Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 567: I’m the One Without a House

After seeing a group of people off, Gong Ruini just wanted to find a place to rest. She was really too tired, wasn’t she?

"Big brother, I’m taking time off. I’m not going to class tomorrow either." Gong Ruini wasn’t sure how long her leave would last; in any case, she definitely wasn’t going to school tomorrow.

Not going to class, huh? Seeing his little sister’s weary face, Gong Ruwen, who cherished her, naturally agreed without objection. "Alright, you take a good rest."

Today, his sister was the busiest in the family. Uncle was looking for her for a talk, then it was Dad, and then Mom as well. Each conversation lasted quite a while, making Gong Ruwen anxious for his sister.

"Oh, by the way, Uncle Gong is looking for you." Gong Ruwen suddenly remembered something important: he hadn’t asked what Uncle Gong wanted with his sister.

Uncle Gong was looking for her? "Uncle must have overheard the conversation between me and Brother Xuran." Gong Ruini wasn’t sure when Uncle discussed this with Cai Meina.

However, seeing his calm demeanor, he probably will talk with Cai Meina soon. Previously, he hadn’t, likely worrying that his emotions weren’t stable enough and he’d end up crying during the conversation.

If Cai Ming cries, it’s not a big deal, but he can’t let Cai Meina cry from sadness too; that would be really bad.

Gong Ruini didn’t know if Cai Ming really figured things out, but seeing his appearance, he probably wouldn’t get stuck on the issue forever since he was already married. Besides silently blessing them, what else could he do?

The most important thing was when Uncle Gong could move on. Understanding and moving on are actually quite different.

"Uncle probably likes Gao Yanan." Although Gong Ruini noticed that Cai Ming lost a lot of weight when she hugged him earlier, his face didn’t show much weight loss, and it was really not obvious. Otherwise, it would truly frighten people.

"Probably. As long as Uncle understands, it’s fine, otherwise, I’d have to talk to him." Gong Ruwen reiterated that he didn’t want to hear Gao Yanan’s name.

Alright, since Big Brother dislikes the name, I won’t mention it. "Also, Dad mentioned he’s been looking at houses these past few days and found some really good ones."

Gong Ruini never thought that Gong Tao, who should have honestly stayed in college, debating with people and living his vibrant college life, would still be thinking about buying a house.

The important thing is that he actually found a few and, due to time constraints, intended to take Gong Ruini to see them. Of course, Gong Tao must have noticed Gong Ruini’s various discomforts, which is probably why he said that.

Oh, Dad actually found a house? This was quite a surprise to Gong Ruwen, but instead, it made him worried about money.

"Don’t worry, Dad said he has money."

How would Dad have money? Gong Ruwen really didn’t think his father would have the money to buy a courtyard house. Yes, although he hadn’t seen the house, it should make his sister very happy. It’s nearby and probably a large courtyard house.

But aren’t large courtyard houses supposed to be really expensive?

Gong Ruini indicated that she wasn’t too sure about this, but she guessed that Gong Tao had probably already set his sights on those that were worth their weight in gold.

If she could choose, Gong Ruini would not want to sell the gold like this, considering its potential to appreciate in value.

However, it’s hard to resist the rapidly increasing price of courtyard houses. There are quite a few people who, after getting their ancestral houses back, want to sell them and take the money to join relatives overseas. Some are simply out of money and can only sell their houses.

Overall, such a good opportunity is really rare to come by. The key is that there’s not enough money, and courtyard houses appreciate the fastest in value, so hoarding gold seems less effective.

If Gong Ruini could think of this, of course, Gong Ruini could think of it too. He considered, "Wasn’t this gold meant for my sister?"

Initially, these things were discovered because of his sister, so their parents had long suggested that the gold was for his sister. Although Ni Zi didn’t want it, in Gong Ruwen’s heart, this gold belonged to his sister. How could it be used to buy a house?

Yes, even if buying a house, it should be in his sister’s name. Gong Ruwen was very adamant about this.

No way, how could the house be in her name? Gong Ruini really wanted a so-called courtyard house, but she never thought the family’s first house, and such a big courtyard house at that, would be in her name.

"No, no, leave it for you, Big Brother. In the future, you have to work hard on expanding the family." Even though the one-child policy would soon be implemented, by the time Gong Ruwen grows up, there should be a two-child policy. Not only Big Brother but even younger brother should work hard to have a second child. After all, the family can afford to raise them.

"No way."

Watching the two of them keep pushing the house back and forth, Zhao Guangran yawned. Sigh, when can they have a house? Even Uncle Gong has one now. No, it should be Ni Zi who has the house.

Although Gong Ruini keeps refusing, once Uncle Gong Tao decides on something, is it that easy to argue back?

Sigh, when can he have a house? Zhao Guangran was really envious. Their own younger brothers don’t have to worry; they have a good master and grandpa, and their future will surely be great.

As for big brother, Zhao Guangran really didn’t think big brother wouldn’t do well. After calculating, his own days seemed to be the hardest.

"What are you thinking randomly again?" His plump face wrinkled up; clearly, he had something on his mind. "You’re not thinking about houses too, are you?"

"Why can’t I think about it?" Did big brother mean he was overthinking? "Even Ni Zi has a house; why can’t I think about it?"

"Then you must work hard." His younger brother was angry, so Zhao Xuran didn’t dare to provoke him further. Gong Ruini hadn’t been well these days and didn’t have time to care for him, so he was already resentful.

Zhao Xuran didn’t want to teach Zhao Guangran, just didn’t want him to explode. But tomorrow, he would let him face the consequences of his actions today.

"Of course, I will work hard." Zhao Guangran was defiant towards his brother’s words. "By the way, Brother, didn’t Grandpa Zhuge say he wanted to adopt our younger brothers as his god grandsons?"

Last time they didn’t discuss it, and this time still wasn’t, which puzzled Zhao Guangran. Since Grandpa Zhuge had the idea, they should handle it sooner rather than later.

Gong Ruini passed by, looking up speechlessly. Has this guy been at home watching TV all day without knowing the family situation? Isn’t he aware that someone is eyeing them closely?

Just a bit of news going out, and Zhuge Mingshan already had his sights on them. One couldn’t imagine the means Zhuge Zhi’s relatives would employ if it really turned into a big banquet.

"You idiot." Zhao Xuran insisted on dragging this foolish younger brother to class properly. Otherwise, he might really think the family’s situation is so good that he can afford to be so naive.

Ugh, he’s an idiot. Why is Brother flipping out again? Isn’t this what Grandpa Zhuge Zhi wanted?