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Song Chunli's words made Old Madam Huo burst into laughter.

"When you were jealous of your second son's wife, you didn't even see how good Lifang was to him," said Madam Huo. She recalled her own youth when she saw how loving her second son and daughter-in-law were.

“That’s true,” Song Chunli said with emotion. “Back then, resources were scarce. When my second sister-in-law had something good to eat, she would send it to my second brother’s workplace instead of eating it herself.”

"Didn't your second uncle notice and just ate it like that?" Zhao Huanhuan asked rhetorically.

“Your second uncle started eating it, but when he saw that your second aunt had lost weight, he became unhappy. After asking him carefully, he found out that he stopped eating it and let your second aunt eat it instead,” Song Chunli explained. “Whoever gets off work earlier will go to the other’s workplace to wait for them, and then they will leave work together. They are so affectionate, it’s the envy of everyone.”

"Hehe, I didn't expect Second Uncle and Second Aunt to be so romantic!" Zhao Huanhuan laughed. Huo Yingjun wasn't as thoughtful as Huo Yingjie.

“Yes, that’s why the feelings between husband and wife are mutual,” said Madam Huo. “If you care more about your husband, he will feel it and will naturally love his woman even more.”

Back then, it was because of Old Master Huo's simple, honest, and loving nature that she agreed to spend her life with him.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie returned to their room.

After washing up, He Tiantian asked softly, "Brother Yingjie, we've bought the house and we're leaving the day after tomorrow. Should we tell Grandma and Grandpa?"

Huo Yingjie thought for a moment and said, "It's alright. I'll talk to my grandparents tomorrow night. They are both reasonable people and won't have any objections. Besides, it's better for them to know from us than from someone else."

He Tiantian thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Then tell them we bought a house! As for the two courtyards that we're planning to turn into shops, don't tell them yet."

She made money, but she didn't want others to know how much money she made.

"Okay." Huo Yingjie nodded. He didn't need He Tiantian to intervene when dealing with the Huo family.

The following morning at 10 a.m., Bai Qiongyu, along with He Jingyu and his wife, He Doudou, Qi Shuliang, Annie, and others, arrived at the Huo family's old residence.

Madam Huo had the family's nanny start preparing last night, and this morning, she, along with her daughter-in-law and two granddaughters-in-law, prepared again, personally attending to every detail with great care.

"How is the old lady?" Bai Qiongyu asked softly. "I have been busy with other matters and have not been able to visit the Huo family immediately. Please forgive me."

Madam Huo personally grasped Bai Qiongyu's hand and said, "Don't call me Madam anymore. I'm a few years older than you, so I'll call you younger sister. You can call me older sister."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you, sister," Bai Qiongyu said, and followed Madam Huo to sit down in the living room.

Madam Huo was also a very shrewd person. While greeting Bai Qiongyu, she also made sure to greet Qi Shuliang and Annie.

I heard today that Bai Qiongyu and Qi Shuliang came to visit, and that Grandpa Huo, Huo Zhegan, Huo Yingjun, and Huo Yingjie are all waiting at home.

The women were talking in the living room, while Old Master Huo took He Jingyu, Qi Shuliang, his son, and grandson to the study to talk, leaving the living room to the women.

Once the men left, the women became much more talkative.

He Tiantian came out to greet them, saying, "Mom, Aunt Annie, it's very hot here. Are you getting used to the climate?"

"Thankfully, I haven't experienced any issues with the change in environment," Annie said with a smile. "The environment here is beautiful and elegant; it's a very nice place."

"You flatter me," Song Chunli said, but her words carried a hint of pride, as many prominent people in Yanjing lived here.

Madam Huo smiled and said, "I heard Yingjun mention before that Tiantian looks like her grandmother. Seeing her today, it's true. My little sister is indeed beautiful."

"Hehe, a woman's appearance is important, but the most important thing is her temperament," Bai Qiongyu said with a smile. "I have a rather strong temper. Tian Tian looks like me, but her temperament comes from her parents, who are both very gentle people."

"Anyway, they're all from the Bai family. The He family has good upbringing, which is why they have such a wonderful Tian Tian. My Yingjie is so lucky," Old Madam Huo said with a smile. This was an affirmation of He Tian Tian, ​​praising her in front of He Tian Tian's family.

"Not at all!" Bai Qiongyu said politely. "It's just that we've been abroad all this time, so if Tian Tian does something wrong or says something wrong, please forgive her."

"They are all my grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, my whole family. I love them all so much," said Madam Huo with a smile. "On the contrary, I have always felt guilty. When the Huo family suffered a great disaster, my sister knew about it and received help from my sister and nephew Qi. After the Huo family got through the difficulties, we did not hold a grand wedding for Tian Tian and Ying Jie."

"We've already had the wedding in Qijia Village, so we have no regrets. Besides, the Huo family really wasn't suited for a grand affair back then, so we didn't have a big celebration, which I know. Also, having the understanding, love, and respect of family is more important than anything else, so please don't worry about it, sister." Bai Qiongyu spoke comprehensively, emphasizing Tian Tian's good qualities and also mentioning the Huo family's difficulties.

Hearing this, Old Madam Huo felt comforted, and compared to her eldest daughter-in-law's mother, the difference in their abilities was immediately apparent.

"Thank you for your understanding, sister." Madam Huo smiled gently and continued talking to Bai Qiongyu, asking some questions about things abroad.

Although Bai Qiongyu did not grow up in China, her Chinese was taught by her grandfather, and her mother, Mrs. Huo, had attended both traditional and modern schools and was open-minded, so she could get along well with Bai Qiongyu.

We hit it off immediately!

Because they were contemporaries, they had a deeper understanding of and different feelings about the war-torn years of that time than others.

He Tiantian chatted with Annie along with her mother, managing to balance both.

Lunch was very lavish. Madam Huo prepared some traditional Beijing dishes, but worried that they wouldn't like them, she also had some southern dishes prepared.

He Tiantian also took the opportunity to show off her skills, cooking two dishes: West Lake Vinegar Fish and Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs.

During meals, the rules of not speaking while eating or sleeping were disregarded, and everyone talked and offered drinks, making it quite lively.

After dinner and a cup of tea, Old Madam Huo took Bai Qiongyu for a stroll around the neighborhood.

Seeing that it was almost time, Bai Qiongyu took her leave.

"Ah, time flies so fast. I really wish we could chat more," said Madam Huo with a sigh. "By the way, sister, when are you going back to Yanjing? I want to visit you."

"It's not decided yet." Bai Qiongyu smiled. "I'll send you a telegram in advance when I get back. We old sisters should eat out and enjoy ourselves while we're still healthy."

These words struck a chord with Old Madam Huo.

"That's for sure," said Madam Huo. "We've already made our appointment, and we won't be late!"