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After He Tiantian finished grading the exam papers, recorded the scores, and completed the handover, she was ready to leave the school.
Upon reaching the main gate, He Tiantian turned around and looked back at the familiar campus, feeling a pang of reluctance.
Unless there are special circumstances, He Tiantian will not come to school anymore.
Goodbye, my alma mater!
Goodbye, my youth!
He Tiantian didn't go home. Instead, she came to the lakeside, sat on a bench, and looked at the shimmering lake surface, beginning to calm her thoughts.
Since her rebirth, she has taken each stage steadily.
I spent seven unforgettable and fulfilling years in Qijia Village from 1970 to 1977.
Over the course of seven years, she gained more family and friends, overcame difficulties, and fought back against those hypocritical people who bullied her. Her relationship with Huo Yingjie suffered setbacks, but they eventually got through it, got married, had children, and started a different life.
More importantly, she protected her family. Her parents survived safely, and she gained two more relatives: her grandmother Bai Qiongyu and her younger brother He Doudou.
From 1977 to 1981, in Nanshi.
Over the course of four years, she took the college entrance exam and went to university, which transformed her and made her more composed.
Becoming a teacher elevates one's thinking and perspective, leading to self-improvement.
She has classmates, she has students, she has colleagues.
Yes, she has her own career.
Although it cannot compare to her grandmother's vast overseas business, Sanfengqiao was built by He Tiantian herself, and it represents her hard work and achievements.
I have a clear conscience about every penny I earn.
Soon after, she was going to Yanjing.
From this moment on, a new journey begins!
He Tiantian raised her head and looked up at the sky.
It was a little dazzling, but it brought light!
The little tortoise watched from a distance, not understanding what was wrong with the lady.
Are you unhappy?
It doesn't seem like it!
Maybe I'll be a little reluctant to part with it?
Sigh, I don't want to think about it anymore. That's just how the human world is.
It's better to stick to being a tortoise.
After an unknown amount of time, He Tiantian got up, rode her bicycle home.
The laughter of the children in the house drew He Tiantian out of her melancholy mood.
When Grandma Wang saw He Tiantian return, she asked, "Tiantian, have you taken care of your work?"
“It’s all taken care of.” He Tiantian nodded. “Grandma is coming over in the next couple of days. I’ll stay with her for half a month, and then we’ll go to Yanjing.”
“Okay!” Grandma Wang said. Although she was in good health, the trips between Nanshi and Yanjing every winter still made her a little tired.
If I can settle down in Yanjing in the future, I won't need to travel back and forth anymore.
Besides, the child is getting older; once he starts school, she might not need to take care of him anymore.
Grandma Wang just wanted to stay in one place and didn't want to move.
Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin returned to Qijia Village and brought Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi over for a while.
Although it was hot in Nanshi, Qi Zhengmin's courtyard was not hot.
The house has an air conditioner that Huo Yingjie modified, and the outside is shaded by green trees with a beautiful view.
"Grandma, I'm going to Yanjing soon, and I might not be able to see you as often after that," He Tiantian said softly, gently hugging Grandma Qi's arm, just like she used to do in Qijia Village, when she felt helpless and always wanted to get inspiration from Grandma Qi.
Grandma Qi gently stroked He Tiantian's soft hair and chuckled softly, "Silly child, since we can't change it, we should accept it. There's an old poem that describes the affection between a man and a woman: 'If love between two people lasts forever, why should they be together day and night?' This poem can also be applied to other emotions. You are a kind, filial, and loyal child, but you shouldn't go too far in everything. As long as you think of me, it's more affectionate than if you're always in front of me but don't care about me."
"Grandma, you're still so good at comforting people." He Tiantian muttered softly after hearing what Grandma Qi said, but she did feel much better.
"Alright, don't think about these things anymore," said Grandma Qi. "Come and tell me, what has happened this past year?"
Although she wrote letters regularly, Grandma Qi was unaware of the specific details, which piqued her curiosity.
He Tiantian told Grandma Qi everything in detail, and laughter could be heard from time to time, sometimes accompanied by Grandma Qi's praise and scolding.
Qi Zhengmin, who was taking care of the child not far away, whispered to Qi Zhenghan, "Brother, don't you think Tiantian looks like Grandma's own granddaughter?"
"Hehe." Qi Zhenghan chuckled. "They supported each other through difficult times, which is something you and I can't compare to, but that doesn't change the fact that we are her grandchildren. We have her blood in our veins, so we should be filial to her. Besides, Grandmother is a respectable old woman, isn't she?"
“Yes,” Qi Zhengmin said. “I think the reason why Grandmother and Sister Tiantian get along so well is because they have a lot in common. I’m not jealous, but I’m just very curious.”
"You're not the only one who's curious!" Qi Zhenghan said in a low voice. He had discovered Zhang Mengmeng's cuteness during his time with her, but he still occasionally thought of He Tiantian.
He wanted to find out, but he wasn't sure if the emotions here were mixed with those before.
They could only look on from afar and give up.
Qi Zhengmin heard it, but she didn't respond.
I didn't know how to respond. I couldn't exactly say, "Brother, you still miss Tian Tian?"
It's better not to say anything!
It's good that Sister Tian went to Yanjing. Since Tian Tian doesn't have to meet with him, perhaps Brother can then spend time with Zhang Mengmeng in peace.
Grandma Wang and He Tiantian moved to the lakeside courtyard with their child, and they go to Grandma Qi's place to eat and play every day.
Two weeks later, He Tiantian finally packed her bags and prepared to head north.
Before leaving, they met Cui Ying and Huang Jingli, and the three of them arranged to meet at a teahouse outside.
They each sat down and ordered a pot of West Lake Longjing tea.
"Sweetie, when are you going to Yanjing?" Cui Ying asked. Hua Shan was helping out in Yanjing and hadn't been back for two or three months. If she weren't tied up in Nanshi, she would have liked to go to Yanjing to see what he was busy with!
"Hehe!" He Tiantian chuckled, "Missing Mount Hua?"
"What a load of rubbish!" Cui Ying rolled her eyes, denying it outright.
"Sweetie, are you going to Yanjing?" Huang Jingli has been very busy lately. It's summer, and the poultry and livestock such as chickens, ducks, and geese need to be carefully managed. She has to go there every day to supervise and inspect, and dares not be careless for a moment.
Business at Sanfengqiao is booming right now, and He Tiantian has given her the supply business. She can't be careless just because she has a good relationship with He Tiantian.
Huang Jingli knows He Tiantian very well. If something goes wrong, He Tiantian will switch to a new supplier.
I won't let it go just because of our past relationship.
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"The Poisonous Empress's Strategy" by Yaonie Wuzui. Synopsis: No Empress is complete without poison—the story of the Poisonous Empress's revenge and crushing defeat of scumbags.
At the same time, the previous relationship was something Huang Jingli owed He Tiantian, not something He Tiantian owed her, so Huang Jingli put in even more effort.
For the sake of their own business, and also to repay He Tiantian.
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