On this day, the girl grew up!

On this day, the boy and girl's eyes held something beyond familial affection. In each other's hearts, they were no longer just brother and sister.

On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, at Nanshi People's Park.

The eighteen-year-old boy already possessed the imposing height of an adult man, though somewhat thin. The fifteen-year-old girl, in the bloom of youth, with bright eyes and white teeth, stood gracefully, like a half-ripe fruit, its unripeness carrying an alluring sweet and sour fragrance.

Walking side by side on the cobblestone path, our arms often brushed against each other because we were so close. Each touch felt like a brief electric shock.

The large hand finally grasped the small hand. In a secluded magnolia grove, the man lowered his head and kissed the smooth forehead of the woman with her eyes closed.

Their hearts ached faster, as if they were beating at the same rapid frequency, creating a harmonious resonance.

He Tiantian was lost in sweet memories, and a happy smile unconsciously appeared on her face. Those beautiful scenes were deeply imprinted in her mind.

"Sister Tiantian, what are you laughing at?" Qi Xiaoyan asked enviously, nudging He Tiantian with her elbow.

"Ah!" He Tiantian was slightly flustered when she was pulled back to reality. She felt embarrassed under Qi Xiaoyan's gaze. "I...I remembered things from the past."

"Hmph! I wouldn't believe you!" Qi Xiaoyan pouted. "You're not thinking about the past, you're thinking about your lover, aren't you?"

He Tiantian blushed even more, her beauty as lovely as a flower, her eyes sparkling. She reached out and slapped Qi Xiaoyan twice, scolding, "You already know, why did you still say it? Aren't you ashamed!"

Qi Xiaoyan was introverted because she had no one to talk to. Now that she was close to He Tiantian, she was quick to retort, "Oh, you can think, but I can't say it..."

After saying that, Qi Xiaoyan ran a few steps forward, getting out of He Tiantian's attack range.

"I'll tear your mouth off..." He Tiantian chased after her, wanting to teach Qi Xiaoyan a small lesson.

He Tiantian worked all day, and thanks to the Snake King's improvements, her health was exceptionally good. Catching up with Qi Xiaoyan was too easy for her.

"Please spare me, Sister Tian..." Qi Xiaoyan begged for mercy. And so, the two of them bickered and laughed as they went home.

He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan were unaware that while they were playing around, a pair of lustful eyes were watching them.

Qi Jianguo clenched his fists. He had never seen He Tiantian so charming before. She was already making him almost lose control. How tempting would it be on the bed, without any clothes to cover her?

Qi Jianguo swallowed hard, glancing down at the bulge in his crotch. He wouldn't let He Tiantian get away with it, no matter what.

He Tiantian sent Qi Xiaoyan home, then rushed to her room, locked the door, and carefully tore open the envelope to read the letter inside.

Sweetie:

Hello! It's been a month since my last letter, and I miss you terribly. I've started working at a military weapons research institute. I've settled in well, and everything is fine except for one thing: I can't freely come and go or write letters. We're limited to one letter per month. Sometimes I write home, so I might write to you only once a month. Don't be angry, sweetie?

I have more food coupons than I can eat, so I exchanged them for nationally valid food coupons for you. My salary will also be sent to you next month. Please take good care of yourself, don't go hungry, and remember me every day.

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The last character of the third paragraph is "和" (hé), which together forms "甜天和" (tián tiān hé), meaning He Tiantian.

Compared to the previous doting letter, this one was very simple and lacked any pampering words, leaving He Tiantian feeling quite disappointed. Her brother Yingjie's writing style had changed drastically. If it weren't for the coded message, she would have started to suspect that her letter had been switched.

However, Huo Yingjie, who was being criticized by He Tiantian, was writing a letter at the weapons research institute and was being harassed!

Upon arriving at the weapons research institute, Huo Yingjie wrote a heartfelt and enthusiastic letter and excitedly went to mail it.

However, what he didn't know was that the weapons research institute meticulously inspected everyone and everything entering and leaving. They would even check an ant to see if it had stolen any secrets.

When Huo Yingjie's letter reached Sister Liu, who was in charge of checking the mail, she was immediately struck by its exquisite writing and tender sentiment. The letter stirred a flutter in her heart. Sister Liu, a discipline inspection director in her forties, even reminisced about the deep affection she had shared with her lover years ago after reading the letter.

This letter, as a love letter, is exceptionally well-written. However, these are special times; we can't write such letters now. If those words got out, it would be considered indecent.

No, send it back for rewriting!

Huo Yingjie was dumbfounded; it turned out that even his letters were to be inspected.

The thought of those sweet words in his heart being seen by others was too much for even the thick-skinned Huo Yingjie to bear. Under Sister Liu's gossipy gaze, he blushed, grabbed the letter, and fled in panic.

Not wanting others to see his heartfelt letter again, Huo Yingjie had no choice but to write a conventional letter.

Ever since his letter was returned, thanks to Sister Liu's promotion, everyone at the weapons research institute knew that a young man wrote exceptionally good love letters. As for just how good they were, only Sister Liu and Huo Yingjie knew.

Thus, Huo Yingjie earned the reputation of a Casanova at the weapons research institute.

For a serious person, such a title was extremely awkward. Meanwhile, some young women were always secretly watching him.

So what if you're looking? Why are you blushing?

I may be handsome, but I already have a girlfriend!

He Tiantian was unaware of Huo Yingjie's troubles! After reading the letter and obtaining Huo Yingjie's address, He Tiantian began writing a reply.

She didn't know when she would see Huo Yingjie again, so she thought about going to the county town to take pictures and send them to Huo Yingjie.

However, He Tiantian then thought that Secretary Qi was very busy these past two days and had no time to go to the county town, so she gave up the idea and decided to wait for another opportunity.

Niu Dajun came again the next morning.

When He Tiantian handed the letter to Niu Dajun, she also slipped him a dried wild rabbit. Niu Dajun refused, but He Tiantian had already run off, and in broad daylight, he couldn't chase after her, so he had no choice but to accept it. Thinking about the future, Qi Xiaoyan bought some girly items from the county town and sent them to He Tiantian.

He Tiantian felt relieved to receive Huo Yingjie's letter. Her parents were safe and sound, Huo Yingjie was doing well, and she was doing well too.

Despite having disgusting people like Qi Jianguo, He Tiantian still feels that life is wonderful because of love, because of her family, lover, and friends! (To be continued.)