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The two of them reminisced about the past and became lost in memories.
“If I hadn’t found you, there would have been others. Anyway, I just happened to be lucky enough to meet you,” He Tiantian said. “You took me in, let me live in a clean house, and taught me about human relationships, which is why I was able to live so well in Qijia Village.”
"That's because you're a kind-hearted girl," Grandma Qi said. "You stayed by my side, giving me someone to talk to and taking care of me. I had a few good years. Then, with your and Yingjie's help, I found my son. My life is finally complete."
"In short, we're just destined to be together," He Tiantian said. "We're not related by blood, but we're closer than family. Even Zhengmin isn't as favored by you as I am!"
“Yes, Zhengmin often says that to me,” said Grandma Qi. “But she also knows that you have been with me for a long time, so she came here as soon as she graduated, wanting to be by my side to take care of her. They are both good children.”
Grandma Qi and He Tiantian chatted for a long time. It had only been a week since they last met, but it seemed like they had endless things to talk about.
Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin took a walk around the construction site and then went back to their next job. They didn't want to eat lunch outside because the food there didn't suit their tastes.
Back home, Qi Zhenghan's eyes lit up when he saw He Tiantian.
"Sister Tian, if I had known you were coming today, I wouldn't have gone out," Qi Zhengmin said with a smile. "Come, come, there are fresh ribs in the kitchen, make me sweet and sour ribs!"
"You little glutton! Your sister Tian Tian rarely comes here, and you make her cook? Isn't that tiring?" Grandma Qi scolded with a smile. "If you want to eat, just let the kitchen make it. It tastes pretty good."
He Tiantian smiled and said, "Since someone likes my cooking, I certainly can't let Zhengmin's praise go to waste. Okay, I'll go make it in a bit."
"It's only because your sweet sister isn't holding it against you," said Grandma Qi. "If it were anyone else, they wouldn't have come at all."
"I'm not being polite just because it's not someone else," Qi Zhengmin said. "Come on, Tiantian, you do it, and I'll learn from you."
“Okay, Grandma, I’ll teach Zhengmin how to make ribs first,” He Tiantian said with a smile. “It’s better to learn than to learn! You can make it yourself whenever you want to eat it.”
Grandma Qi nodded and said, "Alright, you can go ahead!"
Qi Zhenghan watched He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin leave, and only then did he turn his gaze away when he saw his grandmother watching him.
Qi Zhenghan lowered his head in embarrassment.
Seeing her grandson's remorseful expression, Grandma Qi felt a pang of sadness and beckoned him, saying, "Zhenghan, are you still unable to let go?"
Qi Zhenghan hurriedly raised his head and nodded, "Grandmother, I can't let go."
"Sigh!" Grandma Qi smiled bitterly. "Since ancient times, unrequited love has been the most painful thing. Tian Tian and Ying Jie are in love and already have a child. They are very happy. If anyone interferes, they will destroy this happiness. Don't be a despicable villain."
Qi Zhenghan nodded and said, "Grandmother, I've always known."
“You’re a good kid. If Huo Yingjie didn’t like Tian Tian, or treated Tian Tian badly, I would approve of you pursuing her. But no, they’re both very good,” Grandma Qi said. “Some people, once missed, are gone forever. You should open your heart and like other people.”
“I will, Grandmother,” Qi Zhenghan nodded. “I’m trying…”
But it's not that easy.
If he could fall in love with someone else, he would have done so long ago.
“Okay, I believe you,” Grandma Qi said. “You are still young and think that love is everything in life, but you must remember that as you get older, you will understand that love is only a part of life, not the whole thing.”
"Yes, I've got it." Qi Zhenghan nodded. "Grandmother, I'd like to go upstairs and change my clothes first."
"Okay, go ahead," said Grandma Qi. "It's hot, be careful not to get heatstroke."
"Hmm." Qi Zhenghan nodded, then went upstairs, sat quietly in a chair, and remained silent.
Through the window, he saw Huo Yingjie playing with his two children by the lake.
Deep down, Qi Zhenghan was jealous of Huo Yingjie because Huo Yingjie had obtained what he had always dreamed of but could never have.
After changing his clothes, Qi Zhenghan came downstairs to see Huo Yingjie.
Huo Yingjie smiled broadly when he saw Qi Zhenghan and asked, "How's work going?"
"It went smoothly," Qi Zhenghan said. "I also want to thank your father for his strong support."
“No need to thank me, that’s his job,” Huo Yingjie said. “If you do well, it will be his achievement. I’m looking forward to your company starting production soon so that we can buy a car and travel more conveniently without having to sneak around in my dad’s old Jeep.”
"Hehe, I'll prepare a nice car for you then," Qi Zhenghan said with a hint of jealousy and envy.
He also wanted such a lovely child, and in that case, he would need such a beautiful and understanding wife.
"Thank you," Huo Yingjie said. He knew from Little Turtle that this man coveted his wife.
However, Huo Yingjie also understood that Qi Zhenghan was an upright person. If he wanted to sabotage things, he would have done so long ago.
Qi Zhenghan gazed at the sky for a moment, then casually said, "Actually, I envy you... even jealous of you..."
"Hehe!" Huo Yingjie chuckled. "I felt it!"
Qi Zhenghan was slightly taken aback and said, "If I had such thoughts, would you still be speaking to me so kindly here?"
“Of course you can,” Huo Yingjie said. “A beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman. The fact that you didn’t get her before proves that you two are not destined for each other, but the destiny between me and Tiantian was preordained from childhood, and nothing can separate us.”
"Are you showing off?" Qi Zhenghan frowned. Shouldn't Huo Yingjie be showing resentment or annoyance? Why is he acting differently than he expected?
“No, I’m just stating a fact,” Huo Yingjie said, his tone confident.
Because it's true, it's even more blatant to show off!
"Hmph!" Qi Zhenghan sneered, "You're really confident!"
"Hehe, this isn't confidence, it's my belief in Tian Tian," Huo Yingjie said. "You're just living in your own unrealistic romantic fantasy, clinging to the past because you can't have her. Actually, you don't like Tian Tian as much as you think. If it were true love, you wouldn't care about anything—reputation, status, money—none of those would be obstacles..."
Qi Zhenghan was slightly taken aback. He couldn't bear to give up his reputation, his status, or even more so, his money...
His repeated abandonment of the idea stems from his inability to let go of what he already possesses.
"Perhaps you're right," Qi Zhenghan sighed softly. "Sometimes I think about this too..."
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