Chapter 243: Chapter 243

Gong Dajiang looked at the once bustling home, now turned cold and quiet.

"Are you satisfied now, are you all satisfied?" Gong Dajiang shouted one by one at Gong Qiang and Zhang Lan.

"How will people view us?" Whenever Gong Dajiang thought about his little grandson and daughter-in-law looking so malnourished, his anger welled up.

Zhang Lan was also stunned; Wu Rui just left like that. "She must have gone back to her family home."

Aside from returning to her family, Zhang Lan couldn’t figure out where else her daughter-in-law could go.

"She went with Gong Zheng to another place." If Gong Zheng hadn’t said it was true, Gong Dajiang would have thought Wu Rui returned home.

"This isn’t the time to consider these things. You should think about what the neighbors will say about you, the mother-in-law, when they see Wu Rui and her son," Gong Dajiang said, tossing these words before heading back to his room.

What, what’s up with Wu Rui and her son? Zhang Lan was totally confused; if they wanted to leave, let them go. Does she really have to beg them?

"Let them leave. Do they really think I’d stop them?"

"They think I would plead with them. It’s because of those troublemakers that the family ended up ."

"They all think they’ve grown up and can ignore family matters now that they have strong wings." Zhang Lan thought about Gong Tao, feeling furious, "I asked him to help buy ginseng, and he just sent the money back."

"If he has the guts, he should never come back." Zhang Lan said, insisting that this wouldn’t scare her. "I wasn’t scared into growing up."

Gong Qiang felt a sense of happiness; he never expected Wu Rui would just leave like that. This was great news.

"Mom, don’t worry. There’s still me."

"I know." Zhang Lan patted Gong Qiang’s hand, feeling relieved. Thɪs chapter is updated by Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Gong Dajiang lay in bed, listening to the two discussing in the next room. He turned over to sleep, thinking about how running off one by one would make the house lively in the future.

Gong Tao had no idea that so much had happened at home, but soon he received a letter from Gong Zheng.

Frankly, receiving this letter surprised Gong Tao, "Gong Zheng wrote to me."

Cai Meina looked at Gong Tao in surprise. "Why would Gong Zheng write to you?"

Each of them always felt good about themselves, and after marrying helpful wives, they grew increasingly arrogant.

Even though Gong Zheng masked it well, Gong Tao couldn’t help but notice Gong Zheng’s disdain for him.

It’s bizarre for such a person to write to him, no wonder Gong Tao found it strange.

Gong Zheng writing a letter? Gong Ruini perked up, thinking even though she hadn’t interacted much with Gong Zheng, her predecessor thought this uncle was okay. But is he really?

Gong Ruini seriously doubted this guy was nice, considering he’d never connected with family before. Why write now?

Is he seeking allies? Gong Ruini recalled the internal discord within the Gong Family, with Gong Zheng—the supposed bright future—suppressed and now on equal footing with Gong Qiang.

Why would Gong Zheng catch Gong Qiang’s attention when Zhang Lan backs Gong Qiang?

The problem is this family tries to avoid the Gong Family, why would they jump into this pit now?

Cai Meina checked the time. "Wu Rui should have given birth by now."

Wu Rui gave birth? Gong Tao hadn’t noticed this. "Are they hoping we’ll give gifts as uncles and aunts?"

Gong Tao glanced at the letter for a moment and laughed, "See, things have blown up."

Ha, blown up? Gong Ruini felt delighted but regretted not seeing the letter.

Seeing his daughter curiously peek, Gong Tao pulled her close and read the letter.

Cai Meina felt no need to discuss the letter with her daughter, considering they’re all kids. Why have them involved so early?

"They should know, with letters and visits, they won’t leave us be." Gong Tao thought it’d be better to let the kids see the truth about those relatives.

Leave them be? If Gong Dajiang hadn’t visited, Cai Meina might think the Gong Family abandoned them because they were broke and unable to help. But does the Gong Family’s current attitude seem like abandonment?

Perhaps Zhang Lan saw Gong Tao as heartless, offering no support, but Gong Zheng won’t let go.

Oh, Wu Rui had a baby, and Zhang Lan didn’t care for her daughter-in-law? This treatment is comparable to her old mother.

Cai Meina occasionally spoke about the Gong Family’s ways, showing Gong Ruini knew a bit about how they treated her mother.

"Your mom lacks insight." Cai Meina knew with Gong Qiang instigating beside her, Zhang Lan wouldn’t be kind to Wu Rui but can’t ignore this postpartum woman.

This was courting trouble. Gong Ruini was stunned; she’d thought Zhang Lan wasn’t clueless but someone with sense. Why act so foolishly?

Though Wu Rui’s father was struggling, he seemed capable and merely offended a petty person for a while. Once they topple, couldn’t the Wu Family find a way to rise again?

If Wu Rui’s father gets promoted, wouldn’t Gong Zheng return?

Gong Ruini had no idea how Zhang Lan would face the Wu Family then. Would Wu Rui forgive her mother-in-law?

But that’s not the main point. The focus is, "Dad, you almost went to the factory department." Gong Ruini was surprised by this news.

Previously, Gong Tao thought his standing wasn’t high, unworthy of attention, yet the evidence showed someone going for him.

It dawned on Gong Tao why someone wanted him gone, "Even Gong Qiang knew."

"And Gong Zheng knew too." Although Gong Zheng claimed he only knew later, Gong Tao couldn’t believe it; only the kids might.

Gong Ruwen still recovered, wondering if his life would be better if Dad hadn’t been in trouble.

No, even with grandparents alive, their family would continue exploiting them. Better they went to the Northeast.

"Dad, I like the Northeast, not the old home." Gong Ruwen insisted strongly.

Hey, why did his son/brother suddenly say this?

"I think even if Dad gets promoted there, life’s better here." Here they have meat to eat, money to earn, and sister’s health improved, parents happier.

Listening to Gong Ruwen’s candid words, despite some unwillingness, Gong Tao felt relieved.

"Yeah, why think staying there to enter the factory department? There are calculations before even going up; entering means facing more."

The family had flaws; outsiders offering slight benefits could easily betray, whether outright or in silence.

"Better stay here." The only regret is the kids’ potential, but with Hua Miaozhu teaching them various things now, Gong Tao feels it’s not worse than being back home.