They had already been exchanging letters, and although they hadn't met in person, they were already acquainted.
“Godmother, it’s dark and the road is slippery, it’s really hard to walk. Don’t be shy, you’re our godmother, it’s only right that Tian Tian’s father carries you.” Wang Shuping said from the side. He Tian Tian had told them that she was staying at Grandma Qi’s house in Qijia Village, and Grandma Qi had taken good care of her, so they were very grateful to her.
When He Tiantian suddenly returned home seeking help, Wang Shuping even made clothes for Grandma Qi San overnight based on her daughter's description.
He Jingyu had already turned his back and squatted down slightly, making a gesture as if he was going to carry Grandma Qi on his back.
Grandma Qi hesitated and looked at Old Man Qi beside her.
"Hehe." Old Qi chuckled, "Since the child is so filial, what are you hesitating for! It's freezing cold, the sooner you go back, the sooner you'll warm up."
"Grandma, let my dad carry you. I'm hungry. My mom must have made something delicious at home. Let's hurry home and eat," He Tiantian urged, telling Grandma Qi not to be shy.
Grandma Qi wiped her eyes, her heart pounding with emotion, and choked out, "Oh!"
After saying that, she leaned on He Jingyu's back, her body involuntarily sobbing a few times.
Everyone understood Grandma Qi's feelings, and no one spoke, their steps firm.
Old Qi was still quite spry and didn't need anyone's help. He Tiantian and Wang Shuping carried the things and followed Old Qi out of the train station.
After giving the old man watching the car five cents, He Jingyu pushed out the tricycle he had borrowed from a neighbor in the alley and put Grandma Qi on it.
"Uncle Qi, you get on the bus too," He Jingyu said. "There's room for one more person."
Old Qi waved his hand and said, "No need, I'll walk back and let your wife or Tian Tian go up."
“Grandpa Qi, you can go up now,” He Tiantian said. “My mom and I will walk back. My house isn’t far away, and it’s a waste of time to push it back and forth.”
"Your children are so filial to you, don't be ungrateful," Grandma Qi laughed. "If you don't come up, do you think they'll dare to come up? Hurry up!"
“Yes, Uncle Qi, please get on.” He Jingyu said, “My wife and daughter are young, so they should walk more. I’ll ride slowly and let them follow.”
Old Qi stopped refusing and got on the tricycle. He Tiantian put all her packages and handbags on the tricycle, instantly feeling much lighter.
Wang Shuping took out the mattress from below and covered the two elderly people so that they wouldn't feel cold while sitting on the tricycle.
After tidying everything up, He Jingyu rode his tricycle onto the side road.
Wang Shuping and He Tiantian pushed the tricycle on either side, saving He Jingyu some effort.
It was so cold on the road, water froze instantly. Even though everyone had a lot to say, they couldn't say it on the road. All they wanted was to get home as soon as possible, eat a hot meal, and talk peacefully together.
The snow was falling heavier and heavier, and the dim yellow light from the streetlights shone on the cold ground.
There were no pedestrians on the street except for He Tiantian and her family.
Although everyone felt cold, their hearts were warm.
Because family members came back and gathered together.
Last time, He Tiantian secretly ran home by herself, which took her half an hour. This time, He Jingyu rode a tricycle, mindful of Wang Shuping and He Tiantian behind him. The road was also a bit slippery, so he was moving slowly and it took him almost an hour to get home.
Wang Shuping pushed the door open and went in. Inside were Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun, a married couple. Hearing that He Tiantian was coming home that evening, she bought a pound of meat and vegetables after work and went to He's house to wait for He Tiantian.
Hearing the noise outside, Jiang Lifang and Huo Zhekun came out to greet them.
"Aunt Jiang, Uncle Huo, I've missed you so much." He Tiantian went up and gave Jiang Lifang a hug, then gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.
Jiang Lifang didn't have a daughter, and He Tiantian had grown up by her side, practically like her own. Especially after learning that her son and He Tiantian were in love, she began to pray that it would work out! If it didn't, not only would the relationship between the two families be affected, but more importantly, she couldn't bear to lose such a sweet and caring girl!
If it weren't for He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie's young age, she would have already gotten them to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificate.
Just before Huo Zhekun was about to express his jealousy, he suddenly saw a figure that was once extremely familiar.
"Uncle Qi..." Huo Zhekun was still unsure and asked tentatively.
Old Qi looked at Huo and was also taken aback, then smiled and said, "Hehe, after all this teasing, it turns out you're an acquaintance too!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Old Man Qi and Huo Zhekun.
However, the snow was getting heavier, and He Tiantian saw Grandma Qi shiver and said, "No matter what the situation is, let's go inside first."
“That’s right, godmother, let’s go inside.” Wang Shuping helped Grandma Qi San into the house.
As soon as I entered the house, a familiar, warm atmosphere greeted me.
He Tiantian's nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Jiang Lifang laughed and said, "It's cold outside. Your nose will sting and your eyes will water as soon as you come in, but it will be fine in a little while."
He Tiantian felt a sweet taste in her mouth. Although there was some natural physiological reaction involved, it was the warmth and happiness she had missed in her past life that caused her to shed so many tears.
Wang Shuping helped brush the snow off Grandma Qi, He Jingyu returned the tricycle, and Huo Zhekun diligently patted the snow and water droplets off Old Man Qi.
Old Qi did not refuse, and even felt that Huo Zhekun should do so.
He Tiantian was very curious about their relationship.
Jiang Lifang pulled He Tiantian aside and said, "You're all feeling cold. I've boiled some brown sugar ginger water in the pot. Come and get it, everyone can have some to get rid of the cold."
"Okay!" He Tiantian followed Jiang Lifang inside to get the brown sugar ginger water.
He Jingyu has returned, and everyone is sitting on the sofa. He Tiantian places brown sugar ginger water in front of everyone.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, He Tiantian began to introduce them, "Aunt Jiang, Uncle Huo, this is my grandma and grandpa whom I met in Qijia Village."
Upon hearing this, Old Man Qi realized that He Tiantian was treating him as her godfather as well.
Although it was a bit sudden, he liked hearing those words!
"Auntie, Uncle, thank you so much for taking care of Tiantian," Jiang Lifang said warmly. Judging from her husband's expression earlier, he seemed to know that Uncle Qi, so she was even more respectful.
Grandma Qi shook her head and smiled, saying, "It's not me taking care of Tian'er; it's Tian'er who takes care of this lonely old woman. Tian'er manages everything inside and outside; I can't help at all. If I say that, I'll feel guilty."
"Godmother, it's the greatest kindness you've shown me that Tian Tian lives with you," Wang Shuping said. Her daughter was very clever; if this Granny Qi hadn't treated her well, she wouldn't have acknowledged her as her grandmother. (To be continued.)
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