Chapter 1288 - 1290: Going to Be an Uncle?
"Yesterday’s gathering was a lot of fun." Zhao Xuran got into the car and saw Gong Ruini yawning with her head leaning on the car window.
Seeing Gong Ruini like this, the helpless Zhao Xuran could only let her rest her head on his shoulder.
Gong Ruini murmured, "Of course it was fun, we talked a lot, and naturally, we also arranged a child betrothal."
What, a child betrothal, this startled Ban Xia and the others who were following Zhao Xuran inside.
A child betrothal means there must first be a child, right? Could it be that Sister Ni already has a kid?
"Wow, Sister Ni, are you going to give me a little nephew or niece?" Zisu quickly reacted, her voice booming.
Zhan Jing, who arrived behind them, immediately rushed to Gong Ruini’s side upon hearing this, "Ni Zi, you..."
Soon they would be on a long flight, something even most people can’t endure, let alone a pregnant woman.
Should they delay this trip? Although the second son’s graduation ceremony is important, it’s not more important than a grandchild.
At most, have Zhao Gang and the two brothers go to the United States first, Guang Ran would surely not object.
Although she didn’t say these thoughts out loud, her eyes betrayed her intentions.
Gong Ruwen got in the car behind them, and of course, did not miss what Zhuge Zisu said, his expression immediately turned sour.
Gong Ruwen glared fiercely at Zhao Xuran, he had always suspected that spending time together would lead to trouble, yet Zhao Xuran had promised him otherwise.
He said he absolutely wouldn’t do such a thing, humph, if nothing happened, how would there be talk of a child? Just proves this guy can’t be trusted.
Zhao Xuran was also taken aback, but he was startled by his own silly brother’s words; he thought Zhao Guangran was plotting all sorts of mischief.
Unexpected that smart folks like Ban Xia and Zisu weren’t any better.
"Who said there was a child?" Gong Ruini was furious, jumping up at lightning speed, the previous drowsiness all gone.
"Arranging a child betrothal means there’s a child already?"
"Not having a child now doesn’t mean never having one in the future."
Gong Ruini snorted coldly a few times without courtesy.
Gong Ruini didn’t say anything more to Zisu and the others, but these two children certainly felt her displeasure.
What to do, the two of them only looked at each other, hoping the other would come up with a suggestion on how to handle this situation, truly clueless on what to do.
Zhan Jing saw Gong Ruini’s loud reaction and heard what she said, and it’s unrealistic to say she wasn’t disappointed.
Zhao Xuran had graduated college years ago, many people already have kids running around, yet her son isn’t even married, she was hoping a grandchild would suffice.
Get the marriage certificate first, then wait for the child to be born, ideally in the United States, even though seeing the grandchild wouldn’t be easy for a grandmother.
But those are just minor issues. The reality now is really hard for Zhan Jing to accept.
Sigh, her son has always been a breeze in studies and work, but why in this regard so oblivious? Could her son have some health issues?
Otherwise, why would they be so certain there won’t be a child?
In Zhan Jing’s view, as long as the two kids are home, it’s naturally assumed they’d be close, young people can’t really abstain from that, can they?
Before, perhaps Zhao Xuran was holding back because Gong Ruini hadn’t graduated, but now, is there any reason for that?
There’s essentially no need to heed that; how could things be this way?
Zhan Jing’s gaze toward Zhao Xuran grew odd, she thought she must set a time to check Zhao Xuran’s pulse thoroughly.
His own mother’s gaze was terrifying, Zhao Xuran was really scared by Zhan Jing’s look.
Could it be she suspects he has an issue? Zhao Xuran desperately wanted to tell Zhan Jing, "I’m perfectly healthy, absolutely no problem at all."
Zhao Xuran held back for a long time before he managed to swallow the words he wanted to say.
"Alright, sit tight, get ready to depart." When Zhao Gang first heard what Ban Xia and the others said, he was quite excited too.
Having money and a career, at his age, Zhao Gang longed for a grandchild to hold; that would be a perfect excuse to retire.
Unbelievable how he was fooling himself, humph, his family really isn’t doing any favors.
Sniffles, his own mother’s gaze, the father’s isn’t much better either.
Enough, no point looking at their gazes anymore, or he really might suffocate from depression.
Gong Ruwen noticed the look from Zhan Jing and her husband and then looked at Zhao Xuran’s frustrated appearance, feeling quite cheered up inside.
No matter how gloomy someone might be, at least his sister wasn’t in trouble.
Gong Ruini was genuinely embarrassed; had she been more careful with her words, this situation wouldn’t have happened.
Of course, more importantly, it was still Ban Xia and them; she glared viciously at them both.
5555, so tempted to cry, "It’s my fault."
"I apologize."
"Sister Ni, Bro, it’s our fault."
Since they were at fault, they had to quickly admit it; not hoping for forgiveness, but at least make an effort.
What to do, how to resolve this matter, Ban Xia and Zisu glanced at each other, then patted their pockets.
As it turns out, they did something incredibly foolish, but they won’t shy away from admitting their mistake, "Sister Ni, it’s our bad."
"When we get to the United States, Sister Ni, whatever you like, we’ll buy."
Wow, Gong Ruini’s eyes lit up, although she didn’t lack a couple of dollars, going on a shopping spree in the United States without spending her own money made her really happy.
"No spending limit?" This needed confirmation.
Oh no, witnessing Gong Ruini’s enthusiasm, Ban Xia and Zisu inwardly felt doomed, they helplessly looked at each other.
They had already made the offer, backing out now wouldn’t be wise.
Fine then, isn’t it just about the money, earning money isn’t hard for them.
"As long as Sister Ni is happy, it’s fine." Ban Xia said sincerely.
"Alright." How perceptive these kids were, Gong Ruini was thoroughly pleased with this solution.
Gong Ruini was satisfied, but Zhao Xuran wasn’t. Clearly, he’d suffered quite a blow too, yet no one seemed to care about him.
Zhao Xuran snorted a few times, hoping Ban Xia and Zisu would notice him.
But no matter how Zhao Xuran snorted, nobody paid him any attention.
This thoroughly infuriated Zhao Guangran, oh well, since no one’s paying attention to him, he could at least make his own move, "What about my share?"
"Sister Ni, the clothes and bags over in America are quite lovely, sis, you should buy more."
"Right, buy more, or those Americans might look down on you." Ban Xia grew increasingly concerned about Sister Ni being underestimated.
"Actually, I don’t think there’s a need to worry about this." Gong Ruini honestly felt there wasn’t any need to buy so many clothes or brand-name bags.
Even university students aren’t all rich, their outfits are often simple styles.
"I’m going there to study, need to keep a low profile." Dressing too flamboyantly could easily attract the wrong attention.
It’s best not to offend the locals easily, in the United States, people would do almost anything for money.
Phew, Ban Xia and the others let out a long sigh of relief, hearing Gong Ruini’s words, it seemed she didn’t plan to buy too many high-end clothes or bags, which was good.
For once a woman’s shopping mood kicks in, it’s not something a few boutiques could satisfy, it could take hours.
Hmph, since they didn’t comply with him, Zhao Xuran was indignant that not even his own brothers would care for him, feeling quite irritated inside, but that was okay, he’d reclaim this ground.
He’d let them know: never underestimate women, but also, don’t underestimate men.
Men can be petty too.