Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 828 - 830: Regret

Gong Ruini simply didn’t have the time to notice Cao Na’s abnormal behavior.

After all, even if she really realized that Cao Na’s gaze towards her was full of envy, so what? She’s received plenty of such looks.

More importantly, Gong Ruini caught the eye of Cai Ming.

Cai Ming didn’t expect that coming to discuss a matter with Gong Ruini would lead him to overhear such a conversation.

He genuinely didn’t see a future in the kids’ so-called Hong Kong-style tea restaurant.

Perhaps it might attract some customers initially, but then that’s it; the momentum afterwards is definitely lacking, just a brief exotic taste for everyone.

Cai Ming really just wanted to know the kids’ next moves, like the tutoring business mentioned earlier but never followed up on.

He didn’t realize that the kids hadn’t forgotten about it but planned to exclude the elders from the operation, which left Cai Ming displeased.

"Ni Zi, you’re not being very fair with your actions," Cai Ming said without caring if Cao Na was present.

After all, the investments between the two families aren’t that small now, right? The Cao Family is pretty low-key, and Cai Ming didn’t expect the Cao Family to support them, just a little backing at crucial moments would suffice.

"Huh, how am I being unfair?" Gong Ruini expressed that she doesn’t want to carry the blame.

Cai Ming snorted, "Humph, you’ve learned to play tricks on your uncle now."

Gong Ruini felt aggrieved, "I really haven’t. Uncle, you wouldn’t invest in this business either."

Gong Ruini was confident that even if Cai Ming did invest, it would be in a trend-following manner, but he wouldn’t put in much money since he has many expenses these days. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Didn’t you mention before about letting us invest in the tutoring business?" Cai Ming went straight to the point.

"The tutoring business is for later." Zhao Xuran found it odd seeing Cai Ming at Gong Ruini’s place, not expecting the discussion to steer towards this issue.

Zhao Xuran and Gong Ruini had discussed for a long time about making quick money within a year or two and then organizing a tutoring business; they didn’t expect Cai Ming to become interested.

"How is it for later?" Those words might not even convince Ban Xia and the others; Cai Ming certainly wouldn’t believe them.

Sigh, the household is full of savvy people, making it hard to deceive them. This is something Gong Ruini was really not satisfied with.

But why worry about Cai Ming being difficult; isn’t Zhao Xuran still here? Thankfully, Zhao Guangran, who’s known for ruining things, isn’t around; otherwise, she’d really be worried about him messing up again.

"It’s for later. First, we need fame; otherwise, who would come?" Zhao Xuran’s point was clear, it all depends on whether Gong Ruini can successfully establish a name this time.

"Then we have to see if there are enough visiting parents. Otherwise, everything is for nothing." Some parents highly value education, but others don’t.

Even among those in high positions, some don’t consider education that important.

"Well..." Cai Ming considered saying that having a top national college exam student from Beijing would bring fame and surely attract parents to send their children here for lessons.

However, recalling the business circle, there are those who suffered due to lack of education but, having made money, feel that being uneducated doesn’t hinder earning, or some bosses believe their kids should study hard but spoil them due to wealth and limitations on family size.

Spoiling the kids leads to refraining from strict management requirements; Cai Ming recalled several visits to friends’ places where the homes are splendidly decorated, but when it comes to discussing the kids, things aren’t exactly exemplary.

"So this is a long-term plan," Zhao Xuran already had a comprehensive plan, knowing how to proceed, but wouldn’t discuss it in front of Cai Ming, lest it attract more investments.

Zhao Xuran knows that eventually, family funding might be unavoidable, but they want a major stake, or else it’s again working under the elders.

Time and again, childhood ideas were taken by the older generation; despite feeling unconvinced, the frustration was silenced because they were young. But now they’ve grown and have their plans.

Listening to Zhao Xuran’s analysis, Cai Ming, who recently felt like his brain was overworked, thought the proposition had issues, yet objectively, it seemed sound.

"Alright, take your time planning; I’ll want to invest anyway." Cai Ming decided not to dwell on perceived inconsistencies.

Cai Ming just needs Zhao Xuran’s promise to include him at the right moment.

Such a promise easy to make; if given to one, mustn’t it also be given to the others? Otherwise, there would be repercussions.

"Fine, but when the time comes, we’ll be assertive." Zhao Xuran’s meaning was clear: if they insist on joining, they won’t spare the financial demands.

Whoa, Zhao Xuran’s demeanor suddenly became intimidating, scaring Cai Ming.

Though Cai Ming thought Zhao Xuran might be joking, seeing his serious demeanor, Cai Ming knew it wasn’t a joke.

Wanted to negotiate but dared not open his mouth; these two were so domineering, what if he asks, and they raise the stakes again?

Cai Ming really didn’t dare face his sister, brother-in-law, and Zhao Gang.

Having gotten the affirmative response but feeling slightly worried was better than no commitment, Cai Ming withdrew early to discuss it with the brother-in-law.

After siblings Zhao Gang and Gong Tao heard what Cai Ming brought back, they slammed the table simultaneously, "Regrets."

"Yeah, knew we’d regret it." Zhao Gang wished he could take it back, declaring eagerness to invest, but he wondered if he had the gall to go to the kids with that, whether they’d agree.

Gong Tao was astonished, "Gangzi, I always felt this marks the beginning of our regrets."

Oh god, opening new branches and letting some go made Gong Tao lament about the kids being reckless, unaware of the difficulty in establishing a profitable business creating wealth.

Could they just abandon it without hesitation? He wondered, "Gangzi, if we..."

Cai Ming understood his brother-in-law’s intent to intervene but immediately blocked him, "If this venture is sustainable, don’t you think Ni Zi’s brain wouldn’t refuse it?"

Cai Ming paused, "Even Xuran shares this view."

Originally hearing only Gong Ruini opposing, Gong Tao thought there might still be a worthwhile opportunity worth trying.

But upon hearing Zhao Xuran also doubted it, Gong Tao fell silent, aware of valuing Zhao Xuran’s suggestions.

This kid’s analytical skills were truly remarkable too.

Cai Ming noticed his brother-in-law stopped fussing after hearing Zhao Xuran’s doubts, feeling somewhat crestfallen.

Earlier advised Gong Tao, met by resistance; thought maybe it was due to brother-in-law’s senior age causing obstinacy, unaware of sending the wrong delegate.

Why was his status as a reopened college entrance exam province’s champion unable to surpass Zhao Xuran; really can’t compare.