novelraw Chapter 526 Peeping
Chapter 526 Peeping
Zhao Guangran looked smugly at Zhao Xuran, feeling quite pleased.
Previously, the elder brother was unwilling to help, but now, if Grandpa Zhuge steps in, it might make the elder brother agree.
"Grandpa Zhuge, can you make my elder brother help?" Zhao Guangran looked pitifully at Zhuge Zhi, hoping he would relent.
Ah, asking Zhao Xuran for help? Could it be that Zhao Xuran, who always protected his brother, is unwilling to help? It’s quite unusual.
The reason Zhuge Zhi said that earlier was because he thought Zhao Xuran wouldn’t just stand by and watch Zhao Guangran make a fool of himself. But unexpectedly, Zhao Xuran was ruthless this time.
This kid really knows how to take advantage of the situation, but unfortunately, Grandpa Zhuge might not help him. "Grandpa Zhuge, this issue was brought about by Guangran, so he should solve it himself."
The elder brother is the most excessive; even at this point, he still refuses to help. But it’s okay; we can wait for Grandpa Zhuge. As long as he’s around, any issue can be resolved.
Zhuge Zhi couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Isn’t this putting him in a tough spot? "I also can’t make your brother definitely agree."
"Think about it; if I were Banxia and the others, and I wanted you to do something unwillingly, then I found someone to make you do it—would you be happy?" Zhuge Zhi explained why he was unwilling to intervene.
"Of course, I wouldn’t be happy. Sometimes, when we ask our second brother for help, he is unwilling, let alone asking mom or dad for help."
"A good child won’t make their parents demand help."
Certainly unhappy, that feeling is frustrating. Zhao Guangran intended to be shameless, but with the twins around, if he dared say that, they would definitely side with the elder brother. That would be a big problem then.
"I’ll handle it myself." Since the elder brother’s route was blocked, he could go find Cai Ming instead.
Zhao Guangran’s expression wasn’t looking good, but Zhao Xuran beside him wouldn’t relent, leaving Zhuge Zhi unsure what to do either.
Eventually, Zhuge Zhi resigned helplessly; after all, it was the brothers’ issue. Worse comes to worst, Zhao Gang is still there, and if things get out of hand, he can step in.
"I’m done eating." Zhao Guangran put down his bowl and got up to leave.
Done eating already? Gong Ruini worriedly glanced at Zhao Guangran—could it be that the boy was really upset? That’s understandable; his pressure today wasn’t ordinary, and he thought someone from the family would stand up to help. But unexpectedly, no one did, so getting angry was normal.
"Finish eating." Zhao Xuran watched his brother’s departing figure and also felt bad, but he held it back. If he gave up like this, Guangran wouldn’t learn the lesson.
Young lad, if your hand holding the chopsticks didn’t have so many bulging veins, we might believe you were really willing to let go. But your hand veins are bulging out.
Gong Ruwen followed Gong Ruini’s gaze and also witnessed the scene. Being the elder brother is not easy, with various concerns.
"Sometimes letting the younger brother walk on their own is a good thing, but one must see if the path is smooth. Some people will notice problems and make efforts to rise."
"Some will take a wrong path."
"The best way is to have a talk with him. Guangran is a smart kid, but he often overthinks." Zhuge Zhi isn’t their grandfather, so he can’t say too much. He only hints at some issues.
"Brother Guangran might get stuck in a rut." Gong Ruini said this while continuing to eat; Zhao Xuran knows how to handle things, and saying more might not be helpful.
Banxia and Zisu were also worried, "Brother, why don’t you go check on the second brother, see if he’s okay."
"Sigh, even though my second brother is a bit petty, I feel relieved by what he did. If the second brother keeps stepping back, he’ll just be bullied."
Impressive; the twins figured it out too. Gong Ruini was really surprised, quite impressive.
"Alright, I understand." Zhao Xuran looked at the anxious twins and stood up, patting their heads gently before heading indoors, "Finish your meal and take a nap."
"Got it, got it." Zhan Banxia indicated that they were obedient kids, and wouldn’t cause any trouble.
"Sister Ni, do you want to go check if my second brother is crying?" Estimating that his brother was now far away, Zhan Banxia invited Gong Ruini to see if Zhao Guangran was shedding tears.
The previous moment, Gong Ruini was touched by Zhan Banxia and the others’ brotherly love, but just a turn later, she heard these two kids came up with this idea, "Ah, you guys are always interested."
However, chances are low that Zhao Guangran would shed tears. If it was an internal matter among them, it’s possible. But this time it’s crucial for Zhao Guangran’s dignity; not knowing when Cai Ming would be available, or whether he could convince him, Zhao Guangran has to find a way to help himself.
The four of them hurriedly finished their meal, put down their bowls, gave Zhuge Zhi a heads up, and rushed inside, worried they might miss the main event if they were a bit slow.
Zhuge Zhi also quickly finished his meal, waited for Gong Ruini and the others to leave before slowly rising, nodding at Ge Yunkui, "Let’s go take a look too."
"After all, he’s just a kid; he made no mistake. If we don’t keep an eye on him, what if something unexpected happens?"
Zhuge Zhi expressed that as an elder, he must be present for such important matters, "Without me, however smart Xuran may be, he can’t smooth everything out."
Zhuge Zhi leisurely followed them, while Ge Yunkui stifled laughter at the elder’s behavior, "Yes, what could happen without your presence, master."
"With you here, you can keep the situation under control."
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Zhao Xuran, despite appearing composed in front of Gong Ruini and the others earlier, once he left their sight, sped up quickly—and eventually ran.
Standing at the door, he calmed his breath while contemplating how to talk with Zhao Guangran. Indeed, this kid often gets stuck, especially after Banxia and the others were born.
Hmm, what is the kid doing? Zhao Xuran saw through the window; Zhao Guangran was squatting, doing something unknown, unlike the scene he imagined where the kid would cry loudly.
Even though he didn’t know what Zhao Guangran was doing, not seeing him cry eased Zhao Xuran. Although he can console a crying lad, today’s situation and the topic didn’t suit comforting someone.
Hmm, what’s he rummaging through? Zhao Xuran stared inside for a long time, discovered Zhao Guangran seemed to be looking through something, making Zhao Xuran curious about what he’s looking for—not his snacks, hopefully.