Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 849 - 851: Gains and Losses

Zhao Xuran looked at Zhao Guangran, who wore a serious expression, feeling quite puzzled.

"What’s up with you?" Could it be that he’s encountered some problem? Even though the Wei family’s power exceeded their expectations, it made everyone more vigilant.

These days, the Wei family’s power has diminished quite a bit, so there’s no reason it should affect Zhao Guangran’s business.

"Bro, when are you going to talk to Ni Zi?" Zhao Guangran thought for a long time and figured that keeping Ni Zi busy would mean she’d have no time to bother him.

This way, he could have more time with Cao Na. Otherwise, what if Ni Zi insists on tagging along with him and Nana on the weekends?

Having an extra third wheel is something Zhao Guangran really doesn’t mind. When he and Cao Na go out, there are usually followers like Gong Ruzhi and Wan Yihui.

Though they are somewhat annoying, none are as bothersome as Gong Ruini.

Ni Zi would definitely keep an eye on them, constantly watching for scenes she might find interesting.

The thought that whenever he holds Nana’s hand and whispers sweet nothings, Gong Ruini would suddenly pop out makes Zhao Guangran’s heart turn cold.

Even if Gong Ruini promised not to spill anything, he just couldn’t stop worrying.

"What’s the matter?" Zhao Xuran didn’t understand why his younger brother was so nervous.

Pretending to be dumb, his older brother was just as annoying, acting innocent. So whether it’s brothers or sisters, they’re all a bunch of irritating people.

Zhao Guangran almost shed noodle-wide tears in his heart but helplessly explained. Without explaining, his big brother would never step in to rescue him.

These people are all heartless, and in Zhao Guangran’s heart, he’s ready to plan revenge. If they ever fall into his hands, he certainly won’t show mercy.

Showing off love right in front of Ni Zi, you’re growing up, young man, as he looked at Zhao Guangran’s hopeful face.

Zhao Xuran couldn’t hold back, "Quickly go out and study."

"I think what Ni Zi said isn’t wrong; you need to aim for second in your grade, and Cao Na should aim for the top ten."

If you have time to show off love and think about going out to play, then focus more on schoolwork. "Otherwise, don’t bring these things up with me."

What is going on? Zhao Guangran was dumbfounded. Everything seemed fine before, so why the sudden change of attitude?

Sigh, his big brother’s mood swings could match a woman’s—so unpredictable you can barely gauge them.

Although Zhao Guangran felt the pressure from his brother’s punishment, he was mentally prepared and didn’t have much of a rebellious attitude, but Cao Na was different.

"Bro, Nana’s expectations are a bit high, and Uncle and them..." Zhao Guangran cautiously tried to ease the burden for his girlfriend.

Hmm, annoying guys. They know they’re a couple but still have to say it to his face like that.

Zhao Xuran felt all sorts of discontent; he should have reined it in from the start.

Regret is impossible now, but making them feel more pressure is doable.

"Think about the things you talked about with Nana’s father." Zhao Xuran didn’t expect his brother to present such a dilemma and hand it to the Cao family so readily.

Zhao Xuran knew an alliance with the Cao family was profitable, but his brother just had to rush and offer it, making him uncomfortable.

"We have four brothers, three surnames, and then your child still needs the surname Cao?" Zhao Xuran found it unsettling just thinking about it.

Big brother is bringing this up again. Zhao Guangran knows that behaving like he’s marrying into the family would make their parents feel a certain way. Yet he thought his big brother should be more open-minded about this.

"See, Dad agreed to let Ban Xia and them have the surname Zhan, and when meeting Grandpa Zhuge, he also agreed to let Zisu have the surname Zhuge."

Is this the same? That was to repay a favor and with much help to our family, whereas there are ways to avoid the Cao family issue. Even if Guangran likes Cao Na, the family wouldn’t just sit back; we’d help him get married to Cao Na.

But this kid took the initiative, "You sure have your own ideas."

Zhao Xuran chuckled; people said his actions back then were too reckless, but was he really that reckless?

"Bro, it’s already like this, no point in regretting, and Uncle and them will be good to me."

"Bro, we can’t let only Gong Ruwen fight on the G field; I have to give it my all too."

"If there’s no unexpected changes, Nana will follow her parents’ expectations, and I’ll just be her good support."

"Bro, I’m not wronged."

Wronged? Where does this kid get off saying he’s not wronged? Zhao Xuran sneered slightly, "What are you wronged about?" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Didn’t you get the beauty?"

Bro, you really know how to twist the knife. Zhao Guangran clutched his chest, feeling the pain. His brother would usually tease sarcastically every now and then but wasn’t this unapologetically harsh before now. Could it be he’s influenced by Gong Ruini?

Sigh, truly a pair, otherwise how could they be so in sync, "Okay, big bro, whatever you think is fine."

Big brother’s unhappy, time to apologize and admit fault.

Zhao Xuran was also angered by them. When he saw his younger brother apologize, he sighed too; the Cao family was treating Zhao Guangran with such hospitality, but after all, they weren’t one family.

Whether the Cao family remained harmonious depends on their future life under one roof. Zhao Guangran spoke sweetly and considerate, but the expectations of a daughter’s friend and a son-in-law differ.

"Improve yourself so you won’t be looked down upon."

"Bro, I know, as long as you all do well, no one will look down on me." Zhao Guangran wouldn’t show any kindness to people just living off their parents’ names, nor would he care about their opinions.

"I just can’t go abroad now." Zhao Guangran knew they had family abroad and had long thought about studying overseas, but for Cao Na, he had to put that plan aside.

"Bro, will you go abroad?"

Abroad? Zhao Xuran previously thought all four of them would go abroad, initially him and Gong Ruwen, so when Guangran and them went, they’d already have a foothold and life wouldn’t be too hard.

"We will. Without you, the three of us need to go even more, taking your share." This is a give-and-take situation.

Thinking of the efforts and resilience he once upheld, only to have them drift away, Zhao Guangran’s mood sank, "I’ll study up to a master’s degree domestically, can’t let my degree fall behind yours."

"Bro, you can’t get married abroad; you must come back to marry."

Marriage, Zhao Xuran hadn’t thought that far ahead, "We’ll definitely come back, and get married together."

"No way, you’re the older brother." Zhao Guangran didn’t want to get married alongside Zhao Xuran.

Wow, this kid learned to be humble, making Zhao Xuran almost feel touched.

"Getting married together means you give one less red envelope; I’m not stupid." His big brother was a rich guy; should he give his brother fewer wedding gifts?

Feeling like kicking his younger brother out, he had never seen such a calculating brother.