Chapter 245: Chapter 245

Cai Meina and the others knew the kids were quite busy, but they were also busy making money, so they simply didn’t think too much about it.

Especially since they felt that after all, they’re just kids. If they find the academic workload too heavy, they can completely give up or slow down their learning pace.

They hadn’t expected that Gong Ruini didn’t give up at all and continued both studying and earning money, "Ni Zi, you’ll be very tired this way."

Cai Meina finally understood why, despite the kids clearly eating well and a lot, they still didn’t gain weight—it’s because of all the pressure from various sources.

Gong Tao was also nodding continuously. His daughter was too understanding, but neglecting her own health wasn’t right.

"I can handle it, Dad. It’s just that I don’t have time to play, but I still exercise morning and night every day, and my health has improved a lot."

"I now don’t get all tired when I go up the mountain to collect herbs." In her parents’ eyes, her weight hadn’t increased, but Gong Ruini could feel that her body was much better than before.

No longer easily exhausted, "And Dad, learning is interesting, I like it."

Maybe at first, Gong Ruini thought of learning to show off in the future, but after studying for these days, even if what she’s continuing to learn in painting are just the basics, Gong Ruini expressed that she truly fell in love with painting.

"I like playing chess." Compared with painting and writing, Zhao Guangran preferred playing chess more. More importantly, although he still couldn’t outdo Zhao Xuran, he could outperform Gong Ruini.

This really satisfied Zhao Guangran in every way. Originally, Zhao Guangran always thought that he could only surpass Gong Ruini in sports. However, him being a boy, if he couldn’t even run faster than Gong Ruini, that would be a big joke.

He hadn’t thought that his drawing skills would also be better than Gong Ruini’s, which made Zhao Guangran extremely happy.

While speaking, Zhao Guangran proudly looked at Gong Ruini, indicating his prowess.

Gong Ruini ignored him, "Tch, it’s just that you’re better at chess. Is there really a need to show off this much?" And actually, she wasn’t that bad at it, not losing every game to Zhao Guangran, and sometimes she could counter-attack. But of course, in Zhao Guangran’s view, winning more and losing less equaled skill.

"Son, can you pass the test now?" Recently, Zhao Guangran had been busy like a spinning top, busy in the village, busy outside, and also busy with the black fungus business. He even had to help take care of the two little sons at home.

If not for Gong Ruini mentioning every day what she needed to study, Zhao Gang would have thought they had all focused on making money rather than anything else.

It’s truly like a true father, not speaking much but when he does, it’s always looking down on Zhao Guangran. If it were Gong Tao, he would praise his daughter in every way, saying it’s impossible she wouldn’t pass a test. If she didn’t pass, it must be because the test maker set difficult questions.

No matter how boastful Zhao Guangran thought, hearing his father’s question made his anger shoot through the roof.

Hmph, ever since having little brothers, Dad hasn’t cared about him much, but there’s no need to look down on him this much either.

Zhan Jing understood her husband was variously busy, but how could he ask such rude questions? He truly didn’t take her words seriously.

Zhao Guangran was a child who cared about face. Before, he didn’t mind failing the test, but now the son had already improved, and yet the man continued to view matters with old perceptions, making it tough for the son, who would feel unhappy.

Seeing Zhao Guangran’s angry look, with the wife constantly giving him signals, Zhao Gang couldn’t fail to understand.

"I was just saying, hoping to hear from your own mouth how well you did in the test, Guangran." Zhao Gang really thought when he wasn’t this busy before, Zhao Guangran couldn’t pass the test. But now, being this busy, with Zhao Xuran as someone who won’t relax, it made no sense for him to pass suddenly.

Could it be that Zhao Xuran set the test papers to be not as hard, maybe let up a bit?

"These recent exams, Guangran has made significant improvements." Honestly, Zhao Xuran was quite surprised too. He wouldn’t lower the standards of the exams due to recent busyness; they are set as they should be.

Seeing the look of determination on his eldest son’s face, Zhao Gang understood the eldest had no intention of letting up.

This made Zhao Gang extremely happy. Although before, it wasn’t necessarily that Zhao Guangran was a scholar’s seed, the son suddenly smartening up was nothing short of a delight.

"Son, you’re amazing." Zhao Gang was thrilled in every way, "I knew you could do it."

Such a well-spoken statement, Gong Ruini couldn’t even bring herself to remind Zhao Gang of who it was that used to look down on Zhao Guangran, assuming the boy would never pass a test, whereas now they were full of trust, exhibiting a typical leader’s double standard.

Not to mention Gong Ruini, even Zhao Guangran wanted to say, "Dad, don’t praise me , it’s truly unbearable."

But a child who had long been labeled by his own father as someone who couldn’t read, suddenly receiving praise from the old man, Zhao Guangran’s mouth was no different from a fool’s, forming a broadly upward smile.

Zhao Guangran had hated and blamed before, as the increasing tasks meant he had no time to play. But no matter how much dissatisfaction and reluctance, compared to the old man’s praise, those are all utterly insignificant.

"Dad, rest assured, in the future, I’ll definitely work hard, I won’t let you down again." Zhao Guangran used to think, failing a test was no big deal?

Compared to Gong Ruini, he might be a bit dumb, but compared to peers his age, Zhao Guangran claimed he was indeed quite smart.

But someone who cares about face, how could he be willing to be crushed by Gong Ruini repeatedly and still unable to pass a test? Now it seems all the effort is worth it.

"Tomorrow we’ll have a barbecue, Dad will go catch some animals on the mountain." His son’s progress must be celebrated, and Zhao Gang also wanted to apologize for not paying attention to Zhao Guangran all the time, which led to such mistakes.

Although his son never said how wronged he felt, Zhao Gang didn’t believe that even adults should ignore it. Over time, the son would definitely be disappointed.

He couldn’t audibly say apology words, but he could use encouragement to let his son know that adults could see his hard work.

Barbecue? Was it a barbecue to celebrate his achievement? Though Zhao Guangran didn’t lack meat in his diet, having barbecue was a hassle, especially as the weather warmed up, so they hadn’t had barbecues for a while.

Now they’re actually having a barbecue to celebrate him, making him feel quite proud. "Thanks, Dad."

"Dad, you’re the best." Zhao Guangran was so happy and didn’t forget to smugly throw a glance at Gong Ruini.

Hmph, so what if you’ve got good test scores before? Didn’t see Uncle Gong throwing a barbecue party for Gong Ruini.

The more Zhao Guangran thought about it, the happier he got, "Dad, I want to eat grilled fish."

"Alright." With his son’s progress, Zhao Gang immediately agreed to his son’s request.

Especially since eating fish is good, as kids who eat fish are smart, Zhao Gang casually asked what Gong Ruini liked to eat, so he could prepare it.

Zhao Guangran wasn’t happy. Wasn’t the barbecue celebrated for his good test results? Why ask what Gong Ruini wanted to eat? ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel·fıre·net

Seeing Zhao Guangran’s displeased face with added eye rolls, Gong Ruini wanted to tease him; after all, it was quite amusing to see Zhao Guangran change his expression.

Eventually, Gong Ruini decided not to tease Zhao Guangran anymore. She was too tired, had no time to bicker with him, and preferred to read if she had the time. "As long as Guangran is happy."

To avoid him pestering her later on, as long as there were fish and vegetables to eat, Gong Ruini said she could accept it all.

For such an understanding move from Gong Ruini, Zhao Guangran was very pleased, "Ni Zi, make sure to eat plenty then. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have passed the test either."