Chapter 172: Chapter 172

Gong Tao sped all the way home.

You know, for the past few days, after Gong Tao went out, he really didn’t want to return home. Going back meant seeing Zhang Lan’s face, full of debts, which sank his mood to the bottom.

His own father always wore a look of disappointment, as if saying how could he be so unambitious. Gong Tao really wanted to retort, even if he achieved something, wouldn’t it still be for the rest of his brothers?

"Cai Ming, remember this in the future, even if you have money, don’t be overly kind to your parents."

"To deal with bad people, you need to be tougher." Gong Tao kept advising Cai Ming.

Please, he already knew this. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have planned for himself early. It’s just that sister and brother-in-law were too simple-hearted.

Ever since he heard the news of his brother-in-law’s parents arriving, Cai Ming worried about all sorts of things. Worried that his brother-in-law would be suppressed by the Gong family’s elders and would cater to their demands.

Although he vaguely knew from his sister that they had some money, bought from hunting, that money was also for his brother-in-law and sister to use. Doesn’t it cost money to support Gong Ruwen and the others?

Moreover, the Gong family was just like the Cai family, a bottomless pit. But no matter how anxious Cai Ming was, he knew he shouldn’t show up.

If he showed up, his parents would know he was close to his brother-in-law, and all sorts of fuss would ensue.

Finally, when his brother-in-law came to find him, Cai Ming breathed a sigh of relief upon knowing that Gong Dajiang and his wife had left without gaining any benefit.

Seeing his little brother-in-law’s relief made Gong Tao amused, "Don’t worry, I won’t do anything stupid. Who knows, the Cai family might also be waiting for news."

"If the Gong family gets hold of the ginseng, they wouldn’t remain silent."

About the Yue family, Gong Tao knew that the Cai family’s assets belonged to the son, and the daughter had no share.

But when they needed the daughter to work, she had to exert great effort and constantly work for the Cai family.

Unexpectedly, his brother-in-law was now calculating all sorts of things, but that’s how it should be. Although his brother-in-law became more calculating, he was still quite kind to him.

"I didn’t calculate before because I thought we were family; no need to be so calculating." Calculating at work had exhausted Gong Tao, so he didn’t want to worry about these things at home.

Now Gong Tao understood that not fighting and constantly retreating wouldn’t just solve things.

Moreover, the two telegrams sent back by Gong Dajiang would stir up all sorts of trouble with Gong Qiang and Gong Zheng, creating various oppositions. That was their gift.

Gong Tao considered contacting former colleagues to play some tricks on Gong Qiang, making him look foolish, but he restrained himself in the end.

If he started this, and Gong Qiang was really ousted, there was a chance it might be exposed, and what would he do about his reputation then?

Zhang Lan, upon knowing, would certainly feel wronged for Gong Qiang, and might even take advantage of the situation to cling onto him. Gong Tao didn’t dare to gamble, so he decided not to attempt it.

"By the way, how have you been lately?" Gong Tao shifted his concern to this brother’s situation.

"It’s alright. I’m on my own, eating and drinking on my own, plus I have you, my brother-in-law, and the village head along with the party secretary treat me well." Cai Ming didn’t care about some people’s sarcastic remarks at the Youth League point.

"Luckily, we each eat our own meal; otherwise, it would have been a lot of trouble." Thinking about how the Youth League point had been chaotic over food lately, Cai Ming couldn’t help but feel glad that they decided to eat separately from the start, fearing that as newcomers, they would be bullied.

"By the way, brother-in-law, these days, I want to learn how to set traps from you." Although his brother-in-law mentioned that meat could be sent over, Cai Ming still wanted to learn how to hunt himself, so he could not only provide for his brother-in-law and sister but also earn some money.

Ambitious, Gong Tao didn’t refuse and say he could keep sending meat. He already made enough dumb mistakes like that and couldn’t afford to repeat them.

"It’s easy; actually, it’s easier to set traps in winter." Gong Tao said they could go to the mountains the next day, and he could give Cai Ming some pointers.

At that moment, Gong Tao suddenly remembered something, "Seems like the village is organizing a study class recently. You’re a high school graduate; do you want me to help you get in?"

Even though he had to do farm work during the day, it would be relatively light work. But he’d have to work day and night, and the work points wouldn’t necessarily be much, although there might be more to gain at the end of the year.

Gong Tao thought the job was average, but suitable for his brother-in-law and believed he’d be able to say a word or two about it.

His own brother-in-law always thought of him in all sorts of ways, but Cai Ming declined politely, "There are only two slots, and everyone at the Youth League point is eyeing them. I’m just a newcomer, forget it."

Even though he’s a high school graduate, having just arrived, how could he already have such a good thing? If his brother-in-law helped him get a slot and someone got jealous and reported it, what then?

Report? No way! They’re all young intellectuals. Would anyone actually do that? Gong Tao was surprised, thinking they’re all people leading a tough life here; shouldn’t they stick together? Why would anyone stab a comrade in the back? If word got out about this, what would people think?

"Yes, someone reported it. I heard it from others, but they haven’t caught this person." Cai Ming was still anxious about it, constantly worried about inadvertently offending someone.

"So I have to keep a low profile." Gong Tao could think of it, but the people at the Youth League point might not fail to notice. They wouldn’t have come asking for news otherwise, "I’ve always told them my grades weren’t good."

"And I’m here to learn from the peasants." Whether they believed it or not, Cai Ming didn’t know; but as long as he didn’t fight for it, this matter wouldn’t fall on his head.

While Gong Tao and Cai Ming discussed the night literacy class teacher matter, Zhan Jing also talked about it with Cai Meina.

When Cai Meina heard what Zhan Jing was talking about, she kept waving her hand, "Not me, not me, I can’t teach."

Cai Meina remembered there were high school graduates in the village, even junior high graduates. With such a good opportunity, why wouldn’t they try to secure it internally, rather than give it to an outsider like her?

What if she disrupted someone’s future path in the village and a report letter got sent? Cai Meina always remembered she must stay low-key and not do stupid things.

Her own mother going to teach at the literacy class? Although it sounded good, working during the day and at night without extra pay... No, even if there were extra work points, how much more could she get? It was better for her to focus on private work at home.

This slot was initially offered to Zhan Jing by the village, but since she was pregnant, she had to give up this good opportunity. Yet she was unwilling to completely let it go, so she wanted Cai Meina to give it a try, but Cai Meina was also unwilling in every way. Thıs text ıs hosted at novel·fiɾe·net

"You know, the work during the day is quite easy." But there’s no precedent, so Zhan Jing wasn’t sure what tasks would be assigned.

"No, no, I’ll just rest at home in the evenings." Cai Meina didn’t mention that if the higher-ups changed policies again and because she was involved, it might lead to trouble for her being labeled a problematic element.

Seeing Zhan Jing firmly refusing, she could only helplessly express that she would give up, and quite a few people in the village must be eyeing this slot, saving the village some trouble.