Free Web NovelChapter 1210: Chapter 1212
Although Gong Ruini had been extremely busy before, almost as if she was flying, she avoided the gathering on the day of the party.
After all, everyone attending had status and reputation, so it’s unlikely they’d cause trouble.
If they really caused trouble, they wouldn’t be invited to such gatherings in the future; they’d lose face completely.
Cao Na was busy at school. Ever since receiving the university introductions and admissions analysis brought back by Gong Ruini, she had immersed herself in research for quite some time.
Although she had no plans to study abroad, the more she knew, the more she’d be able to answer students’ queries in the future.
The more detailed and earnest her replies, the more impressed the students would be.
"Weren’t you supposed to be busy at home today?" Cao Na knew Gong Ruini would seek a conversation with her, especially since she’d been back from the United States for quite a while without a good chat.
She hadn’t expected Gong Ruini to appear on a day deemed impossible, wondering about the situation.
How could she not appear? It didn’t make sense. Did she know the family was hosting guests today? But she hadn’t mentioned it to Cao Na, only saying there was family business.
Seeing Gong Ruini’s dumbfounded look, Cao Na found it really cute, "You really don’t understand what’s going on outside."
Outside matters? Well, since Zhao Guangran studied abroad, the little secrets and news outside have been elusive to her.
Nevertheless, Gong Ruini had no interest in delving into these because they would soon disappear and be replaced by new gossip.
"Your family’s garden is consistently praised, but unfortunately, not many people get to visit your home." Although Cao Na hadn’t seen many courtyard homes.
She had to admit Gong Ruini’s courtyard home was truly remarkable; she had various reasons for loving it.
Oh, really? Just because of this it’s been spreading wildly? Gong Ruini couldn’t help but smile wryly.
"Can people still live low-key lives?" Originally planned to be a quiet event, yet it unexpectedly turned into a commotion.
Gong Ruini wanted to ask Zhao Gang whether they knew, curious if those who thought themselves friends without invitations would be displeased and criticize Zhao Gang’s manners.
Low-key life? Come on, the so-called low-key life their family lives is just what they think; it’s truly not low-key at all.
Seeing Cao Na’s disapproving look, well, it’s not low-key. Since it’s already spreading and their parents haven’t mentioned it, this affair is within their control.
If someone really caused a scene, would the family even be worried?
Cao Na just raised a point; she’s genuinely not concerned about the rest, "Check out these materials."
Following Cao Na’s gesture, Gong Ruini looked over, stunned, "All these for me to read?"
No way, is it really necessary to be so relentless? "I, uh."
Gong Ruini somewhat regretted coming here, or she wouldn’t have been busy with this; she truly didn’t want to handle English material.
"Consider it, soon people inquiring about studying abroad will increase, each thinking that if Zhao Guangran could study abroad directly at a university, they could too." Cao Na really didn’t understand their rosy view.
Studying abroad, it seems there are quite a few wealthy people planning to follow Zhao Guangran, but they don’t consider the expenses once abroad.
That’s actually minimal; the key is whether their kids’ English will meet the standards, and by standards, it’s not merely their listening and writing but what they verbally express.
If they can’t handle basic conversations, Gong Ruini believes there’s no need to study abroad; otherwise, it’s not just squandered money but also wasted education and even personal downfall.
In the United States, accessing certain things might not be difficult, and if lacking restraint, it’s easy to fall for them.
"They don’t care, thinking if Zhao Guangran could go abroad, their kids have no reason not to."
"Besides, they express having money, able to afford a son’s study abroad expenses." Cao Na genuinely didn’t have much faith in them.
They casually suggested they’d fund their children’s education expenses, probably believing it’s not costly.
"So are you planning to speak the truth?" Truly an earnest child; in a future context, hearing the ambition to study abroad is often enthusiastically celebrated, costs supposedly being no issue.
Feeling awkward about Gong Ruini’s praise, Cao Na felt truly embarrassed.
Twitching a bit, "I’m really not that great."
"Really."
"I want them to study abroad; this way I can offer courses here and earn money, but I must explain things clearly, since it isn’t a small sum." Even though Cao Na already earned quite a bit, the current tuition and such, she found hard to part with.
So she has to consider the parents a bit, "Otherwise, they’d say I’m too focused on profit, neglecting everything else."
In this line of business, reputation must be carefully managed, as once tarnished, cleaning it up is truly challenging.
Cao Na wasn’t planning just for a year or two but for long-term business, thus needing to maintain the reputation.
Quite insightful, not short-sighted at all, "Once more people study abroad, you could connect with high schools in the United States to consider setting up a high school student exchange."
This project, although common later, coughs at this time, remains quite novel and generates substantial income.
Connecting with those high schools, where does Cao Na possess that capability? Even if she’s competent in English, which foreigners know her?
"I can’t just talk about money at every turn, right?" That truly would be vulgar, probably looked down upon by foreigners.
"If not discussing this, what would you talk about?" Gong Ruini couldn’t see any issues in discussing it.
Really need to talk about this? Cao Na felt embarrassed.
Ah, thin-skinned one, yet she didn’t know how to initiate this conversation clearly.
Since they aren’t sure how to proceed, just throw this issue to Zhao Guangran.
Involving connections in the United States, if they’re unsure how to operate, there’s Zhao Guangran besides whom one can seek.
Oh, reaching out to Zhao Guangran again, would he be willing? Cao Na felt a bit uneasy, genuinely unsure how to discuss this with Zhao Guangran, fearing he might see her as opportunistic.
No prior contact, suddenly learning he fared well in the United States, restoring contact, sigh.
"I’ll discuss with Zhao Guangran." Anticipating the challenge isn’t just about feasibility, but whether this young master would be keen to help.
During summer, several projects didn’t include him, guessing he’d be upset, then now asking for help without compensation, would he be displeased?
Sigh, feeling troubled, hoping he’d agree for Cao Na’s sake.
