Chapter 1327 - 1329
Cai Meina looks at everyone, each one excited, feeling variously strange inside.
Why does each of them seem so cheerful; has something happy happened?
In the past, Cai Meina would ask a couple of concerned questions and then join everyone in happiness.
But now she doesn’t want to ask; if possible, she wouldn’t even want to talk to people present.
Everyone refrains from mentioning Cai Ming’s visit to the United States, intending for Cai Meina to bring it up seeing their happy expressions.
Unexpectedly, Cai Meina’s reaction was calm and indifferent.
Even though Gong Tao couldn’t contain his curiosity and asked why they were happy, he didn’t get a glance from Cai Meina.
Given that the main person wasn’t interested, Zhao Guangran didn’t want to speak.
Today, Zhao Guangran is actually the happiest one, even more so than Gong Ruzhi.
But he can’t reveal his happiness prematurely, or else things will go wrong.
Zhao Guangran, having gone through a lot, is definitely not the impulsive person he used to be.
Oh, these pesky kids treating him this way, really made Gong Tao angry.
Seeing his friend frustrated, Zhao Gang was amused inside; if not for Cai Meina’s unpleasant expression, he would laugh out loud.
"Speak up, what’s going on, son." Zhao Gang gave Gong Tao a look of ’watch me perform’ and then smiled and asked Zhao Guangran.
Zhao Gang knew his son sometimes liked to provoke, but in circumstances where he must show face to his father, he should be a bit respectful.
Zhao Gang’s intentions were good, but he couldn’t handle a son who didn’t follow conventions.
Zhao Guangran wanted to ignore Zhao Gang, but seeing his elder brother’s penetrating gaze, "can’t say."
Oh no, even he doesn’t want to talk, Zhao Gang was displeased and wanted to grumble a bit, feeling these days’ kids lack respect for elders.
"Sis." Cai Ming yawned as he came out of the study, thinking about going to the restroom before returning to sleep.
Unexpectedly, he saw Cai Meina, which made him excited.
Cai Ming ran over to Cai Meina, and just as Gong Ruzhi thought his uncle would help speak up.
"Oh, sis, you’ve lost weight."
"Isn’t New York famous for its diverse cuisine?" Though he came to the United States years ago, due to caring for his son, he didn’t get a chance to explore properly.
Yet whenever Zhao Guangran and his group went out, they’d bring food back for Cai Ming to enjoy, making him smile delightedly.
If not for a rushed arrival this time, and uncertainty ahead, Cai Ming fretted along the journey.
Never considering what to eat upon landing, Cai Ming quickly took a cab to Gong Ruini’s place, still planning a feast after handling things.
No way, Gong Ruzhi was amazed. Why ignore serious matters to discuss trivialities.
Alright, make mom happy, as long as she’s satisfied and smiles a hundred times, would she not relent?
Cai Ming arrived? Really? On hearing her brother’s voice, Cai Meina was genuinely shocked.
How come someone who stayed home appears in the United States; humph, surely for Gong Ruzhi’s sake.
Cai Meina glared fiercely at Cai Ming for a while; humph, even if he spoke well, she wouldn’t easily soften.
"Well, isn’t this the busy bee at home?"
"What brings you, such a busy person, here for business?" Humph, letting brother handle these trivial matters from the kids; they certainly have nerve.
Cai Meina silently accounted this to Gong Ruzhi, for if not for this mischievous child, her brother wouldn’t have come.
Don’t they know how busy Cai Ming is? Their comfortable time in the United States is thanks to Cai Ming handling things at home.
Previously, Cai Ming worried his sister would show no kindness; luckily, that wasn’t the case.
Otherwise, his confident promises of persuading Cai Meina would have backfired fast.
"Sis, I’m fine, just treat it as a vacation for me."
"Besides, this matter truly isn’t trivial." Cai Ming also didn’t want to delay.
"Compared to you, it’s all small stuff." Matters aside from Gong Ruzhi’s antics, Cai Meina didn’t suspect Gong Ruwen would think of such a thing.
Even if he did, the eldest son wouldn’t act this way.
Seeing his mother’s dissatisfied gaze, Gong Ruzhi wanted to loudly complain that he had nothing to do with it.
He only called home to vent, but truly never intended for uncle to help in the United States.
"It has nothing to do with Xiao Zhi; I decided to come, he didn’t know about it, they were shocked seeing me." Cai Ming explained he wanted to come himself.
Although Cai Ming spoke truth, Cai Meina would not believe him.
Seeing Cai Meina’s relentless skepticism, Cai Ming knew she absolutely didn’t trust him, but he had no options.
"Sis, I know you worry about Xiao Zhi, young and unable to care for himself."
"Back then, wasn’t I also around Xiao Zhi’s age, working hard independently?"
"If I hadn’t risked it in Northeast back then, who knows how I’d be now."
"But at that time.." Cai Meina wanted to say Cai Ming was mature since young, unlike Gong Ruzhi.
Being doted on by his mother and elder siblings, Gong Ruzhi was far more pampered than Cai Ming.
"Sis, Xiao Zhi’s pampered nature suggests he needs more opportunities to train."
"And such a golden chance, sis, why wouldn’t you agree?" Cai Ming finished and pulled Cai Meina to discuss further.
Despite not wanting a private talk, Cai Meina couldn’t overpower her brother’s strength.
Seeing Cai Meina go to discuss with Cai Ming like this, Gong Ruini figured the decision was nearly made.
"Follow your sister and them well from now on." As long as his brother-in-law stepped in, nothing was really unsettled; Gong Tao always had faith in this.
Gong Ruzhi showed not an ounce of reluctance, "I know, I know."
"If you misbehave, quickly return home." Gong Ruwen coldly remarked next to him.
This tone greatly surprised Gong Tao; what happened, were they not previously protective of this kid, why did they speak so sharply now?
What’s going on? Gong Tao genuinely faced confusion.
"It’s fine, I’m just winding this kid up, to prevent slack in the United States." Gong Ruwen assured he wouldn’t worry the parents.
"Brother, relax." Gong Ruzhi originally feared his elder brother’s little schemes might be exposed.
Once his father knew he calculated against his brother for staying in the United States, a fit was certain.
Once determined by dad, not even uncle or mom’s persuasion worked.
Seeing Gong Ruwen and others’ unusual demeanor, Gong Tao might still sense something amiss, but since they said it’s fine, he paid it no mind.
If anything arises, after all, there’s Zhao Xuran.