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Under He Tiantian's repeated instructions, Qi Xiaoyan repeatedly assured He Tiantian that she would not be misled by outsiders or things.

At the same time, Qi Xiaoyan also regretted it very much. Why did she make such a joke with He Tiantian?

You reap what you sow!

"Okay, Sister Tian, ​​I'll remember this," Qi Xiaoyan said. "I was really just joking with you. I love Brother Dajun so much, how could I do something so shameless!"

"Okay, I believe you." He Tiantian smiled. "Seeing your good attitude, I'll make you your favorite food today."

"Okay, okay!" Qi Xiaoyan said, "Sister Tiantian, I want Dongpo pork knuckle."

"And braised beef," He Tiantian said, "I guarantee you'll want more after you eat it."

The two sisters chatted and laughed all the way to the farmers' market. They bought chicken, duck, fish, two pork knuckles, and lots of seasonal vegetables, which they put in a cart and basket and took home.

Once home, Huo Yingjie and Niu Dajun were also great helpers with housework, helping to prepare the vegetables. He Tiantian started preparing various seasonings, while Qi Xiaoyan was in charge of washing them.

With several people working together, the task was completed very quickly.

When Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang returned in the evening, the house became even more lively.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin brought their third grandmother and Anna along, and everyone had dinner together.

The men sat at one table; they were going to drink. The women sat at another table, which was larger because it had five more children.

Secretary Qi came mainly to reminisce, while Niu Dajun and Qi Xiaoyan came primarily to discuss their future plans to go to Yanjing.

Although everyone has worked hard these past few years, they have indeed made money.

The following day, He Jingyu and Qi Shuliang accompanied Secretary Qi and Old Man Qi to go fishing. Two days later, He Jingyu, Qi Shuliang and the others had to leave.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie carried the child to see them off.

He Doudou had a very happy summer vacation in Nanshi.

Here, there's no heavy homework, no strict demands from parents, just a happy summer vacation, and nephews and nieces. Although the two little rascals are a bit annoying, it's also a lot of fun.

"Uncle, Uncle!" Huo Ruimin held He Doudou's hand, not letting him leave. "Don't go, okay?"

He Doudou turned to look at her parents and grandmother before shaking her head and saying, "I still have to go to school. I'll come to see you when I'm on vacation, okay?"

"Go to school?" Huo Ruimin's big eyes darted around. "My mom is a teacher. If she teaches you, you can go to school!"

“Uh…” He Doudou scratched her head, “We learn differently! You’re not allowed to bully Ruihua anymore. I’ll send you and Ruihua gifts from now on. If you don’t behave, you won’t get any gifts.”

"Okay, okay, I won't bully you. Uncle, you have to send me more gifts." Huo Ruimin said, "You must send more! If you don't, I won't call you Uncle anymore, and I'll continue to bully little brother Ruihua."

"Okay." He Doudou patted Huo Ruimin's head. "Ruihua, your sister is bullying you, you have to fight back, understand?"

"Oh!" Huo Ruihua said lazily. Actually, he usually just told his sister, "Take care of yourself, Uncle. Goodbye."

He Tiantian hugged her relatives one by one, and the children also said goodbye to their great-grandmother, grandmother, and grandfather.

People on the platform watched the train start, and after a few long whistles, it pulled out of the train station.

Qi Zhengmin took He Tiantian's hand and said, "Sister Tiantian, let's go back. It's too hot outside."

"Okay!" He Tiantian hugged Huo Ruihua, Huo Yingjie hugged Huo Ruimin, and they walked out of the train station together with the others.

Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi were at home and did not come to see her off.

It's pointless to come and deliver it, only to have to say goodbye.

The group went directly to Grandma Qi's place, hoping that the lively atmosphere there could ease their longing.

When they arrived home, Grandma Qi was preparing to make dumplings.

With many people helping each other, chatting and laughing, the sadness of parting was indeed lessened.

When Secretary Qi came, he handed over the factory affairs to Qi Shuming. They could stay in Nanshi for a while longer, so they decided to go back a week later.

"Third Aunt, when are you going back?" Qi Dazhu asked. "If you and Second Uncle are going back, be sure to send a telegram, and I will come to the county town to pick you up."

"Okay," said Grandma Qi. "I'll go back in the fall and eat peaches."

“Okay, Third Aunt,” Secretary Qi said. “I’ll save the best peaches for you and Second Uncle.”

"You're so thoughtful," Grandma Qi said with a smile. "I've been away from home for so long, I really miss it. Uh... I wish you could come back with me this time."

Old Qi nodded and said, "I miss home too."

Grandma Qi was slightly taken aback, but she understood. This place was the best, but it didn't feel like a familiar place or home to them. She said, "Okay, Zhenghan and Zhengmin have something to do here, and we can't help them. Let them stay in Nanshi and we'll go back to Qijia Village."

"Alright, we're in good health, they don't need to worry," Old Qi agreed. "Dazhu, when are you coming home?"

"I'd like to stroll around Nanshi some more, in a week," Secretary Qi said. "And while I'm at it, I'll buy some rare things for Hongyu and my grandchildren, so that when I go back, the kids won't ask me for gifts and I won't be there empty-handed, which would be embarrassing."

“That’s right, let’s buy some too,” said Old Man Qi. There are many children in the village who come to his house calling him “great-grandfather” and “great-grandmother.” He felt it wouldn’t look good if he didn’t give them some candy.

Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin were worried when they heard that their grandmother was going back to her hometown.

"No, I have to go and persuade Grandma. I can't leave right now and can't go back with them. I'm worried about that," Qi Zhengmin said. "Brother, you come with me to persuade Grandma too."

Qi Zhenghan pulled his sister along and said, "We are young people, so it doesn't matter where we are. But Grandmother and Second Grandfather have lived in Qi Family Village all their lives. If we leave there for a long time, they will miss us."

"So you're just going to let Grandma go like this?" Qi Zhengmin retorted. "Aren't you worried?"

“Compared to our worries, I think it’s more important for Grandma and Second Grandpa to be happy,” Qi Zhenghan said. “In Qijia Village, they can go out and stroll around freely, and they know people everywhere. But in Nanshi, apart from Tiantian’s family, Grandma and Second Grandpa can only stay at home, which is very boring.”

Qi Zhengmin thought about it and felt that his brother was right. He said, "Alright, let's send Grandma back and let Aunt Liu's family stay in our house. Let the couple take care of Grandma and Second Grandpa."

“That’s good. We can give them more wages to take care of Grandma. At the same time, Grandma and Second Grandpa can live comfortably and happily.” Qi Zhenghan said, “As for the two of us, we can take a few days off each month to visit Grandma, which is also a way of fulfilling our filial duty.”