Free Web NovelChapter 1221: Chapter 1223
After handing Zhao Xuran over to the twins, Gong Ruini was so exhausted she was yawning constantly, despite the gathering not being too stressful.
After all, this gathering was truly a sudden event, and Gong Ruini had no time to prepare. Fortunately, the food and drinks satisfied the guests.
Ultimately, this occasion was a kind of assessment of both the Gong and Zhao families to see if continued interactions were worthwhile.
Although they didn’t give a definitive response, the guests jokingly asked when they’d have the opportunity to dine here again, indicating that at least they were beginning to accept them.
Thinking for a moment, Gong Ruini decided to find her older brother and check on how much he had been drinking.
Though Gong Ruwen had always been quite restrained and hadn’t drunk much, he seemed to have gone a bit overboard.
Gong Ruini quietly approached Gong Ruwen’s room to see if he was asleep.
"What do you think of Wang Haidong’s behavior today?"
"If you encounter someone like him in the future, how would you handle it?"
At first, Gong Ruini thought that her big brother was engaging in some sort of self-questioning dialogue. She didn’t expect that he was actually asking Gong Ruzhi.
Gong Ruini thought it best not to get involved unless her big brother started grilling her with questions.
"You’ve already come in, so join us," Gong Ruwen’s voice called out from inside the room.
Well, since big brother called her out, she couldn’t just leave. But it seemed he wasn’t drunk, given his hearing was still intact.
"Big brother, aren’t you taking a rest?" After entering the room, Gong Ruini skillfully found her designated cup and poured herself a glass of sour plum juice.
Gong Ruwen glared at his sister unhappily, "Why are you drinking that?"
Wasn’t she aware that this stuff has a cooling effect? Every time that time of the month came around, her health would decline, and she’d suffer various pains. Yet once it passed, she’d forget it all.
Ay, while her big brother’s concern was appreciated, he couldn’t keep nagging her endlessly. Every now and then, she felt a craving and hoped to relax a little.
"Go get a cup of warm water, isn’t there coffee?" Gong Ruwen poured Gong Ruini’s drink into his own cup upon taking it from her.
Alas, watching her drink on the verge of entering her mouth disappear like that, Gong Ruini couldn’t help but regret.
She licked her lips, thinking if she had known she wouldn’t get a sip, she should’ve sneakily taken a sip earlier.
"If you dare take a sip, I’ll definitely tell Zhao Xuran." Doesn’t she realize what day it is?
"If you don’t want to be clutching your stomach in pain in a few days."
Sigh, Gong Ruini was annoyed with herself for not being careful just because she had more room for error, having even drunk ice-cold beverages on those days.
"I get it." Oh well, cold drinks aren’t good for the body, and she ought to be mindful if she wants to be a beauty. Time to start paying attention.
"Knowing isn’t enough; you need to take care yourself, not just have us watching over you." Gong Ruwen wanted to say more but seeing their younger brother staring at them, he remained silent.
Otherwise, this boy would definitely spread the story, and Zhao Xuran would hear about it and tighten the reins on his sister.
"Don’t go telling Brother Xu Ran." Gong Ruwen sternly warned Gong Ruzhi.
See, they just love bullying him. Is he really someone who would snitch? It truly belittles him.
Gong Ruzhi huffed a few times in dissatisfaction.
"Sis, I don’t think Brother Liren’s younger brother is anything to write home about." Gong Ruzhi scrunched his nose showing his dislike for that guy.
Oh wow, even their younger brother doesn’t like him, so she wasn’t overthinking it. "Yeah, I don’t like him either."
Right, Gong Ruzhi smugly shot a glance at his elder brother, "I told him that he looked down on us, but brother insisted I was overthinking."
Gong Ruwen gave a helpless smile, "I just wanted you to be careful and not speak those words out loud."
He’s not stupid; Dai Limin appeared kind and friendly but gave off a discomforting vibe - he just pretended not to notice it.
In the Chu Family, receiving those looks isn’t rare. He’s learned to pretend he doesn’t see them; as powerful as the Chu Family is, he doesn’t expect much aid from them, so why let it bother him?
However, dealing with the Dai Family now, he’s truly at a loss. Their intentions seem to be that they see potential and want to establish good relations.
Seeing Gong Ruwen’s conflicted expression, Gong Ruini understood that he was indeed struggling with how to engage with the Dai Family.
"Brother, you’re overthinking it. From your perspective, moving positions seems major, but to the Dai Family, this is minor, and they won’t take it to heart." Big figures deal with so many things daily; they can’t keep track of everything.
Gong Ruwen is well aware that the Dai Family truly doesn’t care, "If it weren’t for Dai Liren and the others, Dai Limin wouldn’t have even shown up."
Plenty of people wish to dine and socialize with Dai Limin, constantly fawning over him.
"I just wanted the Dai Family to know that I’m someone who remembers favors, within legality, I’ll assist them in the future if needed."
Strongly expressed, this boldness left Gong Ruini eager to applaud her brother. That’s indeed her big brother, exceptionally assertive!
But Gong Ruzhi wasn’t giving his big brother any face, chuckling out loud, "Brother, if you say that, many would call you cheeky."
"The Dai Family, they’re the Dai Family, what would make them need others?" Gong Ruzhi really couldn’t fathom how a thriving Dai Family would ever have to ask for anything, how utterly incomprehensible.
Not impossible? Gong Ruini didn’t think there’s anything impossible in the world, "No family stays powerful indefinitely; there’s always a softer moment."
Especially the Dai Family, they can’t remain at the pinnacle forever; there will be ups and downs, dependent on how deep their resources are. If sufficient, the rise-back interval won’t be too lengthy,
"Or the saying ’wealth doesn’t last three generations’ wouldn’t exist. We’re the second generation, what do you think comes next?" This generation grew from hardships, striving incessantly.
Yet once they’re gone, not to say born with gold spoons, at least their toys and things growing up will easily surpass Gong Ruzhi’s upbringing.
Wealth doesn’t last three generations; they’re the second generation. Gosh, big brother and big sister, if they want to discipline people, let them be, because for you all, any small sign leads to immediate, serious discipline—a habit indeed.
This ’not fearing boiling water’ attitude from Gong Ruzhi shocked both him and Gong Ruini; such words over time lose their impact. Their younger brother might not find them true anymore.
Gong Ruini felt it necessary to take Gong Ruzhi to previously prosperous families, that now live an ordinary life.
This educational opportunity must include Wan Yihui too, for them to receive solid lessons.
Gong Ruzhi was unaware that his perceived honesty was met with serious dissatisfaction from his elder siblings, even thinking of ways to discipline him, yet his mind was focused on teaching the Wang Family a lesson.
Gong Ruzhi had never imagined someone would plot to undermine his brother, "Brother, don’t get close to Wang Haidong."
Gong Ruwen never intended to build a great relationship with Wang Haidong; he’s not foolish. Wang Haidong’s animosity was obvious to anyone not blind.
