Chapter 1239 - 1241
Gong Ruini has been in a great mood these days because her big brother no longer frequently travels out of town.
And Chu Ling often comes to visit at home, which makes Gong Ruini feel relieved.
At the same time, those who used to appear in front of Gong Ruwen quite often have disappeared significantly.
Before Gong Ruini pointed it out, Gong Ruwen might have thought it was just a coincidence, but with her reminder, he certainly noticed it.
Now that he knows, he won’t give the other party any chance, especially after his relationship with Chu Ling has warmed, he often goes out with her.
For example, when they have time, they go shopping, dining, and watching movies, even if they keep a low profile in their actions, people who pay attention to them will notice.
"Finally, your brother hasn’t gotten into trouble." Gong Tao looked visibly relieved.
Even Dad knows, Gong Ruini was surprised because she had never noticed any odd behavior from her parents, really thinking they were always busy with their own affairs and wouldn’t notice these things.
She didn’t expect her dad had seen it all.
How to express her words about this father of hers, "I didn’t mention it because I didn’t know how to talk to your brother."
"Besides, I don’t know what Chu Ling thinks, what if they have an understanding."
"Then you could have asked Mom to talk to them." Gong Ruini was speechless, saying that a future father-in-law didn’t know how to discuss this matter with a future daughter-in-law is quite normal.
But isn’t there still the lady of the house, who could easily handle such occasions?
Sending his wife is indeed possible, but Gong Tao didn’t dare, "You know what your mom’s like."
"In her eyes, you siblings are all excellent, and if something goes wrong, how would she face your sister-in-law?"
It’s just a small issue, but if the topic shifts away, this will pass; however, if mishandled, the problem could escalate.
Indeed, Gong Ruini strongly agreed with that, no matter how agreeable Chu Ling is, she’s also someone with a temper.
"So Ni Zi, Dad thanks you." Gong Tao looked at the lush garden.
"When we first arrived, it was so desolate here." Even though it was the ancestral home of the Zhuge Family, many lived there, but those who lived there only worried about not having enough space to live, none thought about tidying up the garden.
Over the years, the garden gradually transformed, but unfortunately, the kids had to leave.
"Someone told me that Chu Ling and your brother aren’t well matched, saying he deserves better."
Really? Even her own dad wasn’t spared. Gong Ruini was truly speechless, isn’t a person of status supposed to care about face?
Over these days, she really wanted to say that they are utterly shameless, having found out that some families related to the Chu Family by marriage were acting this way.
They should be allies, yet they attack each other, truly not your typical court intrigue.
"I don’t care what outsiders say, it would’ve been impossible for us to achieve what we have today without the Chu Family." Even though the Chu Family would never come out to say a single good word for them.
But ever since Gong Ruwen and Chu Ling were together, things have indeed gone smoothly.
One shouldn’t act so shamelessly, knowing someone is no longer useful and then desperately tries to find someone more beneficial for one’s future.
Is this teaching them to be trustworthy people? Gong Ruini wanted to gripe, shouldn’t this be directed at her big brother?
This is his problem after all, obviously he stirred this mess, yet the person directly involved doesn’t need to be re-educated, instead, she has to bear the misfortune.
Hmph, this time a wedding red envelope won’t suffice as a cover-up, things must be handled properly.
What Gong Ruini didn’t know was that Gong Tao didn’t just tell her alone, but instead took each sibling aside individually to ensure they remember it.
Gong Ruwen won’t mention these things to Gong Ruini, but Gong Ruzhi will.
"Sis, isn’t Dad ridiculous? Sister Chu Ling is such a good person. If my brother dumps her just like that, I would think he’s out of his mind." Gong Ruzhi commented bluntly while eating dessert.
"Now those people flocking around see that our family is not just wealthy; our brother has also achieved success."
"Once linked by marriage with our family, our wealth would be at their disposal, and our brother could help them in various ways."
"They think of this as something beautiful, my brother would never be foolish enough to do such things."
Oh my, how can their own brother be so realistic and know so much, Gong Ruini worried for a moment about how high her little brother’s expectations for a future partner would be given his realism.
"Xiao Zhi, you know too much, you’ll get tired." Gong Ruini looked at Gong Ruzhi, who was much more mature compared to his peers, and felt genuinely concerned.
Tired? "Only capable people get tired; those without ability wouldn’t even have the opportunity to feel exhausted." Gong Ruzhi didn’t feel tired.
"Brother Guangran has always told me, ’When I was your age, I had already achieved something.’"
"Look at me, sigh." Gong Ruzhi was anxious, "I’m truly far behind you guys."
"Sis, how could I complain about being tired?" Gong Ruzhi looked vexed.
This was the pressure placed upon Gong Ruzhi by them, outsiders said their family’s children were all capable and worry-free, but didn’t know the pressure on Gong Ruzhi was immense.
"You can relax a bit, otherwise you’ll feel overwhelmed."
"I can’t relax, otherwise I’ll become complacent, and I also need to lead Xiao Hui in working hard."
"Sis, rest assured, I’ll strive not to perform worse than Brother Guangran."
Was there a change of idol? Since childhood, Gong Ruzhi had admired Zhao Xuran, was absolutely in awe, and now every other word was about Zhao Guangran.
It seemed Zhao Guangran had subtly influenced Gong Ruzhi over the years, even while busy making money in the United States, he didn’t forget to fulfill his childhood dreams.
"Sis, what are you thinking? I just want to work harder than Brother Guangran to earn more money." Gong Ruzhi reiterated, his idol was still Zhao Xuran.
"Brother Guangran makes a lot of money."
Gong Ruini wanted to say Zhao Xuran also made quite a lot of money, but seeing Gong Ruzhi’s determined expression, she held back from continuing the topic.
When kids are stubborn, it’s best to go along with them, and Zhao Guangran indeed makes a lot of money.
"In the future, when you trade stocks, count me in to invest too."
"Of course." Gong Ruzhi said with a proud look, "But I won’t take on too much investment; I think my development goal should be in finding an IT company."
"I think they will have a good future." Even though Gong Ruzhi was in the country, he often received materials from the United States.
He couldn’t go to the U.S. during winter break, but every summer, Gong Ruzhi definitely needed to take Wan Yihui to the U.S., even if they went just to assist Zhao Guangran, living a hard but fulfilling life.
Little did they know, with just some data, Gong Ruzhi would have such positive expectations for the industry, and Gong Ruini fully supported him.