Gong Ruzhi was exceedingly unhappy, watching someone endlessly flatter his own father at home. He really wanted to rush up and rudely smear their face, never having met someone so shameless.

"Don’t move." Gong Jiaming grabbed Gong Ruzhi, signaling him not to make a fuss.

Oh, what’s going on? Gong Ruzhi didn’t understand why he was being stopped, clearly, he was also very upset.

Of course, Gong Jiaming was not happy, but he didn’t miss the glance that the young Gong Mingrui threw earlier.

"He’s doing it on purpose, just waiting for you to make a scene, then he’ll play the victim." This kid only has that little trick up his sleeve; though he might play it well in the Wu Family, it doesn’t mean he can play it here.

Really? Gong Ruzhi hesitated for a while, then after staring at Gong Mingrui for a long time, "Brother Jia Ming, you’re right. By not going over, his expression was really disappointed."

Why disappointed? Isn’t it because he didn’t fall for it? It seems Brother Jia Ming is right, this kid is not a good person. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Thank you." Gong Ruzhi sincerely apologized.

Gong Jiaming patted Gong Ruzhi’s shoulder, "What’s our relationship?"

Gong Jiaming was clear about his own position; after all, he was set to inherit his father’s business, and maintaining good relations with his uncles’ families would benefit his career development.

As for this kid Gong Mingrui, he’s someone coming to compete for his place, so naturally he must be wary. It’s just that this kid lacks sincerity, even absurdly trying to vie for favor from Gong Ruini and the others.

Doesn’t he consider who his parents are? Doesn’t he think Gong Ruwen, Gong Ruini, and even Gong Ruzhi are easy to bully?

The three siblings might let each other win out of affection, knowing not to let outsiders gain advantage.

Would they be polite to others? Sometimes, the more polite someone is, the more attention they deserve. Of course, he wouldn’t say this aloud; only a fool would do such foolish things.

Gong Mingrui was naturally disappointed. He had thought Ruzhi looked flushed with anger, but unfortunately, it got disrupted by Gong Ruzhi. Otherwise, he would surely make that kid jump.

Though there was regret, he quickly rallied, thinking this failure didn’t imply no chances next time.

Gong Mingrui was full of confidence, certain he would succeed.

When Gong Ruini and Gong Ruwen walked in, Gong Ruzhi darted over like seeing family, "Brother, Sister, you’re back."

Ha, with elder brothers and sisters around, who would fear that brat?

"Sister, you must drive him away, he’s not a good person." Gong Ruzhi whispered in Gong Ruini’s ear.

"Also, don’t stop liking Xiao Zhi." Gong Ruzhi didn’t want that kid to usurp his place in his brother and sister’s hearts.

"I know, I know." That a usually indifferent Gong Ruzhi had so many worries proved Gong Mingrui was truly a character.

"Really." Gong Ruzhi of course knew Gong Ruini wouldn’t deceive him, but too much had happened these days.

"Of course, it’s true." Gong Ruini playfully rubbed his head, then greeted Gong Tao.

As for Gong Zheng, ignoring as usual.

Gong Zheng was very displeased with Gong Ruini’s indifferent attitude, "Brother, see, Ni Zi won’t even greet me."

"No way, I used to greet certain elders and got ignored. Since it’s like that, why should I bother?" Gong Ruini stated frankly.

"Sister." Gong Mingrui wasn’t foolish. Though Gong Zheng often said Gong Ruini was just a daughter, meant to marry off, watching her grand presence even surpass Gong Ruwen, no one dared to object.

Even the usually arrogant Gong Ruzhi rushed to Gong Ruini first, indicating her status here was not low.

"Hello." Gong Ruini responded coolly, "Why aren’t you at work?"

Some matters had to be addressed openly, might as well now.

"Well, uh..." Gong Mingrui was scared by Gong Ruini’s direct demeanor, glancing anxiously at Gong Zheng.

Gong Zheng was momentarily dazed; this girl was too blunt, "Well, I was planning..."

"Are you taking him to Yangcheng?" Gong Ruini looked like she understood, "You proposed that before, it’s been years since grandma passed away, you can take Gong Mingrui to Yangcheng, or else how to bond emotionally."

"Anyway, he’s your eldest son. Grandma liked him very much then."

"After all, you bought two houses in Yangcheng; it should suffice."

"Children should be raised by their own parents."

This is returning with news to warn him not to leave Gong Mingrui in Beijing, isn’t it?

Gong Zheng smiled coldly inside. He really couldn’t fathom how his second brother and sister-in-law, who were so agreeable, birthed such a daughter.

Gong Zheng couldn’t recall how Gong Ruini’s eloquence got so good; she hadn’t been this skilled as a child.

"I’m somewhat inconvenient." Gong Zheng was indeed seeking an opportunity to discuss, but hadn’t found a suitable moment; now there was one, he didn’t want to miss it.

"Second Brother, you know my situation, don’t you?" Gong Zheng looked troubled.

"Your situation is that you remarried; are you, a live-in son-in-law, embarrassed to speak?" Gong Tao mocked.

"If you’re hesitant, then leave your son with the Wu Family. I remember when you divorced, Gong Mingrui was granted to his mom."

Speechless, he absolutely knew, "But as you know, she remarried and had her kids, somewhat preoccupied; Old Wu Family has their own grandchild." Must endure; imperative to endure.

Once he had money, he’d repay today’s, no, previous humiliations to them all, who once looked down on him.

Someday, he’d have Gong Tao at his feet. This ambition kept him resolute, or he’d have already faltered.

"Preoccupied, what’s your plan then?" Gong Tao smiled, "Anyways, it’s either you or Wu Rui raising him, you’re after all Mingrui’s parents."

"Otherwise his grandparents raise, others aren’t obliged to help." Gong Tao’s words were clear.

"Fourth, I remember when I took the wife and kids to the Northeast, you remarked that no matter when, kids are raised by their parents; family together, that’s home."

Strong, impressive, Gong Ruini gave Gong Tao a thumbs-up. Using Gong Zheng’s own words against him now was the best counteraction.

Ah, had he said that? Gong Zheng had really forgotten. But he remembered back when deterring Gong Ruini from staying in their hometown, he had said many things.

Had he known Gong Tao would have such fortunes, certainly he’d have kept Gong Ruini to at least hold a hostage so Gong Tao couldn’t be ruthless, would have scruples.

Even Gong Ruini would defend them, wouldn’t be as miserable now.

At this moment, Gong Zheng truly regretted deeply and profoundly.