Free Web NovelChapter 1175: Chapter 1177
Gong Ruini saw Zhao Guangran’s car from afar at the door and felt a wave of excitement.
Being apart for so long, anyone would long for the presence of their loved one. Especially after encountering so many incidents, her emotions were mixed.
Sometimes Gong Ruini thinks she is pretty useless. Hasn’t she experienced enough in both her past and present lives?
Even if she hasn’t faced such disgusting things before, some matters can still be resolved when she calms down.
Ah, it seems like she has spent too much time with Zhao Xuran, gotten used to him helping analyze problems and discussing solutions together.
This feeling made Gong Ruini exclaim inwardly; although Zhao Xuran is a responsible person and wouldn’t neglect her, she is a modern woman. How can she not be independent?
Some things require being independent to achieve. The more Gong Ruini thought about it, the more she felt she couldn’t be too excited.
"You’re here." After seeing the car come to a stop, Gong Ruini didn’t rush out to throw herself into Zhao Xuran’s arms in excitement.
Although she wanted to do so with excitement, she needed to start changing.
Gong Ruini not throwing herself into his arms left Zhao Xuran rather disappointed. He thought after not seeing each other for so long and encountering such major events, shouldn’t there be a burst of emotions?
Although Zhao Xuran felt disappointed, it was but a fleeting moment. His wife didn’t initiate, but he could.
Zhao Xuran stepped forward, leaving Zhao Guangran to carry the luggage alone.
Poor Zhao Guangran hasn’t recovered his mood yet. Although this time he was obviously set up and was a victim, his brother, besides offering brief consolation at the start, did nothing but scold him.
Being scolded was fine; after all, he indeed did something wrong, and being reprimanded is normal. But they didn’t have to flaunt their relationship so blatantly to provoke him.
Humph, when he and Cao Na were in love before, Gong Ruini mentioned that showing off love leads to quick separation. How come she never mentions this when it’s about herself? It’s really annoying.
No, better not think about it. The only suitable sister-in-law is Ni Zi, otherwise, who knows how his brother would go crazy if she wasn’t.
To prevent his brother from going mad, he better just quietly pray for them.
Why wasn’t Gong Ruini more proactive? Just yesterday, Gong Jiaxin asked at the dinner table if Ni Zi would get excited upon seeing his brother.
Ni Zi explicitly said she would be very excited, especially after not seeing him for so long.
Yet when his brother arrives, Ni Zi didn’t take the initiative. What’s the reason? Zhao Guangran really couldn’t understand. Could it really be that she was swayed by Dai Liren?
Their relationship has indeed been good these past days, often discussing things together.
However, whenever it was his turn to join, the conversation would die awkwardly, making the atmosphere exceptionally uncomfortable.
Under normal circumstances, Zhao Guangran wouldn’t overthink. But since it involved Gong Ruini and Dai Liren chatting, he couldn’t help but dwell.
See, brother hasn’t paid attention to this, and here comes Ni Zi with a dramatic act. No, his brother must take it seriously.
Gong Ruini didn’t know her wish for more independence would cause Zhao Guangran to overthink. Otherwise, she’d splash ice water on his head to wake him up.
"Was the journey tiring?" Even though she wanted to stay reserved, seeing the exhaustion on Zhao Xuran’s face made it impossible for her.
"Not too bad." Zhao Xuran finally experienced an intercontinental flight firsthand. It certainly wasn’t easy.
When Gong Ruini mentioned it before, he didn’t fully understand, but this time he could deeply feel it. He was tall and strong, stuck in the middle seat, and when people around him fell asleep, they leaned their heads on his shoulder. It indeed was quite an ordeal.
But all the exhaustion disappeared when he saw his wife, "Not tiring, and hey, you’ve lost weight."
Lost weight? Gong Ruini didn’t think so. "I weigh myself every day, no weight loss at all."
Not lost? Zhao Xuran wanted to touch Gong Ruini’s waist as he truly felt she had slimmed down, evident from her waist.
No way, just going ahead and touching Ni Zi’s waist like that? Oh my, brother, how desperate can you be to do that?
One should note they’re outside. Although few people are around this time, someone could still pass by, potentially taking photos.
Hahaha, he was overthinking. They’re abroad; who knows them here? Definitely, no one.
Wait, they might not recognize his brother, but some people might.
If they send unsavory photos back home, wouldn’t that dishonor his brother?
Not only that, it could tarnish their family’s good name.
"Brother, no rush. You can go inside and cuddle, of course, kissing is also an option."
"Also, bro, due to a room shortage, you can share a room with Sister Ni." Zhao Guangran suggested earnestly.
Hey, how could he say that? Although they’ve been together for years, they’ve hugged and cuddled, yet never crossed the final step.
Still, Zhao Guangran saying so might lead others to suspect their relationship as abnormal.
"It’s fine, Ni Zi, it’s normal for things to happen here." Zhao Guangran didn’t understand why Ni Zi was so cautious.
Things some avoid discussing back home are openly talked about abroad.
Some events happening is deemed normal, but she was just being extra cautious.
"What are you saying?" Zhao Xuran wasn’t against some things, but he didn’t want to force Ni Zi, and if there were consequences, it wouldn’t benefit her, plus he wasn’t ready.
Even if he indeed lagged behind many classmates, good things are worth the wait.
"No hurry, moreover, Guangran, don’t get carried away, thinking you can do whatever you want just because it’s open here." Zhao Xuran genuinely worried seeing the lascivious look on Guangran’s face.
Alas, had Cao Na not broken up with him, maybe they could’ve gone abroad together, and he wouldn’t have worried about Guangran making such a mistake.
"If you find a nice girl, date her. It’s worrying when you’re alone abroad." Even if Guangran complained about being busy with studies and stocks trading, claiming he wasn’t lonely at all.
But was Guangran truly not lonely? Zhao Xuran noticed the momentary look of envy in his eyes.
However, suggesting Guangran chase after Cao Na again wasn’t feasible, especially as Cao Na and her sister’s relationship was barely reconciled. What if they patched things up?
"Brother, there’s no rush. It’s not like I can’t find a wife. Besides, my career is a priority."
Why date a girlfriend? It’s such a waste of time, and do they even genuinely like him?
Many are after his money. Plus, would his parents approve of a foreigner daughter-in-law with blonde hair and blue eyes?
"They look down on domestic people. I don’t want to marry someone who despises us." Even if they’re nice to him, would they respect his family?
Zhao Guangran didn’t understand; even if some people come from average backgrounds, why are they so arrogant without anything worth boasting about except perhaps a household registry?
