps, and I was able to catch wild rabbits and pheasants."

"Is that true?" asked He Jingyu, half-believing and half-doubting. His daughter’s words made sense, but he still found it hard to believe. The granny his daughter mentioned had recognized his daughter as her god-granddaughter, and he and his wife agreed to it without surprise. What they couldn’t believe was the immense change in He Tiantian in just four short months.

"Of course, it’s true. Your daughter is so smart, of course, she can learn anything," boasted He Tiantian proudly. "And you have to believe that your daughter is awesome and would never lie."

"Haha!" Wei Zhekun patted his friend He Jingyu’s shoulder and said, "Old He, environments can change a person. Human potential is boundless. If our ancestors hadn’t thought to make tools and use fire, we might still be a bunch of wild monkeys, and there would be no humanity. Everything is possible, the key lies in learning, thinking, and creating."

Oh my, who would have thought that Uncle Huo was an expert at cooking up ’chicken soup for the soul’!

"Uncle Huo is amazing, well said," praised He Tiantian. Daring to think and to do, that is the theme of this era.

If there’s a will, there’s a way, and if not, create one!

"Alright then, I’ll choose to believe for now," He Jingyu laughed, gently ruffling his daughter’s soft hair with a loving expression.

He Tiantian obediently let her father touch her head without avoiding him, showing great affection to her father.

On the other hand, Huo Zhekun, watching the interaction between He Jingyu and his daughter, said with a twinge of jealousy, "Having a daughter is indeed better; they’re close to their dads. Ever since my rascal son knew better, he wouldn’t let me touch his head. Every time he speaks, he has to backtalk, just like a creditor."

"Hehe, daughters have their advantages, and sons have theirs, each has its own merits. I even hoped Tiantian was a son, so we wouldn’t have to worry about her being disadvantaged outside," He Jingyu sighed. Although he cherished his daughter deeply, he didn’t favor sons over daughters; yet, with his daughter being alone in another place, he worried that she would suffer injustices.