The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 27 - Sending a Letter to Report Safety_1
Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Sending a Letter to Report Safety_1
Chapter 27 -27 Sending a Letter to Report Safety_1
On the way back, He Tiantian’s inner demon popped up.
Lin Xiaoru, Huang Jingli, for the torment you caused me in my past life!
Now, I’ve finally taken my revenge!
Yet, if Lin Xiaoru keeps acting this way, He Tiantian will hold an even bigger grudge and won’t let her off so easily.
Do not trouble others for no reason, lest they trouble you for no reason; if someone troubles me, I’ll dig their ancestors’ graves.
He Tiantian felt this saying was spot on and wouldn’t easily let off anyone who hurt her.
Repay kindness with kindness, and revenge for grievances, which is incredibly satisfying!
He Tiantian walked while humming a tune, pleased that everything was unfolding according to her plan—a good beginning.
Gazing at the familiar village, He Tiantian felt a lot more at ease.
As the saying goes, the world bows to action; she could change everything.
Happiness may lead to sorrow!
Just as she was turning a corner on the small path, He Tiantian almost bumped into someone—when she looked up, it turned out to be Qi Jianguo!
He really was like a bad penny!
He Tiantian stepped aside, trying to get past Qi Jianguo.
She currently lacked the means to confront Qi Jianguo and could only avoid him.
“Tiantian, where have you been?
I went to Third Grandma Qi’s house just now and didn’t see you there,” Qi Jianguo said softly, his eyes shy yet filled with tenderness as he looked at He Tiantian.
Hearing such a voice, He Tiantian felt nauseous.
How could she have ever thought Qi Jianguo was a good person in her previous life?
Wasn’t it obvious?
“Comrade Jianguo, please call me Comrade He,” He Tiantian replied, and without waiting for Qi Jianguo to answer, she hurried away.
Qi Jianguo was taken aback and touched his own face.
Although his leg was disabled, it was hardly noticeable if he didn’t walk fast.
He was considered handsome in the neighbouring villages, and young maidens and married women alike would blush at the sight of him.
Yet none of that seemed to work on He Tiantian!
Qi Jianguo disdained ordinary country girls, always aiming to find a fair-skinned, beautiful, literate urban girl.
The problem was that the female educated youths assigned to the area were average-looking, and he didn’t care for them.
The moment he first saw He Tiantian, he fell for the delicate and beautiful city girl.
Yet, He Tiantian treated him with neither courtesy nor interest—she wasn’t even as polite to him as she was to Qi Ergou!
Oh, if only he had known it was to pick up He Tiantian and her group, he would have rushed to do it, so he could care for He Tiantian, get close to her, and leave a good impression, rather than be unable to approach her now!
However, He Tiantian was still young, and there was plenty of time for him to pursue her.
In Qijia Village’s bounds, there wasn’t anything Qi Jianguo couldn’t accomplish.
This little white rabbit, He Tiantian, would surely fall into the trap he’d meticulously set up.
He Tiantian rushed back home, and with her excitement, her face was flushed.
“Girl Tian, Qi Family’s daughter came just a while ago and asked if you wanted to send a letter?” Third Grandma Qi said.
“Village Chief Qi is going to a meeting tomorrow.
If you want to send a letter, give it to him, and he’ll help you post it.”
He Tiantian calmed her agitated heart upon hearing Third Grandma Qi’s words and smiled, “My parents told me to write home as soon as I arrived, so they wouldn’t worry.
I’ve already written the letter, so I’ll take it to Secretary Qi to help me post it.”
“Oh, you’re so young, how could we not worry about you,” Third Grandma Qi said.
“We’ve also heard about the city, it’s quite chaotic.
You have to be careful with the content of your letters.”
Third Grandma Qi’s family was a landlord before liberation, but they actively turned over their land afterward, and they had never oppressed the people.
They had also actively resisted the Japanese, donating food, which is why they did not suffer much impact after liberation.
However, Third Grandma Qi was especially afraid when she saw other landlords who could not endure the hardship and died.
