Chapter 378: Chapter 378

Zhao Guangran was really not feeling good, especially after noticing that his big brother was actually playing chess with Gong Ruwen.

As for Gong Ruini, she was quietly painting, and occasionally, his big brother would comment on her work. It seemed like the three of them were more like real siblings.

"After you finish today’s punishment, you still have today’s homework." Zhao Xuran didn’t even look up but sighed at Zhao Guangran, knowing that this kid probably wasn’t doing his homework.

"Just think, in a few days, you’ll have another assessment. You wouldn’t want to have bad grades, would you?" Zhao Xuran found it hard to believe that their dad came up with different punishments for different scores.

As it turned out, Gong Ruini’s punishment was the lightest, easily accomplished. In contrast, Zhao Guangran’s grades were the worst, and his punishment had been dragging on until now without completion.

Ah, why is this always brought up, Zhao Guangran really didn’t want to recall the previous exam, it was truly a nightmare. Despite having gone through countless exams, that one left him completely powerless.

His grades turned out so poorly, becoming a joke among everyone, "I get it, I only have a little more to do."

No way, I have to do well on the upcoming exam, or people will look down on me. "I have to finish the punishment tasks today."

Zhao Guangran kept delaying, hoping someone would see his pitiful state and take pity by reducing his punishment, but as the deadline approached, no such kind person appeared, leaving him utterly disappointed and unwilling to wait any longer.

"You should have completed the punishment long ago." Gong Ruini admitted this time that Zhao Guangran was quite pitiful, having to copy so much. But thinking about how he teased Zhao Gang, how could she not give him a bit of a lesson, or else he’d think she was easy to bully.

Zhan Zisu put down today’s drawing assignment, "I know, I know, that’s because Brother Guangran wants to avoid doing these punishments."

Hmph, just knew this kid would speak out, Zhao Guangran appeared unfazed, wanting to slack off, "I did finish the punishment."

Even if he had such thoughts in his mind, what does it matter? Didn’t he seriously complete the task?

As for those thoughts in his heart, Zhao Guangran had already forgotten; they were just fleeting clouds, alright.

"Second brother did great." Zhan Banxia stopped Zhan Zisu from continuing to speak. Regardless, their second brother truly completed the task and should be praised, not discouraged.

See, the third sibling still seems sensible, while the fourth one, being the youngest child, really acts too immature.

"You should catch up on your drawings from the past few days when you have time." Zhao Xuran didn’t give Zhao Guangran any time to be proud, bluntly indicating he still had a lot of work to do.

No way, there’s still so much homework? Zhao Xuran’s words left Zhao Guangran bewildered. He had been so busy these past few days that he just let Hua Miaozhu’s drawing sessions lapse.

Initially, Zhao Guangran just wanted to see how things would turn out and didn’t expect his grandmother to not have any objections, which delighted him, thinking this matter could just be left as is.

Unexpectedly, there was still something waiting for him here. "Do I still need to catch up?"

Thinking about the art homework he had avoided for the past few days made Zhao Guangran’s face turn green. Ugh, his big brother really had no brotherly love, giving him such heavy assignments.

"You don’t have to catch up, as long as Grandma doesn’t complain." Zhao Xuran indicated that it was Zhao Guangran’s choice.

Well, complaining was out of the question. If his parents found out he hadn’t completed Grandma’s assignments, who knows how his father would educate him. This time, his father was thoroughly enraged, probably waiting for him to slip up and then give him a harsh lesson. So, he must not make any mistakes.

"I’ll draw, I’ll draw." Zhao Guangran was really about to cry, with so much homework, he had no idea how long it would take to complete everything. Ugh, should have known slacking off wasn’t an option.

Gong Ruini was seriously continuing her painting. For her, painting was something she had completely fallen in love with. She didn’t aim to become a famous artist but at least it brought her peace of mind.

"Ugh, I really don’t know what’s so good about painting," Zhao Guangran mumbled continuously. Why was he the one who had to paint? Why was it that his big brother didn’t need to? Really didn’t understand at all.

"Painting is good, you can record beautiful sceneries in the future," Gong Ruini said, though she truly meant you could draw your favorite girl, then reveal the art, surely mesmerizing many girls.

Record beautiful scenery? Oh my God, that sounds exhausting. Zhao Guangran kept shaking his head, "Brother, if I tell Grandma I don’t want to paint, what do you think she’d do?"

Zhao Guangran thought about it and decided he wasn’t the right person for this and should tell Hua Miaozhu.

"You can tell her, but I can’t guarantee what Dad will do." Zhao Xuran showed disinterest in getting involved with Zhao Guangran’s issues. Whenever he messed up, he’d blame him, saying he didn’t fulfill his educational responsibilities as an older brother.

Zhao Xuran stated he got burned once and couldn’t keep suffering.

Oh, back to involving Dad again, Zhao Guangran realized he should just drop it. Directly telling Grandma was not an option, what if it upsets her?

"The college entrance exams are back, they’re reinstated." Cai Ming burst in, full of excitement.

"Sister, brother-in-law."

"Brother Zhao, Sister Zhan, we can finally take the college entrance exams." Cai Ming had been waiting for a long time for this, at last receiving the confirmed news.

"Really?" Zhao Gang showed a bitter face as he fought with his homework. His last exam’s grades left him quite dissatisfied, so he felt he had to work hard.

However, Zhao Gang felt today wasn’t quite suitable for reviewing lessons, sensing something was happening.

So when Cai Ming mentioned the reinstatement of college entrance exams, he didn’t react immediately.

Zhan Jing was the first to respond, "Gangzi, the college entrance exams are reinstated."

Previously, there had been numerous rumors but no definite news, causing various anxieties.

Fortunately, they had high school textbooks and a whole set of test papers, so it hadn’t been a waste of money. They stayed home diligently studying. Dıscover more novels at novel-fire.ɴet

It was mainly to pass the time, but unexpectedly Cai Ming said they could all attend the college entrance exams. Could this really be true?

Zhao Gang suddenly sprang up, "Is this for real?"

"Cai Ming, you’re saying my brother-in-law and I can both take the exam?" Zhao Gang pulled Cai Ming, who had just come in, to ask.

He asked while cautiously watching Cai Ming, trying to verify if he was just saying this to cheer them up.

Knowing Cai Ming was a good kid and seeing how anxious they had been about the possibility of reinstating the exams, would he come up with a fake happy announcement?

At last, there was relief, as Gong Ruini painted in her room and heard Cai Ming’s loud announcement, also letting out a breath.

She knew the development hadn’t changed because of her transmigration, but until the official notification was announced, Gong Ruini felt some unease.

Now it was all sorted, with formal documents, Gong Tao and the others could get their act together, studying hard for themselves and for the kids like Gong Ruwen.