Chapter 964 - 966: Joy and Sorrow
Gong Tao and Cai Meina looked at their shy son while listening to the news from their daughter.
The couple was genuinely overwhelmed, or rather, very surprised.
Gong Tao and Cai Meina exchanged a few glances, but ultimately, Cai Meina took the lead.
"Son, have you thought it through?" Cai Meina had never imagined her future daughter-in-law would be so strong-willed.
Cai Meina didn’t care about her status as a mother-in-law in front of her daughter-in-law; she was just worried if her son would be at a disadvantage.
No, it’s not about whether he’d be at a disadvantage, but whether he’d be unhappy.
"Your Aunt Zhan’s ointment is good; you don’t need to suffer so much." Being both a friend and the daughter’s mother-in-law, Cai Meina truly didn’t know what to say.
The daughter is important, but can she be more important than the son?
Look, yet another person who thinks Gong Ruwen sacrificed for the ointment, Gong Ruini looked helpless, choosing not to participate in the conversation.
Gong Ruzhi quietly listened by the side. He was actually quite confused, although his older brother wouldn’t lie.
But wasn’t the sister-in-law a bit too strong? Yet, Gong Ruzhi didn’t dwell on this; what he was thinking now was.
If Chu Ling is the sister-in-law, is there a chance to experience the thrill of shooting? He had heard people mention the feeling of hitting targets before.
Gong Ruzhi knows it’s impossible for him to experience it in this life, and although he envies it, he can only listen. He never thought he’d have a chance to fulfill this dream in this lifetime. How could he not be excited?
If his brother has no objections, Gong Ruzhi indicates he’d make his brother a gift for Sister Chu Ling, clean and tied with a large red bow.
Gong Ruwen embraced the uneasy Cai Meina, "I actually quite like Chu Ling. She’s strong and has been to many places."
"We have topics to discuss." Gong Ruwen really enjoys chatting with Chu Ling, "Plus, being with her doesn’t really add stress; we can chat well together."
"Mom, rest assured, Chu Ling is a good girl. She’ll definitely be good to you." Gong Ruwen isn’t entirely sure, but as a man, he must communicate well between the two to avoid misunderstandings.
Cai Meina doesn’t dare to expect how her daughter-in-law will treat her; after all, she’s not the biological mother. "I only wish she’s good to you. Since you feel it’s okay, then go ahead and be together."
If her son showed any reluctance, Cai Meina would certainly fight for him. But now, he’s all for it, and as a mother, what else can she do but bless them?
"Be lenient with Chu Ling, but if she’s really unreasonable, you don’t need to endure it."
Is he someone who endures everything? While he seems easy to bully, Gong Ruwen doesn’t genuinely believe he’d get bullied like that.
"Don’t worry, mom. I’m a thoughtful person, and Chu Ling wouldn’t like a man who listens to her all the time. She probably prefers seeing a man with ambition." Gong Ruwen knows his potential.
He can’t compete with those from deeply established backgrounds in terms of family lineage, but he has drive and the family will support him, which is why Chu Ling likes him.
Gong Ruwen shared his thoughts, "So mom, actually, I’m quite sought after."
Gong Ruzhi was stunned. Oh, really? He genuinely thought Sister Chu Ling just liked his brother, just like Brother Xuran likes his sister.
Never imagined this possibility existed; Gong Ruzhi indicates that the adult world is really something a child like him can’t understand.
Cai Meina dumbfoundedly looked at her son, then turned to Gong Tao.
Gong Tao couldn’t help but smile wryly. He had analyzed it earlier, and didn’t expect his son would narrate it so calmly.
Especially when his son showed no signs of hurt or fear, how mature for a young child to understand so much. Society is changing too fast.
"Don’t worry, mom. If not Chu Ling, it could be someone else. I’m grateful that it’s Chu Ling." At least Chu Ling gets along well with his parents, younger siblings, and others.
What if he meets a domineering daughter-in-law in the future? How would life be?
Gong Ruwen kept saying he didn’t mind and was quite satisfied, but in Cai Meina’s heart, her eldest son was still wronged.
When the couple was alone, Cai Meina was full of anxiety, fixating on Gong Tao, "Do you think he’s speaking his mind?"
How would Gong Tao know? If their son really wanted to hide things, he wouldn’t be able to probe.
"You know your son. He seems quiet and easy to bully, but think about it, has he really been bullied?"
"Your son, you can trust him. Spend time developing the women’s product business; the better it goes, the more you can help your son."
"Help your son more, and he’ll thrive in that circle, making promotions easier. As long as our son keeps climbing, the Chu family, including Chu Ling, will respect him."
Cai Meina thought about it too, "Of course, I’ll do my best."
"Oh, wait. This is supposed to be Ni Zi’s dowry." Cai Meina suddenly recalled she had planned to reserve it for Gong Ruini, with many hearing it. If she retracts, what would Zhan Jing think?
"Leaving it to the daughter is fine; she’ll strive for success. Even if not, Zhao Xuran will support her. If you truly leave the factory to Zhao Xuran, he may not have the time to manage it."
Cai Meina thought so too, plus the daughter gets along well with her brother, definitely supporting Gong Ruwen. Zhao Xuran is proud and inherits a lot, why would he be interested in such a small thing?
Meanwhile, Gong Tao and his wife worry about their son finding a daughter-in-law with an imposing family background, while Gong Zhuang and his wife were stunned, not expecting Gong Ruwen to make such a bold move.
Miao Cuihua was envious, though she wasn’t very eager, where the pediatric surprised Gong Zhuang.
Her husband usually compares Gong Tao’s family, as if whenever his second brother’s family has something and theirs doesn’t, his wife won’t have red-eye disease, but the situation wouldn’t be that bad.
"Am I wrong for not being envious this time?" her husband didn’t speak, but that was definitely his thought.
"I’m not envious because I don’t have the generosity of my second sister-in-law, nor do we have the capability of the second brother’s family."
"Moreover, our Xiao Xin isn’t as strong as Ni Zi; her grades aren’t as good, and wanting to surpass Ni Zi is difficult."
"We don’t have much either, and if we welcome such a fierce daughter-in-law home, we’d have to mind her demeanor."
Miao Cuihua paused, "I never catered to my mother-in-law when I married, so why now at this age would I cater to a daughter-in-law?"
"Let Xiao Ming have a strong cousin-in-law, then the siblings will have one more person to rely on."