She had always lived cautiously, so she remained safe and sound to this day.
She used her own life experience to remind He Tiantian, hoping that she would not write anything inappropriate in her letters and get into trouble.
He Tiantian felt grateful in her heart and accepted Third Grandma Qi’s kindness, saying, “I know, Grandma Qi.
I’m just sending a letter home to let them know I’m safe, nothing out of line.”
“That’s good, you better hurry on now, don’t wait for it to get dark,” urged Third Grandma Qi, telling He Tiantian to hurry along.
He Tiantian took the letter, which had the Oil Coupon attached, and went to Village Chief Qi’s home.
“Sister Tiantian, you’re here!
My dad is eating inside,” said Qi Xiaoyan, Qi Dazhu’s little daughter.
She was innocent and carefree.
In her previous life, she had been abandoned by Li Mingkai when pregnant, and unable to bear the gossip in the village, she jumped into the river and committed suicide.
“Thank you, Xiao Yan,” said He Tiantian with a smile, handing some sour dates to Qi Xiaoyan before entering the house.
Upon seeing He Tiantian, Secretary Qi warmly asked, “Girl Tian, are you tired from working at the livestock team?”
He Tiantian smiled and replied, “Not too tired, I can handle it.
Grandpa Qi, Aunt Liu has taken into consideration that I’m young and has given me lighter tasks to do, taking very good care of me.”
“That’s good to hear,” said Secretary Qi, who had arranged things this way, hoping it would reduce Uncle Qi’s workload and be beneficial for everyone involved.
“Village Chief Qi, here is the letter I wrote.
I’ve already attached the Oil Coupon, it just needs to go directly into the mailbox at the post office,” said He Tiantian, handing over her letter, “I’m reporting my safety to my parents and telling them Qijia Village’s address so they can write to me when they have time.”
“That’s how it should be,” sighed Liang Hongyu, Village Chief Qi’s wife, reflectively.
“A mother worries for her child who travels a thousand li.
When we don’t get letters from Xiao Yan’s second brother who’s working in the city, I get so anxious, I can’t eat or sleep well.”
There was tenderness in Liang Hongyu’s voice, but even more, there was pride and self-esteem.
Nowadays, working in the city was a matter of pride in the countryside, and everyone envied it.
Liang Hongyu indeed had reasons to be proud!
He Tiantian agreed, saying, “My mom often says, ‘To raise a son for a hundred years is to worry for ninety-nine.’ Second Brother is out working, busy and repeatedly earning honors.
It’s glorious, and as a military family, you are respected by people; everyone quite envies you!”
With just a few words, He Tiantian brought a bloom of joy to Liang Hongyu’s heart.
This girl really knew how to speak.
“Have you eaten?
Stay and have a meal with us,” offered Liang Hongyu, unable to praise herself but secretly delighted, she invited He Tiantian to dine with them at home.
He Tiantian laughed and declined, saying, “No need, I’ve already eaten with Grandma Qi.
Grandma Qi is getting old, and eating late makes it hard for her to sleep, so we always eat early.
I don’t want to disturb Secretary Qi and Auntie while you’re eating.
I’ll head back now.”
He Tiantian left her letter on the table and took her leave.
Qi Xiaoyan walked He Tiantian to the door, saying, “Sister Tiantian, the sour dates you brought are really sweet and tasty.”
“I have more.
If you want some, come see me tonight,” replied He Tiantian.
“It’s getting dark, so I won’t stay any longer.
I’m off now, but let’s get together when we’re free.”
“Sure thing!” exclaimed Qi Xiaoyan happily.
She had just graduated from junior high and was about to enter high school, but the school in the county was no longer holding classes, so she had to return home.
As the daughter of the village chief, Qi Xiaoyan had an esteemed status in the village and had always been studying.
Apart from her classmate Qi Fangfang and the young village girls, she was not familiar with anyone else and had no other friends.
Now, with He Tiantian’s subtle guidance and shared topics, they did not meet often, but they had become friends who could exchange a few words.
