novelraw Chapter 590 - 591: Instructions
Chapter 590 - 591: Instructions
"Have they come back?" Zhang Lan asked again, lying on the hospital bed.
Gong Qiang was incredibly busy lately; his mother had just collapsed, leaving the family in chaos.
This situation also made Gong Qiang realize the importance of his mother, leaving him with all sorts of regrets—he shouldn’t have upset Zhang Lan.
"Gong Zhuang has already sent a telegram." Gong Qiang also wanted to see how his second brother was doing.
He wanted to see what this college student from the Gong Family’s second generation looked like. Although Gong Zheng had also taken the exam this time, would he really pass? Gong Qiang was far from optimistic.
It’s not that Gong Qiang was jealous of this younger brother’s actions, but since the exam ended, this brother had been wearing a long face. If he had really done well, would he be sulking?
"Oh, when they come back, have a good talk with him. Your brother is, after all, going to be a university student, and many at the factory have their hopes pinned on him. If he returns to the factory, he might help you get a comfortable position."
Zhang Lan kept reminding Gong Qiang, worried that this fool would mess things up, "You haven’t thought about finding a cushy, high-paying job; some things aren’t urgent and can be done slowly."
Zhang Lan was considering whether she could have Gong Tao look after this brother, rather than giving him a minor leadership role because she knew this eldest son was really useless.
"You, listen to your brother in the future..."
Zhang Lan knew Gong Qiang was unwilling, but had she ever been? "You don’t mind when I say things you don’t want to hear, but you really don’t have the capability."
Gong Qiang knew Zhang Lan was considering what’s best for him, but the words were all sorts of uncomfortable. What’s the meaning of saying he’s incapable, that he should listen to Gong Tao? Didn’t anyone consider if Gong Tao would be willing to help him?
Back when their father passed away, Gong Tao was still a farmer in the Northeast, acting all high and mighty. Now that he’s a college student, would he still have a good attitude towards him?
"Alright, Mom, don’t say anymore, you should rest. Your illness isn’t that serious." Gong Qiang was really impatient. If he wanted to keep things from Gong Zhuang, whatever, but there was no need to pretend around him that everything was bad.
Though Gong Qiang didn’t show any displeased expression, Zhang Lan could hear the irritation in his tone. In the past, Zhang Lan would have fought back somewhat.
But the lesson from recent years told her she couldn’t argue with this increasingly irritable eldest son if she didn’t want to suffer.
For Zhang Lan to say she didn’t regret would be untrue. She really noticed Gong Qiang had less patience with her. If it wasn’t for her pension and the household expenses she covered—plus Gong Zhuang occasionally bringing things home to honor her—this son who promised to take care of her would have long stopped caring.
Sigh, four sons in the house; one is already divorced, the youngest one isn’t divorced yet, but it’s been ages since she saw this daughter-in-law. And then there’s gossip outside, which Zhang Lan couldn’t ignore.
Zhang Lan always felt proud but couldn’t help feeling heartache for her youngest son, stuck in mediocrity due to vile people, even though he should have been promoted long ago.
And the Wu Family as well. When they wanted her son to help them, they praised him as a good son-in-law. Now seeing Gong Zheng’s situation, they just trample him, such disgusting behavior she had never seen.
But how much does disgust matter? Zhang Lan wanted Gong Zheng to divorce this daughter-in-law, but the youngest son was right. After the divorce, what would he do? It was better to just drag things on and see what the Wu Family says.
Having to endure such an adulterous wife, Zhang Lan was utterly furious.
An emotional Zhang Lan saw her blood pressure soar; her reaction was off, and Gong Qiang, hearing his mother’s disdain, just kept thinking to himself, not even looking at Zhang Lan.
In Gong Qiang’s mind, although Zhang Lan had high blood pressure, he really didn’t see it as an issue.
"Hey, young man, look at your mom." The family member beside the hospital bed noticed something wrong and immediately informed Gong Qiang.
Gong Qiang was lost in a daydream, thinking about how he could handle Gong Tao and the others, how he could make a name for himself. Although he hadn’t had the opportunity yet, Gong Qiang didn’t believe he’d never have the chance.
Hadn’t Gong Tao, who went to the Northeast as a farmer, managed to get into college in Beijing? Was he really just going to stay at the factory as a janitor, hoping Gong Tao would come back and look after him? That was just his confused mother’s idea.
After being reminded, Gong Qiang slowly snapped back to reality, and upon seeing, he was greatly scared—what was going on, why did his mother have such a painful expression?
The first thought in Gong Qiang’s mind was that his mother was acting. Ever since she knew Gong Zhuang had sent the telegram, she’s been thinking about how to get benefits from Gong Tao.
And this required acting skills; otherwise, how could she fool Gong Tao? But he didn’t expect his mother’s acting to be this good.
"Hey, go inform the doctor." Gong Ruini didn’t expect that she insisted on not visiting her second uncle’s house first but came to Zhang Lan’s, witnessing such a thrilling scene.
Oh my god, Gong Ruini really didn’t know Gong Qiang was beside her, just watching Zhang Lan with all sorts of wrong expressions, without the slightest reaction. Gong Ruini really wanted to know what Zhang Lan, the person involved, thought at this moment.
Gong Ruini really didn’t understand how Gong Qiang, this useless one, could stand there stupidly, without moving at all—is this really something a filial son should be doing?
Gong Ruini couldn’t help thinking of Gong Dajiang, who had been deceased for a while. Although it was said Gong Dajiang passed away after being bedridden for a long time, was Zhang Lan really blameless in his passing?
Gong Dajiang had been scorned by others while bedridden, and now it’s very likely Zhang Lan would face the same fate. Gong Ruini actually wondered if it was connected to her grandfather’s prayer below.
When Gong Ruini thought about this possibility, Gong Ruwen also thought about it, "What if she just remains paralyzed?"
Gong Ruwen never believed Gong Qiang and the others would have the patience to take care of someone who couldn’t care for themselves, even if that person was their mother.
"She’ll regret it; she set a bad example back then." Gong Ruini expressed her anticipation.
"Anyway, our parents are studying in Beijing; there’s no way they’ll come back to take care of her." Gong Ruini indicated it would be Gong Qiang’s bother, but that’s what a filial son should do.
With Gong Ruini’s shout, Gong Qiang was utterly aware; he knew he couldn’t really let Zhang Lan have an accident, or he’d really have no way out.
Especially since his mother had high blood pressure; if he wasn’t careful, Gong Qiang didn’t want Zhang Lan to collapse on him, leaving him in disaster.
Gong Qiang was really troubled; he sincerely didn’t want to be with Zhang Lan—she was so annoying—but she didn’t give him much money. How could Gong Qiang happily come by?