Chapter 1420 - 1422
Zhao Xuran looked at Gong Ruwen standing pitifully in the corner and couldn’t help but want to laugh.
But when he saw Gong Ruini’s nervous expression, his heart tightened, "What’s wrong?"
Could it be that someone at school gave Ni Zi trouble today?
"No." Gong Ruini shook her head, although someone did see they had yellow skin and spoke a bit rudely.
But could that really trouble Gong Ruini? If they knew what her major was, they’d know she could talk circles around them.
As for those simple-minded, muscle-bound giants, Gong Ruini wasn’t worried either; she’d just let Zhao Xuran handle them.
Although Zhao Xuran’s build couldn’t compare to those giants, it didn’t stop him from giving them a good thrashing, of course.
The result was that although those people were verbally discontent, they really weren’t a match for Gong Ruini and her group in any way.
𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
Was it that Gong Ruwen made Gong Ruini angry? It couldn’t be. Ever since the family found out Gong Ruwen was pregnant, they had been treating Gong Ruini like a national treasure.
Even if Gong Ruwen were given the courage of a leopard, he wouldn’t dare say anything to upset Gong Ruini.
Gong Ruwen looked pitiful as he took Gong Ruini to look around the area.
Gong Ruini had been disdainful of this house, unwilling to even visit the construction site.
But once she really got inside, a lot of issues came up.
"Wow, the room is really quite bright." Previously, Gong Ruini worried the middle of the room might be dark and the house might not be well-ventilated.
She didn’t expect there to be skylights, allowing both sunlight and air to come in.
"Yes, those windows caused quite the fuss." Gong Ruwen was really glad he wasn’t the one handling it, or he’d have cried.
Gong Ruini recalled how Zhao Guangran complained at home back then and wanted to laugh, "The result is great."
If nothing unexpected happens, they would be living here for quite some time, so they shouldn’t let minor inconveniences now stop them from addressing the matter.
"Yeah, Sis, I think we can arrange our shared space into a small living room for chatting." Gong Ruzhi ran up breathlessly from downstairs.
He rudely rolled his eyes at Gong Ruwen, "Big brother, I know my position can’t compare to sister’s, but you can’t just ignore me."
Hmph, clearly mom and dad asked big brother to pick him up too, but he wouldn’t, made him take a taxi.
"Brother, aren’t you worried something might happen to me?" Even though this is New York, even though the safety is okay, in such a large city, can you guarantee safety everywhere?
Oh dear, Gong Ruwen was shocked by his little brother’s serious expression, "You’ve been safe enough."
"Even though you’re small, you’ve also been exercising since you were young, right?"
Gong Ruwen gave Gong Ruzhi a disdainful look, as if he couldn’t tell his brother was vying for attention.
Gong Ruwen really wanted to say, brother, vying for attention is useless, "You’re already an uncle, how can you be so childish."
Gong Ruwen really didn’t want to see his little brother act so foolishly, "If you can’t even handle those people, you might as well not study in the United States."
"Just go back home and let Uncle educate you."
Mentioning Cai Ming, Gong Ruwen suddenly remembered something, "You know, our uncle is so handsome and capable; look at you as an uncle."
"That’s because Uncle is older." Gong Ruzhi said arrogantly, recalling that by the time he was born, Uncle was already married.
If you’re married and still don’t know how to behave, then when will you ever understand?
"Uncle and I are only a few years apart," Gong Ruwen retorted, "and he had no choice but to grow up."
Gong Ruwen thought he really should apply more pressure, otherwise Gong Ruzhi would remain childish and never grow up.
Originally, it didn’t matter; Gong Ruzhi could do as he liked as long as he was happy, but Ni Zi was about to become a mother, and with Gong Ruzhi being the only one in the United States, he, as the uncle, had to stand up as a strong support, or who else would they rely on?
Gong Jiaming was okay, he had some ability, but really stepping up to deal with Zhao Xuran and Zhao Guangran’s brothers was difficult, so they could only hope Gong Ruzhi could step up as support.
Gong Ruzhi was blocked by Gong Ruwen’s words and didn’t know what to say, so he just shrank his neck. If he could regret it, he’d promise not to cause trouble earlier.
Now that he’s here, what’s the point in causing trouble? Better to voice his grievances instead.
"Brother, don’t worry, when my little niece arrives, I’ll work hard to be a good uncle."
Gong Ruzhi clenched his fist, "I’ll definitely give my niece a lot of dowries."
Ha, how come his brother only talks about nieces, not nephews, always mentioning nieces? It seems Zhao Xuran taught him well.
"What about a nephew then?" Gong Ruwen followed up.
"None." Gong Ruzhi answered briskly.
Huh, why does a niece get something, but not a nephew? Gong Ruwen’s first thought was that Xiao Zhi was deliberately saying that.
Worried about giving Gong Ruini too much pressure, but come on Xiao Zhi, isn’t it a bit much to favor girls over boys?
"Yeah, a nephew should work harder to earn money himself, right?"
"Houses, cars, and wives, all should depend on one’s own efforts."
"Look at Brother Xuran and you, big brother, aren’t you both working hard? I will too," Gong Ruzhi stated that all the men were working hard on their own.
"There’s no reason for us to work so hard, only for them to take it easy."
"Big brother, have you forgotten what you said before? You said a man should work hard and not rely on siblings."
This kid, Gong Ruwen didn’t expect his little brother to throw his past words back at him now.
"I think this suggestion is good." Gong Ruwen, though mildly perturbed, had to agree that from a practical standpoint, Gong Ruzhi’s suggestion made sense.
"You’re suggesting we raise the kids the American way?" Even though Gong Ruwen was in the United States, he hadn’t integrated deeply with locals, yet he could get the information he wanted from the news Zhao Guangran mentioned before.
"That could work." Gong Ruzhi didn’t hesitate, "Many of my classmates come from well-off families, yet they still have to do chores for pocket money."
"They’ve asked if I get a lot of allowance." Remembering the gossip among classmates, Gong Ruzhi couldn’t help but chuckle.
"No matter how great they are, it’s still their parents’ money, not what they earned themselves."
Gong Ruzhi proudly declared, "The money I spend is all earned by myself, much better than theirs, yet they still look down on me."
Someone would actually look down on Gong Ruzhi? No way, Gong Ruwen and Gong Ruini were shocked.
"Forget it, why should I waste my time on them?" Gong Ruzhi gestured grandly, indicating he wasn’t just anybody, so why bother himself with the mundane questions of ordinary folks.
Seeing Gong Ruzhi’s proud gesture, Gong Ruini’s heart sank, "Brother, why does this move seem so familiar?"
Gong Ruwen nodded in agreement, "Sis, I’m thinking the same, Zhao Guangran, oh Zhao Guangran."
Oh man, even though he’s obviously a member of the Gong family, why does he have so many similar gestures, expressions, and thoughts as Zhao Guangran? It was frustrating.