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Chapter 530 Small Calculations
Chapter 530: Chapter 530 Small Calculations
Zhao Xuran really felt like life was worse than death, knowing that every time they had a meeting, various things would happen, and the topic getting sidetracked was normal.
But he didn’t expect that the topic would get sidetracked this time too, especially since he had already set the tone, yet it still happened, leaving him quite helpless.
Watching the two passionately chatting away, Zhao Xuran felt that if he didn’t pull these two back, who knows when this matter would be resolved.
He gently coughed to signal his presence. Although Gong Ruini and the others found it a bit annoying to be interrupted in their get-rich-quick scheme, they still stopped and looked at Zhao Xuran contritely.
"Can you stop your discussion?" Zhao Xuran said with a charming smile.
"I think our discussion makes sense," Zhao Guangran said innocently, "Bro, I know you’re talking about Grandpa Zhuge’s relatives being jealous of our ability to invite them for Grandpa Zhuge’s stuff, but if they find out that even without Grandpa Zhuge, we can still help them make money, what would they think?"
"Besides, I think there’s no need to discuss this. Starting tomorrow, let them wake up early to run and follow us to practice boxing and martial arts."
This suggestion was not bad, Zhao Xuran thought the same. Although they need to be on guard constantly, they are also students who need to attend classes, so they can’t always stay at home and can only hope that Zhan Banxia and the others can protect themselves.
"Then, if possible, they should exercise well, like taking over the yard cleaning. I think they just lack exercise."
"Having them clean the courtyard every day should significantly improve their physical fitness." Zhao Guangran repeatedly assured that this really wasn’t him being ruthless or trying to shirk responsibility but for Zhan Banxia and the others’ own good.
This guy is really good at taking advantage of opportunities. Gong Ruini was amazed, Zhao Guangran’s thick skin truly had no bounds, always looking for a chance to shirk things.
"Are you really thinking about Banxia and the others?" This kid really didn’t know when to stop, Zhao Xuran glared at Zhao Guangran, "You, don’t keep thinking about this all the time."
"Tch." Sigh, even though he was considering the twins, his own brother just didn’t believe him, leaving Zhao Guangran very helpless.
"I have something important to tell you," Zhao Xuran remembered something he needed from the lad, so he couldn’t beat him down too much; otherwise, the brat might refuse to do it.
Something important? Was he going to ask for his help? Zhao Guangran’s eyes lit up; no way he could miss such a good opportunity, "What’s the important matter, bro? You know I’m really busy right now."
"After all, I said so much, I need to prepare test papers, since the whole class’s improvement depends on me." Zhao Guangran said he was truly busy, too busy to think about these things.
Was he trying to haggle with him? "Okay, I’ll have you keep an eye on those people’s movements." Back then, Guangran could gather these messages; even if not crucial, keeping an eye wouldn’t hurt.
Oh no, he still wants me to keep an eye on the Zhuge Family? It’s not that Zhao Guangran was unwilling, but "Bro, you have no idea, dealing with those guys comes at a cost." Zhao Guangran explained that without any compensation, no one would willingly share that information.
"Five yuan a month." This was obviously asking for some benefit, and Zhao Xuran generously offered a connection fee, "But of course, you need to take care of this matter well."
Five yuan a month, huh? Zhao Guangran got excited. Occasionally buying those lads some candy wouldn’t cost much; at most three yuan a month, even that being quite generous. Calculating it this way, he could pocket two yuan a month, which wasn’t a small sum.
Thinking about all that money he could use to buy himself snacks, Zhao Guangran got all kinds of excited, "Bro, let’s settle it then."
"Yes, settled." What a dumb guy, Zhao Xuran couldn’t contain his joy inside, of course quickly agreeing and shaking hands to seal the deal.
Selling himself out for five yuan? Gong Ruini was dumbfounded, shouldn’t he have asked for more, like Zhao Xuran helping with ideas? Honestly, seeing Guangran so excited earlier, Gong Ruini really thought that way, didn’t expect him to get fooled so easily, sigh.
Seeing his brother happy and Gong Ruini’s various astonished expressions, they must wonder why he’d propose such a request, thinking he was a fool and didn’t know how to seize opportunities.
Tch, they didn’t know this was a long-term plan, "That’s it, I’ll go gather the info."
"Besides, it’s getting late, let’s sleep as we need to wake up early tomorrow." Zhao Guangran yawned; in any case, he was in quite a good mood today.
Seeing the happy Zhao Guangran, everyone was very surprised. They couldn’t believe that he hadn’t noticed their earlier strange expressions, but he didn’t complain about getting the short end of the stick, what was going on?
Zhao Xuran quickly figured it out, "He must think that keeping an eye on the Zhuge Family is a long-term thing, while improving the class’s grades is short-term, so he’ll naturally do the math."
Is improving grades short-term? Gong Ruini sighed internally; ah, Zhao Guangran really thought too simplistically, how could it be simple? "If he loses this time, it’s easy to say, but if it’s long-term, the cost will be significant."
If they lose this bet, they’ll face ridicule for over two years in the future. But if successful, do you think those in the honors class would let it go?
This is a very disgraceful thing, wouldn’t they be pointed at while walking out, wouldn’t they get angry at that time?
"Then just keep working hard, don’t you find it interesting this way?" Zhao Xuran truly didn’t care, "Just let him think he’s getting a good deal."
Zhao Xuran suggested Zhao Guangran get a good night’s sleep, "Maybe he’ll figure it out when he wakes up."
Figure it out after waking up, Gong Ruini felt that was really overestimating Zhao Guangran’s intellect, "So that’s the plan?"
"What else can we do, mainly to get Zhao Guangran to focus on it, and don’t you think now Guangran doesn’t get mad at us anymore?" Zhao Xuran stated this matter really couldn’t just be decided by us kids discussing it.
This really isn’t just a minor matter, even as the eldest son, he couldn’t make decisions alone. They had to let their parents know to come up with a solution.
Gong Ruini suddenly thought of something, "I finally understand why Grandpa Zhuge wants to take Banxia and the others as his god-grandsons."
Previously, Gong Ruini wondered if Zhuge Zhi was a bit too fond of Zhan Banxia and the others, but now she truly understood.
"Sigh, let’s say currently they’re just apprentices, but if they become god-grandsons." Gong Ruini stated that upon knowing, Zhuge Zhi’s relatives might not only become excited but the twins’ protection must be heightened by several levels.
Sigh, what a headache; isn’t it just finding a mentor to learn herbal medicine? Why does it lead to so much trouble? Gong Ruini felt all sorts of headaches; these days finding a mentor was really exhausting.
No way, Zhao Xuran originally planned to talk to his parents over the weekend, but now he’s changed his mind. He needs to let his parents know while Grandma is here, so they can think at home about how to handle it.
Otherwise, if they found out over the weekend, everyone would be in a bigger rush.