1970, A Bit Sweet

He Tiantian treated everyone around her with a grateful heart. However, reaching middle age, she discovered she had been living inside a full-bodied lie.

Returning to the year 1970, He Tianti...

Chapter 1212 The Taste of Childhood

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He Tiantian smiled and said, "No need, Yingqi, this place is suitable for your recuperation. If you go to Doctor Wang's for acupuncture on time, you might be able to walk briskly again in the future. As for Xiaojian, that child is very well-behaved, and I don't need to worry about him. I just need to feed him, give him water, and send him to school."

"Yes, Yingqi, don't worry," said Madam Huo. "The most important thing is to get well. Besides, Xiaojian is all grown up now and very obedient. It's just that Ruixiang is a bit naughty. Tiantian, you'll have to keep a close eye on him."

He Tiantian nodded and said, "Of course. Even if I can't manage it, there's still Yingjie. He'll definitely be able to keep things in check."

Huo Yingjie is usually quiet and gentle, but the children in his family are all afraid of him, especially when he disciplines them; none of them dare to talk back to him.

"Yes, Yingqi, you can rest assured now," said Madam Huo. "Listen to me, stay here and recuperate. This is a rare opportunity."

"I'm not worried, I just feel it's too much trouble for my second sister-in-law," Huo Yingqi said, looking at He Tiantian apologetically.

“No trouble at all, I like Xiao Jian too,” He Tiantian said. “It just so happens that the youth swimming team in Yanjing City is recruiting, and I want to take Xiao Jian to try it out. If he can get more professional training and competitions, it will be good for his future.”

"Thank you very much, Second Sister-in-law," Huo Yingqi said gratefully. Second Sister-in-law had been a great help to Xiao Jian.

"No need to thank me, it was just a small favor," He Tiantian said with a smile. Perhaps because she had once saved him and his mother, Xiao Jian was very close to He Tiantian. He would tell his aunt some of his little secrets instead of his mother.

He Tiantian likes well-behaved children, so she is naturally willing to give them some help and opportunities.

She, as an elder, is happy that her child is doing well.

The elders spoke highly of He Tiantian, saying that with such a daughter-in-law, it would be no wonder the Huo family prospered.

The next morning, He Tiantian, Bai Qiongyu, He Jingyu and his wife, and their seven children returned to Yanjing.

Huo Yingjie drove to the airport early to pick them up. Two minivans were waiting in the special lane, and the group got directly into the minivans.

Mr. and Mrs. Guo have already tidied up the rooms for the children. Including He Doudou, there are seven children in the family.

"Grandma, please stay in Yanjing for a few days. I'll take good care of you," He Tiantian said with a smile, massaging her grandmother's shoulders.

Bai Qiongyu smiled and said, "Actually, you've already done very well, really. If you calculate the time, our flight is the day after tomorrow. Once your younger brother grows up, I'll be able to retire completely. At that time, I'll go to Qijia Village, get a courtyard, and recuperate there."

"Okay, Grandma, take care." He Tiantian said, "By the way, did you take the pills I gave you before? How were they?"

"I'm doing well, in good health. If you have any more, give me some more," Bai Qiongyu said with a smile. She's living a particularly long life now, so being able to see her children and younger generations is a kind of happiness.

She didn't smile much when she was young, but in her old age, she lived a very happy and joyful life every day.

Xianglan also didn't come this time; instead, she went to Xi'an for tourism. We'll meet in Yanjing tomorrow.

“Yes, I’ve already gotten a few bottles. I’ll take them all to Grandma later,” He Tiantian said. “Sometimes I think I’m quite unfilial. I can’t go out to visit you. You always have to come back to China.”

"Hehe, some things can't stop your filial piety. We've already felt your filial piety, so don't worry about the little details," Bai Qiongyu said. "Being happy and safe is our greatest wish."

He Tiantian gently hugged her grandmother and said, "Grandma is so kind. What you said touched me deeply."

"Haha," Bai Qiongyu laughed, adding, "My granddaughter is good too."

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

"Thank you," Bai Qiongyu said. "I'm sorry you can't go abroad, but you're very happy. Your parents and I are very happy, and that's enough."

“Yes, Tiantian, so there’s no need to feel guilty.” Wang Shuping looked at her daughter with affection. “Right now, I only wish for our family to be healthy and safe.”

“Okay, I’ve got it,” He Tiantian said. “I happen to be free tomorrow. Grandmother, you like cheongsams, so let’s go and order some together. I’ll mail them to you then.”

“Great! I love the cheongsams here the most,” Bai Qiongyu said. “The old tailors in Chinatown make them quite well, but I always feel like something is missing.”

“Okay, let’s go tomorrow,” He Tiantian said. “We also have cloth shoes, they’re very comfortable to wear.”

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

I went to a time-honored shop and had several cheongsams made for my grandmother, some thin, some for spring and autumn, and some for winter. I also bought several pairs of shoes.

Bai Qiongyu loves the embroidered shoes here; now, in addition to embroidery, there are also pearls.

She loved them so much that she even commissioned a pair of embroidered shoes inlaid with jade from the shop owner.

Good products naturally come at a high price.

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

Wang Shuping also made several pieces of clothing and bought shoes.

After a day of shopping, He Doudou bought a pair of cloth shoes, but he didn't like the long gown.

The moment of parting arrived. Bai Qiongyu and the others boarded the plane and watched it take off.

Huo Yingjie took leave specifically to see off his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

“Okay, this separation is for the sake of our reunion next time,” He Tiantian said. “They can only be at ease if we are doing well. If you are unhappy, they will also feel uncomfortable.”

"I know, it's just that I can't quite get over it right now," He Tiantian said. "I'll be happy if you take me out for something delicious."

"Okay!" Huo Yingjie agreed. "I'll take you to eat something delicious today."

"Where is it?" He Tiantian asked. "Have we been there before?"

“I’ve never been there,” Huo Yingjie said. “Don’t ask yet, you’ll know when you get there.”

Huo Yingjie drove to a small alley and found a duck blood vermicelli soup restaurant.

Even before entering the room, He Tiantian could smell the fragrance.

"Oh my, this tastes just like the ones in Nanshi," He Tiantian said. "I've been wanting to eat this for ages."

"Hehe, if you like it, then eat more," Huo Yingjie said. When you miss your family, eating things from your childhood is the best thing to do.

"Mmm, I want to eat two bowls," He Tiantian said, taking a deep breath of the aroma in the air.

"Boss, this tastes great!" He Tiantian said. "It's just like the one in Nanshi."

"Yes, we used to be from Nanshi, but our son came here to work, so we came along. We run a small shop to earn some money and supplement our income," a clean-cut old woman said with a smile. "Would you like two bowls?"

"Okay, two bowls, please. Add extra duck blood and duck intestines," He Tiantian said. "One bowl with cilantro, and one bowl without cilantro."

"Alright, please wait a moment." The old woman replied with a smile and went to the kitchen.