Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 807 - 809: Someone Always Has to Make Sacrifices

Chapter 807: Chapter 809: Someone Always Has to Make Sacrifices

Zhao Xuran knew he had wronged Gong Ruini, but he didn’t expect he would be so gravely mistaken.

"Um..." Zhao Xuran’s mouth twitched, "How’s Ni Zi’s mood?"

If he had been wronged, even if he wouldn’t be as emotional as Gong Ruini, he would definitely not be in a good mood.

How’s Ni Zi’s mood? Gong Ruwen almost honestly said it was okay, she didn’t have a big crying fit.

But then he thought better, Zhao Xuran wronged his sister so much, shouldn’t he exaggerate the situation a bit, in case this happens again in the future, how would he ever vindicate her?

Not every time Ni Zi will not cry or fuss, "She’s alright, the girl didn’t cry, just sat quietly."

Gong Ruwen wouldn’t embellish too much, but he would exaggerate slightly.

Didn’t cry? If she cried, it might actually be a good thing, "I’ll go apologize." Although he felt quite humiliated, this time it was his mistake.

Apologize? No way, Gong Ruwen didn’t dare let Zhao Xuran go apologize, without consulting his sister first, what if she’s calmed down, wouldn’t that make Zhao Xuran angry?

But preventing him from seeing Ni Zi, wouldn’t that arouse suspicion from Zhao Xuran, which left Gong Ruwen very conflicted.

Gong Ruwen could only pray his sister and he had telepathic connection, and could understand each other.

"What’s wrong?" Gong Ruwen thought Gong Ruini didn’t want to see him, especially seeing Gong Ruwen so troubled.

Sometimes when Ni Zi is upset, she doesn’t want to see people, but not seeing people, is that alright?

"I’ll just take a peek."

"Rest assured, I won’t let Ni Zi see me."

"I’m just worried she might cry alone."

Zhao Xuran said a basket full of words, till in the end he felt like he was begging Gong Ruwen.

Gong Ruwen was quite helpless, he genuinely did not expect Zhao Xuran to be so persistent, disagreeing further would be going too far.

Finally, the helpless Gong Ruwen could only grit his teeth and relent, on the way to Gong Ruini’s courtyard, Gong Ruwen continually prayed that everything would go according to his plan.

Gong Ruwen was worried all the way, until they entered Gong Ruini’s room, seeing her asleep, Gong Ruwen’s heart was finally at ease.

Zhao Xuran walked to Gong Ruini’s bedside, seeing her sleeping, her face all twisted, "Ni Zi must be very angry, she’s upset."

Angry and upset? Gong Ruwen leaned to check Gong Ruini’s sleeping face, anyway he couldn’t tell, but hearing Zhao Xuran say so made him think so.

At least Zhao Xuran’s guilt was beneficial for Ni Zi. "Let’s head out."

"Alright." After helping Gong Ruini cover up a bit, Zhao Xuran quietly walked out.

Standing in the yard, he glanced back at Ni Zi’s room, "Seems we need to speed things up, dragging this on isn’t ideal."

"Absolutely, we should quicken the pace." Gong Ruwen naturally hoped this matter could end soon, so his sister wouldn’t need to endure at the other family’s place.

However, the Wei Family is influential and has many in-laws, not easy to deal with, right?

"Tough to handle, we still need to act, otherwise we’ll suffer."

"Also, the other side wouldn’t hesitate to approach us via the Cao Family, and clearly have a grudge with the Wei Family, why would they give up such an opportunity?"

"Once the Wei Family’s supported person rises, they’ll have good times ahead." Seeing Gong Ruini fine, Zhao Xuran regained his rationality, able to analyze various situations.

"Do you mean this is just the beginning?" If someone is willing to offer an opportunity, even if it’s for exploitation, Gong Ruwen is pleased.

"Wei Family rising means someone stepping down, who’d want that, the scenery up there is nice, but there’s just that little space." Zhao Xuran thinks so too, being utilized isn’t bad, indicating at least they have some worth.

If they have no utility value, the other side wouldn’t approach. "This way we owe no favors."

Though they could call upon connections, it would mean owing lots of favors, what if the other party is unscrupulous, demanding all sorts, wouldn’t they then pay more?

Gong Ruwen smiled wryly, "Yeah."

"Brother Xu Ran, do you think I should change majors?" Gong Ruwen really feels all sorts of exhaustion these days.

Indeed this society taught him many lessons, and made him understand some things aren’t solvable with money alone.

Thankfully he’s in time to correct mistakes now, Gong Ruwen doesn’t want his future family to continue being threatened, and can only be exploited, being a target, "I hate this feeling."

Who doesn’t hate this feeling.

"Study philosophy?" Zhao Xuran didn’t know how to respond to Gong Ruwen, though he felt there was no need to compromise so much.

But rather than always needing connections, possessing their own power is far better than seeking help.

They haven’t yet grown to intimidate everyone, but already so many schemes against them, Zhao Xuran can’t imagine how things would be when they’re stronger, how many would plot against them.

Perhaps even the helpers today would be tempted, some might take action.

"Sorry for what you’ve endured." Being buddies for so many years, Zhao Xuran understood how much Gong Ruwen despised these things.

"Let me go then." Zhao Xuran thought he might do better than Gong Ruwen.

Sending Zhao Xuran to study philosophy, entering a field they never considered, Gong Ruwen knew it should yield better results.

"What about the family business." It’s a very real question, Gong Ruwen admits he’s good at maintaining status quo, but to expand, he isn’t entirely incapable but not as strong as Zhao Xuran.

More importantly, "Aunt Zhan will start a factory, then she’ll need your help." Gong Ruwen thinks very clearly, although Xiao Zhi is young, given his sensitivity to numbers and other aspects, he’s quite interested in business.

"Xiao Zhi will eventually inherit the family enterprise." Gong Ruwen knows some think he’s foolish, leaving the estates to Gong Ruzhi, but is it really foolish?

Gong Ruwen is used to following everyone’s opinions, abruptly seeing him so decisive, "If it’s not suitable, don’t force yourself."

"We can just be more cautious."

"Families like Wei’s aren’t common, we won’t always go against such clans." Zhao Xuran stammered trying to persuade.

"Brother Xu Ran, stop persuading, since I’ve made up my mind, there’s no turning back, I’ll strive to move forward."

"Besides, with you all ahead running, me trailing, maybe it’ll be easier for me." So many years needing to keep up with Zhao Xuran, can’t let Ni Zi and others catch up, Gong Ruwen is truly exhausted.

He’s about to embark on a path the family has never taken, though lacking guides makes it harder, it’s better than constant tension. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Maybe this is the meal I’m meant for." Gong Ruwen feels quite good.

"Good brother, rest assured, I’ll remember." Words mean less than actions, Zhao Xuran assured Gong Ruwen, he would never forget his sacrifices.