If it weren't for needing to get a certificate and having to return to Nanshi last time, she wouldn't have let her parents know and made them worry.
Although Huo Yingjie doesn't have to fight in battles, he has to conduct experiments at the weapons research institute, where there's no room for carelessness or negligence. If anything goes wrong, Huo Yingjie will be in great danger.
Sigh, He Tiantian wants to talk about Qi Jianguo's matter, but she's too embarrassed to bring it up!
She couldn't very well say that there was a pervert in Qijia Village who was plotting to take advantage of her, or that there was another educated youth who disliked her, was jealous of her, and exposed her, could she?
Putting aside the fact that Huo Yingjie knows about it, he's too far away to help. Even if he could help, He Tiantian has already resolved the matter, and things are peaceful for now.
Qi Jianguo is now behaving himself, keeping a low profile, and is also being suppressed by Secretary Qi to the point of not daring to move. As for Lin Xiaoru, she has also become much more obedient since being slapped twice by her, and avoids her whenever she sees her.
He Tiantian was unaware that it was precisely her mindset that made Huo Yingjie angry, sad, and heartbroken, but even more so, he felt guilty!
By the time He Tiantian had finished making breakfast, Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi had already gotten up.
Four people are having breakfast together.
In front of his elders, Huo Yingjie was the same as always, without any difference.
He Tiantian turned her head to the side and pouted, wondering how she would coax Huo Yingjie after dinner.
After lunch, it was still early, and although the sun was out, it was still quite cold. We decided to go out together when it got warmer.
Huo Yingjie and Old Man Qi played chess, Grandma Qi twisted thread, and He Tiantian washed the pots and pans and made some chrysanthemum glutinous rice cakes.
In no time, the fragrant and delicate glutinous rice cakes were steamed.
I kneaded glutinous rice flour with water infused with chrysanthemum flowers, added some sugar, and used an old pastry mold to make a plate of about a dozen pastries imprinted with the words "May all your wishes come true." These pastries are best eaten immediately after making; if they get cold and hard, they'll make you feel unwell.
He Tiantian brought the snacks into the room and made a cup of tea for everyone, so they could drink tea and eat snacks at the same time.
"Hehe, it hasn't been long at all, and you've already made the pastries." Grandma Qi San laughed. She loved eating these kinds of things the most, soft and sweet.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "Not long after, Brother Yingjie bought some things today, so I made some. Everyone, please try them."
He Tiantian distributed snacks to Grandma Qi, Old Man Qi, and Huo Yingjie.
"Thank you!" Huo Yingjie said, very politely, without praising her as he usually did.
He Tiantian felt wronged, but with elders around, she couldn't very well whine or cry!
After having some refreshments, they set off for Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
It's quite far; they arrived there close to noon. But that's alright, it'll be warmer.
Old Man Qi could climb the steps by himself, while Grandma Qi was carried by Huo Yingjie.
He Tiantian was in charge of explaining from the side.
At noon, Huo Yingjie found a place nearby to eat something quick before riding his tricycle home with the passengers.
It was already past 3 p.m. when I got home.
Old Man Qi and Third Grandma Qi drank the ginger soup, sweated a little, and went inside to rest.
Now only He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie remain.
"Brother Yingjie, don't be angry anymore." Seeing that no one was around, He Tiantian tugged at Huo Yingjie's arm and shook it, hoping to turn the page by being affectionate.
Huo Yingjie was holding his anger in all day, but with his elders present, he couldn't vent it, and his chest ached from holding it in!
Huo Yingjie remained silent, simply staring intently at He Tiantian.
He Tiantian could see helplessness, heartache, and even disappointment in Huo Yingjie's eyes.
He Tiantian panicked. She was so worried about losing Huo Yingjie that her eyes involuntarily filled with tears, and she choked out, "I..."
Two lines of tears streamed down He Tiantian's cheeks to her chin.
Seeing He Tiantian cry, Huo Yingjie felt sorry for her. He was wrong. Even though he was angry with He Tiantian, he shouldn't have let her be so sad.
His sweetheart doesn't talk to him, also so as not to affect his work.
His sweet baby has been dealt with, which proves that the sweet baby is very capable.
He couldn't help Tianbao, and he got angry afterwards, angry at himself for being useless and making Tianbao cry. It's really incomprehensible.
Huo Yingjie hugged He Tiantian tightly, his heart aching, and said in a hoarse voice, "Tianbao, take care of yourself. Wait for me. In a year at most, I will take you away and not leave you alone in that place."
time!
time!
What he needs most right now is time!
If it weren't for his romantic attachments, he might have been able to achieve results sooner by staying in the lab conducting experiments. Only by achieving significant results could he be qualified to request the organization to place He Tiantian in a better location.
The situation in Nanshi and Yanjing is not feasible because evidence of the crimes committed by those high-ranking officials has not yet been found.
Huo Yingjie simply didn't dare leave He Tiantian in Nanshi.
In Qijia Village, Tiantian is hated and envied by so many people, and her life is not safe.
What should we do now?
If he could, Huo Yingjie would really like to shrink He Tiantian down and put her in his pocket, taking her wherever he goes!
“Okay, I’ll wait for you,” He Tiantian replied. She didn’t need to explain much because she firmly believed that Huo Yingjie always kept his word. As long as she held on, Huo Yingjie would take care of everything else.
He Tiantian felt a tear fall on her ear; her brother Yingjie was crying again.
After a while, He Tiantian finally came out of Huo Yingjie's warm embrace and said, "Brother Yingjie, don't listen to Liu Lingli's nonsense. In reality, things are not as serious as she says."
Huo Yingjie calmed down a bit, grabbed He Tiantian's arms with both hands, and said, "If you don't want me to get information from other people, then tell me the truth and don't hide it from me. Even if I can't get out of the research institute, I can find a way."
He Tiantian nodded quickly, acting like a good girl, and said, "Okay, okay, I know. I'll definitely tell you if anything happens in the future. But those are all minor things, I can handle them. Don't get upset if I tell you. You should focus on your work at the research institute. I was even thinking of having you take me away someday."
"Okay, from now on you'll be my family." Huo Yingjie smiled and kissed He Tiantian's smooth forehead.
Family members!
That's a great name!
No matter where she was, He Tiantian knew things wouldn't be peaceful.
However, He Tiantian understood that only by becoming strong and capable herself could she truly escape her predicament. The protection of others might solve the problem temporarily, but it wouldn't be permanent.
Now she is well-liked and capable in Qijia Village, earning everyone's praise, and she has also helped the villagers.
With such a virtuous cycle, it doesn't matter if there are bastards and scum like Qi Jianguo, Qi Shuli, and Lin Xiaoru.
Because she is now not just an individual, but a model worker surrounded by a group of people!
In the evening, Huo Yingjie scribbled on paper, making further adjustments to future plans.
After that, Huo Yingjie would leave early and return late, citing other matters, and it was unclear what he was busy with.
He Tiantian asked, but Huo Yingjie wouldn't answer.
He Tiantian assumed it was a confidential work matter and didn't press the matter further.
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I recommend my friend Tianqingdibai's completed novels: *Tang Tea and the Good Prince Consort*, *Rebirth in a Mountain and Water Family*, *Family Heirloom*, and *Double Happiness*. (To be continued.)
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