Chapter 1502 - 1504
"Get up." Gong Ruini is sitting on the couch in the living room reading a book.
Zhao Xuran is preparing dinner in the kitchen, while Gong Ruzhi is busy setting the table.
Wan Yihui sees Gong Ruini and feels a bit apprehensive, "Mm."
"Get up and help with the tableware."
"Also, because you didn’t notify everyone yesterday and came home past curfew, the dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties will be yours for the next month," Gong Ruini said, indicating that when a mischievous child makes a mistake, regardless of the reason, they must face punishment.
"Okay!" Hearing this penalty, Wan Yihui responds with excitement rather than displeasure.
"I’m sorry about that."
"I shouldn’t have been so willful." Wan Yihui remembers his attitude from yesterday and earlier today, and apologizes softly.
"Remember to write a reflection paper, promising you won’t make mistakes in the future. It needs to be deep, with a minimum of a thousand words." Gong Ruini asserts that reflection papers are indeed exceptionally effective.
Oh, a reflection paper? Wan Yihui’s face scrunches up, "Isn’t that unnecessary?"
Note that the version of reflection papers has already been upgraded—not just in word count—but writing deeply... it’s all about how the siblings perceive it.
Unnecessary? Hmm, "Do you think it’s unnecessary?"
"I think it’s necessary. If you don’t think seriously, you won’t know how big of a mistake you’ll make later."
Alright then, Wan Yihui realizes there’s no room for negotiation, he reluctantly agrees and plans to ask Gong Ruzhi how to write it later.
"I won’t give you any pointers," Gong Ruzhi suddenly looks up, seriously addressing Wan Yihui.
Oh, no way. Even though he hasn’t mentioned it, how did Gong Ruzhi know? The worst part is, his good buddy won’t help.
"You don’t love me anymore." Wan Yihui accuses him.
"Why should I love you? You only love me when you need something. I can’t afford your love." Gong Ruzhi says proudly.
"And more importantly, I have never made such a big mistake. I’ve never disappeared for so long without notifying the family."
Gong Ruzhi gently pats Wan Yihui’s shoulder, "It must be written deeply."
Alright, sigh, yes, this mistake is really not a trivial one.
"Dinner time." Zhao Xuran appears at the crucial moment, "Let’s get ready to eat."
"Oh, Xiao Hui, later we’ll study your schooling problems." Zhao Xuran spent the afternoon researching the previously collected data intensively.
Knowing Wan Yihui’s biggest issue, Zhao Xuran is naturally trying every way possible to prevent Wan Yihui’s secret from leaking out.
Although this matter can’t be hidden for long, it’s better to provide him with a stable environment while he’s still a child and hasn’t faced many external challenges.
"Alright." Before sleeping, Wan Yihui had already heard from Gong Ruzhi about how Zhao Xuran had gathered numerous data to find a suitable school for him.
Gong Ruzhi even analyzed the data from several schools with him, although he still doesn’t understand much about them, he can sense Zhao Xuran’s concern for him.
Even if it was initially to fulfill their father’s wishes, his brother-in-law did his best—not like he imagined, uncaring.
"Xiao Zhi mentioned to you the situation of several schools, right?" Zhao Xuran asks while serving Gong Ruini some dishes.
Wan Yihui nods, "I’ll listen to you, brother-in-law."
Haha, follow his advice? Zhao Xuran doesn’t dare admit this so openly.
Everyone knows this mischievous child is full of ideas, don’t be fooled by how well-behaved he seems now.
Once he has a bad idea, Zhao Xuran guarantees this kid would definitely hold a grudge against him.
"Previously, I didn’t know about your sexuality issues, so I didn’t consider it too much." Some say such a matter doesn’t need constantly bringing up, as it feels opening old wounds.
Zhao Xuran doesn’t see it that way; not mentioning it doesn’t equate respect, "I think you could consider a boys’ school."
Though he considered mixed schools, hoping it might help Wan Yihui appreciate the beauty of women.
Ultimately, Zhao Xuran abandoned that thought, having attended mixed schools since childhood, hasn’t he realized that Wan Yihui still prefers males?
Given this, it’s perhaps better to choose an all-boys school, "Of course, I’ve never been to an all-boys school myself, so I don’t know the specific situation."
"Previously, I didn’t focus on this point when collecting data." Zhao Xuran admits his mistake and uncertainty.
"Of course, the choice is yours." Zhao Xuran merely offers his suggestion; how to choose is absolutely Wan Yihui’s decision.
Wan Yihui thinks, "No worries, I think the schools you chose before are pretty good."
"Plus, I’m not particularly against girls; I just don’t have thoughts about them."
𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"I’ll be cautious, no problem. I had no issues in school before, and the same operation will continue." He’s confident there won’t be problems.
"It’s different," Gong Ruzhi speaks up. "Girls in the United States are even more enthusiastic."
"Once they like you, they really can make you feel pressured." Back home, Gong Ruzhi was quite popular with girls.
Though upon coming to the United States, not many girls showed interest in him, it doesn’t mean none did, which is how he realized the difference between domestic and American girls.
Pressure? How could there be pressure? Wan Yihui looks at Gong Ruzhi in confusion.
Gong Ruzhi then details to Wan Yihui the reactions of American girls when they like a guy.
"Wow," Wan Yihui is shocked, "Really?"
Hmph, daring to doubt him? Gong Ruzhi is quite annoyed, "Would I lie?"
Even though he knows he shouldn’t continue poking fun at Gong Ruzhi, Wan Yihui still nods, unafraid of tyranny.
Hmph, really daring to question him? Ugh, this brat seriously shouldn’t be treated nicely; treat them well, and they climb over your head.
Gong Ruzhi coldly snorts and continues eating; getting angry with this fool would be foolish behavior—it’s up to him whether to believe or not.
Gong Ruzhi suddenly stops speaking, startling Wan Yihui, "Xiao Zhi, are you mad?"
"I was just joking with you."
"How could I not believe you?" At this moment, Wan Yihui is really worried; what if even Gong Ruzhi ignores him?
Gong Ruzhi won’t pay attention to his good buddy—hmph, doubting him means the greatest contempt.
Gong Ruini and Zhao Xuran witness the brothers causing a fuss again, with no intention to intervene.
Sometimes being too pretentious is not good; it’s better to interact as they used to, allowing Wan Yihui to feel comfortable.
"Sometimes, being too sensitive is also not good." Gong Ruini whispers in Zhao Xuran’s ear.
"Don’t worry, with Xiao Zhi here." Zhao Xuran is confident that even if Gong Ruzhi doesn’t necessarily support Wan Yihui’s affection for the same sex, he will definitely be a strong support for him.
Now the key issue is, "Have you thought about how to bring this up with your uncles?"
Uh, Gong Ruini is stunned, how to mention this? She really doesn’t know—what to do, she’s really anxious, sigh.