Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten
Chapter 451 Mutual Benefit
CHAPTER 451: CHAPTER 451 MUTUAL BENEFIT
Zhao Gang later found out about the letter from the Gong Family and the education of Gong Tao by the three members of the Gong Family. He absolutely praised it all.
"Brother, you really need to consider what your niece said." Even though they had already split the family, Zhang Lan scolded Gong Tao for also taking the college entrance exam, not knowing where her heart was inclined.
This was just review material. If she knew that Gong Tao made a lot of money, she might really move her entire family to join him.
Zhao Gang didn’t want his friend to later encounter an inextricable dilemma with the Gong Family, so he started educating Gong Tao.
In Zhao Gang’s view, while parents should be honored, it shouldn’t be done blindly. For instance, an old lady like Zhang Lan, who doesn’t even know where her heart’s leaning, doesn’t need to be overly obeyed. Otherwise, everything could be messed up without enough left.
Zhao Gang’s words made Gong Tao laugh and cry. He had assured his wife and children a lot and wanted to talk to his friend, but didn’t expect his friend also thought Cai Meina and the others were right. Sigh, is his credibility really that low?
No matter how Gong Tao thought about it, he had to admit Zhao Gang treated him really well. Few people would be this blunt about such domestic matters.
While the Zhao Family head was educating Gong Tao, Zhao Xuran, upon knowing about the Gong Family’s letter, was also educating the Gong Family’s eldest son.
Looking at Gong Ruwen getting educated, Gong Ruini sighed. Her eldest brother was really unlucky. Although he was the eldest son of the Gong Family, the education principles of the Gong and Zhao Families were different. Gong Ruwen was still treated as a child by his parents. Though they would discuss many things with him, the decision-making still rested with Gong Tao and his wife.
In contrast, Zhao Gang and his wife weren’t like that. They listened to Zhao Xuran’s opinions. Even the unreliable Zhao Guangran, if he had a point, would be heard.
"You did the right thing here; you should remind Uncle Gong at all times." Zhao Xuran also thought Zhang Lan’s letter might not really be for the so-called review materials.
If it weren’t for them fortuitously getting some high school textbooks and exam papers in previous years, the parents taking the college entrance exam would have been extremely anxious. Of course, they also have to thank those who donated a precious set of review materials.
But since this is the Northeast, those attending the review sessions are some people who left school for many years. Even if the study atmosphere here is abundant, it still pales compared to the hometown.
Not to mention that there are high schools still open in the hometown; getting review materials there is also easier. "Isn’t your uncle said to have a wide network?"
Whether Gong Zheng’s network is wide or not, Gong Ruini didn’t know, but she thought, "This is her trying to show her presence."
Gong Ruini didn’t know what Zhang Lan’s current condition at home was, but she knew that even if Gong Qiang would still listen to her and comply with her, it couldn’t hide the fact that the Gong Family had declined.
"She might be worried that my dad and mom, if they got into college and became successful..." Although it was uncertain what would happen after graduating, since this was the resumption of the college entrance exams after over a decade, the state couldn’t possibly leave these college graduates untreated.
At least after graduation, they would enter a factory and serve as a leader. Even if Zhang Lan doesn’t understand these, doesn’t comprehend them, isn’t she surrounded by so-called dog-headed strategists who know?
"As long as she knows our family might have a good life in the future, she’ll leap out."
"Right, if our family hadn’t given up on the money from there back then, she might have moved to live with us." After being educated by Zhao Xuran, Gong Ruwen really didn’t see anything wrong.
Ever since coming to the Northeast, this brother Zhao Xuran took on many responsibilities quickly, educating and praising Gong Ruwen as needed, making him both excited and anxious.
Fortunately, Gong Ruwen is good-tempered. Even if Zhao Xuran’s words were harsh, he humbly accepted them. Otherwise, even with good relations between the families, Zhao Xuran wouldn’t do such thankless tasks.
Move here to live? Zhao Guangran was the first to disagree, "She will definitely bully Ni Zi."
"She will definitely hide the good food to give to her brothers." Zhao Guangran learned a lot about Zhang Lan from others, but even when she lived here for a period years ago, it already made him unimpressed with her.
"Although my brother is biased, she is even more biased."
Zhao Xuran took Zhao Guangran’s comments about his bias with a casual, carefree attitude as he often heard it.
In Zhao Xuran’s view, so what if he was biased? Being a brother, how could he be jealous of someone being good to the twins?
Zhao Guangran didn’t expect his elder brother to react. Over the years, if his brother could change his bias just because of his minor complaints, he wouldn’t be his brother.
"She always thinks of taking good food back for her other grandchildren. I really don’t know what she’s thinking."
"And she even plans to take Ni Zi back and make her work."
Although he usually had complaints, bickers, and fights with Gong Ruini, in Zhao Guangran’s view, only they could bully her, and even Gong Family-related relatives shouldn’t go too far.
"Ni Zi is so smart, how could she be reduced to a mere laborer."
Gong Ruini was quite moved by Zhao Guangran’s words, really not expecting he’d be so reluctant to part with her.
Gong Ruini decided to treat Zhao Guangran better in the future, not be too biased, or what if Zhao Guangran enters a rebellious phase later?
Although Ban Xia and others were still young, the focus should still be on treating the twins better, while also taking care of Zhao Guangran a bit, ensuring this kid wouldn’t stray in life.
Just as Gong Ruini adjusted her attitude to be kinder to Zhao Guangran, she heard the next words.
"If someone’s going to bully her, it should be me. I’ve let her bully me so much, and I haven’t gotten my revenge. If she really leaves, that’d be a huge loss for me." Zhao Guangran had a face showing he was only keeping Ni Zi for himself.
Seeing his expression, Gong Ruini couldn’t help but want to give this kid a proper lesson. Really being handsome for just three seconds, this kid constantly reminded you that he was just a mischievous child, one who wouldn’t change without education.
"You brat, just wait." Gong Ruini raised her fist at Zhao Guangran.
It’s not that Gong Ruini didn’t want to educate him at this moment, but Zhao Guangran had already put on his shoes and run to the door, with an expression knowing Ni Zi would teach him a lesson.
For Zhao Guangran’s early preparation, Gong Ruini decided to let him go this time, knowing there would be plenty of opportunities. Didn’t he know a gentleman’s revenge isn’t too late even after ten years?
Gong Ruini turned to Zhao Xuran, "What about the postman uncle?" This was the actual business.
"Dad talked it over with him; once the village’s produce is fully purchased, they’ll buy his stuff first and reserve him a quota." Zhao Xuran expressed the postman should be befriended; otherwise, what if he trips you up?
After all, once the village’s goods are bought, they will purchase the herbal medicine from outside villages. Why not make use of an available good person?