novelraw Chapter 959 - 961: Putting on Airs
Chapter 959 - 961: Putting on Airs
Eat what must be eaten, play what must be played, and after investigating what needs investigation, Gong Ruini is set to prepare for new activities.
Like inviting those classmates who have contributed income to her family over for a dinner gathering.
Gong Ruini is feeling troubled, though the economy isn’t great enough for everyone to feast continuously, the food during Spring Festival is never shabby, and besides, those people’s meals aren’t poor either.
"Hotpot?" Gong Ruini thought for a moment and dismissed that choice.
Twenty to thirty people isn’t a lot, but how many pots would be needed? Thinking of the lingering hotpot smell in the house makes Gong Ruini uncomfortable.
Ordering stir-fry seems too formal, Gong Ruini hopes everyone can move freely, making the atmosphere much livelier.
"Why not a buffet?" After thinking it over, Gong Ruini finds it the most suitable option and couldn’t think of anything better.
"What’s a buffet?" Zhao Guangran doesn’t understand; why did Ni Zi arrive at such an idea after much thought?
Zhao Xuran thought for a while and remembered, "Is it that foreign way where food is laid out and you pick what you like?"
Zhao Xuran heard about it from some relatives abroad, but they don’t like this method. Constantly getting up during meals to fetch things feels embarrassing.
"Yeah, this way I won’t fret over seating arrangements." Even after half a year of interaction, Gong Ruini isn’t fully aware of their past relationships.
It’s not that Gong Ruini didn’t try to understand them, but many things aren’t decided by them; it’s about changes in relationships among their parents’ generation.
This leaves Gong Ruini feeling powerless, but she can’t interfere. She quietly works as their tutor, earning money calmly.
Luckily, they didn’t expect Gong Ruini to take sides, so she watches them silently.
"Troubled about seating arrangements?" It’s an issue, Zhao Guangran recalled something important.
Despite it being only the Spring Festival time, Zhao Guangran found out a lot, like which families grew closer, and which became tense or deteriorated.
Listening to Zhao Guangran talk about these things, Gong Ruini was shocked, "Really? Am I going to be affected?"
Alas, although aware their relations weren’t great, never thought they’d worsen this much. What to do, how to handle it?
"I don’t know, how would I know." Zhao Guangran gestured that he didn’t know, "Anyway, they shouldn’t make a fuss."
Zhao Guangran said aggressively, "If they insist on causing trouble, just kick them out."
Times have changed; the worry about kicking them out and whether anyone will attend the class is gone. Now Zhao Guangran is confident: as soon as they kick someone out, others will immediately offer money to join.
Though a bit unreasonable, it’s the best solution.
Zhao Xuran agreed with Zhao Guangran’s unreasonableness this time, "They shouldn’t feel the tutoring class is a place for them to act wild, or it’ll be difficult to correct later."
"Yeah, I know." Gong Ruini understands it’s impossible to reason with them; this tactic is the best.
Regarding how the parents of those expelled might react, Gong Ruini truly isn’t concerned.
As long as they stand morally right, someone will support them, "Alright, Guangran, you’re in charge of this."
Since Zhao Guangran has a good relationship with those kids, let him handle it. If he wants to rally people, it’s his job; don’t let blessings spill outside.
Although this task is arduous, there are also benefits. Zhao Guangran wouldn’t complain, rather if Gong Ruini didn’t delegate it to him, he would throw a fit.
"Don’t worry, if I’m involved, they’ll show up unless something comes up." Previously, those guys kept sticking by him, hoping to stay.
Now Ni Zi is back to discuss serious matters with them; there’s no reason for them not to show.
"If they act high and mighty, it means someone in their family will rise in status." Zhao Guangran has a sense of who might not show.
Once family members ascend, whether they still need to study or achieve good grades is no longer their pursuit; their horizons broaden.
Act high and mighty? "Let them act then." Gong Ruini has no desire to see their arrogant faces; even if their families thrive, how does it benefit her, a tutor?
Instead, it might bring a heap of trouble; Gong Ruini prefers minimal contact, "Focus on the menu."
Destiny is unpredictable; some will leave early, some will join midway. Most importantly, as long as everyone is happy.
"If they don’t come, it’s better; you won’t get angrier."
"That’s true." Zhao Guangran reflected on how those who were once chummy suddenly seemed superior, feeling displeased about it. The current situation is better.
Zhao Xuran worried his brother might get upset, then be swayed by opportunistic people talking unpleasantly.
Zhao Xuran habitually wanted to warn his brother.
"Don’t worry, brother, I’m not foolish, and won’t criticize them." Though they won’t contribute financially anymore, their departure shows they’re living well.
Clearly, they’re thrilled in the height of spring; Zhao Guangran won’t beg them for favors, but at least they won’t assume he has an agenda against them.
Good to know, Zhao Xuran fully dropped the topic and, alongside Gong Ruini, began discussing the menu.
Zhao Guangran watched his brother and Gong Ruini negotiating the buffet menu, feeling it looked strangely familiar.
It resembled parents planning a dinner invitation, given their years of shared sentiment, how could Ni Zi synchronize with his brother?
Hmph, he better not keep watching; it’ll suffocate him. Zhao Guangran got up to inform those wealthy people, while pulling along his Nana.
At this point, having his girlfriend by his side was a must, then they could treat it as a date.
For instance, after notifying everyone, he could go on a date with Nana.
Zhao Guangran informed his parents he won’t return for dinner, while pondering where he might dine.
That’s right; when Zhao Guangran takes Cao Na out, no need to go see old movies or visit boring malls, but good food is a must.
After discussing for ages, Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran finally listed the menu. When it was freshly compiled, Gong Ruini was amazed.
Gong Ruini really wanted to say she constantly controlled herself, yet why did it turn out like this? Oh well, just let everyone eat and drink happily.
They’ve helped her gain fame; otherwise, the tutoring school wouldn’t have thrived this quickly.