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...
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Back home, He Tiantian was a little nervous and had difficulty falling asleep.
Several times at night, He Tiantian tightly gripped Huo Yingjie's arm, absorbing the warmth from his body. Only when she felt someone beside her would she slowly and completely relax.
Huo Yingjie smiled wryly; Tian Tian was dreaming again.
I wonder if he's even in my dreams?
Huo Yingjie both longed for him and feared his presence.
Huo Yingjie wasn't asleep; he was just gently patting He Tiantian's back.
He Tiantian, who had been having nightmares, gradually calmed down and her breathing became steady.
Huo Yingjie was conflicted, but he knew that this was something He Tiantian had to go through. Although he could directly seal He Tiantian's divine sense, everything that had happened before was also part of He Tiantian's life, and he couldn't make a decision arbitrarily.
The next morning, He Tiantian was still asleep when she heard Qi Xiaoyan rushing over.
Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi are exercising in the yard.
"Xiao Yan, what's wrong?" Grandma Qi asked curiously. "Why are you in such a hurry so early in the morning? What happened at your home?"
Qi Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Third Grandma, Second Grandpa, the hot springs in the back mountain have appeared. Uncle Shuming came to our house early this morning and told my dad. My dad has already taken people to the back mountain. I came to tell Sister Tiantian to go and take a look together."
He Tiantian woke up when she heard the noise outside.
"Hehe, everyone found out so quickly," He Tiantian laughed. "It's probably because the hot spring is so well-known."
"Yes, you'd better get up quickly, I bet a lot of people have already gone to see her." Huo Yingjie laughed. "Qi Xiaoyan is very impatient, if you don't get up, she'll probably rush in soon."
"That's right." He Tiantian quickly put on her clothes. "The child is sleeping, so please keep an eye on him."
"Okay." Huo Yingjie smiled. Usually, He Tiantian takes care of the children while he's at work. Now that they're out having fun, he'll try to watch the children as much as possible so that He Tiantian can have some free time to play.
He Tiantian also likes this division of labor and enjoys Huo Yingjie's pampering.
Huo Yingjie did not come away empty-handed; his relationship with his three children became closer.
Today, He Tiantian wore a three-quarter sleeve ruffled shirt, light green pants, and a pair of cloth shoes.
"Xiao Yan, I just heard you say that the hot springs have appeared in the back, is that true?" He Tiantian asked, feigning surprise, as if she didn't quite believe it.
“Really, Uncle Shuming wouldn’t lie,” Qi Xiaoyan said. “He certainly wouldn’t joke with my dad so early in the morning. Hurry up, let’s go take a look.”
He Tiantian nodded and said, "Okay, wait for me a moment, I'll wash up, rinse the rice, and cook rice porridge."
At this moment, Qi Zhengmin also came out. Hearing that there was something fun to do, he wanted to go along too.
After He Tiantian finished, she ran towards the back mountain with Qi Xiaoyan and Qi Zhengmin.
On the way, they met Qi Danu, and the three of them became four.
Qi Xiaoyan, Qi Daniu, and He Tiantian have walked this road countless times; they could probably find the back mountain with their eyes closed.
Although Qi Zhengmin was not born and raised in Qijia Village, he had lived here for a long time and was very familiar with the back mountain.
The news might spread, and you might even run into villagers on the road.
They greeted each other as they hurried up the mountain.
When we reached the several large pits halfway up the mountain, a lot of people were already standing around them.
Everyone was all smiles and very happy.
The area around the large pit was filled with heat and rising smoke, and the surrounding lush trees, flowers, and grass made it look like a fairyland.
"My God!" Qi Xiaoyan exclaimed, "There really is a hot spring!"
"Yes, we can take a bath again from now on," Qi Danu said with a smile. "By the way, Zhengmin, you've never taken a bath before, have you? It's very comfortable."
Qi Zhengmin nodded and said, "I've soaked in hot springs abroad, but I haven't been to any in China yet! Let's get closer and take a look. I can smell a special aroma coming from the hot spring."
Several people stepped forward and squeezed inside.
Qi Xiaoyan has a quick temper, so she directly reached into the water to test it.
"Oh dear, it's so hot," Qi Xiaoyan laughed. "Looks like we need to add some cold water. Coming here, I always feel much more comfortable than down the mountain; it's truly like paradise on earth."
"It seems that the tourism industry that Uncle Qi mentioned can be developed," Qi Daniu said with a smile. With this unique feature, it will be even more attractive. She doesn't want the factory to pollute the mountains and rivers of her hometown.
Everyone was captivated by the hot spring and reluctant to leave.
However, although this place is like a paradise on earth, the people who stay here are not immortals, but ordinary people, and they still go hungry.
Feeling hungry, everyone left.
He Tiantian and the other three chatted and laughed on the way, thinking about when they could go for a bath.
Back home, He Tiantian's mood also improved.
Qi Zhengmin was telling Tang Qian how wonderful the hot springs were in the back mountains!
Tang Qian's eyes lit up when he heard this; he had long coveted Huo Yingjie's twins.
When it's ready to soak, he'll be the first to go. It would be great if he could soak with Qi Zhengmin.
Tang Qian, true to his reputation as a business genius, hurriedly asked, "By the way, I heard yesterday that Qijia Village is going to develop tourism. Can I invest?"
"You're going to invest too?" Qi Zhengmin asked curiously. "You think it's a good investment?"
“Of course,” Tang Qian said. “The scenery here is beautiful. It would be a shame to develop industry here, putting the cart before the horse. Developing tourism is more suitable for the local area. There are legends and beautiful scenery here. The next step is to figure out how to provide some supporting facilities and promote the area, and then everything will be perfect.”
"Yes, you're right. I want to design it myself," Qi Zhengmin said with a smile. "I also want to invest. I think Sister Tian and Sister Xiaoyan are interested too. Don't rush me. I'll ask around and see what Uncle Qi's plans are when I have the chance."
“Okay.” Tang Qian smiled, looking forward to it. “My investment is also your investment.”
Qi Zhengmin was taken aback, then remembered his grandmother's request, his face flushed slightly, and his eyes were filled with affection.
"If you remain true to me, I will never betray you," Qi Zhengmin said softly, his tone firm.
Tang Qian was slightly moved; it was a feeling of being touched, and also a shock to his soul. With Qi Zhengmin's words, he felt that everything he did was worthwhile.
"It's a deal, a promise," Tang Qian said. "May you live a good life together."
Now Tang Qian understood his father's words: if even his own wife couldn't be of one mind with him, then who could he trust?
He hoped Qi Zhengmin would trust him, and he would trust Qi Zhengmin in return.
The two people support each other and walk together for a lifetime.
Just like his parents, they supported and trusted each other throughout their lives, and nothing could separate them.
He also wanted this kind of love, and now he has it. All he has to do now is cherish it.
While everyone was chatting and laughing, Qi Zhengmin and Tang Qian, who were sitting in the back, were exchanging glances and showing affection for each other.
Since Tang Qian agreed to Grandma Qi's request, He Tiantian's attitude towards Tang Qian has changed somewhat, and she no longer targets him for no reason.
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"Transmigrating to 1973: My Little Wife," by yzmb, tells the story of a girl who transmigrates into the body of a little girl, expecting to become a rich second-generation heiress, only to end up as the wife of a self-made millionaire and the mother of a second-generation rich kid.