The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 94 Urgent Return to Nan City_1

It turned out that it wasn’t just her who saw Qi Shuli’s figure that day; Qi Xiaoyan had also seen it.

He Tiantian nodded and said, "This is the strife and grudge I’ve had with Qi Jianguo and Qi Shuli since I came to Qijia Village. Additionally, my grandfather once studied abroad in Country M, but after returning, he cut off all relations with foreigners, and my parents have also actively cooperated with the organization, writing self-criticisms, and have received the organization’s forgiveness. My parents only mentioned it once in a letter, and I’ve never mentioned it to others, so the only people who know about this are the ones who reported me, if not Qi Shuli, then Qi Jianguo. Brother Dajun just said, it was a man around twenty who informed Zhou Sihai at the commune, so it must have been Qi Jianguo."

He Tiantian’s analysis was clear and logical.

Secretary Qi, Niu Dajun, and Qi Xiaoyan listened and felt it made a lot of sense!

He Tiantian became more and more angered, her body trembling non-stop, Qi Jianguo was going too far!

"Sister Tiantian, don’t get worked up, we will think of a solution slowly," Qi Xiaoyan said as she saw He Tiantian shaking with anger, quickly comforting her and looking to her father, hoping he could help He Tiantian.

Village Chief Qi was powerless regarding the matters of He Tiantian’s family. However, if Qi Jianguo wanted to play foul, Secretary Qi would not tolerate it.

"Girl Tian, pay more attention to your safety when you’re alone. I don’t know how to help with your family’s overseas connections, but within the bounds of Qijia Village, if Qi Jianguo tries to bully you or act thuggish, I will be the first not to spare him," Village Chief Qi promised.

He Tiantian knew that even if she were to die of anger, it would be useless. She had to prepare before Zhou Sihai arrived in Qijia Village. Secretary Qi might be able to protect her in Qijia Village, but outside the working area of Qijia Village, that wouldn’t work.

He Tiantian took a few deep breaths to calm her excited emotions, then asked, "Thank you, Secretary Qi. I would like to take a leave of absence to go back to Nan City!"

Village Chief Qi and Niu Dajun were both startled, saying, "Isn’t it inappropriate for you to go back to Nan City now? What if Zhou Sihai arrives and says you’re fleeing from a crime?"

"I’m not fleeing from a crime; I will return to Qijia Village. My parents have already received the organization’s forgiveness, so I want to go back to Nan City and collect some proof, to show our family is innocent. With these documents, even if Zhou Sihai comes, he can’t ignore the paperwork from Nan City," He Tiantian didn’t want to sit idly by and let Qi Jianguo and Zhou Sihai succeed.

Secretary Qi’s eyes lit up, "You’re right; it’s better to solve the issue at its root. Your parents are already fine, so you, a good comrade, are even less of a problem. Alright, write a leave request and I will stamp it with the official seal. Hurry and pack a few things and get back to Nan City. Also, remember that the local officials hold more sway than distant ones, so make sure you get a stamp from the department in Nan City. It would be even better if the head of the department there could personally write an official letter."

He Tiantian bowed to Village Chief Qi, Niu Dajun, saying, "Thank you, Secretary Qi, Brother Dajun, Sister Xiao Yan."

"Go ahead, if you don’t have enough money, I have some here for you," Village Chief Qi said. This time, he wanted to use He Tiantian’s incident to teach Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo, this insolent uncle and nephew, a good lesson.

"No need, I have money," He Tiantian finished, "Big Brother Niu, the bus to Nan City leaves at eight tonight. Brother Dajun, could you possibly cycle me to the train station? That way, I could catch the train tonight. I know it’s far and tiring, but I will repay you for it."

Niu Dajia’s head was full of black lines as he scolded, "What are you talking about? You’re Xiao Yan’s friend, which makes you my friend. What’s a small favor like giving you a ride!"

Qi Xiaoyan felt very grateful for Niu Dajun’s generosity!

"Thanks so much, thanks so much," He Tiantian said repeatedly as she hurried home to grab her things and money, as well as several air-dried wild rabbits and wild chickens from her space. She packed everything into a bundle, took some clothes to change into, wrote a leave request note, told Third Grandma Qi that something had happened at home, and then rushed back to Secretary Qi’s house.

Qi Xiaoyan made two bowls of noodle dumplings, a large one for Niu Dajun and a smaller one for He Tiantian, each with a poached egg in it.

Niu Dajun and He Tiantian were not shy, eating heartily.

Secretary Qi had already taken He Tiantian’s leave request, stamped it at the village branch office—two copies—one for He Tiantian to carry and one kept at the village committee office with Village Chief Qi. There was also a letter of introduction with the village branch’s official seal; without this paper, it was impossible to buy train tickets or stay at hostels when traveling—basically, everything would be inconvenient.

After eating, He Tiantian sat on the back seat of Qi Dajun’s bicycle, heading to the train station in the county town.

Niu Dajun had pulled some strings to get He Tiantian a ticket, and it was even a sleeper ticket.

That’s the importance of interpersonal relationships—although it’s a bit more expensive, it’s so much more comfortable!

"Thank you so much, Big Brother Niu," He Tiantian said gratefully, "If it wasn’t for you and Village Chief Qi, I wouldn’t have been able to make it through this ordeal."

"You’re a friend of Xiao Yan, so you’re my friend; don’t mention it again. And don’t feel uneasy, my cousin works in there, just let me know whenever you need to buy a train ticket," Niu Dajun said proudly. "It’s already seven o’clock, let’s go. I’ll buy you some snacks for the road."

In her hurry before, He Tiantian hadn’t paid much attention, but now, relaxed, she caught the deeper meaning in Niu Dajun’s words. It seemed that whenever Niu Dajun helped her, he was very eager, claiming it was because she was a friend of Qi Xiaoyan. This... this seemed to go beyond the typical concern for a leader’s sister, right?

But thinking it over, with Qi Xiaoyan being kind and Niu Dajun simple and honest, and with a four-year age gap between them, they seemed quite suitable for each other!

"Big Brother Niu, you don’t have to buy anything; I’ve brought money, and I’ll buy it myself," He Tiantian refused, following Niu Dajun to a place nearby where they could get a good deal. She bought some fried dough cakes with eggs and filled a water bottle with hot water, spending a total of nine jiao.

He Tiantian refused to let Niu Dajun pay, and he didn’t insist on paying. She thought of how Niu Dajun always fought to pay when Qi Xiaoyan was around, probably wanting to show off in front of her!

At the thought, He Tiantian couldn’t help but chuckle.

Hehe, this is good. As long as Xiao Yan doesn’t end up with Li Mingkai, being with any other man would be a change of fate; surely then, she won’t think about jumping into the river again, right?

Niu Dajun saw He Tiantian off on the train, and as it was about to pull away, she shouted to him from the window, "Brother Dajun, there’s a package on your bike for you. It’s to thank you and Sister Lili for your eager help."

"You’re too polite," Niu Dajun responded with a courtesy, wanting to say more, but the train was already picking up speed, leaving the station behind.

He Tiantian stuck her hand out from the train and waved goodbye.