The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 78 - Lover, Saint of Love_1
Chapter 78: Chapter 78 Lover, Saint of Love_1
Chapter 78 -78 Lover, Saint of Love_1
This day, the girl had grown up!
On this day, in the boy and girl’s eyes, there appeared something more than just familial affection.
In each other’s hearts, they were no longer brother and sister.
Some year, some month, some day, in Nan City People’s Park.
The eighteen-year-old boy had the tall stature of an adult man, albeit a bit thin.
The eighteen-year-old girl, in the blossom of youth, with bright eyes and pearly teeth, stood slim and graceful, like a half-ripe fruit with a tempting, sweet and sour scent lingering amid its greenness.
They walked side by side on the cobblestone path, and because they were close, their arms would bump into each other often.
Each touch was like a brief electric shock.
The large hand finally held the small one in a secluded magnolia grove, the young man lowered his head and kissed the smooth forehead of the girl, who had her eyes closed.
Their hearts raced, as if they shared the same rapid beating frequency, creating a harmonious resonance.
He Tiantian fell into sweet memories, an unconscious smile gracing her lips.
Those beautiful scenes were deeply etched into her mind.
“Sister Tiantian, what are you smiling about?” Qi Xiaoyan asked with envy, nudging He Tiantian with her elbow.
“Ah!” He Tiantian, pulled back to reality, was slightly panicked and embarrassed by Qi Xiaoyan’s gaze, “I…
I was just thinking about the past.”
“Hmph!
As if I believe that!” Qi Xiaoyan pouted, “You weren’t thinking about the past, you were thinking about your lover, weren’t you?”
He Tiantian’s face reddened even more, lovely as a flower, her eyes aglow.
She playfully slapped Qi Xiaoyan’s arm twice and chided, “You know, and still you say it?
Aren’t you ashamed!”
Qi Xiaoyan was introverted, but that was only because she didn’t have a speaking partner.
Now that she and He Tiantian were close, she had become quite outspoken, not letting He Tiantian off the hook, “Ay, if you can think it, why can’t I say it…”
Having said that, Qi Xiaoyan sprinted a few steps ahead, out of He Tiantian’s striking range.
“Just wait until I get you…” He Tiantian gave chase, intent on giving Qi Xiaoyan a little lesson.
He Tiantian was used to hard work all day, and with her physique improved by the Snake King, catching up to Qi Xiaoyan was too easy.
“Please spare me, Sister Tiantian…” Qi Xiaoyan pleaded for mercy.
And so, amid their playful banter and laughter, the two each went their own way home.
Unbeknownst to He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan, as they were playing, a pair of eyes filled with desire watched them the whole time.
After sending Qi Xiaoyan home, He Tiantian rushed to her room, bolted the door, and carefully opened the envelope to read the letter inside.
Sweet Treasure:
Hello!
It has been a month since my last letter, and I’ve missed you terribly.
I’ve started working at the Military Weapons Research Institute.
I’ve adapted to the environment here, everything is fine except that I’m not satisfied that we cannot come and go and write letters freely, we are only allowed to send one letter a month.
Sometimes I write home, so it might be a month before I write to you again.
Don’t be mad, okay, Tiantian?
The Grain Coupons they provide here are more than I can use, so I’ve exchanged them for national Grain Coupons for you.
I’ve also kept my salary, which I will send to you next month.
Take good care of yourself, don’t go hungry, and make sure to miss me every day.
…
The last character of the third paragraph is “he,” which, combined like this, forms “Tiantian He,” that is, He Tiantian.
Compared to the previous indulgent letter, this one was very plain, with no indulgent words, leaving He Tiantian feeling lost.
Brother Yingjie’s style of writing had changed drastically.
If it weren’t for the code, she would start to doubt if someone had swapped the letter.
Yet the subject of He Tiantian’s complaint, Huo Yingjie, was facing his own difficulties writing his letter at the Weapons Research Institute.
When he first arrived at the Institute, Huo Yingjie had written a letter brimming with passion and thick sentiment, and he was excited to send it off.
However, what he didn’t know was that the Institute was extremely thorough in its inspection of anything and anyone coming in or out.
They would even scrutinize an ant to see if it had stolen any secrets.
Huo Yingjie’s letter ended up in the hands of Sister Liu, who was responsible for inspecting the mail.
She was quite moved by the excellent writing and deep affection, it even made her think of the romance she had with her love in their younger days.
The letter, as a love letter, was written too well.
Only, during these special times, such correspondence was not permitted; those words, if spread, would be considered indecent.
No way, it had to be returned for rewriting!
Huo Yingjie was dumbfounded, realizing that his letter was subject to inspection too.
Dismayed that others had seen his intimate words, even the thick-skinned Huo Yingjie couldn’t bear it now.
Under Sister Liu’s gossiping gaze, his face turned red and he fled with the letter in hand.
Not wanting anyone else to see his heartfelt words again, Huo Yingjie had no choice but to write a very standard letter.
Ever since his letter was returned, and thanks to Sister Liu’s chatter, everyone at the Weapons Research Institute knew that there was a young man whose love letters were especially good.
As for how good they were, only Sister Liu and Huo Yingjie knew.
Consequently, Huo Yingjie earned the nickname of “Love Saint” at the Institute.
For someone as serious as him, such a title was quite bothersome.
Meanwhile, some of the young female comrades would always sneak glances at him. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Let them look, what’s there to blush about!
Yes, I’m handsome, but I’m already taken!
The troubles of Huo Yingjie were unknown to He Tiantian!
After reading the letter, she noted down Huo Yingjie’s address, and begun to write back.
Not knowing when she would see Huo Yingjie next, she thought about visiting the county town to take a photograph to send to him.
But then He Tiantian remembered that Secretary Qi had been very busy these past few days, with no time to go to the county town.
So, she put that thought aside, figuring she’d wait for another opportunity in the future.
The following morning, Niu Dajun came again.
When He Tiantian handed Niu Dajun the letter, she also slipped him a dried wild rabbit.
Niu Dajun didn’t want it, but He Tiantian had already run off, and under the broad daylight, he couldn’t chase after her, so he had to accept it.
He thought about buying some gifts for girls from the county town for He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan in the future.
Having received Huo Yingjie’s letter, He Tiantian felt at ease.
Her parents were safe, Huo Yingjie was doing well, and so was she.
Despite someone as disgusting as Qi Jianguo being around, He Tiantian still found life beautiful, because she had love, and she had family, a lover, and friends!
