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My grandmother used to give me things, but that was always in front of others, not in private. —Le Wen
There must be a deeper meaning behind Grandma Wang asking her to give the things.
Grandma Wang smiled and said, "Zhegan's wife told you before that she wanted to do business with you, and you agreed. The old lady knows that the eldest son's family is taking advantage of you, so she wants to give you some compensation. Thank you for considering the bigger picture."
He Tiantian was taken aback. Oh, so that's what it was about!
She had always suspected her grandmother of favoritism, but now that she thought about it, she finally understood. Huo Zhegan and Huo Zhekun were both her sons, and she was happy to see the two families help each other.
He Tiantian can agree to this matter or not.
Old Madam Huo could understand.
However, after agreeing, Madam Huo valued He Tiantian's pure heart and filial piety.
He Tiantian was willing before, but it was also to prevent a huge rift between the two families due to money.
Her grandmother's actions warmed He Tiantian's heart; at least someone saw her efforts.
It's not that she's a saint, but the rise and continuation of a family requires more than just the energy of one person; it requires the collective effort of the whole family.
In this process, someone will inevitably have to make certain sacrifices.
"Thank you, Grandma," He Tiantian said softly, putting away the exquisite purple box.
Grandma Wang nodded and said, "You don't need to thank her, she should thank you. Sometimes, she'll favor the eldest son's family in certain matters, and she knows that this might mean some injustice to you, the second son's family. Both are her children, so she tries her best to maintain this balance. As long as she's alive, she'll try to maintain this balance. She can't let the eldest son's family and the second son's family become estranged because of some things."
Huo Yingjie smiled and nodded, saying, "Grandma Wang, we understand and appreciate your intentions."
"Yes, that's one of the reasons why the old lady likes you even more," Grandma Wang said. Sometimes, the old lady would say more than once that Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian were more suitable to be the matriarch and to carry on the Huo family tradition.
However, that cannot be done now.
"Hehe, we also respect our grandmother, and our eldest uncle and aunt." Huo Yingjie said. He understood the position of the second branch of the family, so his father and mother worked hard, hoping to provide a better future for the second branch and allow their children and grandchildren to live a comfortable and prosperous life.
Huo Yingjie suddenly felt that the responsibility on his shoulders should not only be the decision made by the higher-ups, but also his own decision.
He wanted to work hard to provide a safe haven for He Tiantian, allowing her to live freely. As long as it wasn't illegal, he had nothing to fear.
Actually, it's okay if he makes a mistake, as he will do his best to protect He Tiantian.
Grandma Wang was very happy and chatted with He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie.
"Brother Yingjie, you stay here and watch the child with Grandma Wang. I'm going to the restroom," He Tiantian said. She didn't go back with her parents-in-law because she was worried about the child and didn't want Huo Yingjie to come with her.
“I’ll go with you,” Huo Yingjie said, standing up as he spoke.
He Tiantian frowned and said, "Brother Yingjie, Grandma Wang is the only one looking after the two children, and these days the children are naughty and can disappear in the blink of an eye. You should watch the children. I'm an adult, I won't get lost."
Grandma Wang looked at the lively child in front of her and chimed in, "Yingjie, this isn't home. If the child runs away, I won't be able to catch up. You're staying here to watch the child with me."
Everything else can wait, but the child must be kept under control.
If it gets lost, Grandma Wang would die without a second thought!
"Yes, Brother Yingjie, you watch the child, Grandma Wang." He Tiantian knew that children this age were obedient little angels when they were asleep, but turned into little devils the moment they opened their eyes.
"Okay, be careful," Huo Yingjie said, without following them.
He Tiantian went out, closed the door, and took a cup with her so she could bring some hot water when she came back.
He Tiantian came out of the bathroom, washed her hands, and poured herself a cup of hot water.
Carrying a hot water bottle, He Tiantian walked over slowly.
Because He Tiantian is good-looking, people often look over at her.
As I passed a small cubicle, I heard two children sobbing inside.
A mother's instinct told her that the child's crying was unusual, so as she passed the cubicle, she glanced inside. She saw a man with a thick beard and a woman with a mole on her face.
Upon seeing this, He Tiantian was taken aback.
The woman was holding a child in her arms, the very child who was crying loudly. Instead of comforting the child, she covered the child's mouth with her hand, and the child's face turned red from holding it in.
This isn't a biological mother at all!
A biological mother would absolutely never do that!
Even relatives who help take care of the children wouldn't do this!
And that man didn't try to comfort the child; he just scared him.
That's strange!
He Tiantian was very puzzled.
He Tiantian's gaze swept across the other areas and she noticed two more children on the lower bunk. However, the two children were asleep, silent and motionless.
If it were in her past life, He Tiantian wouldn't have had children and might not have noticed anything amiss.
However, He Tiantian now has two children and is a mother of two. Most nights, it is He Tiantian who puts her children to sleep, so it is immediately noticeable that the two sleeping children are not ordinary.
Generally, when children fall asleep, they don't stay still. They might kick their legs, move their arms, turn over, or move their mouths as if they are nursing, rather than remaining completely still.
Of the four children, two had very nice clothes and exquisite shoes, while the other two did not.
This made He Tiantian even more curious.
When the man saw He Tiantian looking over, his eyes flickered, but he didn't seem flustered.
He Tiantian smiled and walked past.
Back in her small cubicle, He Tiantian felt somewhat uneasy.
Huo Yingjie knows He Tiantian best. His wife is acting differently than before; something must have happened.
"What's wrong?" Huo Yingjie frowned. "Did someone provoke you?"
He Tiantian quickly shook her head and said, "No one provoked me, I just feel something is wrong."
"What's wrong?" Huo Yingjie asked. "If something's on your mind, you should say it. You know I can solve any problem."
She discovered something amiss. If He Tiantian hadn't spoken up, and if that couple really wasn't good people, she would have regretted it for the rest of her life.
Considering Huo Yingjie's abilities, perhaps letting him handle this is indeed the most suitable option.
“Brother Yingjie, there’s a couple in the sixth cubicle away from us…” He Tiantian told Huo Yingjie what she had seen.
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