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After He Tiantian finished tidying up the guest room, she started doing housework.
Qi Danu was washing clothes when He Tiantian joined in. A large basin of clothes was quickly washed and hung to dry on the line in the yard.
He Tiantian went inside and took out a gift for Qi Daniu.
This is a piece of light blue polyester fabric, suitable for making three summer tops.
“Big sister, this piece of fabric is for you. Although it’s autumn now and you can’t wear it, you can make summer clothes for it next year. This piece of fabric is big enough to make three pieces, so not only you can have one, but your two younger sisters can also have one.”
Qi Daniu rubbed her hands together and said, "Sister Tiantian, this is too precious, I..."
She wanted it, but considering how kind He Tiantian had always been to her, she felt embarrassed to accept it.
"Okay, this is a gift for you, to thank you for taking care of my family," He Tiantian said. "When I'm away, just thinking about how you'll help take care of Mom makes me not worry about home. You have no idea how much you've helped me!"
Hearing He Tiantian say that, Qi Daniu asked hesitantly, "Really?"
“Of course it’s true,” He Tiantian said. “There’s also a bag of White Rabbit candy here. Take it back for your younger siblings. You should eat some too, but don’t give it all to your younger siblings.”
"Thank you, Sister Tiantian," Qi Daniu said gratefully. Sister Tiantian had been kind to her, and although she might not be able to repay her with the same material things, she could sincerely help her.
After taking her things and helping with the housework, Qi Daniu said goodbye and left.
After Qi Danu left, Grandma Qi said, "Such a good girl, I wonder which family will benefit from her!"
“Yes!” He Tiantian said, “Aunt Liu is a sensible person, she will find a good husband for Da Niu.”
Qi Danu had just left when Qi Xiaoyan arrived.
It turned out that when Qi Daniu was on her way home, she passed by Qi Xiaoyan's house and told her that He Tiantian had returned.
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoyan quickly ran back.
"Sister Tian, I miss you so much! By the way, how's Huo Yingjie? Is he better now?" Qi Xiaoyan bombarded her with questions.
"Okay, I'm right behind you," He Tiantian said. "You're getting married, of course I have to come back for the wedding!"
Having spent three years gaining experience outside, Qi Xiaoyan had become much more thick-skinned than before. She said, "Future brother-in-law, I'm getting married soon, so you have to give me a gift, otherwise I won't let my sister marry you."
"I'll prepare it for you, okay?!" He Tiantian pinched Qi Xiaoyan's arm. "You're such a greedy person!"
"Oh dear, you're not even married yet, and you're already siding with your future brother-in-law," Qi Xiaoyan said. "Girls really are like that—once they grow up, they're gone!"
He Tiantian was no pushover either, and she pouted, saying, "Why don't you stay? Why are you in such a hurry to get married!"
"It's not that I'm in a hurry, it's that Brother Dajun is in a hurry," Qi Xiaoyan said, rolling her cute little eyes.
"Look at you, so capable," He Tiantian said. "Is there anything you particularly want? Tell me, and if I can get it, I'll give it to you; if not, then forget it."
"It's all up to you, future brother-in-law, don't forget!" Qi Xiaoyan said, joking with Huo Yingjie.
"I've remembered, I'll be prepared," Huo Yingjie said. Qi Xiaoyan's father was Secretary Qi, who had often helped He Tiantian in the past, and he remembered it all.
Niu Dajun and Qi Xiaoyan come from well-off families; they probably own the "three turns and one sound" (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, a watch, a bicycle, and a radio).
He needs to think carefully about what unique gift to give.
"Sister Tian, your future brother-in-law is so generous, and you're so stingy," Qi Xiaoyan complained. Because they were such good friends, she could tease him so freely.
He Tiantian asked Huo Yingjie to keep Qi San's grandmother company, and she brought Qi Xiaoyan into the house to chat about some private matters between women.
"How's your job situation going?" He Tiantian asked. "Hasn't it been assigned yet?"
"Not yet," Qi Xiaoyan said. "But nine times out of ten, I'll be assigned to the city, where I'll have room to grow."
"What about Brother Dajun?" He Tiantian asked with concern. "You two can't just live apart after getting married, can you?"
“He’s doing well at the Taoyuan County Post Office; he’s a junior manager now,” Qi Xiaoyan said. “If I’m assigned to Huai City, he’ll probably be transferred.”
"People strive for higher positions, and water flows downhill, so this is good," He Tiantian said. "As long as you two love each other and get along well, that's all that matters."
"Don't talk about me, what about you? You've been engaged to Huo Yingjie for so long, shouldn't you be getting married by now?" Qi Xiaoyan said. "You're old enough now, and you've found your love, it should be a natural progression!"
He Tiantian also wanted to get married as soon as possible. However, she had promised the Snake King that she would remain a virgin before he tore open the spatial rift and left the human world, thus ensuring the purity of her holy blood.
The Snake King had done her a great favor, and she could not break her promise.
“I’ll let you know once the date is set,” He Tiantian said. “Anyway, you don’t need to go to the army anymore, so it’ll be easier for us to meet.”
“That’s true,” Qi Xiaoyan said with a smile. The two sisters had endless topics to talk about.
Before we knew it, it was already six o'clock in the afternoon. Qi Xiaoyan said, "You should cook now. I'm going back. I'll come find you again tomorrow."
"Alright, then I won't keep you any longer." He Tiantian said as Qi Xiaoyan left.
When He Tiantian arrived at the kitchen, she saw that Huo Yingjie had already washed the vegetables and rice, and was waiting for her to cook.
Huo Yingjie can do these things, but he can't cook.
"You'll have to work hard. I'll help you start the fire," Huo Yingjie said.
Seeing Huo Yingjie sitting awkwardly on the small stool with his long legs, but noticing his serious expression, He Tiantian didn't want to kick him out.
"Okay," He Tiantian replied.
There were no matches in the kitchen, so He Tiantian went inside to look for some.
By the time she returned with the matches, Huo Yingjie had already lit them; he simply snapped his fingers, and the firewood at the bottom of the pot caught fire.
After preparing the meal, He Jingyu went home.
I was very happy to see Huo Yingjie arrive and that he had recovered.
Overjoyed, he took out his treasured wine.
He Jingyu, who has a low alcohol tolerance, unsurprisingly got drunk after being subtly urged to drink by Huo Yingjie.
Even when drunk, He Jingyu kept saying, "Okay, okay, let's drink, let's drink."
It's clear he was genuinely happy; heaven was still looking out for his family.
The rift between him and his wife disappeared as Huo Yingjie recovered. They could still be two harmonious families, and loving elders to their younger generation, instead of heartless parents who separated them.
He Tiantian prepared hot water for her father to drink at night and washed her mother's feet before returning to the yard.
Huo Yingjie was looking up at the starry sky. The bright stars were very clear, and it felt as if they were not far away from his head, within reach.
Facing the vast starry sky, Huo Yingjie felt his insignificance for the first time. Even though he was a god in his previous life and an outstanding person, there were still many unknowns and difficulties waiting ahead.
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