The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1225 - 1193: Sharing the Glory

He Tiantian won eight gold medals, making her the athlete with the most gold medals at this Olympics; she was also the oldest competitor, at thirty-three years old, or thirty-four by nominal age.

Domestic newspapers almost daily featured He Tiantian, and she even frequently appeared in national news broadcasts.

She was in the morning news, the noon news, and the evening news as well.

Foreign newspapers also devoted lengthy reports to He Tiantian, generating a huge response.

He Jingyu and Wang Shuping were very pleased, and said to He Tiantian, "Your sister is really incredible, you should learn from her and become an outstanding person too."

He Doudou made a sour face; he was already trying so hard, having self-studied all junior high courses and was about to start high school. He also had to study music, fine arts, and as for languages, English, Chinese, German, French, Latin, and Italian.

"Mm-hmm, I’ll work hard," He Doudou said. With such an excellent sister, as her brother, naturally, he couldn’t fall behind.

It’s just that he truly had no talent for swimming; being a swimming enthusiast would suffice.

Although it was tough, He Doudou didn’t feel overwhelmed, able to cope with his studies.

"It’s alright, Doudou is very diligent," Bai Qiongyu said. "Doudou is the most intelligent child I’ve seen and Tiantian is the girl with the strongest will I’ve known. Shuping, I have to thank you for giving me such wonderful grandchildren."

With a son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter, Bai Qiongyu definitely counted as a winner in life.

Wang Shuping was somewhat embarrassed and modestly said, "It’s the kids’ own efforts!"

"Heh, you’ve done well," Bai Qiongyu praised. "Arrange your work. I plan to go back to the country during the National Day holiday. Waiting for Tiantian to come see me doesn’t seem likely."

He Jingyu gave a bitter smile and said, "Ah, Huo Yingjie’s work is too special. I even heard that Huo Yingjie wasn’t at home even during New Year’s, went to some base for experiments. Those are all state secrets that can’t be disclosed. Added to that is Tiantian’s previous assassination attempt, I guess the higher-ups are sensitive and won’t allow Tiantian to come."

"Yes, if Tiantian comes, Country M will keep an eye on her," Bai Qiongyu said. "If she can’t come, then we’ll just go back."

He Jingyu nodded and said, "Right, mother, I feel that the education here in the United States is too simple, and I want Doudou to go to Yanjing for high school and then come back for university."

Bai Qiongyu considered for a moment and said, "Letting Doudou study in Yanjing is not out of the question, but I think it’s a bit early. I want Doudou to finish university courses here before going to Yanjing, by that time, he can bring the emerging industries from Country M back to our country."

"Do you mean computers, the internet?" He Jingyu inquired, hearing it dubbed as the third industrial revolution.

"Yes," Bai Qiongyu nodded. "Although I think the education in Yanjing is not bad, I feel that here suits Doudou’s future needs much better."

"Alright then," He Jingyu said. "Let’s continue having Doudou study in Country M."

Wang Shuping breathed a sigh of relief, truly afraid her husband would send their son back to the home country, which would put her in a dilemma: stay abroad with her husband or follow her son back home?

Afterwards, He Jingyu busily arranged work, preparing to take the family back to Yanjing.

He Tiantian’s competitions had concluded, and she was street shopping in Hancheng with Wei Yuanyuan and Cui Ying.

Huo Yingjie stealthily followed closely behind, also taking in many sights.

But He Tiantian and Cui Ying were out to buy gifts, preparing to bring them back for the family.

Cui Ying and Wei Yuanyuan also made some purchases, but He Tiantian paid for them, as a reward to Cui Ying and Wei Yuanyuan.

"Shall we stay here to watch more competitions?" Cui Ying asked while munching on stir-fried rice cakes.

He Tiantian couldn’t eat recklessly for the time being, just watching Cui Ying and Wei Yuanyuan eat.

"Let’s pack up, talk to Coach Zhu and Coach Wu, and head home," He Tiantian said. "I haven’t had a vacation in a long time, and I haven’t been able to spend quality time with my child, so I want to go back earlier."

"Okay, in that case, let’s leave," Cui Ying agreed. "After returning, I also have to visit my baby."

"By the way, Cui Ying, how old is your baby now?" He Tiantian asked. "Is he still with your father?"

Cui Ying smiled and said, "He’s already four years old, with my father. But before the competition, my dad sent a message saying he took the child to Qijia Village to find my uncle."

"Heh, true. Last time I went to Third Grandma Qi’s, I saw Professor Cui acting as the sect leader in Divine Dragon Temple!" He Tiantian said. "He said it was suitable for cultivation and he doesn’t plan to leave, even opened a Divine Dragon Sect and started taking disciples."

"Yes, I’ll also go and take a look this time," Cui Ying said. "A family reunion!"

"Okay, then buy more toys for the kids," He Tiantian suggested. "Even though your son has been practicing since he was small, he is still a child. What child doesn’t like toys? Look at my house, several bins can’t contain all the toys."

"I’ll follow your advice, buy more. After all, you’re the generous boss footing the bill," Cui Ying said and went to select more toys.

That evening, when they returned, they saw Coach Wu, Director Li, and Zhu Zhitao who had drunk a bit too much.

"Coach Wu, Director Li, Coach Zhu, my competitions are over, and today I went out for a bit and did some shopping. I’d like to go home early, is that okay?" He Tiantian smilingly said, sitting on the chair by the side.

"Our swimming team athletes can go back," Coach Wu said. "I’m returning tomorrow as well, we can go together. Zhitao, stay with Director Li to learn and see where you can offer help."

"Yes, thank you Coach Wu," Zhu Zhitao gratefully said, this being Coach Wu’s opportunity for him to showcase himself in front of Director Li.

Previously, Director Jiao, because of the incident with Jiao Lihong, has already been punished by the authorities. Jiao Lihong and Cai Fenfang have been suspended from competition for two years, and Director Jiao has been transferred away from his current position to become a minor section chief in another unit.

"Alright then, we’ll leave together tomorrow," He Tiantian said cheerfully. "I won’t disturb the leaders’ rest then."

"Mm-hmm, good job, because of you the swimming team has achieved great results, we all have to thank you," Coach Wu said. "After returning, we will continue to bestow your rewards!"

He Tiantian gave a wry smile and asked, "It won’t be a reward of a bicycle again, will it?"

"Haha!" Several people laughed heartily. "Maybe it really will be a bicycle..."

Every time she was rewarded, He Tiantian would receive a lot of bicycles!

Her family couldn’t use that many, so they were generally given out as employee benefits at her company.

"Okay then," He Tiantian’s mixed feelings showed through, but she would just accept it.

The next day, He Tiantian, with her luggage, was ready to go home.