Chapter 962 - 964: Is a Simple Thank You Not Enough?
Chu Ling was in a really good mood today, especially when she saw so much food,
"So much to eat." The most important thing was that many of them she had never seen before, let alone tasted.
If she saw such things outside, Chu Ling would consider it first, it’d be best if someone had tried it, or could taste it for her.
But since Gong Ruini made it, she felt it was worth the trust.
Without waiting for someone to try the food first, she started eating. Zhao Xuran hadn’t really noticed before, but now he thought there was really an issue.
"It seems Chu Ling really trusts you."
Gong Ruini had just finished socializing with someone and didn’t know what was happening at the food table, so she looked completely puzzled when she heard Zhao Xuran’s words.
"What?" Is there a problem with Chu Ling trusting her? "I’ve never tricked Chu Ling."
"No, I just suddenly realized that Chu Ling has complete confidence in your cooking."
Ha, all for this? Gong Ruini felt that Zhao Xuran had been a bit quirky today, and his words were somewhat incomprehensible.
"Alright, go and socialize." Gong Ruini didn’t understand how even her own big brother could chat with others, of course not with girls, but with a few boys.
How come the one by my side isn’t doing anything, it’s so strange.
Although everyone present was middle or high school students, some had good potential and character. Gong Ruini thought she could at least network more.
Socializing? Zhao Xuran looked hurt, "Why do you think I should go and socialize?"
This expression just made people feel guilty. Gong Ruini tried hard not to look at Zhao Xuran’s face, otherwise, she would be persuaded and end up agreeing to many unfair terms.
Unfortunately, Zhao Xuran saw that Ni Zi didn’t look at him, let alone agree to his conditions, and was really a bit disappointed.
But not too disappointed. At least it showed that this girl’s sense of caution was improving, which was a good thing; otherwise, Zhao Xuran would really be worried about everything.
"Today, I’m here as your boyfriend. If I’m not by your side all the time, what would they think?" Zhao Xuran wouldn’t say that there were quite a few boys here with a crush on Gong Ruini.
Ni Zi was a bit oblivious. She didn’t notice, and Zhao Xuran wouldn’t tell her. Some things are better left unknown.
Zhao Xuran had long thought about how to find an opportunity where Gong Ruini wouldn’t be suspicious and make some admirers give up.
And now finally, he had waited for such a good opportunity. Actually, Zhao Xuran had important things to do today, but he gave them up. Nothing was more important than consolidating his relationship with Ni Zi.
Oh, so that’s how it is. Gong Ruini had no objections. Her man wasn’t someone to hide, especially since they didn’t spend much time together, leaving a chance for others to make a move.
Gong Ruini suddenly hooked Zhao Xuran’s arm. Since he said so, why should Gong Ruini be polite?
Zhao Xuran was startled at first by Gong Ruini’s rough action, then he quickly reacted, patted Gong Ruini’s hand, and smiled happily.
Zhao Guangran felt a bit suffocated seeing his big brother with such a subtle smile, thinking his brother was a bit too unapologetic.
"What’s wrong?" Cao Na chatted with a few friends, talking about any fun or interesting things that happened. Of course, she kept in mind any hint of information they revealed.
Even if some info came out piecemeal, it wasn’t difficult for Cao Na. Although she couldn’t analyze and process such data and information right now, she could go back and organize it to discuss it with her grandfather and others.
But Cao Na was mildly startled by Zhao Guangran’s expression. What’s going on? Did someone say something inappropriate to Zhao Guangran?
This made Cao Na frown.
"Look at my brother, smiling so happily." Hearing his girlfriend’s voice, Zhao Guangran quickly pulled her over to complain.
Turning to look at Zhao Xuran, okay, he was smiling, but it didn’t seem like a problem. Why was Zhao Guangran so agitated?
"Oh, you don’t know, when we went on holiday to Rehe, my brother and Ni Zi were all lovey-dovey, sigh."
Cao Na listened to Zhao Guangran’s complaints with a smile. Actually, she didn’t know how many times she’d heard Zhao Guangran complain about this.
But as a good girlfriend, even if her boyfriend said it seventy or eighty times, she had to listen, never letting him feel awkward.
"In the future, either we go out together, or we just don’t go out." Zhao Guangran, feeling a bit blinded by Zhao Xuran’s display today, showed that some things only needed to be experienced once, with no need for a repeat. It’s like a constant reminder to endure the lovey-dovey displays.
"Okay." No matter what the boyfriend says, we just have to listen. Cao Na also felt a bit regretful. If she had known she had to entertain such a group, she would rather go on a stroll; enjoy the beautiful scenery, taste good food, and be with Zhao Guangran.
Cao Na thought about missing such a great opportunity; she really wished time could go back, even if it meant listening to relatives nag. So what? Is she someone who gets scared?
Zhao Guangran previously had all sorts of disdainful expressions towards Gong Ruini that were hard to watch, feeling very upset. Didn’t he also often serve dog food?
Gong Ruwen looked at his sister and brother-in-law behind him, then at the pair of Zhao Guangran and Cao Na diagonally ahead, feeling suffocated.
After chatting with a group of people, Chu Ling was just planning to find something to eat. Anyway, Gong Ruini and Zhao Xuran had already started greeting the guests, so they didn’t need her.
This made Chu Ling happy, just wanting to grab some food. But while rubbing her stomach and passing by Gong Ruwen, she was startled by his expression.
It wasn’t that Chu Ling was timid, but she had never seen such a fierce expression from Gong Ruwen before. "What’s wrong?"
Could it be that someone said something bad about them again? Chu Ling scanned the crowd chatting or eating, especially those possibly to blame, but found little.
"I just think Ni Zi is a bit too flashy. No wait, this is from the Zhao Family’s teaching." All the good aspects were inherited from the Gong Family, but if there were any bad aspects, they must have come from the Zhao Family.
Flashy? In what way? Chu Ling peeked and couldn’t help but chuckle inside. Although holding hands was no big deal for a soon-to-be-engaged couple.
"Forget it. By the way, thanks for the ointment thing." Gong Ruwen had almost forgotten about that and now remembered, so he had to thank her.
To think he’s thanking her, and for the ointment issue, it seems when Grandpa gave the order, he mentioned a good word for her. What a great grandpa.
"Just thanking me?" Chu Ling felt that Gong Ruwen was really oversimplifying things.
Ah, could a verbal thank you not be enough? Gong Ruwen was a bit dumbfounded. Could it be that Chu Ling had ideas or requests?
If possible, he hoped the conditions wouldn’t be too harsh since he wasn’t flush with cash and didn’t know when he’d need to invest again.