The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1150 - 1119: The Lying Huo Xiaosan

Zhou Yuan Chao didn’t forget to flatter Huo Yingjie.

"It’s all thanks to the collective effort of our colleagues," Huo Yingjie responded humbly, not pridefully.

"Let’s not talk about who deserves the credit for now, but right now, our research institute is like this." Zhou Yuanchao gave a thumbs up. "Everyone is waiting to hold their heads high, so let’s handle this well and let everyone feel the care of our research institute, and then work even harder and take pride in our research institute."

Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Alright, have the logistics department handle this. Since we’re doing it, let’s do it well."

"Yes, don’t worry. I’ll make sure it’s all properly arranged," Zhou Yuanchao said. The Boss didn’t pay much attention to these details, and he needed to remind him, not just to focus on the research and ignore the feelings of the staff below. freёnovelkiss.com

The task was handed over to Zhou Yuanchao, and Huo Yingjie didn’t think much about it anymore, planning just to attend the meeting when the time came.

For Huo Yingjie, working hours were precious. He worked every minute to ensure he wouldn’t have to stay late after work.

Zhou Yuan Chao was also efficient; he even found Qi Zhengmin and got her to sing a few songs that day.

Qi Zhengmin checked her schedule, was free that day, and agreed.

As for He Tiantian, after waking up at home, it was already ten o’clock. After washing up and tidying up the house a bit, it was already lunchtime.

Huo Yingjie took the afternoon off because he had to attend a parent-teacher meeting for his children.

"How come you’re back?" He Tiantian asked, surprised, as she served Huo Yingjie some rice.

"Parent-teacher meeting," Huo Yingjie replied. "If you’re free this afternoon, you could come with me."

"Okay," He Tiantian nodded. Whenever she had time, she tried to be with her children. "By the way, how have the kids been doing lately?"

"Ruihua and Ruimin are in the same class and have grown up; there’s not much to worry about. It’s just that Xiaosan also has a parent-teacher meeting today, but he told me yesterday that the teacher wasn’t holding one. I asked the teacher, and the teacher said there was one," Huo Yingjie said, his tone calm, not thinking that his son lying was a big deal.

Children, who hasn’t told a lie?

Knowing why he lied and guiding him is what matters.

He Tiantian frowned, "Why would Xiaosan lie? Did he get into a fight? Are his grades poor?"

"Could be both," Huo Yingjie nodded. "But even if it’s a fight, it probably isn’t a big deal. Otherwise, the teacher would have called us in already."

He Tiantian felt somewhat helpless, "If it really is a fight, then we need to do something about Xiaosan."

"Let’s see what the situation is first," Huo Yingjie said, not outright dismissing his son. He wanted to know everything before making a decision.

"Alright, let’s go to the parent-teacher meeting today," He Tiantian said. "I’ll go to Xiaosan’s, and you go to Ruihua and Ruimin’s."

Seeing He Tiantian a bit excited, Huo Yingjie said, "I’ll attend Xiaosan’s meeting. He practices martial arts with me, and since he’s a boy, it’s more appropriate for me to go."

"Okay," He Tiantian nodded. "Xiaosan acts spoiled around me and listens to you more."

The couple dressed carefully and seriously to attend the parent-teacher meeting.

Ruihua and Ruimin were happy to see their mom.

"Mom, you’re here, that’s great," Ruimin said, glad Dad hadn’t come. It saved Dad from having to talk to all those aunties who kept chatting him up, watching him with those eyes, which always made Dad feel awkward.

Dad belongs to Mom.

The surrounding parents, seeing He Tiantian, were also excited and joined her in conversation, easily pulling her into their chatter and laughter.

He Tiantian also agreed to sign a photo happily, saying she would bring it with her when she drops off the kids at school the following Monday.

Huo Ruihua and Huo Ruimin were sociable in their class, had many friends, and performed well academically, consistently receiving praise from their teachers.

He Tiantian was very happy, smiling so broadly she could hardly close her mouth, temporarily forgetting about her mischievous younger son.

Meanwhile, Huo Yingjie arrived at the entrance of his younger son’s classroom and heard his son talking to the teacher.

"Huo Ruifeng, did your parents not come?" Teacher Hua asked, her tone very gentle.

Huo Ruifeng put on a pitiful, thin expression and said, "Teacher, my mom and dad are very busy, they couldn’t come..."

This little rascal, lying through his teeth again.

"In that case, let’s do this: after I finish work today, I’ll accompany you home for a visit," Teacher Hua spoke softly. Since some parents are busy, there’s no choice but to find time after work to visit the students’ homes and discuss their recent performance with their parents.

Huo Ruifeng was a clever child, just too mischievous.

Playing soccer was one thing, but he even liked to kick the ball against the classroom windows.

Fortunately, there was nobody in the classroom; if there were students, the shattered glass could have caused injuries.

A home visit?

If the teacher were to go to their home, wouldn’t everything be exposed?

Not only the broken glass at school but also the matter of lying.

Huo Ruifeng started sweating. Ah, had he known this would happen, he would not have made that bet.

What did it matter that he hit that pane of glass or even won the bet?

He had to pay five yuan to replace the glass, and the teacher would still tell his parents.

"My mom and dad are on a business trip," Huo Ruifeng made up another excuse, determined to keep the teacher from visiting and meeting his parents.

Hearing this, Teacher Hua was sure that Huo Ruifeng was lying.

"Are you worried about the teacher telling your parents that you broke the school’s glass?" Teacher Hua crouched down and asked softly.

Huo Ruifeng’s face turned a bit red, and seeing that the teacher had guessed correctly, he nodded and said, "Yes, Teacher, I won’t break the glass again. Please, don’t tell my mom and dad, okay?"

He was already mischievous enough in his parents’ eyes; if the teacher complained too, his parents would probably punish him.

"So you were lying about your parents being too busy to come to the parent-teacher meeting?" Teacher Hua asked. She wasn’t angry but spoke calmly and evenly with Huo Ruifeng.

"Mm, I told them our class wasn’t having a parent-teacher meeting, so they went to my brother’s and sister’s meetings," Huo Ruifeng said in a quiet voice. "Teacher, I know I was wrong..."

Teacher Hua nodded and said, "The teacher believes Ruifeng’s words. Don’t worry, Ruifeng, I won’t tell your parents, but you must also promise me that it’s okay to play during breaks, but don’t do dangerous things. Think about it—if there had been students in that classroom who didn’t go to PE, that glass could have gotten in their eyes, blinded them, and that would have hurt others."

If there had been people inside, he would not have dared kick the ball against the windows.

But the teacher was right. He should never do such foolish things again. If he wanted to play soccer, he could go to the playground!

"Yes, Teacher Hua, I understand," Huo Ruifeng nodded, grateful to the teacher.

Huo Yingjie initially wanted to go inside, but thinking that his son already recognized his mistake, and wanting to give him some dignity, he decided to leave.

The other parents were puzzled, wondering why he had come only to leave again.