Chapter 207: Chapter 207

Go to school to attend classes? Renee didn’t even think about it; it’s not a matter of the school’s distance.

It’s about the makeup of the students. Renee really can’t sit with a bunch of little kids and learn such simple things; just thinking about it makes her want to collapse.

Counting it up, Renee really is quite busy, busy learning music, chess, calligraphy, and painting with Hua Miaozhu, and soon she’ll be busy planting medicinal herbs, which is her first bucket of gold to build her future wealth.

As for the things her parents discovered in the underground cave, that was their first bucket of gold. When returning to the city, Renee wants to hunt for good things and can’t ask her parents for them.

So making money herself still feels better. "Brother, I want to stay home; we learn faster than the school. Why go to school?"

Renee didn’t even want to mention that going was a pure waste of time. "We need to gather and plant medicinal herbs in the spring."

"We need to learn from Aunt Zhan how to concoct medicinal herbs."

"We also have to learn from Grandma. Brother, I don’t want to give up."

Such great teachers and such good opportunities for wealth, if missed, Renee would surely want to choke herself in regret.

Especially since they’ll inevitably leave here someday, Renee doesn’t want to be reluctant to leave later, preferring to minimize her contact with people here, so she won’t be sad when it’s time to go.

Brother Rui Wen, though sensible, is still a boy. Thinking that going to school would allow him to play with friends, but after hearing Renee’s words, he calculated in his mind that time is indeed insufficient.

Rui Wen may not follow Hua Miaozhu in learning but is greatly interested in making money, wondering why their journey from their hometown to the Northeast was so tough; it’s because most of the family’s money was given to Grandma.

And the money they had, they didn’t dare use, worried about lacking funds if Renee’s health turned poor requiring treatment.

Even now, Rui Wen remembers one thing: never despise having more money, as being without it is unpleasant.

"Okay, I won’t go to school either." Guang Ran had the privilege of being willful, not needing to ask for money or having relatives wanting to drain him dry, though those relatives do eye him up.

"Sis, let’s strive to make money." Rui Wen firmly stated that making money was paramount.

Renee suddenly felt a bit panicked; was her big brother trained by her too well, turning him into a money obsessive?

Discussing any matter with him elicited little interest, but as soon as money was mentioned, Renee saw her brother’s various excited expressions full of expectation for money.

Who knows if her big brother might become like Gorantai, Renee truly wasn’t just imagining.

At the end of the year, with decent family income, Zhao Gang took them to the market, and before departing, Mei Na gave them siblings money; Renee spent it on plenty of food, while Rui Wen didn’t spend a penny, bringing it all back to Mei Na.

Actually, Rui Wen did have favorite and liked things, but holding the money, contemplating for a long time, he didn’t ask, which was a scene Renee deeply remembered.

Her big brother didn’t dislike eating; he just couldn’t bear parting with the money, leaving Renee unsure how to respond.

Even Zhao Xuran bought plenty of food, though much was shared with Renee and Guang Ran; still better than this Gorantai.

Rui Wen didn’t understand his sister’s labels or care to change it if understood; making and saving money was his hobby.

The siblings lay on the bed, united in not attending school, as the Zhao Brothers next door listened.

Guang Ran had no intention to persuade Renee to attend school together; ideally, not attending would relieve much pressure.

But Rui Wen was to drag him along as they were good brothers and couldn’t separate. He hadn’t expected Renee’s few words to sway Rui Wen, leaving him helpless.

"My playmate won’t play with me anymore." Guang Ran was visibly disappointed.

Xuran had predicted the outcome; if Renee wanted school, she would’ve mentioned it earlier. Not doing so indicated her reluctance, and perhaps other reasons, yet her angle persuading Rui Wen was effective.

"Brother, help me think of a way to get Brother Rui Wen to attend classes." Guang Ran knew his influence was insufficient and sought Xuran’s help.

Him stepping in was impossible; the Gong Family Siblings valued money highly, Renee at least spent when earning, whereas Rui Wen withheld even when possessing funds.

If not earning now, even Uncle Gong Tao couldn’t likely budge Rui Wen.

"I’m not attending school; how can I persuade him?" Xuran had no intent to return to school; home lessons had synced with his rhythm.

A sudden school return likely wouldn’t suit him; additionally, Mother was soon giving birth to brothers, and only Grandma was home—could she manage everything alone?

And there’s the home herbal planting requiring manpower; Xuran didn’t entertain idleness.

Ah, with big brother not attending, nor were Rui Wen and others, leaving Guang Ran the sole attendee feeling lonely.

Originally four family members attending was impressive, now reduced to his lone presence. "Brother..."

Guang Ran tried all ways to coax, hoping Xuran would change his mind.

Xuran wouldn’t be swayed by Guang Ran’s pleading, "What I said before, regardless of where you attend school, won’t change."

"Ah, no way." Guang Ran wanted school, not just for fun with friends, but to escape various matters; instead, everything piled on, feeling overly excessive.

"Brother, if school indeed opens, Dad played a key role; as his son, how can we not support him?"

Guang Ran’s eyes twinkled, quickly concocting plans; lacking family support, what would villagers think?

"Brother, you wouldn’t want a school devoid of students, right?" Imagining Dad organizing a school resulting in no attendance from nearby village children posed a major issue in Guang Ran’s mind.

With opportunities already set, would there be no school? Considering village leaders fools, if not discussed with other villages, resulting thoughts wouldn’t arise.

The school’s closure reason lay in lacking teachers; once obtained, school opens instantly.

Class space preparation posed no difficulty, with idle farming periods allowing construction.

Guang Ran admitted spewing nonsense, yet his big brother couldn’t disregard him, returning merely scoffing laughs—not quite brotherly help, no wonder Renee dismissed him.

Guang Ran expressed frustration, unwilling to converse with Xuran, turning to sleep with tasks awaiting the next day. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novel⸺fire.net