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My grandfather was 1.9 meters tall, strong and imposing, with dark skin. He was a lump of iron and completely illiterate. He only learned to read after joining a literacy class in the army.
In contrast, my grandmother was a young lady from a wealthy family. She was well-educated, had a student-style haircut, wore a well-fitting floral silk cheongsam, had fair skin, and big eyes. She would be considered a great beauty, whether in ancient times or now!
"What are you laughing at!" Old Master Huo retorted, displeased. "Am I not good enough for your grandmother?"
Old Master Huo glared at Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun.
"I'm not laughing, it's just that you and Grandma are a match made in heaven," Huo Yingjie quickly said. Fortunately, the men in the family are all very tall, inheriting their grandfather's height, and most of them look like Grandma.
“I only mentioned He Tiantian, and you all got upset. That shows how good that girl really is. I’ve also received some information that confirms He Tiantian is quite good,” said Old Master Huo. “Making a career and earning face are our men’s business. We don’t rely on women, but the women we marry can’t be petty, otherwise they won’t raise good children. Huanhuan and Tiantian are both good.”
Hearing this, Huo Yingjie finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Grandpa. After we get married, we'll have many children to take care of you."
"Haha, I love to hear that," said Grandpa Huo, then thought of his eldest grandson and Zhao Huanhuan who were still not married this year. "Yingjun, I'm giving you an ultimatum. There are two auspicious days before May next year. If you don't get married by then, then don't get married at all. I'm saying this to you, and I'll say it to Huanhuan's family as well."
"Grandpa, we've agreed to get married in April," Huo Yingjun quickly explained. "We'll definitely get married so you can hold your great-grandchild as soon as possible."
Huo Zhekun and Huo Zhegan, the two brothers, looked at their father and son talking over there, feeling somewhat helpless and unable to get a word in edgewise.
"Dad, you've gone off-topic. Have you found out who's making things difficult for your future granddaughter-in-law?" Huo Zhekun asked. Time was of the essence; there were more important things to do, and he didn't have time to boast.
After listening, Old Master Huo smacked his lips, still wanting more.
"We found out, it's the Zhou family," said Old Master Huo. "I only just received the news myself."
"The Zhou family?" Huo Zhe frowned. "Dad, do you think this is targeting Yingjie alone, or the Huo family?"
"Is there a difference?" Old Master Huo asked rhetorically.
One sentence left Huo Zhe speechless, feeling quite aggrieved.
Just now, it was clearly you who was complaining about He Tiantian, not me, the uncle!
"There's no difference." Huo Zhegan gave a wry smile. "So what should we do now?"
"It's simple. If we bring down the Zhou family, Grandpa Zhou and that old hag from the Zhou family won't be able to cause trouble anymore," said Old Master Huo. "However, now is not the time to act. We've made our plans, but we're lacking an opportunity. To deal with someone like that, if we can't strike decisively and cut off their supply lines, then we can only hold back and wait for the right moment to act!"
"Okay, Grandpa!"
"Yes, Father!"
"What if it's dangerous for Tian Tian over there?" Huo Yingjie asked anxiously. "You know, my workplace is a closed-off place, and I can't see He Tian Tian. I want to bring He Tian Tian to my workplace, but she's too young, and we can't get married. I worry about her all the time."
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhekun felt a touch of melancholy, as if his son was no longer under his father's control. He patted his son's shoulder and said, "Son, even if you really like He Tiantian, it's fine to keep it to yourself. It's okay to say it in front of us, but please don't say it in front of your mother."
Huo Yingjie frowned and asked, "Why? Mom really likes Tian Tian!"
Huo Yingjie actually knew the reason, but he was just a twenty-year-old young man who didn't understand the so-called mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship at all, so he could only pretend to be stupid!
"Your mother likes Tian Tian, but when she sees her son, whom she raised with so much effort, thinking about other women, she will be sad and unhappy," Huo Zhekun explained, giving his son a heads-up.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjie retorted, "That's true, she's my mother, and I'm filial to her, but she's your wife. If you like her, just be kind to her."
"Hahaha!" Huo Zhekun laughed, "Who does Yingjie take after?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to Old Master Huo.
"What's wrong?" Old Master Huo glared. "Isn't it a man's duty to love his wife? If you don't love her, are you going to let Old Li next door love her?"
Old Li from next door?
Haha, it's just like the old Wang next door in later generations!
Huo Yingjie admires his grandfather the most. His grandfather, who only had a basic literacy level, was always clear-headed in everything he did!
In their previous life, the Huo family was able to avoid so many setbacks and disasters largely thanks to Grandpa!
With his addition, Grandpa had more information and made more accurate and quicker decisions, so the Huo family rose step by step in the fierce struggle!
Extremely rare!
"Grandpa's insight is brilliant!" Huo Yingjie clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Old Master Huo's words were very helpful to everyone.
The five men chatted until very late, and it was only after Madam Huo urged them that they went back to their rooms to rest.
The following days were not only for celebrating the New Year, but also for visiting each other.
Grandpa Huo received an invitation from the top leader, who specifically mentioned Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun. So, he took his two grandsons to meet the high-ranking leader.
"Once inside and you see the big boss, you two need to be serious. Don't be as frivolous as you are outside," Old Master Huo instructed. "However, if the boss asks you questions, don't be nervous when you answer. Just speak slowly."
"Yes, Grandpa." Huo Yingjie replied. He had seen all sorts of big scenes in his previous life and could handle them.
On the other hand, Huo Yingjun, as the older brother, was very nervous.
"Yingjie, aren't you nervous?" Huo Yingjun asked in a low voice, feeling his heart about to jump out of his chest.
Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Brother, being nervous will only make you perform worse. So why be so nervous?"
“That’s true, but how many people can truly remain calm?” Huo Yingjie said. “You’re a prodigy. You don’t seem like a typical energetic young man at all. Sometimes you’re so composed that you’re even more steady than my dad!”
"Hehe." Huo Yingjie chuckled. He acknowledged that experience and mindset do indeed require the sedimentation of age. "Don't worry, we are very outstanding, which is why the big leader wanted to see us. Just be yourself as usual and don't be too reserved. In front of the old man, we are all juniors. Even if we say something inappropriate, the old man won't blame us. At most, he'll scold Grandpa a few times."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjun rubbed his nose, gave a thumbs up, and said, "You're still the best!"
Grandpa Huo waited in the waiting room with his grandson.
The top leader has many people to meet, so everyone greets each other.
Those inside were even more envious when they saw Old Master Huo with his two outstanding grandsons! (To be continued.)
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