Chapter 963 - 965: Just Like That, It Happened
After sending off the last guest, Gong Ruini kept rubbing her back and returned to the room to rest a bit.
And then she saw the room in disarray, with the main problem being that all the bowls were empty.
"Ahhhh, how come they’re all empty?" Zhao Guangran originally thought there would be some leftovers, but unexpectedly, everything was gone.
"This food was a bit too cleanly eaten," he said. It must be that someone packed them to take home; otherwise, how could this happen?
"I saw they liked it, so I let them pack some to take home." Seeing their pitiful looks, what else could Gong Ruini do?
Aside from agreeing to let them take the food home, should she have said they planned to eat it later?
"Ah." Zhao Guangran was not happy. He was very tired today, and even though most of them were easy to get along with, it didn’t mean there were no crafty foxes; some were as sly as the elder brother.
"I’ll make some the day after tomorrow," Gong Ruini, just like earlier, considered the previous recipe and felt there were areas lacking, so she decided to take this opportunity to modify it properly.
Wow, Ni Zi agreed to make them, which got Zhao Guangran so excited that he danced around the room a few times.
As for those snacks that people took home earlier, Zhao Guangran hardly cared.
Worried Gong Ruini might slack off and end up making just a few types, Zhao Guangran discussed thoroughly with her about which ones to make.
Seeing Zhao Guangran being so serious, Gong Ruini couldn’t help but laugh, "Do we need to sign an agreement?"
This suggestion was of course great. Zhao Guangran jumped at the chance, especially since Gong Ruini proposed it herself; how could he ignore Ni Zi’s request?
What’s this situation? Someone who just said they were a bit full and bloated could pull off such a challenging move. "It can’t be real, can it?"
Gong Ruini was really incredulous, "Am I so untrustworthy?" Gong Ruini always felt her character was good, yet Zhao Guangran looked down on people like this.
Good character? Humph, Zhao Guangran scribbled a few notes, "Ni Zi, sign it."
Gong Ruini was at a loss looking at what Zhao Guangran wrote. Although it wasn’t too thorough, he included all that needed to be written, sigh.
Gong Ruini didn’t want to get tangled up in this topic with Zhao Guangran. If truth be told, it was her who first suggested signing an agreement.
Helplessly signing her name, "Really, I was dumb."
"You’re not dumb; I’m just worried you’ll forget since you’ve been busy lately." Zhao Guangran carefully put the note away.
Then he excitedly celebrated with Cao Na and Gong Ruwen. As for Zhao Xuran, he probably now harbors resentment, so best not to pay him any attention.
Zhao Guangran wanted to pull Gong Ruwen aside for a proper celebration, only to discover he was sitting in a corner chuckling to himself.
Laughing to oneself was fine, but it made people feel that Zhao Guangran was currently in a very sweet moment, reminiscent of when Cao Na agreed to be his girlfriend.
Wait a minute, Gong Ruwen had never mentioned liking anyone before, which made today’s gathering all the more curious.
Could it be? Zhao Xuran was astonished to see Gong Ruwen. Could it be that he also feels Chu Ling suits him perfectly?
Could it be Ni Zi’s suggestion, and the guy who listens to the girl so much just agreed without hesitation?
"Chu Ling?" Zhao Guangran cautiously asked.
Gong Ruwen knew something was off with him, but he didn’t know how to adjust; he just felt very happy in this moment.
Upon hearing Chu Ling’s name, he suddenly lifted his head, "What’s the matter?"
Zhao Guangran really didn’t expect Gong Ruwen, who was bowed down for unknown reasons, to lift his head so abruptly.
Lifting his head was one thing, but the sound was so loud, "Ah, Brother Ruwen, you didn’t just confess to Chu Ling, did you?"
Yes, it must be the case. Zhao Guangran was frustrated; he hadn’t realized he’d been a bit negligent and missed out on something so significant.
Especially when one party involved was present, but Chu Ling had left, which was truly regrettable.
Ah, Gong Ruini, who was half-lying down, heard Zhao Guangran drop the bombshell, leaving her stunned.
Not resting anymore, she quickly ran over to Brother Ruiwen’s side, "Brother."
Gong Ruini was filled with anticipation; earlier it was just a discussion, never imagining her brother would be so bold and take the initiative.
Oh my god, her brother was really being mighty for once, making Gong Ruini want to say, "Brother, I really admire you."
Looking at the expressions full of admiration, Zhao Guangran swallowed constantly, feeling a faint regret, as if he had done something really foolish.
He shouldn’t have let Chu Ling take the initiative; now things were difficult to wrap up smoothly.
But brushing this matter aside wasn’t in his nature either, so all he could say was, "Actually, it was Chu Ling who suggested it."
Oh no, Gong Ruini was stunned, and Zhao Guangran was also stunned.
Gong Ruini really couldn’t believe Chu Ling would be so bold, yet thinking of Chu Ling’s personality, it did match her character.
"Wow, could it be Chu Ling has already grown impatient, probably thinking waiting for someone to take the lead is too difficult, so she took the initiative herself?" Zhao Guangran joked.
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, and even Gong Ruwen felt shy, endlessly pinching his nose.
Zhao Xuran thought this was probably Zhao Guangran’s stain, but best not to continue discussing it, otherwise they’d all feel embarrassed.
"Regardless, at least they are together."
"Actually, we should admire Chu Ling’s courage."
"Right, right, isn’t it cooler this way?" Speaking of her brother, Gong Ruini didn’t want Gong Ruwen to be endlessly shy.
Gong Ruini originally wanted to ask Gong Ruwen if he was thinking of sacrificing his happiness for the family, but seeing his affectionate expression now, it appeared he really had feelings for Chu Ling.
As to why there had been no indication or discovery by his sister, Gong Ruini could only say her brother hid it extraordinarily well.
Luckily, there was Chu Ling; otherwise, who knows when it would have dragged on until. Gong Ruini couldn’t help but feel relieved.
"Brother, you must be happy," Gong Ruini hoped Gong Ruwen would certainly be happy.
Gong Ruwen nodded continuously, "I will be."
Zhao Guangran looked around, "Don’t you think she’s a bit strong-willed?"
"I don’t think so; actually, sometimes my personality needs someone to push me." Gong Ruwen didn’t find it pressuring; instead, it motivated him.
Looking at Gong Ruwen with a happy expression not feeling burdened, Zhao Guangran just wanted to say it must be due to having a strong-willed girl.
But he dared not say so; saying it would lead to a miserable outcome.
Zhao Guangran felt sorry for Gong Ruwen, not realizing Cao Na isn’t exactly gentle either, but silly as he is, he thought everything was great.