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Huo Yingjie smiled, quickly got dressed, went to the wardrobe, and helped He Tiantian find her underwear so that she wouldn't get out of bed and catch a cold while looking for clothes herself.
Seeing Huo Yingjie holding her clean little breasts, Tian Tian's face twitched slightly.
They've only been married for a day, there's no need to be so... thoughtful!
Huo Yingjie placed He Tiantian's underwear in the quilt and whispered, "Warm it up before you wear it!"
He Tiantian swallowed hard and said, "Okay!"
"Hehe!" Huo Yingjie chuckled, kissed He Tiantian's forehead, and then turned to leave.
The first thing Huo Yingjie did after getting up was to greet his elders.
Huo Zhekun scolded Huo Yingjie in a low voice. Huo Yingjie just chuckled and didn't argue back, looking like a silly groom.
Seeing that the water tank was empty, Huo Yingjie took a carrying pole and went to the spring to fetch water.
Huo Yingjie was strong and used a large bucket. After several trips back and forth, he filled a large vat with water.
Huo Yingjie's diligence made Wang Shuping even happier.
With his wife's encouragement, He Jingyu adjusted his mood.
By the time He Tiantian came out, everyone was happy.
After washing up, He Tiantian brewed tea and served it to Grandma Qi, her parents, and her in-laws.
There were still some leftover vegetables at home from yesterday, so I made a stew today for lunch.
In the afternoon, they began packing their luggage, preparing to go to Nanshi with Huo Zhekun and Wang Shuping.
Wang Shuping, her eyes reddening with reluctance, helped her daughter pack her belongings, saying, "Tiantian, you're getting married. From now on, you must live a good life with Yingjie, be filial to your parents-in-law, respect your husband, and don't..."
He Tiantian listened to her mother's earnest instructions, feeling touched and happy, but also a little bittersweet. She whispered, "Mom, don't worry. After we go to Nanshi and Yanjing, I will come back as soon as possible before you give birth to your younger brother or sister."
"Actually... there's no need to rush!" Wang Shuping said, though she didn't mean it. In her heart, she hoped her daughter could stay by her side, but she was also worried that once her daughter got married, she wouldn't be alone anymore. If she insisted on her own way and didn't consider her in-laws' feelings, it would cause family conflicts.
"Hehe." He Tiantian laughed. "It's okay, I'm still an educated youth, and I'll continue to work in Qijia Village! I don't plan to move before I take the college entrance exam. As for Brother Yingjie, if he's willing to leave me, then he can stay in Nanshi!"
He Tiantian shrugged, looking completely unconcerned.
Seeing this, Wang Shuping pinched her daughter's ear and scolded her in a low voice, "You, remember this well, you are a daughter-in-law now, not a little girl anymore. Although you should have your own opinions, you can't be completely inconsiderate of other people's feelings. It's good that you and Yingjie have a deep relationship, but you can't squander it. Otherwise, even the deepest relationship will be ruined."
“Mom, I’m not a little kid anymore, I know,” He Tiantian said softly. “I’m saying this for a reason. First, you’ll be going abroad after your little brother or sister turns one, and I want to spend some time with you. Second, Yingjie doesn’t have a job right now, so why don’t we study for the college entrance exam together? Third, we’re newly married, and given the tradition of having twins in Qijia Village, Aunt Jiang will probably agree.”
"You've only been married a day and you're already acting shamelessly." Wang Shuping patted her daughter's head. "That's your mother-in-law, you should call her Mom now, don't get it wrong. Don't tell her about coming to Qijia Village, let Yingjie talk to your mother-in-law about it."
He Tiantian nodded and said, "Yeah, anyway, I'll only be with you for this year. After you go abroad, you'll have plenty of time to spend with them."
Wang Shuping thought about it and figured Jiang Lifang wouldn't object.
The thought that her daughter would soon come back to be with her made Wang Shuping happy, and she stopped crying.
He Tiantian had planned to come back anyway, so she didn't bring much, but she had a big bag full of thick winter clothes.
He Jingyu asked Qi Shuming to help drive the oxcart and send Huo Zhekun's family away.
Along the way, everyone chatted happily, but everyone could see that He Jingyu was reluctant to part.
When they arrived at the train station, Niu Dajun helped them get the tickets.
He Jingyu pulled his daughter aside and spoke a few words of private concern, saying, "Sweetie, although the Huo family and our family have a good relationship and the Huo family is powerful, you are Daddy's good daughter and our He family's treasure. If anyone in the Huo family bullies you, tell Daddy. Daddy may not be able to avenge you, but he will definitely take you away and not let you live with them."
He Tiantian was touched. No matter what, she was the most important person in her father's heart. She said, "Dad, I remember. I have a family. If my in-laws treat me badly, I will come back."
"Okay, remember what I said." He Jingyu smiled. "Actually, marriage is like a pair of clean shoes. It depends on how you wear them. If you accidentally get a little dusty, you can wipe it off and wear them again. But if you step in dog poop, just throw them away and get a new pair."
"Haha!" He Tiantian laughed heartily, "Dad, your analogy is great!"
He Jingyu smiled and said, "Anyway, that's the gist of it. I'm glad you understand. Don't worry about your mother. Married life requires the efforts of both people. You're a smart kid, and Dad believes you can manage your life well."
"Okay!" He Tiantian nodded. "Dad, take care of yourselves, Mom. I'll be back as soon as possible."
Niu Dajun got the tickets, and there was still an hour before the train departed. Then the group went to Niu Lili's place for dinner before boarding the train.
Everyone bid each other a reluctant farewell, and He Tiantian's eyes reddened, and she sobbed intermittently.
Besides... besides... sob sob...
As the train started moving, He Tiantian looked out the window at her father on the platform and waved goodbye.
At this moment, He Tiantian noticed that her father's eyes were also red, and he kept wiping away tears with his sleeve.
The train sped up, leaving the scenery behind and even Dad's figure behind.
He Tiantian was feeling a little down and sat silently to the side.
Huo Yingjie sat down next to He Tiantian and gently embraced his new wife, letting her nestle in his arms.
Huo Yingjie wants to show He Tiantian through his actions that even if she leaves her father's shoulders and back, she still has her husband's warm embrace.
Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang understood Tian Tian's feelings about leaving her parents' home, so they didn't say anything but sat quietly to the side and waited.
Fortunately, He Tiantian wasn't a dramatic woman; after being sad for a while, she calmed herself down.
This is life; in each parting and reunion, we experience the full spectrum of human emotions.
After He Jingyu left the train station, Niu Dajun insisted that He Jingyu and Qi Shuming not travel at night, and told them to stay at his house for the night and go back after dinner the next day.
It's not safe to travel at night in the freezing cold.
If his father-in-law finds out he didn't try to keep him, he'll definitely be scolded the next time he goes to Qijia Village.
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