The Sweetness of the Seventies

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On the third day of the Lunar New Year, everyone came back from visiting relatives.

Mrs. Huo asked Huo Yingjie to take He Tiantian out to have some fun and relax instead of staying at home all day.

There were many people at home and someone was taking care of the children. Huo Yingjie was happy to see the success and took He Tiantian out to play.

He Tiantian brought money and overseas Chinese coupons, and was going to go shopping again today.

"Why don't we go out for a walk?" Huo Yingjie was a little aggrieved. How sweet was the world they had agreed to have?

He Tiantian looked at the dark sky outside, with snow particles mixed in the cold wind, and asked, "Are you sure you want to go out and play in this weather?"

Huo Yingjie only looked at He Tiantian, so he didn't pay attention to the weather. Since He Tiantian was afraid of the cold, he had to say: "Okay, let's go to the overseas Chinese store to buy things. At least there is heating inside and it's not cold."

This time, He Tiantian brought a full 2,500 yuan and 3,000 yuan in overseas Chinese vouchers, trying to spend all the money.

He Tiantian continued to pick things, while Huo Yingjie held the shopping basket behind and acted as a porter.

This time the salesman saw He Tiantian, and Huo Yingjie was very enthusiastic. This young couple came here a few years ago and bought thousands of yuan worth of stuff. What a big deal!

This time, He Tiantian bought thousands of yuan worth of things just for eating. After that, he bought some elegant silk and satin, which he could make into dresses in the summer. He Tiantian also bought several beautiful silk scarves.

He Tiantian also likes the handicrafts and so on here. She bought some and can give them as gifts when she is a guest later.

This time, it cost a total of 2,200 yuan.

These things were divided into categories and sent to the home in Nanshi together.

Anyway, on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, they took the train back to Nanshi.

They're home and these things are almost here.

At noon, when they came out of the overseas Chinese store, several salesmen at the back watched them leave.

"Hey, they are really rich." One of the salesmen said in admiration, "We only make fifty yuan a month, and the money we paid in these two purchases is enough for us to earn for several years."

"They are overseas Chinese and have money in their hands." One of them echoed, "In the past, if there were overseas relatives in the family, they would be criticized. But not anymore. Whoever has overseas relatives is a big deal. I really wish I had one too. Such rich relatives."

“Who wouldn’t want to have rich relatives?”

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From the conversations of these salesmen, it can be seen that not only the upper class, but also the public's attitude toward the outside world has changed completely.

The gloom of the past has passed, and spring is coming.

"Brother Yingjie, we won't go back for lunch at noon. I'll invite you to the Overseas Chinese Hotel for a romantic lunch." He Tiantian smiled, preparing to make Huo Yingjie happy.

Brother Yingjie has always been obsessed with finding a romantic place to be alone.

Sure enough, when Huo Yingjie heard this, his eyes lit up and he said, "Great, I can't wait."

"Okay, I still have money and coupons in my hand. Let's spend them all today." He Tiantian was in high spirits. If you have money, spend it. Life is short, what's the point of not enjoying it.

Huo Yingjie was stunned, and suddenly felt that if he didn't make money well, he would be doomed to have a soft life in the future.

As an upright grown man, he is always supported by his wife, which is a bit unaccustomed to him. It seems that after returning home, he will want to think about how to make money.

The two came to the Overseas Chinese Hotel, which was divided into several restaurants with different tastes of food.

"Brother Yingjie, which country's food do you like to eat?" He Tiantian asked, seeking Huo Yingjie's advice.

Huo Yingjie thought for a while and said, "I don't particularly like it, just take your pick."

"How about French food?" He Tiantian asked, "You may not be used to food from other countries!"

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Huo Yingjie said, following He Tiantian.

The facilities inside the French restaurant are very elegant.

In 1972, He Tiantian and Grandma Qi San came back from the United States and passed through France. They were lucky enough to eat an authentic French meal there, which He Tiantian has never forgotten.

The atmosphere here is good, a bit romantic and comfortable like a French restaurant.

He Tiantian listened and said with a smile: "Do you like it here?"

"Not bad, it's very quiet." Huo Yingjie smiled and pointed to a table next to the floor-to-ceiling window not far away, "Let's go sit there and eat while watching the scenery." "

"Okay!" He Tiantian agreed and followed Huo Yingjie to the bedside.

There is a heater inside and it's very warm.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie took off their coats, and a waiter wearing a vest and tie came over to help take the clothes.

He Tiantian was wearing a light yellow close-fitting sweater, and Huo Yingjie was wearing a light blue sweater, which was very fresh, like a touch of early spring in winter.

French food is notoriously slow.

However, when they come out as a couple, they don’t just go out to eat. They also enjoy spending time alone, face to face, with only each other’s reflections in their eyes.

The sweet smile, gentle words, and the picture of two people together are a beautiful picture in the eyes of others.

The lunch was delicious and the two chatted happily.

"Cousin?" Just when He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie were chatting happily, a woman on the table not far away shouted softly.

The direction the woman was calling was from He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie's side.

Huo Yingjie frowned slightly and looked at the source of the sound. Oh, it was indeed a distant relative of the family. He said: "Hello, Wenhui, this is my wife, He Tiantian. He Tiantian, this is my mother's second uncle's. Daughter, Jiang Wenhui.”

"Hello." He Tiantian greeted, stood up, and reached out to shake hands with Jiang Wenhui.

"Hello, cousin." Jiang Wenhui smiled, "I thought I could see my cousin and cousin yesterday, but only my aunt and uncle came over, and you didn't come."

Huo Yingjie said politely: "There are children at home, so we can't all leave."

"Then you can bring your children over too." Jiang Wenhui said, "My dad and grandpa have been talking about you!"

"Haha." Huo Yingjie smiled, very distantly, "Thank you so much, Grandpa. I miss you."

They were not really close friends to begin with, but there was just a level of kinship, so Huo Yingjie responded politely and distantly.

"Then cousin, cousin, if you are free, you can come over to our house as a guest." Jiang Wenhui said, looking up and down at the clothes of the two people opposite. No wonder her mother often said in front of her that her aunt's family was in good condition, and it was true.

"Well, let's talk about it later when we have time." Huo Yingjie said politely, without saying a specific date, indicating that he would not go back.

I came here just to have a quiet and elegant time to spend time together.

Now that the sweet atmosphere was ruined, Huo Yingjie didn't want to stay here anymore.