Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten
Chapter 147: Why Do We Have to Pretend to Be Foolish

Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Why Do We Have to Pretend to Be Foolish

Rushing and hurrying, Zhao Gang and his group transported only three chickens from the house, which was the permitted amount.

As for the quails and the sheep, they were also moved to Aunt Wang’s house.

With limited time and heavy tasks, everyone was worried about leaving the work unfinished. Then, that couple appeared, and they really gave them a chance to perform beyond their capabilities.

"No more, hurry up. We ate all the meat yesterday," Zhao Gang lay on the kang thinking about the prepared meat they hadn’t eaten yet, and quickly finished it off.

Everybody says that when guests come to the house, they should be well entertained, but truly, no one wanted to host this couple.

"Oh, right, we didn’t notify Cai Ming." Although Cai Ming had just gone back not long ago, what if he comes again.

If Cai Ming coincides with the arrival of Gong Dajiang and his wife, trouble could be expected when he returns.

For instance, if the Cai Family knew that Cai Ming was working near Cai Meina, they, as siblings, would frequently interact, and they would only harbor ulterior motives.

Zhao Gang waved his hand, indicating he had no energy left today after frantically rushing home and working efficiently.

To be blunt, even during peak farming seasons, Zhao Gang hadn’t worked this hard, "By the way, put the books away."

"All stored away, except for a few quotations and textbooks, which are Xuran’s." Zhan Jing was also frightened by the upheaval at home.

Especially the initial word "raid," fortunately, was later learned to be a false alarm, "By the way, we will eat separately when the time comes."

Zhan Jing really didn’t want to see that old couple, their faces were unbearable to even glance at.

"Understood, understood." Even if Zhan Jing hadn’t suggested it, Gong Tao would have proposed.

It’s really the unknown faces of Gong Dajiang and his wife, to avoid embarrassment, it’s better to eat separately.

This way, Zhan Jing can eat a little delicious food, and conveniently her own kids can snag some too.

"We should also eat the grain distributed by the village." The grain grown by ourselves was untouched, why eat the village’s grain?

Although it’s rice, it was filtered, perfect for use now, "and we happen to have some sweet potatoes."

Rice with sweet potatoes is also a staple in many families. Actually, if it wasn’t for worrying about Gong Tao and his wife eating poorly, Zhao Gang would have suggested merely having porridge to easily ward them off and prevent them from thinking they have good days ahead.

"Alright, and then more sweet potatoes with less rice." Gong Tao expressed, just thinking they’d been eating too well before, now it’s time to adjust the meals.

If it had just been when we arrived, Gong Ruini would have been unhappy hearing the meals were rice with sweet potatoes, but nowadays, she has few objections.

During the New Year, the eating was too good, and the body had gained some weight, making Gong Ruini concerned.

"Mom, am I fat? Won’t grandma think I eat well?" Gong Ruini worried she would become the target for Gong Dajiang and his wife’s confrontation.

Her own daughter was fat, Cai Meina was delighted to see her daughter gain weight, but when the in-laws come and throw a fit, "You eat well here every day, not hungry, of course you’re gaining weight."

"Gong Tao, I’m telling you, no matter what your parents say, you mustn’t do anything stupid."

"I know." Gong Tao wasn’t foolish, when parents come pressing, definitely not good things, "No matter what, if they want to cause trouble, let them."

"Anyway, we’re just at this level."

"No money, no grain, and still owe the village and Zhao Gang’s grains."

"Yes, yes." As long as it’s not excessively said by the in-laws, Cai Meina doesn’t want to confront them.

The issues of adults are more manageable, but the children need to be cautioned, in case an issue arises among them, it would create serious problems.

From whom to start, Zhao Gang surveyed the scene, and decided to start with Gong Ruini, after all, she was the youngest.

"Haven’t eaten meat for a long time, crave meat, it’s all sweet potatoes every day." Humph, trying to frame us, don’t even think about it.

"Mom, I want to eat meat." The next speaker was Gong Ruwen, very sensible.

"Mom, don’t worry. We won’t say silly things, and little sister shouldn’t talk."

Don’t talk, what’s the meaning of this? Gong Ruini was angry, could it be she isn’t allowed to speak?

Yes, she as a granddaughter isn’t liked by the Gong elders, but surely can’t be forbidden to speak?

"Your wit doesn’t need to be known by them, even if they find out, they will just say that a clever girl is still someone else’s."

"There might even be thoughts of using her intelligence someday." Gong Ruwen knew his sister was unsatisfied, but really there’s no need to let some people know Ruini’s good traits.

Meaning, use us? Gong Ruini expressed that even if Gong Dajiang and his wife wanted to use her, she wouldn’t comply, she isn’t a fool.

Even if they now act loving towards their granddaughter, Gong Ruini wouldn’t care since it always seems fake.

"Sis, you should keep quiet then." Gong Ruwen reminded Gong Ruini again.

Said it twice already, it seems her big brother is really worried. Alright, since brother insists, she’ll follow his lead to avoid any worries he has.

"Then it’s good, Guangran, don’t provoke Ni Zi either." Reminded Zhao Guangran in fear the kid might attack his own little sister during this time.

Her own sister is one to fight back, if she confronts Zhao Guangran, what then, wouldn’t all previous cover-up efforts be in vain?

Ah, really? Zhao Guangran thought it’s such a rare chance, how not to miss it, definitely need to bully a bit more frequently.

The problem is that Gong Ruwen shouldn’t be so extreme, even though he doesn’t want to agree, his big brother is watching him closely.

Helplessly, Zhao Guangran could only acquiesce.

The two families sat in the warm room, eating hot meals, though tense they were replenishing energy to prepare for conflicts.

Walking through the snow, Zhang Lan was exhausted, "Knowing this, we should’ve sent a telegram."

Didn’t expect after alighting at the station, it would take quite a walk to reach the commune, and after asking around at the commune, it turned out it’d take a longer walk to reach the Red Flag Brigade.

On the way, Zhang Lan wanted to hitch a ride, but couldn’t find any suitable vehicles, occasionally hitching a short ride, it wore her out significantly.

Gong Dajiang wasn’t in a better state, he, considering himself working as a laborer his whole life, didn’t think walking a stretch would be so hard.

Upon hearing the old lady grumbling, Gong Dajiang too was irritated, "When I suggested earlier, what did you and your mother say?"

"Saying it’s a waste of telegram money, worried Gong Tao would prepare more." Now complaining about the walk, what to do?

Zhang Lan was merely venting a bit but seeing Gong Dajiang displeased, could only swallow her discontent.

Zhang Lan would not vent her anger at the old man but would record it in Gong Tao’s account.

Zhang Lan had made up her mind that once she arrives, she would indulge in eating and drinking, having missed out on meat during the New Year made her crave it badly.

Eating meat with rice, no matter what, she had to eat to the fill, and this belief made Zhang Lan step by step towards the Red Flag Brigade.