The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1178 - 1147: Warning, Backing Up

Huo Xiaosan was indeed a good seedling for martial arts training.

However, Huo Xiaosan was Huo Yingjie’s child, and with such an awesome father, even if Cui Heng was envious, it wouldn’t be proper for him to take Huo Xiaosan as a disciple.

"Hehe, you little rascal," He Tiantian laughed. "You never give me peace of mind."

Huo Ruimin was very supportive, constantly applauding her brother and kept saying, "Brother is so awesome..."

Huo Xiaosan strutted proudly like a peacock.

Cui Heng watched his disciples and a child practicing boxing with a sense of accomplishment. He now had disciples all over the place.

"Xiaosan is a fine seedling. Does he usually practice martial arts at home with Yingjie?" Cui Heng asked, thinking he would like to take him on if he didn’t.

"He’s been messing around with Brother Yingjie since he was very small," He Tiantian said with a smile. "My eldest son, eldest daughter, and the eldest grandson from Uncle Qi’s family also practice some self-defense techniques with them."

"I see," Cui Heng said. "I haven’t seen the other kids, but I know Xiaosan has a talent for martial arts. Don’t waste it."

"Yes, Yingjie says the same, and despite his age, he has a particularly strong physical ability and runs very fast," He Tiantian said. She didn’t demand her children to excel in everything, just hoping for good character and letting them develop their strengths.

For example, Huo Xiaosan’s grades—He Tiantian didn’t force him. He could do as he pleased.

With so many paths in life, there was always one that suited him.

The children played around at the Divine Dragon Temple for a while, and after having a vegetarian meal there, He Tiantian led them to leave.

In the slow afternoon descent from the mountain, they reached the hot springs; they took a dip and found skilled masseurs to give everyone a massage. Once they reached the bottom of the mountain, the children were unwilling to walk, so He Tiantian paid for rickshaws in the Republic of China Characteristic District.

At two yuan per cart, He Tiantian called for six carts to take them home.

The children had a great time today. After returning home and having dinner, they ran off to bed.

Third Grandma Qi laughed, "You really spent the whole day playing up there with the kids!"

"Hehe, the kids love it," He Tiantian said. "We do the same in Yanjing, often going hiking and playing outside. Although we’ve been to some places several times, as soon as we mention going out to play, they’re always excited."

"That’s how it is," Third Grandma Qi said. "Children like to go out with their parents. As long as the adults are with them, it’s good. When they get a bit older, they’ll feel grown up and prefer to go out on their own."

"Yes," He Tiantian nodded. "Brother Yingjun’s child Ruixiang is in junior high now, and he’s like that. He doesn’t like going out with us anymore, having his own circle of friends. Thankfully, there are people who discreetly follow him. Otherwise, Grandpa and Grandma wouldn’t feel at ease."

"You’ve been here quite some time now. When are you going back?" Third Grandma Qi asked. Although she was reluctant to part, she understood that all gatherings must come to an end, and the time to leave would always arrive.

He Tiantian felt a bit reluctant but didn’t show it and said, "Today is the twenty-second of the twelfth lunar month, and I plan to go back on the twenty-sixth. There’s nothing much to do even if I go back early, so I’d rather stay here and keep you company for a bit longer."

"Sure," Third Grandma Qi said. "After all, you’re married and I can’t keep you here for the New Year. If it weren’t for Zhengmin being unsuitable for travel by car or plane, I’d let her go back too. After all, her in-laws are eagerly waiting for her."

Third Grandma Qi was always considerate like that, trying to make everything perfect.

He Tiantian smiled and said, "Hehe, Grandma and Grandpa from the Tang family are nice people. Zhengmin is sensible, and they like her a lot. Grandma, you don’t need to worry about Zhengmin being bullied at the Tang’s. Besides, I’ve been married for so many years, and no one in the Huo Family has ever said a bad word about me."

"Humph!" Third Grandma Qi was somewhat proud, "Of course, you and Zhengmin are both top-notch girls. If they still pick faults with you, that would be nitpicking, looking for trouble where there is none. With such high standards, they are bound to not find a good daughter-in-law."

He Tiantian covered her mouth and laughed, "Grandma, you’re really confident. Those who look down on us are simply blind, picking bones out of an egg, they won’t find a good wife."

"Naturally, my own granddaughter is of course good," Third Grandma Qi said, "You should stand tall in your in-laws’ house, no need to be timid."

"I’ve got it, grandma," He Tiantian said. She had learned a lot about interpersonal relationships from Third Grandma Qi, which would benefit her for a lifetime.

"Well, life is still long, and one day we old folks will have to leave you. How to live and make yourself comfortable will have to depend on you," Third Grandma Qi sighed, "In a blink of an eye, I’m already over eighty, and in a few years, I’ll be ninety. I haven’t got many years left. As long as I see you all doing well, I can pass away peacefully."

If these grandchildren didn’t live well, she really wouldn’t be able to rest in peace even in death.

At this time, Qi Zhengmin came in from outside, bringing two bowls of bird’s nest soup.

"Why did you bring it yourself? You should have called me," He Tiantian said, as the family had a housekeeper. But now that the family was all gathered, they tried to handle tasks like serving meals themselves as much as possible.

"Hehe, it’s no trouble, just brought two bowls of bird’s nest porridge," Qi Zhengmin said, "Grandma, Sister Tiantian, one bowl for each of you."

He Tiantian took them over, "Put it down, I’ll take it. You should rest well, don’t wear yourself out."

"It’s okay, I know my own limits," Qi Zhengmin laughed.

"Why aren’t you having it?" He Tiantian asked, as she handed a bowl to Third Grandma Qi.

"I’ve already had a bowl," Qi Zhengmin said, "There’s still a lot left, so I brought it for you."

After drinking the bird’s nest porridge, He Tiantian looked at Qi Zhengmin and asked, "Tang Qian went back yesterday, is he coming back?"

Qi Zhengmin’s face turned a bit red, "He said he’s dealing with some official business, and after speaking to his parents, he’ll come over to be with me."

"That’s good," He Tiantian said, "Then I can also be at ease."

Before leaving, He Tiantian visited several familiar houses to sit for a while.

Qi Daniu was in confinement and couldn’t come out, so He Tiantian brought a lot of children’s clothes and said goodbye to Qi Daniu.

In the blink of an eye, it was the twenty-sixth of the twelfth lunar month, and He Tiantian had no choice but to leave.

Early in the morning, she woke up the children, dressed them in thick cotton-padded clothes and cotton shoes, and said farewell to Third Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi.

"It’s hard on you, taking care of four children by yourself. Take good care of yourself," Third Grandma Qi touched He Tiantian’s face, "You must look after your own health first to be able to take care of others."

"I know, grandma. You and Grandpa Qi should take care of yourselves," He Tiantian said, "Uncle Qi, Aunt Annie, and Zhengmin, with Brother Zhenghan accompanying you for the New Year, I can rest assured."

Third Grandma Qi choked up, "As long as you’re doing well, I can be well."

"Yes!" He Tiantian said, hugging Third Grandma Qi, "Grandma, if you’re well, I can be well too."

The two smiled at each other, with all their feelings understood without words.

Afterward, He Tiantian got into the car and headed straight for the airport in Huai City.