Chapter 209: Chapter 209

Zhao Guangran leaned against the window, watching Zhao Gang’s movements, "I bet my dad is going to kneel on the washboard."

"Just wonder how long he’ll have to kneel this time," Zhao Guangran said with certainty.

This brat betrays his dad just like that? Not to mention Zhao Gang often sets traps for his son, the son also sets traps for him from time to time.

Gong Ruini originally thought Zhan Jing, being such a gentle person, wouldn’t possibly make Zhao Guangran kneel on a washboard. When it was first mentioned, it was just joking around, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be true.

According to Zhao Guangran, it seems Zhao Gang has done this more than a few times. Come on, in Gong Ruini’s heart, Zhao Gang is considered a responsible man. She never thought the punishment for making a mistake would be this.

The thing is, in normal circumstances, punishment between a couple wouldn’t be done in front of the kids; otherwise, it’d be so embarrassing if word got out, like Zhao Guangran who’s constantly selling people out right now.

"Every time my dad makes a mistake, he accepts punishment in front of us," Zhao Xuran explained in a low voice, noticing the surprised expressions of the Gong Family siblings.

No way, accepting punishment right in front of Zhao Guangran... Normally, not many men would be willing to do that.

After all, it would make the kids think the dad has no dignity. For instance, even if Gong Tao was very nice to the siblings, admitting to a mistake in front of them was already good enough, let alone accepting punishment in front of them.

"Actually, I’m more interested in knowing how my mom would punish dad again," Zhao Guangran had no interest in Zhao Gang kneeling on the washboard, just curious about how mom would discipline dad.

Uh, so kneeling on the washboard wasn’t even the ultimate punishment, there’s more to come? Gong Ruini was stunned, forgive her ignorance, Zhao Family’s punishments are beyond what regular people can think of.

"Brother Guangran, have you ever knelt on the washboard?" Gong Ruini wanted to know if the frequently erring Zhao Guangran had ever knelt; after all, she had never seen Zhao Guangran kneel since arriving in the Northeast.

Was he avoiding them, or did Zhao Guangran’s mistakes not warrant kneeling on the washboard?

Excessive. He was just sharing with Gong Ruini the punishment their dad would receive, yet Gong Ruini wondered if he had knelt on the washboard – not just a little too much. "I haven’t knelt before."

Zhao Guangran raised his voice, "Why would I do such a face-losing thing?"

"Moreover, only those who make major mistakes would kneel on the washboard. Am I one of those who make major mistakes?" Zhao Guangran conveyed he might make minor mistakes but never major ones.

Oh, so Zhao Guangran never knelt because he never made a major mistake. But still, he’s just a kid, how big of a mistake could he make?

"Mom said we’re young, but we can keep a record. If the same mistakes are made repeatedly, when we turn fifteen, they’ll all be punished at once."

"Guangran, you forgot your mistakes." At a critical moment, Zhao Xuran lived up to his reputation as the master of brother-pit, once again selling out Zhao Guangran.

Now this feels right. It’s impossible to think that Zhao Guangran doesn’t make mistakes – so they’re just recorded, and all will be penalized when he grows up.

Although Zhao Xuran didn’t mention which mistakes Zhao Guangran made, they’re probably not too serious yet frequently committed ones. Really curious about what those mistakes are.

Gong Ruini didn’t expect Zhao Guangran to divulge them. If he were willing, he would have said something long ago; his silence suggests he’s calculating and clever.

"Don’t say anything." Zhao Guangran was anxious. Clearly, they were discussing matters about his dad; how did it suddenly shift to his washboard-kneeling topic?

Who on earth shifted the focus so much onto him, not realizing he’s the sensible second son of the Zhao Family, Zhao Guangran?

Zhao Xuran also didn’t intend to reveal them, for some mistakes are genuinely childish. Yet, Zhao Guangran keeps making this error; otherwise, his own mother wouldn’t have come up with such a tactic.

Gong Ruini regretted that Zhao Xuran backed down at a crucial moment. Had she known, she wouldn’t have brought it up. Now, their curiosity was piqued, leaving them itching for answers they couldn’t get.

Zhao Guangran called out to his big brother, "By the way, brother, I’ve decided not to go to school; I’ll stay home."

Zhao Guangran hesitantly proposed his long-considered idea. Although he still wants to go to school, grandma was right: he is to become an older brother and cannot be too self-centered.

Even though the elder brother is not much older than him, the elder brother took care of him well at a younger age. There’s no reason he shouldn’t take care of his younger siblings. Chapters fırst released on NovєlFіre.net

Ah, Zhao Guangran is actually opting out of school to be homeschooled? Just yesterday, he was all excited about how he’d lead little brothers in school, showing off, and more importantly, beating his classmates.

That was just yesterday; how did Zhao Guangran change his mind? Could it be that Zhao Xuran talked sense into him?

Gong Ruini was puzzled, but even if Zhao Xuran tried to reason with Zhao Guangran, the stubborn kid wasn’t easily persuaded.

"Guangran, you can choose the way you like." Seeing his brother becoming sensible made Zhao Xuran very pleased, though he hopes his brother won’t regret it later.

Zhao Xuran was used to the routine of homeschooling and only going to school for exams, but the younger brother wasn’t. Since childhood, he hadn’t been as suppressed and liked going out to play. This was already limiting him by not allowing him to play.

"There’s grandma at home, you can come home early after school and then study or work in the mountains," Zhao Xuran advised. He didn’t want Zhao Guangran to later lash out, claiming it was because of his elder brother that he couldn’t enjoy life fully.

Especially considering that unless something unexpected happens, their parents likely won’t have more children. The younger brothers should live more comfortably than the two older ones, and Zhao Xuran doesn’t want Zhao Guangran to grow even more jealous later.

"No, big brother, I’m an older brother too. If you can do it, so can I." Zhao Guangran guaranteed, even Lian Ni, who’s younger than him, is so sensible, thinking of earning money for the family. There’s no reason he can’t do it.

Gong Ruini didn’t realize Zhao Guangran was comparing himself to her. If she had known, she would’ve been quite embarrassed; after all, she hadn’t planned on handing over the money she earned.

Even if she were to share, she’d have to discuss it with her parents first. As long as the future expenses are reasonable, her parents wouldn’t object.

"Brother Guangran, let’s work hard together, and we’ll earn money to buy gifts for the younger ones’ one-month celebrations."

"Buy gifts for the Hundred Days celebration."

"Buy gifts for the first birthday." Gong Ruini painted a picture for Zhao Guangran of how they could buy gifts for their younger siblings with the money they earned.

"We can also buy gifts for mom and dad."

"And even gifts for grandma."

Although giving gifts to elders isn’t trending now, anyone would love to receive gifts; it shows the giver keeps them in mind.

Oh no, the money isn’t even earned yet, and they’re already spending it on so many things, Gong Ruwen felt a little reluctant.

But on second thought, since it’s spending for the family, Gong Ruwen felt much better. "Yes, yes, we should buy them gifts."