The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1244 - 1212: The Taste of Childhood

He Tiantian smiled and said, "No need, Yingqi, this place is suitable for your recuperation. Just go for acupuncture with Doctor Wang regularly; maybe you will soon be able to walk as briskly as ever. And Xiao Jian, that child is particularly well-behaved, so he doesn’t worry me at all. Just giving him food, drink, and sending him to school is enough."

"Yes, Yingqi, you don’t need to worry," Old Madam Huo said. "Your health is the most important thing. Besides, Xiao Jian has grown up and is very obedient. It’s just that Ruixiang can be a bit mischievous. Tiantian, you need to discipline him well."

He Tiantian nodded and said, "Of course, if I can’t manage, there’s still Yingjie. He will surely make them behave."

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"Yes, Yingqi, are you reassured now?" Old Madam Huo said. "Be obedient, stay and recuperate. It’s a rare opportunity."

"I’m not worried; I just feel like I’m troubling my sister-in-law too much," Huo Yingqi said, looking apologetically at He Tiantian.

"It’s no trouble at all; I like Xiao Jian too," He Tiantian said. "It just so happens that the junior swimming team in Yanjing City is recruiting. I’m thinking of taking Xiao Jian to try out. If possible, he can receive more professional training and competitions, which will be great for his future."

"Thank you, sister-in-law," Huo Yingqi gratefully said. Her sister-in-law has been a great help to Xiao Jian.

"No thanks necessary, it’s just something I can do along the way," He Tiantian smiled. Perhaps because she once saved him and his mother, Xiao Jian is very close to He Tiantian, and he shares little secrets with his aunt that he won’t tell his mother.

He Tiantian likes well-behaved children and naturally is willing to give him some help and opportunities.

When the children are successful, as an elder, she feels happy, too.

The elders have a high regard for He Tiantian; the Huo Family would make no sense not to thrive with such a daughter-in-law.

Early the next morning, He Tiantian, Bai Qiongyu, He Jingyu and his wife, along with the seven children, returned to Yanjing.

Huo Yingjie had driven to the airport early to pick them up. Two vans were waiting at a special passage, and the group directly boarded the vans.

The Old Guo couple had already prepared the children’s rooms. Including He Doudou, there were seven children at home.

"Grandmother, stay in Yanjing for a few days so I can take care of you properly," He Tiantian smiled as she massaged her grandmother’s shoulders.

Bai Qiongyu smiled and said, "Actually you’ve already done very well. Really, looking at the time, we’re flying the day after tomorrow. When your brother has grown up, I’ll be able to retire completely. Then, I’ll set up a yard in Qijia Village and rest there."

"Mhm, please take care of yourself, Grandmother," He Tiantian said. "By the way, have you taken the pills I gave you before? How are they working?"

"Quite well, I feel good. If you have more, give me some," Bai Qiongyu smiled, as she especially wanted to live a long life to see her descendants—it was a kind of happiness.

When she was young, she rarely smiled, but in her old age, she lived happily and joyfully every day.

Xianglan, too. She didn’t come this time but went to travel to Xi’an instead and will meet up in Yanjing tomorrow.

"I have them already, several bottles. I’ll bring them to Grandmother later," He Tiantian said. "Sometimes I think I’m not filial enough, unable to visit you, always having you return to the country."

"Hehe, some matters don’t hinder your filial piety. We can feel your filial piety, so don’t fuss over the minor details," Bai Qiongyu said. "To live happily and safely is our biggest hope."

He Tiantian gently embraced her grandmother and said, "Grandmother is really kind, you’ve moved me."

"Haha," Bai Qiongyu laughed, "My granddaughter is also good."

Wang Shuping brought over rose tea and said, "Mother, have some tea."

"Thank you," Bai Qiongyu said. "Although it’s regrettable that you can’t go abroad, you are very happy, and your parents and I are very pleased with that. That’s enough."

"Yes, Tiantian, so there’s no need for guilt." Wang Shuping looked at her daughter with affection. "All I wish for now is for our family to be healthy and safe."

"Okay, I’ve got it." He Tiantian said, "It just so happens I’m free tomorrow. Grandma, you like qipao [traditional Chinese dress], so let’s go and have some custom-made, and then I’ll mail them to you."

"That’s great, I like the qipao from here the most." Bai Qiongyu said, "The old tailors in Chinatown also do a fine job, but it always feels like something’s missing."

"Alright, we’ll go tomorrow." He Tiantian said, "And the cloth shoes, too. They’re so comfortable to wear."

The next day, after sending the children to school and Huo Yingjie off to work, He Tiantian went shopping with her mother, grandmother, and He Doudou.

They went to an established brand to have several qipaos made for Grandma - some lightweight ones, some for spring and autumn, and also for winter. They shopped for shoes in the same way, buying several pairs.

Bai Qiongyu particularly liked the embroidered shoes here; now they come not only with embroidery but also with pearls.

She loved them very much and even ordered a custom pair of embroidered shoes set with jade stones.

Quality goods, naturally, do not come with a low price tag.

But Bai Qiongyu could afford it and was willing to spend the money.

Wang Shuping also had several clothes made and bought shoes.

After a day of shopping, He Doudou got a pair of cloth shoes, but he didn’t care for the long gowns.

The time to part arrived; Bai Qiongyu and the others boarded the plane, watching it take off.

Huo Yingjie took time off specifically to send off his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"It’s okay, this departure is for the sake of our next reunion," He Tiantian said. "As long as we’re doing well, they can be at ease. If you’re not happy, it will also make them uneasy."

"I know, it’s just hard to adjust for a moment," He Tiantian said. "If you take me for something delicious, I’ll be happy."

"Sure!" Huo Yingjie agreed, "Today I’ll take you somewhere delicious."

"Where?" He Tiantian asked, "Have we been there before?"

"We haven’t been there before." Huo Yingjie said, "Don’t ask now, you’ll know once we get there."

Huo Yingjie drove to a small alley, where there was surprisingly duck blood vermicelli soup.

Even before entering, He Tiantian could smell the fragrance.

"Wow, this smells just like the one in Nan City," He Tiantian said. "I’ve been wanting to eat it for so long."

"Hehe, if you like it, then eat more," Huo Yingjie said. When missing family members, eating the food from one’s childhood is most appropriate.

"Okay, I want two bowls," He Tiantian said, deeply inhaling the air filled with the delicious scent.

"Boss, this smells really good," He Tiantian said. "Just like the one in Nan City."

"Yes, we were originally from Nan City, but since our son came here for work, we followed. With nothing much to do, we opened a shop to make some money to help out with living expenses," a neat and tidy old lady came over and said with a smile, "Are you two ordering?"

"Mmhmm, two bowls to start with. Please add extra duck blood and duck intestines," He Tiantian said. "One bowl with cilantro, and one without."

"Okay, it’ll be just a moment," the old lady replied cheerfully and headed to the back kitchen.