Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 928 - 930: Complaining About Each Other

Ever since the matter with Zhang Lan was settled, Gong Tao and the others have been holed up at Gong Zhuang’s house preparing New Year’s goods.

Gong Ruini and the others were tailing Cai Meina, shopping fervently.

Who would want to miss out when there are two cars for the trip back to Beijing this time?

As for the heavy items, the ones urgently needed in Beijing, Cai Meina and the others managed to send them via railway through a friend of Gong Zhuang who works in the rail industry.

It seems that our third uncle’s social connections have greatly improved—Gong Ruini still remembers when Gong Tao first greeted the people at the train station, how nervous he was.

Look at him now, he chats freely and even knows how to pull strings.

Cai Meina was visibly impressed; if this method works, Gong Zhuang could purchase more in the future and have railway people bring stuff to Beijing. As for the token of appreciation, Cai Meina isn’t stingy.

"Sis, I really didn’t know you liked these; otherwise, I would’ve had them sent over ages ago." Though it means owing a favor to the railway people.

But owing them doesn’t worry her; instead, making sure his sister-in-law and Cai Ming see him in a good light is key.

More importantly, he hopes his son and daughter will get some care from them in the future, needless to say, he must perform well now.

"Charge for it." Cai Meina insisted on this point.

"Then you must also charge Xiao Xin for living expenses." Gong Zhuang was unwilling to accept the money. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Alright, why bother with these concerns; in the future, just have Gong Zhuang send more a few times."

"We all love these foods; for Ni Zi and them, it doesn’t matter, as they have no emotional attachment here." Gong Tao cares about his hometown but can place too much importance on it.

As for Gong Ruwen and Ni Zi, their real hometown should be the rural area in Northeast; however, Xiao Zhi was born and raised in Beijing, constantly living there, so Beijing is his hometown.

"They have no memories here; if it weren’t for the old mother, they likely wouldn’t return." Gong Zhuang couldn’t help but be glad he insisted on taking Brother and Sister Gong Jiaxin to Beijing back then.

Otherwise, there’d be no emotional bond between the kids, "We’ll depend on you for Xiao Ming and them in the future."

"If things don’t go well, don’t hold back."

"I won’t hold back." Gong Qiang and Gong Zheng’s children are basically spoiled, so Gong Tao will surely focus on cultivating Gong Zhuang’s kids, although Zhao Xuran and the others will try to push forward together.

But what if someday economic conflicts arise? With Gong Jiaming and the others’ assistance, at least he wouldn’t worry about being bullied by the Zhao Family or the Wan Family.

"However, I won’t educate them; it should be Xuran who takes care of them." Despite how talented the kids may be, Gong Tao wouldn’t boast about how well he has educated them.

Gong Zhuang couldn’t help but ponder, despite knowing many friends, why none were as reliable as Zhao Gang.

Cai Meina and them endlessly spent without dodging anyone or showing any embarrassment.

But to many, this scene maddened the Gong Family and the Cai Family.

Gong Qiang was thoroughly dissatisfied with his brothers, even though Gong Tao and Gong Zhuang didn’t fight for the family assets, they didn’t flay Gong Zheng fiercely from his perspective, and now he’s at odds with Gong Zheng over a house, unable to cheer up.

"They got rich and only care for themselves." Gong Qiang deeply felt the impact of Zhang Lan’s death—the money’s running out.

"Whatever, I’m going to inform Gong Zhuang: since Gong Zheng and Gong Tao are here, we should spend New Year together; once dispersed this time, gatherings become uncertain." Gong Qiang wasn’t sentimental like this.

He longed for the three brothers to go away, so they wouldn’t fight him for the house; since Gong Zhuang bought so much, sharing a bit should be expected.

"Besides, the family has a boss, let the boss spend, alright. Doesn’t he often do charity, it’s unreasonable for him not to be generous towards his brothers." Gong Qiang was truly shameless about it.

Dai Lixia watched Gong Qiang, expressing she wouldn’t get involved; she, in this sister-in-law role, was merely a symbolic figure, fundamentally not respected by the younger brothers.

Gong Qiang planned to have his wife speak, "I can’t say it myself; Gong Zhuang criticizes me enough over mom’s matters."

"Do you think I have any stature in front of them?" Since entering, Dai Lixia hadn’t heard anyone calling her sister-in-law.

Gong Qiang couldn’t help shaking his head when the topic of stature was brought up, realizing he had none himself, "Gong Zheng should say it, surely without money for a proper New Year."

Gong Qiang was always a resilient man; he couldn’t believe Gong Zheng wouldn’t fall for it.

Despite reluctance, he couldn’t avoid it due to Gong Qiang’s shameless antics, so he had no choice but to find Gong Zhuang.

Tu Chunni learned from others that her daughter had been continuously shopping, yet her kitchen lacked the slightest festive mood.

Cai Guoqing was used to their impoverished state, but upon hearing what Cai Meina accomplished, he wasn’t happy.

"Mom, sis only cares about herself, ignoring our struggles, it’s outrageous." With meats and marinated dishes, Cai Guoqing, who had forgotten the taste of meat, couldn’t help but crave.

"Outrageous but so what." Tu Chunni felt utterly helpless, "You were aware of your sister’s attitude that day."

"Her attitude doesn’t matter, you’re the mom." Cai Guoqing was genuinely dissatisfied; if they weren’t reliant on the elder’s pension, he’d have blown up and lectured them sternly.

Mom? Tu Chunni looked at her son who seemed nearly mad; it stabbed her heart, making her silently suffer, "Fine, after New Year, your father and I will set up a stall."

She had thought it over for days; her daughter’s words weren’t incorrect—if others can set up stalls, why can’t she, she couldn’t believe she couldn’t make money.

Cai Guoqing was unconcerned with Tu Chunni’s hardships; he had only one thought, "Why haven’t you set up a stall earlier."

"Otherwise, would we lack money for New Year?" Cai Guoqing was quite irritable, "I’ve long told you business makes money, but you wouldn’t set up a stall."

Gazing at Cai Guoqing’s incessant complaints, Tu Chunni felt somewhat desolate; she was old enough, the elder stall vendors around were in their fifties, whereas she was nearly seventy.

"Mom, remember to set up a stall, else your son really won’t want to live without meat to eat." Cai Guoqing intensified his tone, prompting their elder parents to set up a stall.

Indeed, Cai Guoqing understood Tu Chunni and her husband too well; upon hearing that, there was no more sympathy for her plight, only resolve to not let their son suffer.

"Don’t worry, after New Year, I will set up a stall."

"Then buy meat for you all to eat." Looking at Cai Guoqing, who had already lost weight, Tu Chunni mustered courage to find Cai Meina.

She couldn’t let her daughter indulge in good food, disregarding her parents and brothers.