novelraw Chapter 601 - 602: In a Hurry
Chapter 601 - 602: In a Hurry
What, they want us to pay? Gong Ruini knew that in theory, they should be paying, since Zhang Lan is Gong Tao’s father.
But back when Gong Dajiang passed away, the agreement they signed clearly stated that any future issues concerning Zhang Lan would not involve Gong Tao, since he wouldn’t be inheriting the family home.
How long has it been, and they’re already trying to count on his family again? That’s because Gong Tao and his wife are so easy-going, which makes Gong Qiang and his group feel like they can bully them whenever they want.
Gong Ruwen was not convinced, "Uncle, have you forgotten the agreement when Grandpa passed away?"
"Besides, if we pay to take care of Grandma, does that mean we’ll also have a share in this house?" They want to take hold of the family’s assets without bearing any responsibility. To deal with such people, you have to give them choices.
As long as it involves money, Gong Zheng, who always claims he’s a fool, surely won’t take it lightly.
"Oh, is that so?" Gong Qiang was stunned. The agreement they signed back then didn’t even have Cai Meina present. Although they would’ve talked about it afterward, it’s impossible they spoke about it to the two kids.
Gong Qiang really couldn’t understand how Gong Tao was thinking, sharing such a significant matter with the two kids, he really couldn’t keep anything to himself.
Pretending to be dumb doesn’t work? Gong Ruwen turned his head to look at Gong Zhuang.
The latter was also a bit stunned, but then remembered the second brother often talked about how smart the two kids were, sharing the family’s situation with Gong Ruwen and the others, so Gong Zhuang wasn’t actually surprised.
"Yeah, big brother, since we want the rights to this house, we definitely have to make a great effort." Gong Zhuang really looked down on Gong Qiang.
Gong Tao didn’t know if Gong Qiang’s expenses were high, but just looking at the clothes he wore in the past two years, they really weren’t too good, but it couldn’t resist Gong Qiang having kids who were quite promising.
"Big brother, you don’t need to be so tangled up for such a small amount of money, think about how much Gong Xiaoyu spends." Gong Zhuang recalled people talking about Gong Xiaoyu’s style when dining out, which made his heart race.
If it were money he earned himself, Gong Zhuang would definitely not interfere, as how one spends their earnings is their personal right.
Ah, the money Xiaoyu spends, how much could he possibly have? Gong Qiang didn’t believe Gong Xiaoyu had much money at hand, even if Dong Li gave him some, how much could she give?
It’s mainly the prodigal son of the Dong family squandering the money, hmph, it must be Gong Zhuang trying to trick him.
Seeing Gong Qiang’s incredulous look, Gong Zhuang kept silent. Since someone was constantly unwilling to believe, he just wouldn’t speak further. Anyway, with Gong Qiang’s suspicious nature, this matter wouldn’t just be settled so easily.
"Alright, big brother, I think we should do as third brother suggested." Gong Zheng thought of their father’s death and the neighborhood’s gossip after his passing.
Even though it’s been so long, Gong Zheng still remembered that if their mother also died because of this, the surrounding gossip could crush them.
The Wu family was already looking for ways to divorce him, he couldn’t let them seize this as a handle.
Gong Zheng was really anxious that if this matter spread to the factory, he had no idea how people would treat him. It’d be more gossip, and the leader who already wanted to deal with him wouldn’t be sarcastic?
"Ah, yesterday you said to let third brother handle it." Gong Qiang was angry; yesterday, he kept saying they were all in the same boat, but after just one night, he was denying it, this guy was really shameless.
"I didn’t." Gong Zheng panicked, knowing that once Gong Qiang got stubborn, he was exceptionally stubborn. But having been a leader for a few days, surely he could see this right?
"How did you not?" Gong Qiang knew doing this would get him nowhere in the long run, but Gong Zheng was digging a big and deep hole for him to jump into.
Gong Zheng wanted to step on him to climb up, so he pulled him down hard.
Gong Qiang quickly recounted what they discussed yesterday, and Gong Zheng’s face next to him turned beet red, truly looking like he wanted to settle Gong Qiang.
"A dog-eat-dog scenario." Gong Ruini really wanted to laugh, sigh, they’re all a bunch of clueless teammates, really not understanding what Gong Zheng was thinking yesterday, siding with Gong Qiang. The issue is, if he continued to side with him, it might be fine, but then he wanted to switch sides, right in front of Gong Qiang.
"Pig brains, I used to think Uncle was quite clever, but how could he be so stupid?" Gong Ruwen was truly baffled in every way.
He used to be clever, which means he’s not clever now. But Gong Zheng was so energetic back then, and now his back was a little hunched, truly showing how power is the best stimulant for men.
Did he lose his mind? Gong Zhuang really felt it was dull. He originally thought yesterday they would come up with a plan for moving forward together, but unexpectedly they quarreled so early, sigh, their brains aren’t great, or perhaps they were just thinking for themselves.
"Enough." Gong Zheng stared at Gong Zhuang’s playful eyes, mortified to no end, "That’s what I thought initially, but wasn’t it you, big brother, who said it?"
Gong Zheng was initially trying to fool Gong Qiang, but didn’t expect this fool couldn’t even play his role right. According to the previous script and settings, at this point, Gong Qiang would be clashing with Gong Zhuang, arguing in all sorts, while Gong Zheng would stand out and speak kindly.
Then step by step, he would lead Gong Zhuang onto the path they discussed before, but unexpectedly, as soon as Gong Zhuang arrived, he quickly took control of the situation, leaving them out of it.
"When did I say that?" Gong Qiang indicated that everything was misleading from Gong Zheng.
They went back and forth, unwilling to appear as if they schemed against any brothers in front of Gong Zhuang, unwilling to take on the responsibility of caring for Zhang Lan. In essence, things were really getting out of control.
The patients and their families around the hospital bed were stunned. Some family members who stayed overnight knew that the Gong Brothers discussed matters late into the night, thinking they were discussing how to take care of Zhang Lan.
But they never expected this kind of discussion, and the way they looked at Gong Qiang and Gong Zheng became odd.
Gong Zheng was so furious he was about to explode, desperately wanting to rush out the door, "Fine, I’ll pay for this, third brother, I agree with your decision."
"I have matters at the factory, I’m leaving first." Gong Zheng said and quickly took off.
Just like that, he left. Gong Zhuang knew the bigger their argument, the more people would point fingers at Gong Qiang and Gong Zheng when they walked out later. But he really didn’t want to argue in the hospital.
Although it was Gong Qiang who was in the wrong, Gong Zhuang knew it would also reflect badly on him indirectly, plus the earlier situation looked terrifying, almost like it was about to explode.
Luckily, Gong Zheng bailed first, otherwise, it would have been awkward, "Big brother, don’t be impulsive, don’t be impulsive."
Hmph, Gong Qiang naturally felt a lot better, especially seeing that Gong Zheng had run away, "Third brother, I’m telling you, Gong Zheng is not a good person, always scheming."
Gong Zhuang looked at Gong Qiang who kept on bad-mouthing Gong Zheng, wanting to say he wasn’t any better, but held back.
A raging Gong Qiang still needed calming down, otherwise, what if he exploded on him, and he still needed to go out and earn money.
Gong Zhuang helplessly listened seriously to Gong Qiang’s rambling without expressing any opinions.
Gong Qiang didn’t care how Gong Zhuang was critiquing him, he felt that Gong Zhuang listened to him so attentively, which meant he respected him, and in his excitement, he said quite a lot.