Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 503: Guaranteed Not Bragging

Cai Xingjuan watched Zhao Guangran storming ahead angrily and found it very strange.

Could it be that Zhao Guangran didn’t want to be separated from his parents, which is why he had such an expression?

But last time, didn’t he say he was quite happy living here, and even talked about how to decorate the house? Well, that’s kids for you, having mood swings is normal.

Gong Ruini felt helpless, "Am I really just pulling the wool over people’s eyes?"

Yes, that’s right, Zhao Guangran really thought Gong Ruini’s suggestion was just a trick, which made Gong Ruini feel very wronged, as she genuinely offered her advice without any intention to deceive.

It’s important to know that Gong Ruini plans to run her home this way in the future. Sigh, in this day and age, even speaking the honest truth can lead others to think you’re being insincere in various ways.

"It’s not a trick, but did you forget that buying a house requires a lot of money?" Zhao Xuran couldn’t say Gong Ruini’s suggestion was bad, but she really hadn’t thought it through enough.

Buying a house requires money, and of course, Gong Ruini knows that. "I plan to work hard to earn money, or else, if Guangran gets some money, Brother Xu Ran, what do you think will happen?"

Once her younger brother gets money, he will surely show off a bit, as that’s just like their younger brother. Although he’s quite thrifty, he’s also someone who cares about appearances and would be generous if complimented.

In the Northeastern Rural areas, you can be deceived for a certain amount of money. But in Beijing, it’s different; once the money is spent, forget it. Zhao Xuran was concerned their family might be targeted, and that’s a big problem.

Now, it sounded like Gong Ruini was suggesting Zhao Guangran could change this bad habit. "Do you think this idea is feasible?"

"Isn’t there still you?" Obviously, at first, it wouldn’t work. Zhao Guangran is quite stingy, but he likes to watch the money grow. Once you tell the kid he can’t see or spend the money, how could he not rebel?

A rebellious Zhao Guangran is a terribly scary creature, and Gong Ruini wouldn’t dare take him on while he’s in a rage. Only Zhao Xuran can step in to subdue him at such times.

He really thought highly of him, but Zhao Xuran admitted his pressure was really quite enormous, "Do you think I can suppress Zhao Guangran?"

"Of course, you can. You are our older brother, and only with you around can these rascals be kept in check." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Brother Xu Ran, you don’t want Brother Guangran to get swindled, do you?" Gong Ruini wore a face full of confidence, basically saying, "You should have confidence in yourself."

What a funny girl, Zhao Xuran reached out and ruffled Gong Ruini’s hair, "You, go back and study well. You haven’t studied for days. I’ll set some papers tonight, and we’ll have a test tomorrow."

Yes, we really must keep an eye on Zhao Guangran, or else this kid will really take off. It’s fine if he flies, but what if he drops somewhere out of sight?

We still need to deter this kid and let him know his grades aren’t enough to give him the confidence to show off all the time.

Zhao Guangran knew for sure that his big brother and Gong Ruini walking behind were whispering all kinds of things, and it had to be badmouthing him, but he didn’t expect such a heavy blow.

Zhao Guangran couldn’t believe the tremor in his voice, "Big brother, you’re saying we have to start testing again?"

"Big brother, isn’t it me who’s going to study in Beijing soon? It’s full-time study."

Oh no, these days have been too busy, too exciting, thinking about how to make money, thinking about how to show off a bit in front of new classmates, completely forgetting when I last read a book. What am I going to do about tomorrow’s test?

Especially when his own big brother had that little hint of menace in his voice. Tomorrow’s test would definitely not be a simple quiz; it’s sure to be a collection of difficult questions.

"Ni Zi, was it you?" Zhao Guangran glared fiercely at Gong Ruini. It must be this little brat who stirred up this whole thing.

What’s it got to do with her again? Gong Ruini felt truly speechless. Please, is she that kind of person?

"It has nothing to do with Ni Zi." Zhao Xuran was quite dissatisfied with Zhao Guangran blaming Gong Ruini without asking anything, "I just think it’s not good that you all haven’t been seriously studying these days."

"You won’t forget that when you return to school, you’ll be in the fourth-grade curriculum." Zhao Xuran stared at Zhao Guangran, "Do you think your skills can get you into the top ten of your grade?"

"And Ni Zi, you haven’t been studying well recently either. You can easily get a good grade in Northeast, but can you manage it here?" Zhao Xuran turned to question Gong Ruini.

Of course, Gong Ruini had confidence she’d achieve a good result, "I have confidence."

"Alright, I’ll remember your words. If your final exam scores aren’t good, you’ll get half of what you usually get from selling herbs in the summer." Zhao Xuran knew no matter how much punishment was given, none would be as effective as this, especially for Gong Ruini.

No way, Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran were both stunned, "Oh my God, Brother Xu Ran, how could you do this?"

"Big brother, you can’t do this, you, you you..." If they had continued their studies in the Northeast, Zhao Guangran wouldn’t really be worried. He knew the level of those studying at the village primary school perfectly well, even if he jumped grades.

The problem is now in Beijing; we don’t know what the future classmates will be like, let alone their academic performance. What if there are some really good students?

Sigh, it’s really bothering Zhao Guangran.

"Any problems?" Zhao Xuran really didn’t think there was anything wrong with his demand, "Didn’t you also promise Dad at the beginning?"

It seems the requests are the same, with no demanding requirements.

Same as Dad’s demands, but just catch the old man in a good mood, a slight mention, and he might relent, allowing this matter to slip by, but facing big brother, it’s not that easy.

Their big brother is known for keeping meticulous accounts; he would definitely record all these matters so vividly.

Sigh, Zhao Guangran looked unhappily at Gong Ruini. See, trying to mess with him just dragged her down too, didn’t it? Even if she’s smart, so what? Doesn’t she know there are many smart people in Beijing?

"Alright, I’ll try hard." Sigh, was planning to live quietly, but Zhao Xuran doesn’t want her to keep a low profile. Fine, since big brother thinks this way, then she’ll just work harder.

If I can’t even make it to the top ten, Gong Ruini thought, I might as well buy a block of tofu and run into it.

Wow, how did Gong Ruini agree so easily, doesn’t she know the pressure it brings?

Zhao Guangran was quite shaken by Gong Ruini’s straightforward answer, could it be she was confident? No, Gong Ruini is smart, but it’s not like there aren’t smarter people in Beijing. Didn’t their own big brother outperform her academically?

Hmm, she must be pretending. She should want to mess him up, then suppress him. Even if she didn’t make it to the top ten, as long as she scored better than him, big brother would let her off since he’s naturally biased anyway.

Yes, that’s right, that’s the case. Almost got fooled by Gong Ruini, Zhao Guangran said to himself that he can’t slack off and must study seriously.

After giving Gong Ruini a fierce glare, "Big brother, don’t worry, I’ll definitely study hard. I’m also confident I’ll make it into the top ten of my class."

"Good, I’ll be waiting." A promise is a promise, but we still need to see if they can achieve it; otherwise, it’s just boasting.