CHAPTER 468: CHAPTER 468: A NEW WAY TO COOPERATE

Gong Ruini felt relieved when she heard someone at the door; after all, if someone came, it meant they agreed to the credit purchasing cooperation.

"At least they came. I thought they wouldn’t show up." No matter the time, it’s always safer to pocket what you have, Gong Ruini expressed her understanding. So, however much they could purchase on credit was a gain.

Zhao Xuran didn’t expect such a good thing to happen after just one afternoon of study.

"It’s quite surprising." Even though their parents took the majority of the business, the more total income there was, the more they could earn. Before they had a new money-making plan, they had to save enough money.

Just like Ni Zi said, why worry about how much money their parents can make now? It’s better to think about how to earn more themselves, so they could partner up again in the summer and secure a larger share.

"It is surprising, but your dad chased them away." Gong Tao said angrily, although if you looked closely, you’d see he was just pretending.

For Zhao Guangran, it was a pleasant surprise—this was a credit business. As long as someone came, he believed it was possible to launch the business.

Before Zhao Guangran could even revel in his surprise, he heard a wail and was dumbfounded.

Gong Ruini was also dumbfounded, and the twins were even more so.

Everyone looked at each other in disbelief, really not understanding what was going on. Why did Zhao Gang give up?

"Did they propose some harsh demands?" Zhao Xuran quickly spoke up before his younger brother, genuinely worried that his brother would say something foolish again.

Harsh demands? Zhao Guangran initially wanted to ask why Zhao Gang had given up, but upon hearing his big brother’s question, he too looked concernedly at Zhao Gang.

Right, how could he forget? His father also hoped to earn more money. There was no reason to pass up such a good opportunity now.

Everyone concernedly looked at Zhao Gang, wanting to see if he showed signs of grievance.

"They actually wanted me to provide some guarantee or put something down as collateral." This was what a leader from another village who got along well with Zhao Gang secretly told him when the group left.

What, they wanted them to provide a guarantee and collateral? What did they have that was valuable?

The things taken from below, could those even be offered? That would truly be tempting fate.

But apart from books, what else was there? The problem was, even if they offered books as collateral, it wasn’t just Gong Ruini; even the villagers were unwilling.

"In any case, I was just being helpful. I later told them that if they weren’t assured, I could take some goods first and send the money back once they’d sold." Zhao Gang indicated there was a solution, depending on how they chose.

This was a bit troublesome. Gong Ruini felt it was quite vexing. However, to make Zhao Gang so angry, they must have said many things that upset or dissatisfied him.

Gong Ruini could understand their thinking. But by thinking that way, were they treating Zhao Gang as someone who would embezzle their money?

The problem was, had Zhao Gang and Zhan Jing ever behaved so disgracefully since they arrived in the Northeast?

Gong Ruini remembered there wasn’t a single incident; instead, they did many good deeds. Yet when trust was required, this was how they viewed people, which was more than just sad.

"Exactly, this is how it should be." Zhao Guangran, who had been wondering if his father was demanding too much, fully supported his father’s decision after understanding the situation. "We must show them some colors, or they’ll really think we’re pushovers."

Zhao Guangran was adamant, "Dad, at worst we won’t make this money, and we won’t take their goods during the summer vacation."

Zhao Guangran argued that since they were selflessly helping, they should show some pride; otherwise, the family would continue to be bullied like before.

Right, that’s exactly it. "I hate some people’s condescending attitudes, always thinking they’re pure and impeccable, so they can look down on us."

Zhao Guangran enjoyed playing with many little buddies, but there were also those he didn’t get along with. Some were silently educated by Zhao Xuran from behind, while others were completely suppressed by Zhao Guangran.

Ultimately, by the time Gong Ruini arrived, those annoying people had disappeared, and even Zhao Guangran was reluctant to recall them. Thinking about it now still disgusted him.

"Dad, we should show them some colors to stop them from thinking we’re easy to bully."

"Hmph, let them farm for the rest of their lives. Dad, we need to become proud city folks." Zhao Guangran honestly didn’t have much thought about the so-called city people or rural people.

For Zhao Guangran, as long as he had meat to eat, and playmates to have fun with, and wasn’t hungry, it was enough. But now Zhao Guangran had new ideas; they couldn’t be looked down upon anymore, he had to rise up.

Seeing Zhao Xuran’s sudden change in demeanor, Gong Ruini knew something unpleasant had happened that she was unaware of.

Zhao Gang’s expression was also somewhat displeased. "Forget it, why bring up those days."

Zhao Gang quickly composed himself, "Our lives are getting better now, just look at how those once arrogant people are living now."

"Not good, because they’ve offended people." Zhao Guangran, though feeling they should show those who bullied his family some colors, stopped speaking upon seeing his father so dressed.

Zhao Xuran reassured Zhao Guangran, "Even without us acting, their days wouldn’t be easy, but if we did, it would mean letting them off."

What did that mean? Zhao Guangran looked at Zhao Xuran, hoping his all-knowing brother could give some clues.

Gong Ruini, unaware of the other protagonists, also looked at Zhao Xuran in confusion.

"They’re locals; they’ve offended many people here, but they’ve lived here for generations. We’re just outsiders; once people know we outsiders are bullying the locals, how do you think they’ll react?" Zhao Xuran also educated Gong Ruini.

"They would unite to first resolve external conflicts, and we outsiders are the external conflicts." Gong Ruini said this wasn’t just the mindset of higher-ups but also among the grassroots.

Ah, really? Zhao Guangran didn’t understand, feeling frustrated. Why would acting against those detestable people end up helping them?

Moreover, how did Gong Ruini get it? Zhao Guangran was feeling very downcast at being so stupid, "We need to work hard to earn money, then through them, make more money."

"You’re acting like a capitalist." Gong Ruwen, seeing Zhao Guangran’s smugness, quietly remarked from the side.

Damn, how was he a capitalist? Zhao Guangran felt that it was entirely excessive to call him such for being good to Ruini’s elder brother and his supporter, "Ah, don’t think just because you’re bigger, I’ll be afraid of you."

Tch, Gong Ruwen signaled that he would bully Zhao Guangran—and so what? Didn’t Zhao Guangran bully his sister a lot?