Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 687 - 689 Choosing a Successor Among Fools

"Morning." Cao Na hurriedly caught up with Gong Ruini, noticing the strange atmosphere between her and Zhao Guangran. What’s going on here?

"What happened?" Cao Na assumed they were having another disagreement. Many people said Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran had a good relationship, but she often saw them quarreling.

And the reasons for their arguments were bizarre, whether over food, who grew taller, or who Zhao Xuran praised or missed; it was always small issues, yet they argued intensely.

If you thought there was an opportunity to sow discord between them in this moment, you’d be dead wrong; they would immediately join forces to shut down anyone trying to stir trouble.

"We’ve severed ties."

"We’ve severed ties."

Zhao Guangran and Gong Ruini spoke in unison, not forgetting to glance at each other before letting out a heavy snort.

Something was off; this seemed more serious. Having seen them argue countless times, Cao Na took note of this, as their quarrels had never been this intense before.

Well, regardless, Cao Na had some big news to share, "Did you know? The Zhuge Family, oh, it’s her grandfather, are choosing someone as a key member to cultivate in the family."

The changes in the Zhuge Family were said to be kept secret, but with so many people, it was bound to leak, and Zhuge Zhi couldn’t keep quiet.

Cao Na’s family also got the news. Although they found it strange that Zhuge Zhi was making such sudden moves, based on what they’d heard, they didn’t find it surprising at all.

Oh, are they really picking someone? Does this mean Zhuge Mingshan is completely out of the picture? Gong Ruini was very surprised. Even though her interactions with the Zhuge’s direct line were mainly with Zhuge Mingshan, she heard from Zhuge Hongjie that Mingshan was still capable, so why the abandonment?

Abandoning such a good prospect to train those fools, is that really wise?

As for those fools, how are they to select someone? Wouldn’t that lead to internal strife? Gong Ruini almost exclaimed. If that’s the case, it might mean more intense infighting and greater consumption.

Wouldn’t that give them a chance to buy the house in the end? Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran exchanged a glance, instantly understanding they shared the same thought.

Here it comes, just a look like that, and Cao Na almost exclaimed. Regardless of their bickering, when it comes to serious matters, they always become very earnest.

Zhao Guangran waited and waited, hoping that Cao Na would continue with what she’d been saying, but he kept waiting to no avail, much to his frustration.

He gave a slight snort. "What happened afterward?"

Just thinking about their relationship, it got interrupted like this, is that okay? Cao Na wanted to glare at Zhao Guangran and make him think twice about cutting people off like that in the future. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Cao Na wanted to be assertive for once, but meeting Zhao Guangran’s gaze, she faltered, "Of course, they started fighting again. After all, it’s about three families collaborating to cultivate an heir, oh, the clan leader."

A clan leader, huh? Gong Ruini really couldn’t understand why, with the Zhuge’s direct line already in such decline, they still wanted a clan leader. The current clan leader was as mediocre as they came, how could he groom someone to bear the burden of reviving the Zhuge family?

"If Grandpa Zhuge had good relations with them, they might cultivate an excellent heir, but now," Cao Na complained to Gong Ruini, "the Zhuge Family used to be quite tyrannical, making many enemies, but many let it slide for Grandpa Zhuge’s sake."

Although Zhuge Zhi wasn’t very close to his own family, he was still the clan leader; if someone pushed too hard for revenge, if they backed Zhuge Zhi into a corner, wouldn’t they become enemies?

Now those fools in the Zhuge Family were actively straining relations, and how many would laugh at them if word got out? They definitely needed to verify the situation, in case it was a trap.

"I don’t know the specifics, but it’s likely irreparable now." This was simply gathering intel, Gong Ruini bluntly explained the strained relationship between Zhuge Zhi and the Zhuge Family again.

It really is beyond repair, huh, Cao Na laughed, "Seems like my sister’s situation."

Though it’s been so long, her sister’s illness has been treated, allowing for marriage and children, could the hopelessness she felt in past years just be written off?

"That’s your family’s business." Gong Ruini wouldn’t intervene; some matters needed closure, but with Zhuge Mingshan not yet of age, would it be appropriate for the Cao Family to intervene?

The Zhuge Family might be in the wrong here, but with the Cao Family intervening now, might it give the Zhuge Family a chance to turn or escape the situation? To the Zhuge Family, sacrificing a Zhuge Mingshan means nothing; as long as the entire clan is fine, Zhuge Mingshan is already discarded.

"Don’t worry, we know what to do." Cao Na looked around, "We don’t ask for much, just that she experiences the same suffering as my sister."

That demand isn’t much, and judging by Cao Na’s demeanor, their plan seemed set; let’s wait for the outcome then.

"Did you know? My sister had a joyful New Year; first, because her illness was treated, and secondly, the chance for revenge might have come." Cao Na thought this was a great holiday.

Zhuge Mingshan walked down the road with a weary look, spotting Gong Ruini and the nearby Cao Na, her eyes flickered, and she intended to take a detour.

She wasn’t dumb. After what she did, the Cao Family had been resentful. Initially, they let her off easily, not because she was a child, but due to Zhuge Zhi’s influence.

Grandpa was essentially their family’s or tribe’s shield; as long as they didn’t go too far, nothing would happen, which is why the family didn’t worry back then.

Now, how could things just continue as normal? Although Grandpa and others said that as long as they kept the incident secret, no one would know.

But does no one really know? Zhuge Mingshan never believed her family or clan’s ability to keep their words sealed, no matter good or bad, you couldn’t expect them to keep it totally hidden.

Some accidentally spilled secrets, while others deliberately told, claiming internal knowledge to show off.

If the Cao Family found out, would they forgive her? Cao Na hadn’t let go of her for years, waiting for the chance to take her down.

What to do, Zhuge Mingshan grew anxious. Once the Cao Family made a move, one couldn’t expect her family to protect her; they might even quickly hand her over to appease the Cao Family, especially to facilitate Cai Na’s brother’s marriage with the Cao Family’s eldest daughter.