Chapter 1293 - 1295
"Big brother, I think sister is acting weird." As soon as Gong Ruwen and Chu Ling arrived, they were stopped by Gong Ruzhi.
Weird would be right; if everything was the same as before, that would be the real problem. Gong Ruwen truly didn’t find it strange.
"Even Brother Banxia and the others seem off, not to mention sister."
"Only Brother Xuran seems odd."
"Even though he still has that smiling face." No matter how Gong Ruzhi looked, he felt something was off, even if Zhao Xuran’s expression was as usual.
But why did it give her such a cold feeling, "I think it’s the look Brother Xuran has when he’s plotting against someone."
Gong Ruzhi thought about it for a long time before finally figuring out what was wrong.
Yes, this is what’s wrong.
Plotting against someone? Zhao Xuran plotting against someone is something Gong Ruwen truly doesn’t find surprising, but why would he also be plotting against Gong Ruini? That’s what Gong Ruwen finds impossible.
"How is that possible?" Chu Ling also found it impossible.
While it’s true that Zhao Xuran would plot against someone, he would never plot against Gong Ruini.
"Did you see it wrong?" Gong Ruwen asked suspiciously, looking at Gong Ruzhi.
Gong Ruzhi was anxious; how could they not believe him, "If you don’t believe me, go see for yourselves."
Hmph, nobody wanted to go, leaving him to gather information, and after risking his life to get the scoop, they didn’t believe him. It’s really heart-wrenching.
The little guy threw a fit, and Gong Ruwen offered insincere comfort, "Brother, I’m just curious. You know how Brother Xuran treats your sister."
"He could plot against anyone, but you think he’d plot against your sister?" Gong Ruwen didn’t have time to humor a child.
Though he’s the eldest son, Gong Ruini has been sensible since childhood, and just needed to be reasoned with, never needing coaxing, so he never learned to humor children.
When the twins and Gong Ruzhi were born, Gong Ruwen was already a big kid, and he unceremoniously passed the task to Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran, who were interested in coaxing children.
Fortunately, the younger ones were easy to coax, just needed reasoning with.
Gong Ruzhi wasn’t an unruly child; he was just upset earlier because Gong Ruwen didn’t believe him at all.
With his big brother and sister-in-law acknowledging his grievances, he decided to cut his losses, "Yes, there’s no way Brother Xuran would behave like that."
"But Sister Ni Zi just isn’t happy." Gong Ruzhi also couldn’t understand, "Could it be that sister did something stupid too?"
"Did something stupid that made Brother Xuran unhappy."
"She definitely did something stupid." The fact that his sister didn’t speak up meant it’s her own silly behavior to blame.
"But sister has done stupid things before and she’s been educated by Brother Xuran. Why is it so serious this time?" Gong Ruzhi just couldn’t understand this.
People say sister is capable, but she has done stupid things hidden from others and with Brother Xuran around, those things wouldn’t be discovered.
"Maybe we should ask?" Chu Ling, too, was puzzled, but curious.
"Ask who?" Gong Ruzhi rolled his eyes helplessly, speaking before Gong Ruwen could, "I’m not going to find out."
If even Brother Xuran has included sister in his plans, it means it’s not a trivial matter. He certainly isn’t foolish enough to touch this untouchable live wire.
"Big brother, don’t you have a good relationship with Brother Xuran? You go ask." Since they’re both older brothers, and since he is Brother Xuran’s brother-in-law, he should be able to ask.
Stupefied, what good is it being a brother-in-law? Of course, he’s not foolish enough to ask; otherwise, he’ll definitely get involved.
"Forget it, better not ask." Gong Ruwen weighed it up; some things are better left unasked, or Zhao Xuran might start targeting them.
"Right." Gong Ruzhi deeply agreed, even if curiosity kills the cat, better to gauge the situation first.
"Brother Xuran, hello." Gong Ruzhi carefully sat opposite Zhao Xuran.
After smiling at Gong Ruini, Gong Ruwen and Chu Ling quietly sat beside Gong Ruzhi.
Seeing her brothers sitting across from her like this, Gong Ruini felt speechless.
She knew they couldn’t handle Zhao Xuran, but could they at least help by asking him?
Oh well, what’s the use in asking, they might get dragged in too, better keep quiet.
Zhao Xuran wasn’t surprised by Gong Ruwen and Gong Ruzhi’s reaction; they had noticed something was wrong but were too cautious to say anything.
Fortunately, the waiting time wasn’t long, and soon there was a boarding announcement.
Upon hearing the boarding announcement, Gong Ruzhi quickly rushed to the gate to avoid staying put where he’d feel restless.
Just as Gong Ruzhi was about to start, a force pulled him back.
No need to look, he knew who it was, "Sister."
"When we’re on the plane, we’ll sit together." Hmph, just because you think you’ve found support, doesn’t mean I can’t deal with you.
She was quite unhappy, and Gong Ruwen certainly wouldn’t make her unhappy for him.
Ah, no way, Gong Ruwen was dumbfounded, "How can this be?"
"I promised big brother." No choice, he had to save himself, but it really seemed serious if it made sister so anxious.
Promised big brother? Does he not know what it means to mind his own business? Hmph, they didn’t care for her before, why would big brother respond to him now?
The poor kid didn’t even realize this.
Seeing Gong Ruzhi being pulled by Gong Ruini, with no further understanding, "I think it’s better for Xiao Zhi to sit with you all."
"Xiao Zhi is too restless, sometimes I really can’t control him." After saying that, Gong Ruwen pulled Chu Ling and quickly left.
Gong Ruwen could only mentally apologize to his little brother. If he didn’t push Gong Ruzhi out, he’d likely be the one in trouble.
At this time, of course, pushing Gong Ruzhi out unapologetically was the only way to avoid his own doom.
Ah, no way, Gong Ruzhi was dumbfounded, it was tough enough being grabbed by sister, but he couldn’t believe big brother sold him out without thinking.
Oh heavens, oh earth, Gong Ruzhi really felt like crying, "If only I had a little brother." In such crucial times, he’d need his little brother to step up.
"I miss my little brother." If only Wan Yihui had come along, he’d at least step up now.
Forget it, thinking too much is pointless, it won’t change anything.
"Your little brother doesn’t miss you." Gong Ruini coldly mocked Gong Ruzhi, "If he knew you missed him just to take the fall, what do you think he’d feel?"
Too much, sister is really too much, Gong Ruzhi decided not to speak kindly for the rest of the flight.
"I want a window seat." Hmph, not sitting by the aisle this time, sitting inside, he’d have to let me through when I need the bathroom.
Seeing Gong Ruzhi’s sneaky smile, Gong Ruini really wanted to smack some sense into him, thinking he did something wise when it was really foolish.
Since someone eagerly wanted that seat, Gong Ruini didn’t object, letting that person regret when the time comes.