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She hadn't misjudged Tian Tian; she was a kind and open-minded woman.

"That's the right way to think. Be more open-minded, and nothing will cause trouble." Grandma Qi said with relief. He Tiantian is a kind child. She is so filial to an old woman like her. How could she make things difficult for her own grandmother?

"Yes, I've remembered Grandma's words." He Tiantian nodded. Only with an open mind can one stand tall and see far.

“Your grandmother also had a hard life. We don’t know what happened back then. Like me, she’s over sixty years old. How many more years can she live?” Grandma Qi San put herself in his shoes, hoping that He Tiantian would accept Bai Qiongyu from the bottom of her heart.

“Cherish the people in front of you!” He Tiantian said with a smile. “I know, Grandmother, so don’t worry about me.”

"Hehe, alright then, let things take their course, don't take everything to heart," said Grandma Qi. "Dry your hair before you go to sleep, or you'll suffer later."

"Okay, Grandma." He Tiantian saw Grandma Qi out.

After talking with Grandma Qi, He Tiantian understood.

Be open-minded and let things take their natural course.

With her mind at ease, He Tiantian quickly fell asleep, not even noticing her damp hair.

Huo Yingjun came over in the evening.

After dinner, Qi Shuliang called Huo Yingjun and He Tiantian to his study.

When Huo Yingjun heard that the famous Bai Qiongyu was He Tiantian's grandmother, he almost spat out the tea he was drinking.

"Cough cough cough!" Huo Yingjun coughed repeatedly, then took out a handkerchief to cover his mouth.

After a while, Huo Yingjun finally calmed down and asked incredulously, "Sweetie, say it again, is it true or false?"

“It’s true.” He Tiantian nodded. “If you think what I’m saying is a bit untrue, you can ask Uncle Qi.”

Huo Yingjun looked at Qi Shuliang.

Qi Shuliang nodded.

“This matter is tricky, but it’s not impossible to handle,” Huo Yingjun said. “In two months, Mr. Qi will be going back to his hometown to pay respects to his ancestors. Your grandmother can go with him, but she can be publicly identified as Grandma Qi’s cousin. As for how you recognize each other in private, that’s a family matter. We won’t interfere. This is the safest and quickest way.”

Professionals are different; they immediately came up with this clever, roundabout method.

"Sigh, our family has been under constant investigation because of our overseas connections. I'm terrified," He Tiantian said. "I hope we can get through this safely this time and not get reported!"

"Heh, those who are being investigated are only so because the government is unaware. But your situation is special. Even if you try to cover it up, it's only to keep it from those with ulterior motives. As for those at the top, there's no way to hide it from them."

Qi Shuliang and He Tiantian both understood which people Huo Yingjun was referring to.

But this is for the best. At least they've found a legitimate path. As long as their family has value, they'll be fine.

From Huo Yingjun's amazed tone, He Tiantian could tell that her grandmother was also a remarkable person.

“That’s right, handsome brother, thank you so much,” He Tiantian said.

There's another reason Huo Yingjun didn't mention: He Tiantian's status as a grandmother actually commands even more respect and even fear.

First of all, during the War of Resistance Against Japan, Mr. Bai donated most of the Bai family's profits, except for the necessary investments.

Secondly, Bai Yuqiong herself is pro-mainland, and although she did not have direct contact with the mainland, she still played a certain role in the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.

No wonder my second uncle's family likes He Tiantian so much; she not only comes from a scholarly family, but also from a family of patriots!

Indeed, as my grandfather said, the Huo family was of humble origins, and compared to the He and Bai families, they were truly from humble backgrounds.

With Huo Yingjun's answer, He Tiantian felt a little more at ease.

After returning home, Bai Qiongyu, without even taking a break, immediately instructed the servants to start tidying up the room, as she wanted to prepare a princess room for her granddaughter.

Xianglan was also very excited and couldn't wait.

The two of them personally directed the servants to prepare, replacing all the old items with new ones.

Some of the items were quite nice, and Xianglan couldn't bear to throw them away, so she had the maid organize them so that anyone who needed them could take them home.

These are all top-quality items, far beyond the reach of ordinary people. Even those used by employers are thoroughly cleaned, making them a cost-effective and high-quality choice for home use.

Mrs. Brown picked out several plush toys and two exquisite little quilts, perfect for her son and daughter.

By evening, a beautifully decorated princess room had been prepared.

The wardrobe contains clothes and shoes for all four seasons.

The next day, Grandma Qi took He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin to visit a friend.

As for Qi Zhenghan, he was busy preparing for the start of the school year and didn't have time to come along.

Besides, this is a gathering of women, and it's not appropriate for a grown man like him to go along.

Qi Zhenghan was thinking happily: Now that He Tiantian has recognized her biological grandmother, will she stay?

As long as he stays in the United States, he will have more opportunities!

Although He Tiantian already has a fiancé, and he shamelessly covets her from the sidelines, he can't control his heart, so he decides to pursue He Tiantian.

He Tiantian is a woman who takes relationships very seriously, and at the same time, she is a very sensitive person.

No matter what kind of feelings Qi Zhenghan had for her, she didn't have the energy to deal with them, so she rarely spent time alone with Qi Zhenghan; there were always other people present.

When they arrived at the Xin family's mansion, the architecture inside was no worse than that of the Qi family's, and it was even more exquisite because of Bai Qiongyu's high standards of life.

The room was stuffy and hot, so Xianglan moved the reception area outside.

Under the shade of the trees, a round table was covered with a white cloth, on which were placed many snacks, food, and champagne.

"Grandma Bai, your place is so beautiful," Qi Zhengmin praised. "It's even more beautiful than the scenery at my home."

"Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you like it. Make yourselves at home and don't be shy," Bai Qiongyu said with a smile. "Sister Qi, please come visit often in the future."

He Tiantian ate her snacks and looked around. The environment was unique and very beautiful.

The beauty of Qijia Village is pristine and completely different from what's here.

"Sister, I heard from my son that you're usually quite busy. It's a weekday now, don't you have to work?" Grandma Qi asked. She had only learned from her son yesterday that Bai Qiongyu was no ordinary woman; she was even more capable in business than men.

They have vision and courage.

Bai Qiongyu smiled and said, "I usually have to go to work, but since I've adopted a granddaughter, I want to see Tiantian more often."

"Hehe, I understand how you feel," said Grandma Qi. "You want to spend more time with your family."

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I recommend Qi Qi's completed novel, *The Wine Maiden*, which tells the story of Du Jiu Mei, a master winemaker who transmigrates to another world and builds her fortune through winemaking while simultaneously clashing with various awful characters...

(To be continued.)