novelraw Chapter 553: Not Knowing What’s Good for Oneself
Chapter 553: Not Knowing What’s Good for Oneself
Chapter 553: Chapter 553: Not Knowing What’s Good for Oneself
Back when Gong Zhuang kept bringing up Dong Li, Gong Qiang was already infuriated, really wanting to storm off, but Zhang Lan held him back.
Zhang Lan also felt anger, but she couldn’t just leave like that, "Have you been in touch with your second brother lately?"
Why suddenly mention the second brother so casually? Gong Zhuang immediately became guarded, "Yes, but not much."
Gong Zhuang was thinking, wondering why Zhang Lan and the others brought up Gong Tao; surely, they weren’t thinking of asking his brother for money again.
"Did you know that Cai Ming also got into university?" Zhang Lan initially could comfort herself by saying Gong Tao wouldn’t really pass the entrance exam, but the news she’d been hearing lately shocked her.
Of course, Gong Zhuang knew about Cai Ming’s university admission, as well as his outstanding grades, rumored to be first in his region.
"I’m not really aware."
"You don’t know." Zhang Lan fixed her gaze on Gong Zhuang, noticing his face wasn’t too surprised; she believed Gong Zhuang knew.
"How would I know? I wasn’t surprised because it’s quite normal; wasn’t Cai Ming just a high school graduate with good grades? If his parents weren’t biased, he wouldn’t have left for Northeast as an educated youth."
This is the result of favoritism. Look at our parents back then. How they favored that kid Gong Qiang, and now seeing Zhang Lan’s old appearance, Gong Zhuang felt a bit sympathetic.
But it was just sympathy; he could never pity Zhang Lan. This person would definitely go too far.
Yes, Cai Ming’s previous grades were indeed good, so having great current scores makes sense, seemed like Gong Zhuang was wrongly blamed.
"Old third, you didn’t know?" Zhang Lan might believe it, but Gong Qiang wouldn’t and couldn’t, "No matter how good his scores are, would he manage to get into university from Northeast as an educated youth?"
It’s really tough in the Northeast; "If that kid didn’t get help, could he have gotten into university?"
This was instigation, really blunt, implying the second brother helped the brother-in-law instead of supporting Gong Zheng. In Gong Qiang’s view, he wouldn’t support Gong Zheng, that ingrate.
Ever since Gong Zheng failed the university entry exam, his mood was all over the place, attributing various reasons for his failure, instead of thinking about his exam mishap.
For example now, Gong Qiang said Gong Tao supported the brother-in-law but didn’t want to support his own brother. Gong Zheng immediately tuned in.
Such an idiot, "Gong Tao has attended school for how long? He was working right after middle school. Older brother, you are also a middle school graduate, why didn’t you take the university exam?"
"Little brother, you graduated from high school, right?"
"After graduation, second brother was working. How would he have time to study? Even if he studied, it would be professional books. Old fourth, you took the university entrance exam, was it a professional exam?"
If it weren’t for being involved with Gong Tao, Gong Zhuang wouldn’t care about Gong Zheng’s fate, not having passed the university entrance exam, just thinking about who wronged him. Such a fool. No idea how the parents could see him as promising for the Gong Family.
Instead of finding the root of the problem, he just thought about blaming others, and if he doesn’t fix this behavior, his future is bleak.
"But..." Gong Qiang wanted to suggest Gong Tao still studied after graduation, but Gong Zhuang blocked every explanation, genuinely curious what sedative Gong Tao used on him to gain such support.
"If speaking of support, it would definitely be Cai Ming supporting second brother." Gong Zhuang set the tone of this matter.
Indeed, although Gong Zheng wanted to pass the blame, he wasn’t stupid. Initially, he didn’t think much, but after Gong Zhuang’s nudge, he realized Gong Qiang was trying to lead him to confront Gong Tao.
Previously, confronting Gong Tao was no big deal; grudges weren’t rare. But now, he dared not, lacking the resources to go against Gong Tao.
"It must be Cai Ming helping second brother." Yes, second brother didn’t do well in school, his grades were average. After leaving school for so long, how much knowledge remained? Surely, Cai Ming tutored him.
Why couldn’t he mail back some materials? Didn’t Gong Tao consider he’d take the university entrance exam, while the high school graduate brother wouldn’t?
Hmph, it must be Gong Tao worried about him seeing the materials and likewise passing the university exam, hence losing the family’s pride. It surely was that simple.
Gong Zheng’s face still showed disbelief. Gong Zhuang lost the inclination to continue chatting with him. Some fools remain fools, no matter how much one speaks, believing everyone owed them.
Fine, let him think that, if he has the guts, confront the Wu Family. Such a man, lacking ability, even his wife was already about to cuckold him, yet he still thought Gong Tao owed him.
Damn Gong Zhuang; how this guy keeps ruining his plans. Gong Qiang inwardly hated it, but it didn’t matter, for he was prepared.
"But the Cai boy sent materials to Gao Family’s Gao Yanan, and she passed the university exam with those materials. See, they are classmates." Gong Qiang pointed out that although he was defeated, he wasn’t ignorant.
What, Cai Ming actually sent materials to his classmate? Gong Zheng’s face twisted; see, Cai Ming remembered even his classmate, but his own second brother certainly didn’t consider his brother, outrageous, beyond outrageous.
"Unfortunately, Cai Family’s boy likely liked Gao Yanan, but after she got into university, she turned around and married someone else. Truly, losing both money and love," Gong Qiang inwardly gleeful.
Getting into university, so what? If one doesn’t appreciate it, they simply don’t appreciate it. No idea how that Cai boy was now waiting for the Gao Family girl, yet he wouldn’t succeed.
Whoa, Gong Zhuang felt this name awfully familiar. Wasn’t this the girl Cai Meina was inquiring about last time, rumored to like Cai Ming, claiming they were a couple? How could she marry?
Gong Zhuang had no idea his surprised expression pleased Gong Qiang, indicating the old third wasn’t aware, "Old fourth, sometimes there are things one shouldn’t compare."
No comparison. What was he, not better than others? The thing Gong Zheng hated most now was others saying he wasn’t better than them. Where was he lacking, "Even at my worst, I’m better than you."
"At least I’m in the technical department, you are..."
"A road sweeper in the factory." Gong Zheng realized Gong Qiang wasn’t defending him. He was ridiculing him.
Had he heard enough ridicule lately? Gong Zheng retaliated with some sarcasm before rushing off, leaving Gong Qiang embarrassed in solitude.
Good, it should be this way. Gong Qiang tried to instigate Gong Zheng but didn’t consider whether he could handle Gong Zheng. Didn’t think about his own capability. Now, he faced ridicule from Gong Zheng.
"Hmph, ungrateful fellow." Gong Qiang was thick-skinned, at work always facing mockery, becoming numb inside. But Gong Zheng’s straightforwardness hit him.
"I figure he’ll soon be double-crossed." Bah, an unsuccessful person arrogantly ambling before him; he’ll sob eventually.
Oh, seems his brother also knew, but foolishness prevailed. Speaking too candidly, missing Zhang Lan’s stunned expression.
+Fine, for such serious, inexplicable matters, it’s none of our business, let Gong Qiang and Zhang Lan handle it. If Gong Zheng received his mother’s concerned inquiries, he might collapse.
Anticipated Gong Zheng’s complete breakdown.