The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 29 - Ranked 31st on the Grudge List
Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Ranked 31st on the Grudge List
Chapter 29 -29: Ranked 31st on the Grudge List
Qi Jianguo also knew that rashly approaching the female comrade from the city was very inappropriate.
If He Tiantian were pressed into a corner and accused him of indecent behavior, it would cause a lot of trouble, which is why he resorted to a roundabout strategy, having his sister get close to He Tiantian.
That way, when he met with He Tiantian later, it would be completely justified.
Qi Jianguo was very pleased; his sister had grown up and was a clever girl, truly worthy of being his sister.
“You haven’t been spoiled for nothing,” Qi Jianguo said.
“Once He Tiantian becomes your sister-in-law, I will give you a pair of leather shoes.”
Qi Jianguo was confident – he considered He Tiantian as good as his!
“Big brother, you have to keep your word,” Qi Fangfang exclaimed excitedly.
She had long wanted a pair of leather shoes, just like Qi Xiaoyan had.
It’s just that their parents were tight-fisted when it came to money, and wouldn’t buy them for her.
Now that her brother needed her help, Qi Fangfang felt she could finally get those leather shoes.
“Of course, I’ll keep my word,” Qi Jianguo assured.
He had seen He Tiantian in the village several times, and each time she was wearing different clothes, all of stylish designs.
This showed that He Tiantian came from a well-off family.
If he could win her over, then all of He Tiantian’s belongings would become his, and along with what he already possessed, he would be the wealthiest in Qijia Village.
Qi Fangfang believed so firmly because her brother was outstanding.
He could fix tractors, flashlights, and was exceptionally skilled.
Moreover, he was handsome – girls from miles around blushed at the sight of him.
Many matchmakers had come proposing marriages, but her big brother didn’t agree to any, looking down on the village girls.
As for Qi Jianguo’s bad leg, Qi Fangfang completely disregarded it.
Such arrogance was typical of the Qi family!
At night, He Tiantian had dinner, took a bath, and then sat in the courtyard with a palm-leaf fan, chatting with Third Grandma Qi.
Qi Xiaoyan brought Qi Fangfang over, and Third Grandma Qi asked with a chuckle, “What brings you two here together?”
It was rare for younger family members to visit Third Grandma Qi, as she used to live alone.
“Third grandma, we came to play with Sister Tiantian,” Qi Xiaoyan whispered.
“Are we disturbing your conversation?”
“Not at all, not at all,” Third Grandma Qi shook her old palm-leaf fan.
“We’re just chatting idly.
Girl Tian, go inside and bring out a couple of stools.
Let’s all sit together and enjoy the cool breeze.”
Third Grandma Qi enjoyed having people over, as it livened up the place.
“Alright!” He Tiantian went inside and carried out two stools.
“Please, have a seat.”
As she went inside to fetch the stools, He Tiantian took several deep breaths to get her emotions under control.
Qi Fangfang!
Apart from Qi Jianguo and Mother Qi, Qi Fangfang ranked third on He Tiantian’s list of grievances, followed by Qi Jianguo’s father as fourth, and his grandma as fifth.
Fortunately, the old pious woman had died early in the past life, or else He Tiantian would have suffered even more.
Although the house was given to Qi Fangfang, the items found inside didn’t belong to her.
If Qi Fangfang had been upright, she should have given those things to her.
However, He Tiantian knew her thinking was naive, but because of Qi Fangfang’s selfishness, she could hate her without any guilt.
Now that she had the chance to meet Qi Fangfang again, He Tiantian naturally wouldn’t let her off the hook.
In her previous life, this little sister-in-law was also plump and round, always thinking about how to become beautiful, but she just grew uglier – serves her right!
It truly confirmed the saying, “The uglier, the more perverse!”
“Sister Tiantian, I’m Qi Fangfang, Qi Xiaoyan’s good friend,” Qi Fangfang said with a smile.
“I thought you were beautiful from afar, but now that I see you up close, you’re even more beautiful than I imagined.”
He Tiantian smiled shyly, her cheeks blushing slightly as she spoke in a soft voice, “You flatter me, I’m not as beautiful as you say.”
Seeing He Tiantian’s shy and inexperienced expression, Qi Fangfang felt even more confident.
This was just an ordinary girl, definitely no match for her clever older brother.
Sooner or later, He Tiantian would become her sister-in-law.
“I’m telling the truth, don’t believe me?
Ask Third Grandma Qi and Xiao Yan,” Qi Fangfang insisted warmly, truly believing that He Tiantian was beautiful.
“She’s very beautiful,” Third Grandma Qi and Qi Xiaoyan nodded in agreement.
“See?” Qi Fangfang said.
“Everyone thinks you’re beautiful.
Your skin is so fair, do you have any secrets?
Look at me, I’m so dark, I’ve always wanted to lighten my skin, but I’ve never found a good way.”
Qi Fangfang really could make conversation, just like Qi Jianguo, able to chat with anyone about anything.
“Actually, there’s not much to it.
If you want to lighten your skin, wear a straw hat when going out, and cover your face with a towel while working.
After you get home, apply a cold wet towel for a while, and your skin won’t darken.
Over time, it will become fairer,” He Tiantian repeated the skincare advice she had shared with Huang Jingli and Sister Wu.
Indeed, this method could alleviate sun-damaged skin, and He Tiantian wasn’t speaking carelessly.
As for other beauty tips, He Tiantian wasn’t willing to share them with others.
“You heard her, right?
Wear a straw hat and cover your face with a towel when you go out.
It might be hot, but it protects your skin,” Third Grandma Qi said.
The conversation between the three young girls reminded her of her own teenage years when she was also very conscious of her looks.
Slightly tanned skin would make her worry about becoming less attractive.
She bought a lot of rouge and face powder, took care of her skin, wore beautiful clothes, lived in a big house, and was served by maids and servants.
Those were the happiest and most blessed times of her life.
“From now on, I’ll do as Sister Tiantian says,” Qi Fangfang declared.
“I can’t afford to get any darker, or I’ll turn into a black iron egg.”
“Hehe,” Third Grandma Qi said with a chuckle.
“Fangfang, you’re so funny.
All this concern for beauty, do you have someone special in mind?”
Upon hearing this, Qi Fangfang quickly shook her head and said, “Not at all!
Third Grandma, please don’t say that.”
“Haha,” Third Grandma Qi laughed heartily.
The young girl thought she was being so discreet, but it was all too apparent in her face.
They say a woman dresses for the man she likes.
If a girl didn’t have someone she liked, she wouldn’t pay so much attention to her appearance.
Dressing up is for pleasing the eyes of the beloved.
Without that person, whoever else is there to impress?
Qi Xiaoyan remained silent, unable to hide her snickers on the side.
The evening passed with Qi Fangfang’s lively banter.
The four of them chatted and laughed comfortably together.
It was dark outside when Qi Xiaoyan and Qi Fangfang finally took their leave.
After He Tiantian secured the door and returned, Third Grandma Qi hesitated for a long time but eventually thought about how genuinely kind He Tiantian had been to her these past days.
Even if she had her own daughters or granddaughters, they might not be as considerate.
“Tiantian, Xiao Yan is simple-minded, and the adults in her family have upright intentions.
You should spend more time with Xiao Yan.
As for Fangfang, the child is lively, but her family doesn’t have the best reputation in the village.
Be cautious and don’t let yourself be taken advantage of,” Third Grandma Qi advised, hoping He Tiantian would take her words to heart.
