novelraw Chapter 648 - 650: Cannot Teach a Lesson
Chapter 648 - 650: Cannot Teach a Lesson
Gong Ruini stared at the shiny book in her hand, her mouth agape, unable to close.
"Grandpa Ge, this is..." Gong Ruini was very fond of this book. Although the author wasn’t very famous, it was filled with annotations and seals from many famous people.
Previously, Gong Ruini had seen it in Zhuge Zhi’s library and liked it very much. Unfortunately, there was no way to borrow it. Even if she could read it, it had to be in the library itself.
Not to mention that each time she read it, she had to be extremely careful. How come today it was taken out and given to her? What does this mean?
"The master gives it to you, a gift for you, Ni Zi."
Ah, no way. It’s not surprising that Zhuge Zhi knew she liked this book. They had discussed its contents before. "Grandpa Zhuge really likes it, doesn’t he?"
Even if Zhuge Zhi might give her the book in the future, Gong Ruini thought it would at least be when Zhuge Zhi was not in good health. But to give it to her now, it’s really strange.
Seeing Zhuge Zhi’s appearance, it was impossible that he was unwell. Wait a minute, could it be that possibility?
But that’s not right. When Zhuge Mingshan cursed, only she and Gong Jiaming heard it. Even if the latter complained, it wasn’t his style to complain to Ge Yunkui or even Zhuge Zhi.
Gong Ruini couldn’t understand why Zhuge Zhi would know, but that wasn’t the point. If this was truly an apology for that incident, Gong Ruini stated, "I can’t accept this book."
"This thing isn’t Grandpa Zhuge’s fault." If there was any fault, it was Zhuge Mingshan’s, how could Zhuge Zhi apologize?
Moreover, if she accepted the book just like that, how could she seek revenge on Zhuge Mingshan later? Gong Ruini wouldn’t let her off just like that, but now wasn’t a good opportunity for revenge.
Especially with Zhuge Zhi knowing about this. If she acted abruptly, wouldn’t Zhuge Zhi think she was a petty person?
Gong Ruini admitted she was a petty person, but she couldn’t make the same mistakes as Zhuge Mingshan. So she had to be extra careful.
Zhuge Mingshan could make more mistakes, but Gong Ruini dared not.
Smart girl, she figured this out so quickly. Thinking of how those people from the Zhuge family judged Gong Ruini, Ge Yunkui sneered, truly they were all conceited, really thinking they were something.
Especially that Zhuge Mingshan, constantly bouncing around. It’s just that Gong Ruini and the others were unwilling to take action. If they really knew that the master wouldn’t back Zhuge Mingshan anymore, would they retaliate a bit?
"Consider it an apology gift, but since you like it, after the master grows old, these books have to find new owners anyway, so it’s better to give it to you."
Ge Yunkui, after all, was a busy man, couldn’t stay there all the time, and after chatting with Gong Ruini for a while, he hurried off.
As for the book he brought, he didn’t take it away, simply leaving it firmly behind.
Looking at the book in her hand, Gong Ruini gave up on the idea of returning it again. Judging by Ge Yunkui’s demeanor, looking further was useless. It should be Zhuge Zhi’s intention, and once he decided on something, it was very difficult to change his mind.
Since that’s the case, she might as well keep it. The book should stay in the hands of someone who likes it, otherwise, it was just a worthless book.
No matter how much Zhuge Zhi liked them, Chinese people still hold onto the concept of blood ties. Never mind Zhuge Zhi didn’t like the younger generation much, nor did he want to support them.
But if they really made mistakes, didn’t he bend over backward to help clean up the mess? Like this time, he really spared no effort.
Gong Ruini took advantage. However, why did she feel uneasy? Her reluctance to make a fuss before, besides not wanting to upset Zhuge Zhi, was also in the hope that if anyone informed Zhuge Zhi, or if he discovered it, he would not be fond of Zhuge Mingshan.
Zhuge Mingshan was already the most promising of the Zhuge family’s generation. If even she became mediocre, Zhuge Zhi would probably be disappointed with them in various ways and stop supporting them.
However, Zhuge Zhi’s actions suggest that he is still backing the Zhuge family members. Sigh, no matter what she does, some things won’t change. Since that’s the case, Gong Ruini didn’t want to say anything more and decided to keep enduring.
Gong Ruini didn’t believe that continued bullying would make Zhuge Zhi continue to trust Zhuge Mingshan, "Endure it, Ni Zi, you have to endure it."
As Zhao Xuran passed by Gong Ruini’s room, he heard her muttering about holding it in or not. What was going on? Did she run into trouble?
Remembering what his younger brother had told him earlier, Zhao Xuran’s face turned unpleasant, "You’re still angry at Zhuge Mingshan."
"Do you want to find an opportunity to beat her up?" If they acted immediately, wouldn’t it ruin Zhuge Zhi’s reputation? He was someone who valued face.
Beating Zhuge Mingshan was certainly good in many ways, but after considering it, he held back, "No need, why bother hitting her? If someone recognizes us, it would be a big problem."
"She just hopes to cause trouble when she’s in our care and then make us take care of her. We can’t be such fools." Gong Ruini knew Zhao Xuran would likely listen and not do something so foolish.
Still, there was Zhao Guangran to consider. If he got hot-headed, he definitely wouldn’t think it through, "I already received compensation."
Gong Ruini waved the book in her hand, indicating that she had already received a compensatory gift and couldn’t do anything that might be detestable.
Ah, compensation gift? Zhao Xuran didn’t think Zhuge Mingshan would do such a thing. This person is absolutely quick to take things. Giving compensation was impossible, definitely pretending not to know.
"It was from Grandpa Zhuge." Gong Ruini explained Ge Yunkui’s earlier intentions, "I figured it’s already like this, refusing again wouldn’t be right."
Gong Ruini tried to appear cheerful, not letting Zhao Xuran see her displeasure. One must be generous.
Although she was smiling, Zhao Xuran could tell Gong Ruini was unhappy. "If you’re unhappy, don’t smile, don’t you know that looks terrible?"
If she didn’t want to smile, could she just not? Was it possible to be so willful? Gong Ruini was a bit surprised.
Since Zhao Xuran said so, Gong Ruini didn’t want to pretend. After all, it was tiring. "I am unhappy."
"I don’t want to be this tired, I want to rest too."
"Who wouldn’t want to live like a little princess, truly carefree about everything, but can I afford to be so willful?"
"All I can do is work hard, work harder, or we might end up back in our hometown, returning to our old life."
Gong Ruini knew once some things happened, it wouldn’t just depend on how Gong Tao and his wife felt; especially after seeing such a vast world outside, would they willingly return to the oppressive hometown again?
The logic made sense, but Gong Ruini still felt all kinds of uneasy. Hearing Zhao Xuran’s words made Gong Ruini unable to hold back, and she clung to Zhao Xuran, chattering away.