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He Tiantian knew that it wasn't easy for Qi Xiaoyan and Niu Dajun to get together, and she didn't want to delay the most important moment in her friend's life, so she didn't want to stay here any longer.
Meanwhile, with Niu Lili around, He Tiantian wasn't worried about anyone bullying Qi Xiaoyan.
He Tiantian came over to say goodbye to Qi Xiaoyan, saying, "Sister Xiaoyan, we should go back now. Have a wonderful wedding night!"
Now that they were going back, He Tiantian didn't let Qi Xiaoyan off the hook and wanted to tease her.
He Tiantian would never admit it, but she loved Qi Xiaoyan's shy yet helpless demeanor; it was especially amusing.
"You little brat, all you do is talk nonsense," Qi Xiaoyan scolded. "If I leave you here, you'll just keep teasing me. Hurry up and go with your little lover."
"Okay, I'll be going now. We can talk again when you go back to your parents' home," He Tiantian said with a smile. "I've also prepared a gift for you. I'm sure you'll like it."
He Tiantian deliberately used these words to ease Qi Xiaoyan's tension.
Marriage is a major life event, and even if you've dated for several years, you've only held hands and kissed each other, without ever crossing any boundaries. So, the most precious moments are reserved for your wedding day.
It's no wonder I feel nervous and excited today!
Niu Lili came in from outside and said, "Sweetie, don't worry, I'm here to take care of Xiaoyan."
"Then thank you for your trouble, Sister Lili," He Tiantian said. "We're off then."
"Come on, everyone grab some more wedding candy," Niu Lili said. "We can't let them leave empty-handed."
For those who smoked, Niu Lili gave each of them a pack of cigarettes.
Sitting on the back of Huo Yingjie's bicycle, He Tiantian's face no longer held the joy and playfulness of the wedding; instead, it showed a hint of loneliness.
Huo Yingjie sensed He Tiantian's dejection and asked, "Tiantian, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
He Tiantian wrapped her arms around Huo Yingjie's waist, rested her face against his back, and sighed softly, "I was so happy before, and now that happy time is over, I feel a little lonely."
"Hehe!" Huo Yingjie chuckled. "In a way, this is what they call 'extreme joy turning into sorrow'."
“Yes, when you reach a peak, you always have to fall back down. Whether it’s emotions or other things,” He Tiantian said, she could understand even the smallest things.
"Hehe, this is what people often call the reversal of extremes," Huo Yingjie chuckled. "But at least you still have me by your side!"
Hearing this, He Tiantian's mood indeed improved, and she said, "That's right, I still have you by my side. We'll always be together from now on. Let's never be apart again."
She can't take any more separations!
"Okay, I'll take you everywhere I go from now on," Huo Yingjie said. "Let's be a couple, one where we go hand in hand!"
He Tiantian nodded and said, "Okay!"
Only when they were together did He Tiantian feel that this was real when she saw Huo Yingjie.
Sometimes, He Tiantian doubts whether her dreams are real. In fact, this is also a manifestation of insecurity and uncertainty about the future, which is why she has such dreams.
The people in front, seeing that Huo Yingjie was riding slowly, didn't want to bother him, so they kept speeding up.
Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian slowly made their way back to the village, chatting along the way, which cheered He Tiantian up.
Upon arriving at Qijia Village, instead of going home, they went to Secretary Qi's house to explain the situation on the man's side and reassure Secretary Qi.
Secretary Qi invited everyone to stay for dinner, and they all accepted without ceremony. They ate a large pot of stew at Secretary Qi's house before leaving.
People from the village helped clean up the pots, pans, tables, chairs, and benches in the house.
He Tiantian noticed that Secretary Qi, who had been in high spirits and beaming with joy that morning, now looked rather disappointed and melancholy.
He Tiantian understood; even as a friend, she felt lonely, let alone Qi Xiaoyan's parents.
Even though both involve leaving home, joining the army and getting married are two different things.
The changes begin when a daughter gets married; her status changes, and so do the responsibilities she bears.
However, He Tiantian did not step forward to persuade her. Even if she had, Secretary Qi and Liang Hongyu would only force a smile.
This is a process that they need to adapt to; it's not something that can be achieved through other people's advice.
He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie helped her tidy up before leaving.
Back home, Grandma Qi, Wang Shuping, and He Jingyu were drinking tea.
"Are you done with your work?" Grandma Qi asked. He Jingyu had something to do, so the task of helping out at Secretary Qi's house fell to He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie.
“Yes!” He Tiantian said, “Hehe, I’m all done.”
"Sigh, once things quiet down, that's when Dazhu and Hongyu will be heartbroken," said Grandma Qi. She didn't have a daughter, but she knew the feeling of a daughter getting married.
“Yes,” He Tiantian said. “When we came back, Secretary Qi and Aunt Liang seemed to be forcing a smile.”
"It's alright, you don't need to worry," said Grandma Qi. "That's just how people feel when their daughter gets married. Just adjust tonight, and you'll be fine tomorrow. After all, it's a happy occasion. Hehe, when you get married, your parents will probably feel the same way."
Looking at his beloved, pretty daughter, and then at the handsome and refined Huo Yingjie, He Jingyu felt both happy and bittersweet. He sighed, "On the day Tian Tian got married, I got drunk with just one bottle of wine. I didn't have to sober up until the next day. I didn't have to face it, so I didn't have to be sad or force a smile."
Grandma Qi laughed heartily upon hearing this, saying, "Hehe, you can say that now, but you won't be able to bear it when the time comes. Because while you'll be overjoyed, you'll be even more worried about your daughter."
"Don't say such things, or your godmother will laugh at you," Wang Shuping said, glancing at the two younger relatives beside her. "You two have been working hard all day. There's hot water in the pot, so go wash up and get some rest."
"Okay," He Tiantian said. "Grandma, Dad, Mom, I'm going to wash up and rest."
Huo Yingjie chuckled awkwardly and said, "Grandma Qi, Uncle He, Aunt Wang, I understand how you feel. Don't worry, I will take good care of Tiantian from now on."
“That’s a must,” He Jingyu said. “Go wash up now and don’t get in my way.”
When his future father-in-law took a dislike to him, Huo Yingjie quickly made his escape.
After Huo Yingjie went back to the house to get the wooden basin, Wang Shuping glared at He Jingyu and said, "Your daughter isn't even married yet, and you're already putting on airs like a father-in-law."
He Jingyu had a few drinks today. Although he wasn't drunk, he was in a rather high mood. He said with a stiff neck, "He's going to take my daughter away from me. How can I be nice to him!"
"Alright, alright, stop talking and get some rest." Wang Shuping didn't want He Jingyu to say too much, lest Huo Yingjie feel awkward.
Grandma Qi waved her hand and said, "Yes, you all go and rest, I'm going to sleep too."
Only after his future in-laws entered the house did Huo Yingjie finish washing up and sheepishly return to rest.
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