Chapter 365: Chapter 365

Gong Ruini was stopped by quite a few people along the way, asking if his family had any herbal medicine.

Once they knew there was stock, they asked what should be done about it.

For the first time, Gong Ruini truly felt her popularity in the village.

"Hmph, they’re panicking now, aren’t they." Zhao Guangran was delighted, "That’s their choice."

Zhao Guangran was certainly happy inside; the past days were filled with all kinds of frustrations, he really didn’t want to go out.

But now was the time to hold his head high, "Right, brother, do you think we can sell the herbs to the city?" Zhao Guangran was excited but then thought he couldn’t just leave the herbs at home to rot.

That’s all money, you know! The thought of all those things not turning into money made Zhao Guangran really unhappy.

"No rush." Zhao Xuran knew there was only this trend at the moment, it hadn’t reached the most intense, chaotic point yet.

"We’ll go up the mountain to gather herbs in a few days, keep some in the cellar, and some in sight." Although Gong Ruini said today that their family had stock, it was unknown whether the villagers would believe it.

Zhao Xuran guessed they probably wouldn’t believe it, "They might think that our family will definitely dispose of the herbs."

Well, if we don’t sell them, then why bother going up the mountain to gather herbs? Don’t you know it’s tiring? Zhao Guangran was full of reluctance.

Even though the trees on the mountain shaded the sun, the abundant trees made it not very ventilated, and gathering herbs was indeed a tough job.

If it wasn’t for money backing him up, Zhao Guangran wouldn’t be willing to endure this hardship. Now knowing this stuff was going to land in his hands, why bother picking them, it’s really senseless.

"And aren’t we having classes recently? I think we should focus on our studies." Right now, Zhao Guangran really couldn’t afford any slack; he was really worried about his elder brother’s exams.

After several consecutive tests with difficulties that made Zhao Guangran want to cry, he had already forgotten when he last got a passing grade.

To prove to his two younger brothers that he wasn’t a fool, Zhao Guangran had been working hard, just shy of reading during meals.

Additionally, due to the unhappiness with the villagers, Zhao Guangran wasn’t about to find so-called buddies to play with. In his heart, these people were traitors.

Even though he’s on good terms with them, seeing his family bullied, nobody bothered to say a thing.

Talking about playing with such people, Zhao Guangran found it really disgusting, and to avoid feeling awkward, he stayed away from hanging out with buddies for quite some time.

Gathering herbs was necessary, the quota for this year was full, but there was no problem, couldn’t it be sold next year?

It was the mid-year of 1976, Gong Ruini reckoned that the news of the resumption of college entrance exams would soon spread, and not only would Cai Ming participate, but also Gong Tao’s couple and Zhao Gang’s couple should take the exams.

Once they pass the exams and leave here, there’s no need to fear any secretary or captain, as everyone would be leaving, why bother fearing?

"You really are dumb." Zhao Xuran looked at his clueless brother and then at the pensive Gong Ruini.

Zhao Xuran couldn’t help but feel relieved; thank goodness it was Gong Ruini who went to the village today, otherwise, if his brother went out, who knows if trouble would be stirred up.

At least Zhao Xuran knew Zhao Guangran wouldn’t be nice to the villagers, let alone answer their questions.

"Ni Zi, you did a good job today." Zhao Xuran complimented Gong Ruini. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs N()velFire.net

"Xuran, you should really learn a thing or two from Ni Zi." Zhao Xuran then taunted Zhao Guangran.

Sigh, learning from Gong Ruini again, Zhao Xuran didn’t even remember how many times he heard this from his brother, "Thankfully, Ni Zi isn’t like Mom and Dad, otherwise, I’d really think she’s their daughter."

Their parents and brothers being all biased made Zhao Guangran really helpless, "By the way, Brother Rui Wen, you should be careful, be wary of my brother and my younger brother taking Ni Zi away."

Hmph, Zhao Gang wouldn’t be happy knowing Gong Ruini is clearly his own sister, yet now she has to become everyone’s sister.

Gong Rui Wen gave Zhao Guangran a sidelong glance, this guy’s attempt at sowing discord was really terrible, "She’s still my sister."

"And it’s better to be liked by many than be disliked, right?" Hmph, Gong Rui Wen actually felt a bit annoyed; ever since Zhan Banxia learned to talk and walk, they kept stealing his sister’s attention.

Before, his sister would always pull him to chat endlessly, but now too much attention got stolen by Zhan Banxia and the others, Gong Rui Wen barely got a pathetic little chunk of time, how could he feel good?

Actually, if Zhao Guangran hadn’t been so useless, it wouldn’t be , "You may as well consider how to be a good son, good younger brother, good elder brother."

Heartbroken, hurt to infinity, Gong Rui Wen’s words really wounded Zhao Guangran, the Gong Rui Wen from before was such a good person, and now how could he be , how could he critique him like that?

"What’s wrong?" Gong Rui Wen mumbled with displeasure to Zhao Guangran, expressing his huge discontent, "Where did I speak incorrectly?"

"You can’t just feel jealous of Ni Zi because they’re all saying she’s good; you should start with yourself, why do Uncle Zhao and the others say you’re bad."

"Why does Brother Xu Ran say Ni Zi is good."

"Why do Banxia and the others say Sister Ni is good, there’s a reason for all of this."

Quickly find the reasons, then correct them, and then liberate your sister from Banxia and their grasp.

Sigh, the same old talk, Zhao Guangran felt really helpless, it also made him very annoyed. It’s not that he hadn’t thought about studying, it’s not that he hadn’t researched Gong Ruini, but the result was that the brothers just flat-out disliked him.

"Ni Zi, why don’t Banxia and the others like me?" Zhao Guangran eagerly asked.

"Obviously my brother didn’t have much contact with Banxia and the others, yet why do Banxia and the others think my big brother is great?" Zhao Guangran expressed that if possible, he hoped to do as Zhao Xuran did.

Ha-ha-ha, Gong Ruini originally intended to give some guidance, but she couldn’t match Zhao Guangran’s high expectations, leaving her clueless on how to answer.

"I think you should ask Brother Xu Ran." Gong Ruini suggested with a smile to Zhao Guangran.

Come on, he’s your brother, isn’t the issue you should directly ask about? Why must he ask her in front of Zhao Xuran, this is making it hard for her to do anything?

Gong Ruini expressed that even if she knew she couldn’t say; chances are Zhao Xuran would prefer to discuss it himself with Zhao Guangran, it’s the best time to show brotherly love.

Sigh, asking the big brother again, Zhao Guangran was truly at a loss, "I’ve asked him, but he won’t say."

Ah, he has asked Zhao Xuran, but why doesn’t Zhao Xuran want to tell him? This made Gong Ruini really curious—you know Zhao Xuran is a rather good teacher sort of guy, since Zhao Guangran wasn’t ashamed to ask, there’s no reason Zhao Xuran wouldn’t answer a bit.

"I told him to observe for himself." Sigh, really unbearably dim-witted, clearly without careful observation; if he’d just seen one point or two, Zhao Xuran really wouldn’t mind giving him guidance, but the brother simply hadn’t noticed anything, indicating he fundamentally wasn’t keen on observing, so why should she speak up.