CHAPTER 480: CHAPTER 480 ERYA’S PLAN

"Little brother, have you prepared everything?" Cai Meina walked into the room happily, but seeing her brother standing there blankly, she sighed inwardly.

While everyone else was excited to head to Beijing, only Cai Ming wanted to stay here for a while longer.

Previously, Cai Meina thought Gao Yanan was quite nice, sensible even, having waited for Cai Ming all these years. But now, she’s a bit dissatisfied with Gao Yanan.

Knowing that Cai Ming was anxious to hear from her, yet not a single letter came, she really doesn’t know what Gao Yanan is thinking.

Even if her grades weren’t good, it’s okay; she can always retake exams in the summer.

Though Cai Meina is unhappy, she can’t complain in front of her brother; otherwise, he would worry even more.

"Sis, the car is here." Cai Ming hadn’t expected that after zoning out for just a while, his sister would come in.

"Everything’s ready, let’s go. Don’t worry, Dazhu and the others will come by often to check on this place." Cai Meina has deep feelings for this place.

During their family’s moments of anxiety and uncertainty, this place welcomed them, offering a haven. It also allowed them to earn money, giving them hope.

Especially when they had their third child here. Back then, when Ni Zi was born, Cai Meina was injured; later, she didn’t recuperate well. According to the doctor, having another child was impossible.

It’s false to say Cai Meina wasn’t sad, but there was nothing she could do even if she was unhappy. Fortunately, she already had a son and a daughter, or else she didn’t know what Zhang Lan, the mother-in-law, would say.

Why think of Zhang Lan on such a happy day? Just thinking about her put Cai Meina in a bad mood, "Alright, let’s go."

"Don’t worry, if Yan Nan writes, I’ve asked Dazhu to remember to pass the letters to us." Cai Meina isn’t sure if Gao Yanan will write; maybe the letter got stuck on the way, or maybe there won’t be any letter, but Cai Meina is prepared.

"Thanks, sis." Although Cai Ming believes Gao Yanan isn’t the type to delay writing, aside from wondering if she encountered something that prevented her from writing, he doesn’t know what to do.

"What’s there to thank." She patted her brother’s shoulder, sighing, thinking that her brother is really good despite others thinking otherwise.

Todays’ mood for Gong Ruini is immensely good; finally, she can change the scenery and move to Beijing!

Beijing, such a big city, and it means she can earn more money there, like selling quail eggs and collecting antiques.

If antiques aren’t available for collection, Gong Ruini isn’t worried. She has already decided to directly buy properties.

Antiques are valuable, but she knows her skills aren’t top-notch. She’ll try her luck with second-hand goods, and if there’s no opportunity, she’ll buy properties instead.

In these times, Beijing’s real estate prices are dirt cheap, though they can’t match the huge profits from antiques; Gong Ruini believes that buying properties alone will be lucrative enough.

Thinking about possibly becoming a real estate mogul in Beijing someday really boosts Gong Ruini’s mood.

After feeling immensely good, Gong Ruini’s attitude towards Erya is exceptionally kind.

Holding Erya’s hand, Gong Ruini said, "Sister Er Ya, study hard. Go to university in Beijing in the future, I’ll be waiting for you there."

Even if she has just this one friend, the friendship is genuinely loyal, and Gong Ruini feels that the friends she meets now can maintain long-term bonds.

Besides, Erya isn’t a fool, her parents aren’t shortsighted either. Someday, there might be opportunities to work together.

Compared to Zhao Gang, who sees potential in collaborating with Li Jian Country, Gong Ruini sees more promise in collaborating with Erya’s family. It’s a shame they aren’t in leadership, nor have strong roots; otherwise, they could discuss possibly replacing Li Jian Country with Erya’s father.

Erya kept nodding. The visitors coming these days made Erya feel she must study hard, at least to change her destiny.

In the past, people in the village said to study hard so one could become a worker in the city. But is becoming a worker really that easy?

There are just a few spots, with city folks already competing for them; it’s even less likely such spots would be reserved for rural people like them.

For Erya today, instead of vying for such spots, she might focus on seriously studying, get into university, and similarly enter a factory. The key is to work in an office as a leader instead of being just a worker.

"Ni Zi, after you get to Beijing, remember to write to me often. If there’s a good book, help me buy it. When it’s time to gather herbs, I’ll send the herbs to you." Erya knows this might trouble Gong Ruini, but she has no other option.

Ever since discovering good stuff at the second-hand marketplace, too many people have rushed in to see if there’s anything valuable. A few times Erya went to the county to check, but found nothing worth buying.

Previously, Erya had little money, so she saved wherever she could. Now she has some money; although sending things to Beijing involves postage costs, the higher prices won’t mean a loss.

"Alright." Such a motivated child, willing to pay the price to change her destiny; she won’t do poorly in life. No need to mention this tiny rural village; even in public society, having people with this vision is rare.

Even though college entrance exams have resumed, most parents merely acknowledge the fact; very few truly value it. To them, even if the exams are reinstated, the matter is still distant for rural children.

"Ni Zi, when you get to Beijing, make sure to socialize; otherwise, people will gossip." Erya didn’t intend to say this initially, but thinking about all the gossip in this little mountain village, she wondered if there would be jealousy in Beijing.

Well, Gong Ruini isn’t naive; she’s well aware of the villagers’ opinions about her. Thanks to the image she has as that kind of child from others’ households in parents’ conversations, any additional positive commentary usually signals trouble.

"Especially with your good grades, people might think you’re arrogant." Gong Ruini’s startled expression fell into Erya’s eyes, making Gong Ruini appear unaware, prompting Erya to explain again.

What a good girl, inwardly, Gong Ruini constantly praised Erya. Alright, since Erya demonstrates such worthiness and treats her as a good friend, she can’t be too excessive.

"After arriving in Beijing, I’ll visit the second-hand marketplace for treasures. If I find good review materials, I’ll bring them over for you." Erya wasn’t persisting on buying new books but was concerned about having no time to visit the marketplace myself.

Gong Ruini assures Erya she can fully count on her. Upon reaching Beijing, the marketplace is absolutely a must-visit, and frequent visits are necessary, or how else could she look for treasures?

Also, using the collection of review materials as a guise allows her to shop securely and expand her resources thoroughly.

No matter how trivial, as long as she can fill her space, it excites Gong Ruini greatly.