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He Tiantian understood somewhat. Tang Ping'an might have some feelings for Yuan Hua, but that wasn't enough for him to fall in love with her. So, in order not to hurt his previous friendship with Yuan Hua, he directly rejected her.
Even without romantic love, at least the two still share a bond as classmates and friends.
"Since you've come to terms with it, let's start over," He Tiantian said. Everyone around her has found a good partner, and now only Yuan Hua is left.
"Yes, I will." Yuan Hua smiled, the disappointment in her eyes had faded, she really wanted to let go.
Seeing He Tiantian knitting a sweater with a serene expression, Yuan Hua asked, "Teacher He, now that your child is older, haven't you thought about developing your own hobbies?"
"Hobbies?" He Tiantian was taken aback; such leisurely pursuits were long gone from her.
“Yes, you’re so talented, yet you’re content to be a housewife?” Yuan Hua said. “Won’t you be bored once the kids are in school and have their own lives?”
He Tiantian thought for a moment and said, "Ever since Huo Xiaosan started attending the preschool class, I've indeed become bored. I don't need to keep accounts for long, and the rest of the time I just read books, but I'm tired of reading them all. Since the children are all in school, I can't go on trips. I finally got to winter break, but then I had to prepare for the New Year. I calculated that the only time I have any free time throughout the year is during the summer vacation."
"Yes, I could tell you were bored, which is why I suggested you develop a hobby," Qi Zhengmin said with a smile. "By the way, do you really like swimming?"
"Mmm, I really like it." He Tiantian nodded. "It's my hobby, and I never get tired of swimming in it, no matter how many times I go."
“I hadn’t thought of your hobby at first, but the National Swimming Association recently moved to the building downstairs from ours, so I thought of swimming,” Yuan Hua said. “I checked out their facilities when I had some free time, and they say they have a large swimming pool with advanced equipment, and they also organize swimming competitions every year. If you’d like, I can help you register.”
He Tiantian was taken aback and said, "I'm already thirty, and you still want me to sign up for the competition!"
"What's wrong with being thirty? There are plenty of international swimmers in their thirties competing. I've seen your speed; it's faster than professional athletes. You could give it a try."
"If it's just for fun, I don't feel any pressure, but if it's a competition, I'll feel a lot of pressure," He Tiantian said awkwardly. "I'd better not go, so as not to embarrass myself."
Yuan Hua rolled his eyes. The peaceful life had worn away the brilliance of Teacher He.
No, Yuanhua was determined. He couldn't let Teacher He go further down the path of being a housewife. He had to find her something to strive for, something that would make her more active and lively.
“Teacher He, that swimming pool is much bigger than the little pond at your house, and it’s clean and hygienic,” Yuan Hua said. “Even if there’s no competition, if you want to go swimming, just let me know and I’ll get you a membership card so we can go swimming.”
"Can I swim in winter?" He Tiantian was somewhat tempted. In winter, the swimming pool at home would freeze into an ice rink. He Tiantian could only enjoy swimming in the large tub in the bathroom.
“Sure,” Yuan Hua said. “I heard it’s the most advanced equipment in the country, and there are even professional athletes practicing swimming there.”
"Huh?" He Tiantian exclaimed in surprise, "In that case, would it be appropriate for us to go swimming?"
Yuan Hua laughed and said, "What's inappropriate about it? I heard there are a total of eight swimming pools, six of which are for professional athletes to practice in, and the remaining two are open to the public. However, they are in the preparation stage and not many people go there. I have connections and can take you in."
“Okay, you can bring Huo Yingjie in with you too, otherwise he won’t let me go,” He Tiantian said. She was well aware of Huo Yingjie’s increasingly strong possessiveness, so she would talk to him before doing anything.
If I don't tell him, he'll definitely get jealous again.
"Okay, it's settled then," Yuan Hua said with a smile. "We'll go swimming then."
Seeing Yuan Hua's face light up again, He Tiantian looked him up and down and said, "That's strange. You were just sad about your unrequited first love. How come you're so happy now?"
Yuan Hua felt somewhat uncomfortable under He Tiantian's gaze.
"Haha, Teacher He, you said it yourself, it was a first love that had no future. Shouldn't I have let it go sooner? Since I've let it go, why should I pretend to be heartbroken?" Yuan Hua retorted confidently, making himself feel that he was right.
"Uh... actually, this is fine too." He Tiantian smiled. "As long as you're happy. Okay, go and make the arrangements. Let me know when you're ready."
"It's settled then." Yuan Hua nodded.
"Thank you for your concern," He Tiantian said with a smile. This student had become an important friend in her life.
“We have a good relationship as teachers and students,” Yuan Hua said with a smile. “Alright, enough with the sour talk. I have something to do, so I’ll head back now.”
Yuan Hua came over looking dejected and left in a hurry.
Such a woman is thoughtful and meticulous, yet also cheerful and unrestrained in her life.
Perhaps it is precisely because of this personality that Yuen Wah is able to discover the beauty in the little things of life and then write them into poems and novels.
After Yuanhua left, Grandma Wang smiled and said, "That Yuanhua was quite good."
“Yes, only a woman like that can have a wonderful life,” He Tiantian said with a smile, liking Yuan Hua even more.
Grandma Wang nodded and said, "Sweetie, if you like swimming, then go for it."
Before, Xiao Sanzi was a naughty child at home. He Tiantian would take care of the child and tutor him every day, and the time would pass quickly and she wouldn't be bored.
But after Xiao Sanzi started school, he spent most of his daytime at school. Even when he came home, he would do his homework and practice martial arts, unlike before when he clung to his mother.
He Tiantian felt somewhat disappointed and bored with life.
"Grandma Wang, do you also agree that I should go?" He Tiantian asked doubtfully, but taking that step would be really difficult.
"Hehe, as long as you're happy," Grandma Wang laughed. "Although as parents, we need to invest most of our time and emotions in our children, you also have your own life. Yuanhua can have a rich and fulfilling life, and so can you!"
Grandma Wang's words deeply shocked He Tiantian.
Yes, is my life just about my husband, children, relatives, and friends?
And what about myself?
He Tiantian repeatedly asked herself, what kind of life did she want, and what kind of life did she want?
The life she has now was what she had always dreamed of in her previous life, or even a few years ago.
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