"Wow, a big airplane."

"Is that the big airplane we’re taking?"

Standing in the departure hall, Gong Ruzhi and Wan Yihui looked at the plane parked on the tarmac, feeling excited.

Zhuge Zhi and Wan Dajun had flown before, so they weren’t as excited about the big airplane. Instead, they discussed the differences between the current plane and the ones they had flown on before.

Hua Miaozhu, upon hearing the price of the tickets, thought it extravagant; just one round trip plane ticket could afford them a comfortable year in Beijing.

The old lady came from a wealthy family and married into another reputable family. It was only after reaching her seventies that her life took a drastic downturn.

Even now, with life stabilizing somewhat, the old lady had to be cautious about many things. So when she saw Zhao Gang and the others being spendthrift, she would offer a word or two of advice.

"Grandma, let’s fly."

"We’ll go sunbathe and eat fruits." Although the twins hadn’t flown before, they considered themselves older brothers, and having seen more of the world, after their initial excitement, they truly calmed down.

While everyone else kept greedily staring at the planes on the tarmac, only the twins paid attention to Hua Miaozhu.

"I’m fine, I just feel..." Hua Miaozhu patted her two grandsons’ hands.

"Grandma, it’s okay. Dad and the others have money, and if worse comes to worst, my brother and sister-in-law have money too. We’ll take you to the United States someday." It’s been half a year since they last saw the second brother; there’s no telling how he’s doing in the United States.

Though the older brother called and wrote letters saying he was doing well, seeing the second brother’s much darker skin, stronger body, and fluent English, it was clear he probably had it tough.

Thinking about Guangran, it’s unknown how the kid’s doing. According to the old lady’s wishes, there was no hurry to send Guangran abroad so quickly; waiting for Xuran and them would be better.

The old lady blamed the Cao Family for this resentment. If it weren’t for their constant fuss, how could they drive her excellent grandson away?

"Alright, let’s go out and see." The old lady didn’t really want to go out at her age, but she had to go to talk things over with Guangran.

No matter how good it is abroad, or how there might be someone hurting him domestically, home is always home. "I need to talk to your second brother."

The twins knew the old lady was upset about this, and both sighed inwardly; they’ve been worried too, but do their words have any weight?

They’re just hoping grandma will intervene and persuade their second brother to come home.

Gong Ruini kept staring at the airplane but saw what happened later through the glass, "Grandma’s upset."

Zhao Xuran murmured, "We’re all supposed to celebrate the New Year together, but Guangran won’t be here. Grandma must miss him."

Even if they suggested Zhao Guangran buy a plane ticket to Hainan for a family New Year, it wasn’t realistic because the United States doesn’t have a holiday for Spring Festival; classes must go on.

With Zhao Guangran not here, Hua Miaozhu was thinking this way, and Gong Ruini really couldn’t imagine how the old lady would feel if she and Zhao Xuran also went abroad.

In that moment, Gong Ruini suddenly thought maybe they shouldn’t go abroad.

But she dared not say it, because once said, some opportunities might be missed, and Zhao Xuran would definitely get engrossed in work, considering taking a trip once a year as a workaholic’s biggest concession.

As for the idea of going abroad for a few years to study and recharge, it’s really just a dream.

"We’ll be away for three years, conveniently while mom and dad are still young." Zhao Xuran understood that Hua Miaozhu showed such a demeanor as to deter him from going abroad.

Zhao Xuran knew he was being somewhat willful, but he couldn’t disappoint Ni Zi. When Guangran went abroad, she was so envious, but instead stayed to advance her studies.

To speak frankly, it was really for him.

Reaching out to hold her small hand, "Maybe this is my only time to be willful, and perhaps by the time I’m willful again, someone else will be taking over."

Before that, he must put in all kinds of efforts to succeed.

"Alright, I’ll study abroad for three years, and no matter how things turn out, we’ll come back." Gong Ruini calculated the time; by then, who knows if the older brother would still be in Beijing, and perhaps their younger brother might follow in going abroad too.

As the eldest sister, she must bear some responsibility, and as their parents age, before Gong Ruzhi can take over, she must step up.

"We’re all a little willful." Gong Ruini suddenly felt a true pang of regret.

"If only the big brother inherited the family business, how wonderful." At least she’d get to be a freeloader for a few years.

Thinking back to when people envied her good fortune, being the apple of everyone’s eye, perhaps they didn’t realize she’d have the chance to manage or even control the family enterprise someday; who knows how much they’d envy that.

But Gong Ruini genuinely didn’t want this; if capable, why not strive harder myself?

"No buts. Your brother has his own sky, perhaps better suited for him." Zhao Xuran had worried about whether Gong Ruwen would adapt, but seeing him receiving education at the Chu Family, it seemed he was keeping up.

Is Gong Ruwen suited for it? Could that honest big brother of theirs really be suitable? Gong Ruini remained concerned about him being devoured leaving nothing behind.

This girl really worries about Gong Ruwen, doesn’t she? When Zhao Xuran learned from Gong Ruini’s mouth her assessment of Gong Ruwen, 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

he laughed cheerfully, catching the attention of everyone pointing at the planes, their anticipation mixed with some anxiety.

Everyone’s eyes signaling to Zhao Xuran, ’What’s so funny?’ and once he shared, they all laughed.

Even with Gong Ruini’s thick skin, it was a bit embarrassing, "My brother is quite honest, easy to be bullied."

Gong Ruwen helplessly knew that at home, looking easygoing was he didn’t want to argue with family over these things, never imagining his sister would think of him this way.

"I’m not someone who’s easily bullied." The real concern and worry of the sister, now Gong Ruwen felt a sharp sense of worry.

"You haven’t been worrying about this lately, have you?" Gong Ruwen tested the question.

"Of course not." Gong Ruini would never admit to worrying over this for so long, only fools would confess to that.

Patting her forehead, "You silly girl, maybe it’s because you bully your brother too much, who’ll bully me outside?"

"Even if not, consider the Chu Family; if they thought I were that easy to bully, do you think they’d favor me?" At the crucial moment, Gong Ruwen cited the Chu Family in defense.

Uh, right, the Chu Family wouldn’t set Chu Ling up with someone who’s easily bullied, boastful skills or not; they’d take care in making sure.

"Fine, okay, I know I was wrong, alright?" Hmph, it’s all Zhao Xuran’s fault, knowing she botched her words, why didn’t he remind her earlier, had to tease so much.

No matter what, once they reach Hainan, he’ll definitely need to spoil her with good food, fun, and drinks.