Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 773 - 775: Accompany Me Back

Zhao Xuran handed a cup of sour plum juice to Gong Ruini, saying, "Not in a great mood."

Ha, he actually noticed it, though it’s unclear whether Zhao Guangran informed him.

But thinking about it, Zhao Guangran probably wouldn’t be so foolish. If Zhao Xuran knew that his older brother didn’t take care of his sister, would he have anything good coming?

"You didn’t eat much."

Oh, is my bad mood evident just from that? Gong Ruini was stunned, "Maybe it’s because of the heat, or maybe I’ve eaten a lot outside."

"True, but you’ve been standing here dazed for a while." If it wasn’t for her bad mood, Gong Ruini wouldn’t be so quiet, Zhao Xuran knew this well.

Sigh, he knows her too well. Gong Ruini thought about it; keeping things bottled up inside her wasn’t a solution, might as well ask Zhao Xuran.

"How about we go for a walk." She didn’t want her family to know certain things.

If Cai Ming, Wan Qiweng, and the others knew that even a wet-behind-the-ears kid like Wang Yufan could evaluate them so, would they be furious?

Moreover, if Zhao Guangran heard his newly made friends commented on him like that today, would he rush over to trouble Wang Yufan?

To avoid such disputes, Gong Ruini planned to find a quiet place to talk.

After Zhao Xuran told Gong Zhuang and the others in the room, he took Gong Ruini out.

Seeing them leave, Zhao Guangran shrugged, "See, my brother must be taking Ni Zi out for some good food."

His own big brother always remembered Ni Zi during good times, never thinking of him, his own younger brother.

"Nana, do you think we should follow them?" Zhao Guangran felt they really should follow.

"I’m not going." Cao Na didn’t want to go after them, "Maybe they have things to discuss."

"Besides, Ni Zi’s mood is bad today. Do you think you’ll have anything good by following them?" Cao Na initially thought she could have a good night chat with Gong Ruini.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Xuran was observant enough to notice Ni Zi’s bad mood, but it’s unsure if he can console her.

Uh, Zhao Guangran shrank his neck; he truly didn’t dare follow, what if he indeed stepped into trouble, there’d be nothing good for him. Better not run into trouble.

"We better focus on the house." Zhao Guangran stated that considering serious matters should be more important.

Yes, yes, indeed, Cao Na was the most eager to buy a house, feeling uneasy as her eldest sister showed no reaction till now.

Under normal circumstances, her eldest sister would definitely come to confront her, wouldn’t be so calm.

Her calmness made Cao Na feel pressured. Wait, could it be her sister is busy again? This realization terrified Cao Na.

If her sister is still busy with work, she absolutely has to inform mom.

"Guangran, accompany me to my sister’s house to take a look." Cao Na felt uneasy, expressing the need to go see for herself.

And Zhao Guangran readily agreed, not merely accompanying Cao Na to see Cao Li, he expressed he would follow her anywhere, even through fire and water.

Zhao Xuran knew that although their family developed well over the years, in some people’s eyes, they amounted to nothing.

He just didn’t expect a kid who relied on his family would also be so brazen.

Zhao Xuran struggled to control himself, "He may be speaking of Guangran and Cao Na being incompatible, but isn’t he also talking about us?"

Gong Ruini understood, she understood well, "Is it because we seem a bit too prominent?"

Gong Ruini pondered, still thinking Wang Yufan didn’t seem the type to say such things. Maybe if it were Wang Yuzhe, but he was indeed the Wang family’s successor. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Too prominent? Hardly, though their days improved progressively, compared to those with real family wealth or connections, they were far behind.

"We earn from hard labor." Zhao Xuran attended Beijing’s top high school, which certainly attracted some elite students.

Zhao Xuran, being a person skilled in conversation and smart, made a considerable number of friends.

According to Zhao Xuran, he didn’t expect to leverage these friendships to gain immense resources, but at least they wouldn’t be clueless if they had needs in the future.

Zhao Xuran was aware of some people’s opinions of him, though none were as blunt.

Or rather, even if they actually said something, Zhao Xuran wouldn’t mind, pretending he hadn’t heard.

But now even Gong Ruini heard it, Zhao Xuran couldn’t pretend not to understand, "However, our money is earned rightfully."

"And if they ever fall, do you think they can get back up?" Being somewhat on the periphery, Zhao Xuran saw quite a lot situations.

"Some are glamorous now, but they’re already on the cliff’s edge. With no fear, they act recklessly. Won’t the day of reckoning come?"

"And the Wang family?" Gong Ruini wondered if Zhao Xuran perceived anything.

"The Wang family? I’m not entirely sure, but their elder is talented, earnestly managing the younger generation."

"You wouldn’t know, would you? Wang Yufan is the happiest since we arrived."

Ah, the happiest? Gong Ruini couldn’t fathom why he’d think so. Were she to leap around outside nonstop in such hot weather, she’d surely crack; it was unbearably hot.

"Feels like being grilled daily, more so it’s unbearably hot even at night." Gong Ruini fervently anticipated air conditioning, even a window unit would suffice, at least it wouldn’t be too hot.

"Yeah, it’s unbearable. Once we handle these matters, let’s return to Beijing." Though they didn’t spend as many years in Beijing as in Northeast, Zhao Xuran genuinely considered it his hometown.

"Yes, yes, return to Beijing." Gong Ruini didn’t dislike Yangcheng, but it wasn’t as lively as later years, and importantly, it was unbearably hot.

"By the way, how’s the situation handling?" Even without involvement, Gong Ruini knew that resolving this matter would significantly improve Uncle’s days.

If Cai Ming’s situation improved, her family’s situation would also improve.

"A bit challenging. Establishing a factory isn’t difficult, but the crux is getting our money overseas and then establishing a company here to operate; it’s a bit..." The external company’s paperwork seemed too fresh.

Sigh, too clumsily honest, Gong Ruini wanted to teach them how to seize moments for quick deals but held back; being a child with some business sense didn’t mean understanding everything.

Wasn’t it evident that Cai Ming, experienced in business for so many years, didn’t figure out such ideas? What was she, a girl, interfering for?

"If they say anything again, don’t take it to heart. They appear fine now, but going back generations, weren’t their elders mere countrymen?" Zhao Xuran wasn’t worried about Zhao Guangran’s discontent.

A young boy had to experience stuff; the current matters were just small fries to him.

Zhao Xuran’s concern was for Gong Ruini, worried about this thoughtful girl.

Thinking too much? Gong Ruini expressed that she wouldn’t overthink, having someone reliable to lean on; why would she care much?