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He recalled that he had previously received a thick letter from his second brother, which contained nearly ten design drawings, including six dresses for girls and four dresses for old ladies, and even included measurements.
It's possible for people on the mainland to make clothes like that, but it would inevitably attract attention, which isn't worth it. Huo Yingjun sent the clothes directly to Hong Kong to be made by tailors there.
When they arrive in Hong Kong, they can give it a try and see if it suits them.
If it's not suitable, just modify it!
Grandma Qi took out some of her clothes, but she wanted to take the two cheongsams made of the fabric He Tiantian had bought for her.
That's a cheongsam made by Grandma Qi herself. It fits perfectly, and I can wear it when the weather gets warmer.
Of course, there were also the embroidered shoes that Grandma Qi made for herself.
Unless custom-made, Grandma Qi's small feet could not find suitable shoes.
With everything prepared, He Tiantian, along with Grandma Qi, bid farewell to her parents and left Qi Family Village under the cover of night.
In He Tiantian's luggage were her usual clothes and an English dictionary. She could look up any unfamiliar words or phrases she didn't understand.
Secretary Qi's oxcart came in handy again this time. Once they reached a relatively smooth road, Huo Yingjun's car came into view.
Secretary Qi took out a roll wrapped in a handkerchief from his bag and said, "Third Aunt, this is a small token of my appreciation. Take this money with you; you can buy something."
Grandma Qi refused, saying, "Dazhu, I know this is your kind gesture. All along the way, it's been public money; I can't use my own."
Grandma Qi's words were quite direct, which made He Tiantian want to laugh.
“Secretary Qi, we don’t need this money. Foreign countries don’t use RMB,” He Tiantian explained. “Secretary Qi, you should take it back.”
"Oh, right!" Secretary Qi slapped his forehead, only then realizing that this money could only be used in China.
Huo Yingjun reminded him, "Secretary Qi, this is a state secret. Please don't tell anyone."
"Yes, yes, I know. Please take good care of the old man and the child on their journey." Secretary Qi nodded repeatedly, not worried at all. He had already asked his second uncle. His second uncle said that everything was fine and they would return safely.
"I will," Huo Yingjun assured him.
After getting into the car, Secretary Qi watched the two cars leave before driving the oxcart back home.
Secretary Qi wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. His third aunt had gone through so much; she had finally brought Shuliang back. Once he saw Shuliang, he would definitely ask him why there hadn't been any news of them all these years.
The mountain road was difficult to travel, and the car wasn't going very fast. To accommodate Grandma Qi, the speed was even slower.
We finally arrived in Huai City before 3 a.m.
After resting for a few hours, Huo Yingjie secretly arranged for Grandma Qi to have a medical check-up.
The results of the medical examination made everyone very happy. Grandma Qi was in good health and could withstand the turbulence of the journey and fly.
Afterwards, Huo Yingjun, along with Grandma Qi, He Tiantian, and others, boarded the train and took a special train bound for Guangzhou.
"Grandma, if you feel unwell, you must tell me. You must not suffer in silence." He Tiantian noticed that Grandma Qi's lips were dry, so she poured her a glass of water.
Grandma Qi took it, drank a few sips, and laughed, "I'm fine. Some people get carsick, but I don't."
Huo Yingjun brought over a few oranges, placed them on the small table, and said, "Grandma Qi, have some oranges."
With everything going so smoothly this time, Huo Yingjun felt much more relaxed.
"Thank you," Grandma Qi said with a smile, holding an orange in her hand. "Yingjun, how much longer until we get to Hong Kong?"
Huo Yingjun glanced at his watch and said, "The train journey will take another night, arriving in Guangzhou tomorrow morning. After that, we'll have to take a boat to Hong Kong."
"Oh, there's still plenty of time, Tian Tian. Don't be nervous. Eat when you're hungry and sleep when you're tired." Grandma Qi said to He Tian Tian, who was in a tense state. "You're so nervous and tired. I haven't collapsed yet, but you have."
"Hehe, Grandma, I understand." He Tiantian replied, realizing there was no need for her to be so nervous.
With Huo Yingjun around, he must have made meticulous arrangements. Even if something goes wrong, there's still the Snake King!
So, just as Grandma Qi San had said, He Tiantian ate and drank as she pleased, and apart from serving Grandma Qi San, she didn't need to worry about anything else.
The train finally arrived at the station. Just before getting off, Huo Yingjun asked, "Grandma Qi, are you feeling unwell?"
Grandma Qi shook her head and said, "No, the boat can be arranged today."
He Tiantian knew that Grandma Qi was eager to see her son, so she nodded to Huo Yingjun.
Two cars arrived at the train station and took Huo Yingjun and his group directly to the dock, where they boarded a fishing boat.
The fishing boat sailed on the vast sea and stopped next to an island.
It was already dark!
A short while later, a small boat emerged from the other side of the island. Huo Yingjun helped Grandma Qi San and He Tiantian board the small boat and then boarded the cruise ship.
Grandma Qi was a little tired at this point.
He Tiantian took Grandma Qi to wash up and rest!
Fortunately, Grandma Qi had a good appetite. After eating, she regained her energy and said, "Sweetie, it's really not easy to come out like this..."
“Yes!” He Tiantian exclaimed. Just like in later years, Hong Kong returned to China, making it much easier to go there.
"Luckily, Yingjun was with us along the way, otherwise the two of us, one old and one young, would have suffered even more," said Grandma Qi. "Tiantian, you should go and sleep on the bed over there. We'll probably have to travel again tomorrow!"
The cruise ship was rocking and swaying, and He Tiantian couldn't sleep, tossing and turning.
A moment later, Grandma Qi's drowsy voice came through: "Sweetie, why aren't you asleep?"
"I'm rocking and can't sleep," He Tiantian replied softly. "Grandma, did I disturb you? I'll go sleep in the next room."
"No, you can stay here and sleep. I'm worried about you going out," said Grandma Qi. Since Mr. and Mrs. He Jingyu trusted her with their daughter, she was determined to ensure He Tiantian's safety. "Actually, you can think of it this way: the rocking motion is like a cradle, gently swaying; the sound of the waves outside is like a lullaby your mother hums. Try it this way, will it make you feel better?"
Grandma Qi could sleep soundly whether she was on a train or a cruise ship at sea.
Even if she's not used to the new environment, she'll find ways to adapt to it.
Compared to Grandma Qi, He Tiantian felt utterly inferior.
Following Grandma Qi's advice, He Tiantian treated the bed like a cradle, the sound of the waves outside like her mother's lullaby, and gradually relaxed, soon drifting off to sleep. (To be continued.)
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