The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 983 - 952: The Contradiction Between Hobbies and Life

Chapter 983: Chapter 952: The Contradiction Between Hobbies and Life

It had once again reached the hottest time of the year.

He Tiantian made good use of the home swimming pool, swimming in the morning, afternoon, and evening every day.

It seemed that summer intensified her craving for water.

At other times, as long as the water didn’t freeze, the swimming pool was always filled.

Even if the kids couldn’t come over to swim, He Tiantian could.

Even when the weather was cold and the temperature was low, nothing could deter He Tiantian’s enthusiasm for swimming, enjoying the refreshing feel of the water.

Huo Yingjie always accompanied He Tiantian, happy to do so as long as his wife enjoyed it.

Qi Xiaoyan, now a teacher at the Huaxia Music College, would usually be teaching classes, but now with some free time and the hot weather, she’d come over in her swimsuit to swim.

"Sister Tiantian, this is really refreshing." Qi Xiaoyan said after swimming a lap and getting out of the water, "Usually, I have classes and can only come over on the weekends."

He Tiantian smiled and said, "Yes, swimming in the summer is indeed very refreshing."

"Sister Tiantian, let’s have a race later and see who can swim faster," Qi Xiaoyan said with a smile, taking a few sips of her juice and wanting to compete with He Tiantian.

"You have never beaten me," He Tiantian laughed, "Maybe we shouldn’t compete."

"No, let’s have a race," Qi Xiaoyan insisted, "Go full speed and let me witness it. I heard Wang Ying say you swim very fast, but I’ve never seen it."

"Haha!" He Tiantian laughed, "No wonder you want to race me, alright, rest for a bit first."

While they were speaking, Jiang Wenwen, Wang Ying, and Yuan Hua gradually arrived, bringing their swimsuits to join for a swim.

"It looks like you all agreed to come over to my house for a swim on the weekend," He Tiantian laughed, "With so many people, I should start charging an entrance fee."

"Sure, should we get a monthly or yearly pass?" Jiang Wenwen joked, "No matter the cost, I’m not paying."

Jiang Wenwen wrinkled her nose in a cheeky manner.

"I won’t pay either," Yuan Hua laughed, "I believe Teacher He would feel awkward asking me for money."

Seeing these mischievous friends, He Tiantian shook her head and laughed, "Who will race me in swimming today? You guys can relay, let’s swim a kilometer; whoever loses will treat the others."

"Alright!" Qi Xiaoyan agreed, "Let’s go have lunch out today."

As for the kids, they were left at home to play by themselves.

"Then you guys should warm up first," He Tiantian laughed, it would only take them four round trips, but she would have to make sixteen.

Even so, she had never been beaten by any of them.

The group warmed up properly, and He Tiantian also stood by the edge.

"On your marks, get set!" Qi Xiaoyan shouted from the side, and He Tiantian and Jiang Wenwen dove into the water.

Even though they started at the same time, He Tiantian was obviously quicker to jump and enter the water smoothly, legs together, slapping the water and swimming forward.

As for Jiang Wenwen, her movements weren’t as smooth as He Tiantian’s, but she wasn’t slow either.

He Tiantian wasn’t using her full strength, just swimming leisurely, gaining a body length’s lead over Jiang Wenwen.

After two round trips, He Tiantian still maintained a lead of one body length.

The next one was Yuan Hua.

Yuan Hua had grown up in a place lush with aquatic plants, and his home was surrounded by many rivers. He had been swimming since he was a child. Although untrained, his long arms and legs splashed through the water, making him faster than Jiang Wenwen.

He Tiantian slightly increased her speed but still maintained a body’s length distance.

The third one was Wang Ying, and the fourth was Qi Xiaoyan.

He Tiantian kept this distance but on the last lap, she sped up like a dragon crossing the river, swiftly moving through the water. In the blink of an eye, He Tiantian had finished. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Hehe, how about that?" He Tiantian said proudly, "I won again, right?"

Qi Xiaoyan smiled wryly and said, "Okay, you win. I’ll treat you today."

"What do you mean I win, I obviously won." He Tiantian smiled triumphantly, "A bet is a bet, you have to accept it wholeheartedly!"

Yuan Hua laughed, drinking his juice, and said, "Teacher He, I once saw a swimming competition in Nan City, and I think they weren’t as fast as you. Since you love swimming, why don’t you become an athlete?"

He Tiantian was taken aback and laughed awkwardly, "I’m a mother of three kids now, how do I have time to be an athlete?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoyan asked, "Sister Tiantian, do you like swimming?"

"I do," He Tiantian nodded. "I really do!"

"Then why don’t you participate in swimming competitions?" Qi Xiaoyan said, "Maybe you could actually become a swimming athlete."

"Hehe, I love swimming, but becoming a swimming athlete isn’t that easy. I’m already of this age." He Tiantian laughed bitterly. She had once fantasized about becoming a swimming athlete because she loved the water so much. The swimming pool at home was a bit small; she couldn’t swim to her heart’s content.

"Sister Tiantian, back when I was a primary school music teacher, I felt unfulfilled. But coming to Yanjing, I lacked the courage. It was your encouragement and supporting Brother Dajun’s career that allowed me to get into Yanjing’s music college, become a singer, and have the opportunity to teach at Huaxia’s top music institution. If you never try, you’ll never know if it’s possible."

"Yes, exactly!" Jiang Wenwen eagerly agreed, "Sister-in-law, without your encouragement, I wouldn’t have dared try fashion design and wouldn’t have achieved what I have today; I would have just been a conventional high school art teacher. You swim so well and have the talent; why not give it a try?"

Yuan Hua came over and gently hugged her, saying, "Teacher He, I also remember you encouraging our class. You’ll never succeed if you don’t try, but if you try and put in the effort, maybe we will succeed. You enjoy it now, so why not give it a shot?"

He Tiantian smiled and said, "Alright, I’ve noted it and will consider it. Let’s go, it’s time to eat, Xiao Yan is treating."

With the children playing at home, He Tiantian had someone lock the backyard with the swimming pool so the kids couldn’t sneak off to swim.

With Lu Wanxia helping to cook at home, the children wouldn’t go hungry, so everyone could leave with peace of mind and have fun.

Qi Xiaoyan treated them to a Northeastern cuisine restaurant.

During the meal, everyone once again persuaded He Tiantian.

He Tiantian promised once more that she would consider it carefully.

After a fulfilling meal, Jiang Wenwen and Yuan Hua went home.

Qi Xiaoyan and Wang Ying, along with the kids, were staying at He Tiantian’s place and went back with her.

That night, He Tiantian was still pondering over the issue, but the obstacles were not only her age but also her family and children.

Although the youngest child was already a year old and weaned, He Tiantian couldn’t bear to leave the child to participate in competitions.

As for loving swimming, it would remain a quiet passion.

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