Chapter 235: Chapter 235

Gong Tao kept watering the dead tree branch, mumbling, "Grow up quickly."

"Grow up fast, only then will my effort be worth it."

Gong Ruini came out of the house, just in time to hear her father not only watering, but also lecturing the branch. She could only think her dad was quite bewitched.

You should know that when they brought this dead branch home, the four of them received various disdainful looks, as if saying "How could you kids do such a stupid thing."

Although after listening to their analysis, the adults thought it made sense, Gong Ruini could tell they were just humoring the kids.

They would occasionally remember to water the wood, and if not for Gong Ruini and Zhao Xuran persisting with hope, it probably wouldn’t have moved the adults at all.

"Ni Zi, look, black fungus has grown again, and it’s quite big." Gong Tao did not expect that the kids’ careless move could potentially bring a nice dish to the table.

Eating some black fungus salad each day with a bit of wine, this little life is quite fulfilling.

In the past, although we could go up the mountain to pick black fungus, it depended on the weather. Now, growing it at home, how could it not be surprising and delightful?

"Today we can have black fungus stew with fish. Your Uncle Zhao caught a fish in the river." After spring, there are fishing regulations, but as long as it’s not breeding season, it’s fine.

Every day Zhao Gang would get up early, walk along the river, striving to catch fish to supplement the diet of new mothers, which also improved the family meals. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by N0v3l.Fiɾe.net

Alas, my dad is just so unambitious, watering black fungus daily, just thinking of having an extra dish, doesn’t he see that this thing can also make money?

Gong Ruini was waiting for the adults to notice but waited so long without any sign of it, and she felt she couldn’t wait any longer.

"Dad, you said black fungus grows , we could grow it ourselves in the future and sell it to the cooperative store." Anyway, the old man already knew they were little money grubbers, so Gong Ruini didn’t need to hide it.

"Ah, sell it to the cooperative store with just this little amount?" This left Gong Tao in disbelief.

In fact, Gong Tao was ecstatic inside. He knew the kids didn’t just bring it back for eating; they must have had other plans too. But since the children didn’t mention it, neither did they.

Frankly, Gong Tao was shocked. He didn’t think the kids would come up with this idea. Of course, it’s thanks to his daughter. Before, he asked Zhao Xuran, and he said it was due to Gong Ruini’s suggestion.

Seeing his daughter become so smart, understanding so much, Gong Tao went from being pleased to feeling bitter, and now he’s worried. The term "too clever for one’s good" worries him about his daughter too.

A child becoming so clever isn’t necessarily a good thing, especially since Ni Zi’s health has never been great, otherwise he wouldn’t have insisted on her exercising.

Lately, following Zhao Xuran to the mountains to gather herbs, though it left his daughter quite tanned and a bit tom-boyish, it did wonders for her health, which made Gong Tao happy.

Oh dear, what’s happening now? Gong Ruini was apprehensive, why was her dad staring at her after she said just one sentence, was there something on her face?

Gong Ruini wiped her face, nothing was there. "Dad, what’s up?"

"Nothing." Inside, Gong Tao felt waves of emotion but could only keep it to himself, worrying was enough, shouldn’t let his daughter worry too.

"It’s nothing, just thinking that, Ni Zi, there’s no need for you to work so hard."

"Ni Zi, you all working so hard to earn money makes us adults feel quite guilty."

Gong Tao remembered the money the kids earned lately, which didn’t sit well with him. Despite the winter earnings being decent, he was amazed at the speed Zhao Xuran and the others made money.

Err, could it be? Looking at Gong Tao’s drooping face, Gong Ruini grew uneasy. Their money-making speed was a bit fast, although they didn’t find anything good like ginseng, but there was volume, and their processing got better, raising the selling price, each earning several yuan by now, surprising everyone.

It wasn’t self-praise, but many people working in the fields for a year didn’t earn or get as much food as they did.

If Gong Tao and the others didn’t have some side earning, the family’s breadwinners probably wouldn’t earn as much as the kids. If the adults were petty, they’d for sure feel uncomfortable.

"Dad, um..." Gong Ruini wanted to explain but didn’t know where to start, should she say it’s to earn money for going back to the city to shop?

If she said that, who would believe? Not being seen as a fool would be good.

And it’s crucial, if returning to the city, how would people see her conduct? Previous actions could be excused by saying the kid is smart and eager for fortune.

But with things progressing , would Gong Tao’s trust stay intact, and how would Zhao Gang and his wife view her?

Especially Zhao Xuran, how would he view her? Somehow, Gong Ruini felt that guy was like a small fox, keeping some distance while not revealing too much, otherwise there’d be consequences.

"I know you’re thinking of helping us earn more, so we don’t live without money." Gong Tao always felt that with Ni Zi so eager to earn money, it was because they as parents weren’t capable enough.

"In the future, Ni Zi, you don’t need to work so hard. Dad and Mom will strive harder."

"You should, like many kids, play when you want, not think too much."

"To us, your health is the most important."

Eh, why does her dad say health is most important? Gong Ruini couldn’t fathom it, her body has improved significantly with exercise and herb gathering.

Perhaps they’re worried she’d get sick from being too busy? Gong Ruini thought that must be it. "Dad, rest assured, my body is strong, it’s like grass."

"I really don’t feel delicate now. Eating well and resting well keeps me fit."

Since the parents are uneasy, let Zhan Jing have a look. With a great doctor saying it, it should be reassuring.

"Okay, let Aunt Zhan check when she returns later." Gong Tao agreed with her decision, he was considering suggesting to his daughter to let Zhan Jing give her a once over.

Ah, so that’s what it’s about, Gong Ruini was very impressed. If they had this in mind, why not bring it up sooner? Why beat around the bush, she didn’t know what to say.

Are conversations with adults always so roundabout? It’s truly mentally exhausting.

Poor Gong Ruini didn’t know the topic veered off, hoping her health was robust, otherwise, the parents surely won’t let her head to the mountains again.