The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 995 - 964: The Sentiments of Marrying Off a Daughter, Return to Nan City

Chapter 995: Chapter 964: The Sentiments of Marrying Off a Daughter, Return to Nan City

Everyone felt touched by Aunt Liu’s words, realizing the difference it made to have the support and care of one’s parental home, especially when men proved unreliable, and one’s family provided a temporary refuge.

Qi Daniu nodded and said, "Thank you, Mom. I’ve noted it, and even after I get married, I’ll continue to be good to you and dad."

"Good child," said Aunt Liu, her eyes brimming with tears. She had raised such a fine girl, only to give her away to someone else.

Ah, such is the way with raising daughters—they all must marry and leave home.

It was fortunate that Daniu was a teacher at the elementary school and had built a house in Qijia Village. Since she was close by, visits would be easier in the future.

After that, the matchmaker and the groom’s family friends came over one after another.

When Qi Daniu’s husband, Song Ming, saw his wife, his eyes lit up. She looked really beautiful today, all smiles and happiness.

Following the matchmaker’s cues, both sides paid their respects to the parents and elders. Only then did Qi Daniu get onto Song Ming’s bicycle, saying goodbye to everyone with misty eyes.

Watching as Song Ming cycled further and further away, the spot of Qi Daniu’s red dress growing smaller, the sorrow in everyone’s hearts abated slightly.

Aunt Liu finally couldn’t hold back her sobs. Liang Hongyu and Zhao Da Jiao quickly came over to console her.

Since it was a festive occasion and there were still many guests at home, Aunt Liu quickly composed herself and invited the guests to the wedding feast.

As an unmarried woman, Qi Zhengmin, along with several other village girls, followed to see the bride off.

As for Qi Xiaoyan and He Tiantian who were already married, they could only stay at home and enjoy the wedding feast.

Thinking of her children at home, He Tiantian ate sparingly before hurrying back to take care of them.

Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi didn’t feel like attending the feast, so Aunt Liu personally had some elder-friendly food sent to them.

When He Tiantian got home, she saw that Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi were just about to eat.

Little San was drinking milk, his eyes chasing the food in others’ hands.

Huo Ruihua and Huo Ruimin had been self-sufficient eaters from a young age, sparing others from worry.

"You’re done with the banquet so soon?" Third Grandma Qi asked, "If you didn’t get enough to eat, have some more here."

"Alright!" He Tiantian indeed hadn’t had enough. She scooped up a bowl of rice from the kitchen to eat and gave some to Little San as well.

"Was the wedding a success?" Third Grandma Qi asked, "Did you give her the special gift I had you bring over?"

"I did, and Daniu really liked it," said He Tiantian. "Seeing Daniu get married made me think of my own wedding day. Perhaps my parents felt the same way, shedding tears in secret."

"Indeed!" chuckled Third Grandma Qi, "Giving away a daughter is like that, she can’t stay by her mother’s side anymore. Parents always worry about them not having a good life."

"But that Song Ming is a good man," laughed Third Grandma Qi, "Daniu will have a good life ahead. You all shouldn’t feel too melancholy."

Old Man Qi chuckled, "Everyone has their own life. Daniu is a smart girl; she’ll manage her life well."

"That’s right!" nodded Third Grandma Qi, "By the way, Tiantian, you’ve been here for half a month now. It’s time to pack up and head back to Nan City. Your in-laws are probably anxiously awaiting your return—I bet their necks have grown long from looking out for you."

"Ah, the mountains are high and the waters far; we can’t see each other often," He Tiantian lamented. But for the sake of life, they had to part ways.

Old Man Qi chuckled and said, "Don’t be sad, Tiantian. When the weather cools down, I and your Grandma Qi will take a trip to Yanjing."

"Heh, there’s a parade for National Day. They invited me over. I used to not be interested, but now, while I still can, I want to go and see it," Old Man Qi laughed. It would also be a good opportunity to catch up with some old comrades.

He Tiantian’s eyes lit up, "Great, we have plenty of room at our place. You must stay with us, and it’ll give me the chance to take good care of you two elders."

"Hmm, I will," Third Grandma Qi said with a smile, "In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, and I also want to go and see."

Learning that Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi were going to Yanjing, the melancholy in He Tiantian’s heart vanished.

After Qi Daniu returned to her parent’s home three days after her wedding, bringing her husband along to present gifts, once they all gathered, He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie took their child and left Qijia Village under the protection of their security guards, heading for Nan City.

Two days earlier, He Tiantian had Huo Yingjie send a telegram.

Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun had finally managed to have their son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter come to visit. They had cleaned the house thoroughly well in advance, and had all the bedding and other household items tidied up early too.

But now they didn’t live in the old quadrangle anymore, it was the Provincial Party Committee’s compound.

Huo Zhekun, as the second in command in charge of the economy, resided in a three-story villa.

Fortunately, the villa was close to where Jiang Lifang worked. Otherwise, she would be reluctant to live there.

Today, Jiang Lifang had specially swapped shifts with someone else, directing the maid to prepare extra food.

Secretary Guo had already led people to pick them up and should be back any moment.

Secretary Guo personally came to receive them, taking a special passage, and upon arrival they went directly through it, sparing them the need to queue with others.

Since it was evening, the youngest had already fallen asleep while Huo Ruihua and Huo Ruimin were still quite spirited, clamoring about the delicious food grandma had prepared and how they wanted to eat a lot.

Seeing his wife bustling around nonstop, when actually there was no need for her to lift a finger, Huo Zhekun chuckled. She simply wouldn’t listen and insisted on helping out.

Ah, Huo Zhekun never anticipated much from Jiang Lifang’s cooking. It was her enthusiasm that infected him, leaving him equally excited.

Once they got out of the car, Huo Ruihua and Huo Ruimin ran into the house, shouting, "Grandpa, grandma..."

Hearing their voices, Huo Zhekun quickly put aside his book and got up to walk outside.

"Oh my, my dear grandson, my dear granddaughter," Huo Zhekun greeted them with a laugh, opening the door himself and heading into the yard to meet the children.

In the summer, the sky was still light, and many people were outside enjoying the cool air or going for a walk after dinner.

Seeing a young couple with three children, and hearing the kids call Huo Zhekun grandpa, people guessed that it was the governor’s son and his fami_sleepy bringing their family over for a visit.

Many were envious, praising the leader’s son for being so good-looking, his daughter-in-law so beautiful, and for having two grandsons and a granddaughter.

Many leaders thought about their own future with only one grandchild, feeling a sense of loss.

But this was national policy; if you wanted a job, you couldn’t have more children.

Alas, there are some things you just can’t envy.

Huo Zhekun picked up two of the children and then looked at Huo Ruifeng in Huo Yingjie’s arms.

The little guy was sleeping sweetly, his little mouth occasionally moving.

"Let’s go inside quickly, it’s been a long journey," Huo Zhekun said with a smile. "Your mother is still busy in the kitchen. She probably didn’t hear you come in."

As he spoke, the two older children had already started calling Grandma around Jiang Lifang.

Jiang Lifang adored them, kissing one and then the other.

"Dad, mom has also had a hard time," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Let’s go in and talk more."

Outside, some people were looking over and greeting Huo Zhekun.