Chapter 1350 - 1352
Although Gong Ruini acted carefree yesterday by letting Zhao Guangran and Dai Limin comfort Gong Jiaming, she was actually quite anxious.
Even though Gong Jiaxin is studying in Europe, she’s really worried about Gong Jiaming, being a sister who doted on her younger brother.
Every time she calls home, she’s always asking how Gong Jiaming is, whether he’s gotten fatter or thinner lately.
To see Gong Jiaming slim down despite trying to feed him like a pig with various treats, makes Gong Ruini feel she hasn’t lived up to the promise she gave Gong Jiaxin.
She didn’t manage to take proper care of Gong Jiaming, and now to see him emotionally collapsing, it’s truly a difficult situation for an ordinary person to handle.
"I wonder if that kid Zhao Guangran has already managed to calm Gong Jiaming down." Gong Ruini sighed as she came to Zhao Guangran’s apartment.
Seeing the empty living room and dining area, Gong Ruini didn’t find it surprising; at this hour, these people should be tucked away in the study, continuing to work tirelessly.
Checking the time, although today she has to start her busy day as well, she first goes to the kitchen to defrost the beef brisket bought yesterday.
"Today I’ll make some curry beef brisket stew, and cook some rice. This will be our meal for the day." Such a simple dish.
"Tomorrow it’s braised beef rice."
"And the day after, it’s braised rib rice." With these people constantly needing various dishes and critiquing them, Gong Ruini is thinking about making things as simple as possible.
Who has the leisure of the United States to keep making delicious food for them, especially for these ungrateful guys.
Gong Ruini kept mumbling to herself, as she was the cook after all; who would be foolish enough to offend the cook?
"Ni Zi, you’re up?" Gong Jiaxin wobbled out from the room she slept in.
Ha, how is it Gong Jiaxin? Gong Ruini was startled, "When did you come back."
Oh my god, what timing—coming back right at the moment Gong Jiaming is having an emotional breakdown.
Silently hoping Gong Jiaxin doesn’t know about all this, Gong Ruini prayed in her heart.
"I arrived last night, yet everyone was out." Seeing Gong Ruini’s surprised face, Gong Jiaxin originally wanted to ask if she knew why Gong Jiaming was so stressed.
But seeing Gong Ruini’s surprised expression, she was really at loss for words.
Ah, no way, arrived home last night and even knows they went out for dinner. What then?
Should they discuss this matter or not? After quickly thinking it over, Gong Ruini said, "Yesterday, Jiaming’s mood was unstable."
Gong Jiaxin hadn’t planned on asking Gong Ruini about it, but didn’t expect her to continue speaking, which made her a bit surprised.
"Yes, I noticed it when I got back, and gave that Dai fellow a few punches." Gong Jiaxin said, still pissed off.
No way, did she really punch Dai Limin, oh wow, she really is a bit too forceful.
"Wait, wasn’t yesterday your first time meeting Dai Limin?" How did it escalate to that?
"If it weren’t for him, would Jiaming have cried?" Hmpf, Gong Jiaxin said that if she didn’t know him as Dai Liren’s brother, she wouldn’t let him off so easily.
"I asked Guangran, but that idiot Jiaming just wouldn’t tell me anything, mumbling on forever."
Guangran did say that, damn, isn’t he making things even more chaotic?
Although it seemed like Dai Limin bullied the weak, making Gong Jiaming cry, but is it really because of this?
Originally, if Zhao Guangran couldn’t handle it yesterday, calling Zhao Xuran in could be an option. And if that failed, she could step in.
But now it seems unnecessary thanks to Gong Jiaxin’s arrival, making the situation uncertain.
Dai Limin was already furious when reprimanded by Zhao Guangran before, and now being punched by Gong Jiaxin—will he stand for it?
"Don’t worry, he’s helping out in the study." After hitting Dai Limin, Gong Jiaxin actually felt a bit embarrassed.
From what Zhao Guangran said about the situation at the time, her first reaction was that Dai Limin bullied her brother, but after lying in bed resting, Gong Jiaxin felt she was a bit impulsive.
Though Dai Liren’s actions may have been somewhat excessive back then, but is Gong Jiaming really someone who cries easily?
"Is it just that Jiaming’s stress has been too much lately?" Although Gong Jiaxin is in Europe, she isn’t unaware of recent events.
Gong Jiaxin acknowledges that if the plan goes through, their assets will see a significant increase.
But if elevating their worth means having her brother busy and stressed, Gong Jiaxin hopes her brother doesn’t have to work so hard.
Yet can she say this? Would her parents agree if she did?
Even if the parents could be convinced, would her silly brother agree?
Through daily calls with Gong Jiaxin, she knows Gong Jiaming looks exhausted but he sounds so passionate, so motivated.
"Surely the stress is high, and Guangran has some responsibility too. You know how when Guangran gets stressed, his demands on others go up."
This time Gong Jiaxin didn’t see Zhao Guangran furious, but reflecting on the lesser important orders before, he was so intense.
Not to mention, the current project is so critical, given Guangran’s demanding nature, "Fine then, let him learn a thing or two properly."
Stress is everywhere—isn’t her fashion design career without pressure? "With pressure comes more and stronger progress."
Is she agreeing with Zhao Guangran’s approach? Gong Ruini was speechless, not knowing if Dai Limin would feel wronged hearing this.
"Right, are you going back to Europe after this visit?" Since Dai Limin is busy in the study, in case he overhears something that he shouldn’t, things could get awkward.
Gong Jiaxin felt exhausted, "Of course I’m going back. I came to the United States to handle some business, probably staying for about ten days."
After asking what meal Gong Ruini planned to make, she began prepping ingredients as well, "Accompanying them on this trip, I truly learned a lot."
Gong Jiaxin always thought she’d learned well, but this visit to Europe made her realize if she hadn’t gone, she couldn’t have learned so much American-side knowledge.
Enthusiastically sharing with Gong Ruini about meeting celebrities and the topics they discussed during her USA visit.
Gong Ruini really didn’t understand much of it, unless it was a super famous designer, those unfamiliar names really just sounded like passerby to her.
Seeing Gong Ruini’s puzzled expression, Gong Jiaxin couldn’t help but laugh. Gong Ruini always had that "I know it all, everything’s in control" look.
"Ni Zi, this time I plan to stay in Europe for a few more years, I want to learn more." Remembering earlier saying half-a-year in Europe would do, made Gong Jiaxin feel embarrassed.
How could she have rated herself so highly back then?
Of course, staying longer isn’t a problem; seeing Gong Jiaxin’s cautious demeanor, Gong Ruini smiled, "Go ahead and thrive in Europe, make a name for yourself, meet more influential people."
"In the future, our brand might need to collaborate with them, it’d be helpful." A difference that isn’t ordinary between a fashion designer and one with wide connections.