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Grandma Qi was unhappy and sullen, feeling that her daughter-in-law disliked her.

He Tiantian was so clever that she brought over a few small snacks and two cups of flower tea, saying, "Grandma, have some snacks and drink some tea."

Grandma Qi was sitting on a recliner under a big tree, lost in thought.

"Sweetie still loves me the most," Grandma Qi said with emotion. "After this summer, I want to go back. Here, there's no one to talk to, and I feel a bit lonely."

"Are you willing to leave?" He Tiantian asked. Regardless of whether Grandma Qi San left or not, she was leaving anyway, since her parents and childhood sweetheart were still in the country.

“What’s there to be reluctant about?” Grandma Qi said. “Anna is a good person, my grandchildren respect me, and my son loves me too, but I…”

"Alright, Grandma, I know you're upset that your aunt doesn't understand you. But think about it this way: burning incense and praying to Buddha to summon souls works in China, but this is America. People here believe in God; it's God's territory. God doesn't understand our Eastern secrets." He Tiantian comforted Grandma Qi, though her reasoning was a bit funny.

"You saw through me, little girl?" Grandma Qi was a little embarrassed. "But thinking about it, it makes sense. This is God's territory, not the territory of the gods and ghosts of our Chinese country. My methods really don't work here."

"Haha, try to think positively. After all, we're family. It wouldn't be good if we got upset over something like this," He Tiantian said. "Grandma, have some snacks and tea!"

Grandma Qi ate the cheesecake that He Tiantian brought over, took a small bite, and praised, "It tastes so good. I'm just afraid that once I go back, I won't be able to eat these foreign things anymore."

“If you can’t bear to go back, then don’t go back,” He Tiantian said. Having not seen her son for more than 20 years, she felt that Grandma Qi was reluctant to leave the United States.

"No, I'll return to my roots," Grandma Qi said with emotion. "No matter how good it is outside, it can't compare to the mountains and rivers of Qijia Village. My old man and your Grandpa Qi are there. I owe him so much in this life. Although we can't be together, I want to see him often in the last few years of my life."

"You really want to give up Uncle Qi?" He Tiantian asked back. It has to be said that Grandma Qi's ideas are always so unconventional.

Grandma Qi looked around at the beautiful surroundings, smiled, and said, "As long as your Uncle Qi is doing well, I'm satisfied. After all, he has his own life and his own destiny. I also have my own life. In the last few years of my life, I'm already content to have found my son. As for me, I also want to live a few years of simple living, just for myself."

He Tiantian sighed inwardly. Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi both had feelings for each other, but they couldn't be together because of societal norms. However, He Tiantian believed that even if they couldn't be together, their feelings for each other were a genuine love!

The grandfather and grandson ate snacks and drank tea.

Grandma Qi was thinking about her future life.

He Tiantian was thinking about finding a way to meet Huo Yingjie after returning to China.

She misses Huo Yingjie.

I really want to!

After Qi Zhengmin recovered, He Tiantian thought of the kind Mrs. Brown from before.

"Zhengmin, let's go visit Mrs. Brown," He Tiantian said. She spent all her time at home eating and sleeping, occasionally going out to listen to operas, with no other entertainment.

Qi Zhengmin nodded and said, "Yes, Mrs. Brown is a kind person!"

Qi Shuliang never stopped his daughter from making friends, provided that those people were worthy of being friends.

The value here doesn't refer to how much money the other person has, but rather to their character and personality.

His bodyguards went to thank Mrs. Brown, but were refused.

He also sent people to investigate Mrs. Brown, who was a pitiful person, but also a strong and kind woman.

Mrs. Brown's husband passed away from illness, leaving the once well-off middle-class family in dire poverty. Remarkably, Mrs. Brown did not become pessimistic or discouraged; instead, she devoted herself even more to caring for her two children, worked hard, and gradually improved their situation.

Qi Shuliang gave He Tiantian her address, and Anna helped Qi Zhengmin prepare a large basket of food.

These were all made at home, not bought from supermarkets.

Grandma Qi also brought out her homemade rose cakes, lily cakes, and pork floss sesame cakes.

With bodyguards accompanying them, including both male and female bodyguards, Qi Zhengmin and He Tiantian will be protected at all times, ensuring that the kidnapping incident in the restroom will never happen again.

This is a low-rent apartment, which Mrs. Brown's family could easily apply for.

Although the house is old, the surrounding facilities are very complete, there is a small park nearby, and the school is also very close.

He Tiantian knocked on the door, and Jimmy opened it, but not completely; there was a chain securing the door. If it were someone he didn't know, Jimmy would immediately close the door.

"Hi Jimmy!" He Tiantian said with a smile.

Qi Zhengmin, who was standing nearby, also said, "Jimmy, I'm Angela."

Jimmy opened the door when he recognized the people and said, "Hello, Sister Jenny and Sister Angela!"

Just then, Amy ran over, her round, rosy little face was especially cute.

“Sister Angela, Sister Jenny, please have a seat,” Amy said sweetly. “Mom went to work and won’t be back until tonight. My brother and I are at home.”

"I see!" Jenny nodded. "You guys are great, managing to stay home alone. But Mom's not home, how are you going to eat lunch?"

“Mom prepared lots of bread, cakes, cookies, and milk for me,” Jimmy said. His mother has to work, so he usually stays home with his younger sister during the summer vacation and helps her with her studies.

He Tiantian looked around. There were three small rooms. The living room wasn't very big, but it was decorated very warmly by Mrs. Brown.

“Since Mom is at work, let’s not go to see her. I’ll make you lunch, okay?” He Tiantian said with a smile. Children are so cute, especially sensible children like Jimmy and Amy.

“Great!” Jimmy and Amy exclaimed happily.

Since she was going to do it, she decided to make Chinese food; she wasn't very good at Western food.

If Mrs. Brown doesn't have a rice cooker or rice, but she does have flour, then she'll make dumplings.

He Tiantian asked her bodyguard to buy some celery, carrots, ham, wood ear mushrooms, beef, and other vegetables while she kneaded dough at home.

There's a supermarket not far downstairs that sells all these household items, so I bought them quickly.

Jimmy, Amy, and Qi Zhengmin helped pick the vegetables, while He Tiantian washed them.

Before long, the filling, which looked and smelled delicious, was ready.

He Tiantian rolled out the dough very thinly, and then taught Jimmy and Amy how to make dumplings.

Because they might not wrap them well, He Tiantian decided to make pan-fried dumplings, which are even tastier than regular dumplings.

One adult and three children chatted and laughed while making dumplings, which was quite fun.

When He Tiantian saw the adorable Amy, she thought that she and Huo Yingjie must have more children in the future to make up for the regret of not having children in her previous life.

(To be continued.)