novelraw Chapter 525 Complaining
Chapter 525 Complaining
Zhuge Zhi got off the car and planned to stroll leisurely toward home. He always preferred walking for a while back home whenever it wasn’t nighttime or bad weather.
Zhuge Zhi got off the car and walked leisurely toward home, lost in thought.
"Hello, Third Grandpa." Zhuge Mingshan actually wanted to give up, but she didn’t want to miss such a good opportunity and didn’t want Gong Ruini and the others to see her give up. Otherwise, this plan would definitely be ruined by them.
Zhuge Zhi heard the greeting and looked up to see that it was Zhuge Mingshan from his elder brother’s family. "Mingshan, aren’t you going home yet?"
"Third Grandpa, I have something to tell you." Zhuge Mingshan’s face showed an anxious expression.
Something? Zhuge Zhi was puzzled. What could a young girl possibly have to say to him?
Though he had various guesses in his mind, he still asked curiously, "What is it?"
Zhuge Zhi hoped that Zhuge Mingshan wouldn’t mention Zhao Guangran and the others. He truly didn’t understand why picking a few students as apprentices caused such excitement in the Zhuge Family, with everyone worrying that he would share something with outsiders.
Whether he had such a notion or not, even if he did, so what? Wasn’t it his own property? Didn’t he have the right to decide what to do with it?
"Third Grandpa, let me tell you..." Zhuge Mingshan pulled Zhuge Zhi aside as she spoke, while also watching his reaction to decide what to say next.
Really? That kid Zhao Guangran actually said that? But that’s exactly what Zhao Guangran would say; when his temper flares up, he really doesn’t think about the consequences.
Zhuge Zhi made sure to put on a surprised and incredulous expression, although Zhuge Mingshan was considered an ambitious child, she was still very young and couldn’t possibly handle everything well.
More importantly, Zhuge Zhi was quite unimpressed with Zhuge Mingshan’s petty behavior. She clearly came from a good family background, yet she wasn’t as good as Gong Ruini.
"Third Grandpa, what should we do about this? Isn’t this tarnishing your reputation?" Zhuge Mingshan appeared very anxious.
Why would Zhao Guangran’s foolish actions be related to him? As far as he knew, Zhao Guangran’s surname was Zhao, not Zhuge. Even if he were a Zhuge, would group punishment still be popular nowadays?
"It has nothing to do with me," Zhuge Zhi said, puzzled.
"How does it not?" Zhuge Mingshan was frantic. She had to make Zhuge Zhi aware of the seriousness of the matter.
"Many people at school know Zhao Guangran and the others are living at your place, Third Grandpa, and they believe Zhao Guangran’s actions are related to you."
"Moreover, they made Teacher Wu cry today. How can students make a teacher cry? This is putting Grandpa the Principal in a difficult position." Zhuge Mingshan said quite a lot to Zhuge Zhi.
Zhuge Zhi looked at the still chattering Zhuge Mingshan with helplessness; this girl would go on forever. He was getting hungry too.
"Mingshan, are you hungry? Why don’t you come home with me for dinner?" Zhuge Zhi wagered that Zhuge Mingshan wouldn’t follow him home for dinner.
Ah, going home for dinner? Normally, Zhuge Mingshan would be all for it, but not today. Today, she didn’t dare. Much of what she said was true, but some parts were embellished. Although she claimed she heard it from others, making it seem unrelated to her, what if Zhao Guangran and the others confronted her?
"No, Third Grandpa, I’m going home for dinner." Zhuge Mingshan ran two steps, then looked back at Zhuge Zhi, seeing him already heading home.
This left Zhuge Mingshan a bit disappointed; she had portrayed the matter as serious as possible, yet Third Grandpa didn’t seem concerned. But it didn’t matter; she was determined to make it a big deal.
Even if Third Grandpa didn’t believe her, Zhuge Ming would surely tell him, and no matter how eloquent those few were, eventually they would be driven out by Third Grandpa.
Zhuge Mingshan refused to believe that she couldn’t deal with these two juniors. In any case, those who blocked her path had to step aside, or they would find out the hard way.
Zhuge Zhi was indeed surprised, but he thought Zhao Guangran had real courage. What nonsense about key classes or not. Isn’t this demoralizing the kids?
This makes the kids believe they aren’t as smart as those in key classes from a young age. Even smart kids would be ruined this way.
Those conceited people who consider themselves educational experts should listen more to what the kids think. Adults shouldn’t always measure things by their own perspective.
Zhuge Zhi recognized this issue and intended to discuss it with Zhao Xuran and the others. If possible, he wanted to intervene.
Staring at so much delicious food on the dining table, yet unable to eat, Zhao Guangran was furious. Already half-dead from hunger, suddenly seeing so much good food—how could he not get excited? But being denied food—what’s the deal? Are they trying to starve him?
As Zhao Guangran was getting dizzily hungry, Zhuge Zhi appeared. "Eat, eat."
Watching them eat with astonished expressions was amusing. Zhuge Zhi waited and waited until most were done eating. "I hear something interesting happened at school today."
Ah, how did Grandpa Zhuge know? The six kids were stunned. Though Zhan Banxia often complained about Zhao Guangran, she wouldn’t betray him like this. Who would do such a thing?
This definitely wasn’t Grandpa Ge or them saying it; they likely didn’t know about this. Could it be the principal?
Indeed, the matter was so lively; a principal wouldn’t be unaware, and knowing they lived at Grandpa Zhuge’s place, of course, he would have informed someone. Now what?
Everyone was uncertain about Zhuge Zhi’s intentions. What if he decided to abandon them? Should they give up or persist? This left everyone troubled.
Looking at the surprised faces, Zhuge Zhi felt really good. "My point is, good job. Zhuge Ming should understand there’s no need for a key class. Isn’t this a blow to student motivation?"
Ah, can’t be real, is he supporting him? Zhao Guangran had faced quite a setback today—even his own brother didn’t support him—yet Grandpa Zhuge was all in favor. How could one not be thrilled about this? Certain things can be said, but for Grandpa Zhuge’s support, Zhao Guangran felt he must press on and fulfill Grandpa Zhuge’s wish.
His wish? Come on, he just wanted to see some drama. But how did it turn into his wish? Today’s kids are really cunning; Zhuge Zhi was almost driven to shouting.
He couldn’t believe Zhao Guangran was sincerely flattering him—just casually saying so. Overall, the kid surely had an ulterior motive, "Say it, if you need my help, just say. As long as it’s reasonable and legal, that’s fine."
See? Grandpa Zhuge really was good. With a smug look, Zhao Guangran glared fiercely at his siblings and said, "Humph, without them, I can still complete the task."