Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten
Chapter 160: Good News or Trouble?

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Good News or Trouble?

No matter how much Zhang Lan confirms or endlessly nags about Gong Qiang definitely sending them money.

But the so-called remittance never arrives, and just when Zhang Lan thinks perhaps the telegram hasn’t been received, a letter from their youngest son, Gong Zheng, arrives late.

When Zhang Lan received the letter, she thought it was written by Gong Qiang through Gong Zheng to ensure Gong Tao doesn’t find out.

Excitedly, Zhang Lan opened the letter quickly, but her face clouded over in an instant.

Gong Ruini, taking advantage of her youth, and knowing Zhang Lan might not care, hurried over to take a look and was immediately pleased.

She always knew that there were no good people in the Gong Family, and before receiving any money, even before getting that ginseng, Gong Zheng showed up, talking about how hard he’s working and his struggle to get promoted without connections.

Although he spoke subtly, the purpose of the letter became clear towards the end, which is the main point of this letter.

That is, the telegram to his elder brother has already been received, and he’s quite happy about it; Gong Zheng hinted to Zhang Lan not to only have Gong Qiang in her eyes, not to only help him obtain items to curry favor with his superiors.

It really is a family dispute triggered by a single ginseng; even without mentioning how many times Zhang Lan and her husband have been troubled over this, even Gong Qiang and Gong Zheng brothers are starting to make a fuss.

Arguing, arguing, let’s see how Zhang Lan chooses. It’s not that she doesn’t like Gong Zheng, it’s just that Gong Qiang is the promising eldest son.

Gong Ruini remembers that it’s been publicly stated that Gong Zheng is doing well at his job, plus he’s married to his boss’s daughter, so his future prospects are naturally good.

However, in these times, rising up can’t rely solely on a father-in-law’s help, especially since he has a son; why would he help you, the son-in-law?

Zhang Lan didn’t realize that Gong Ruini could read; upon seeing her youngest son’s letter, it was worrisome, knowing the eldest son has received the telegram and then the youngest son talks about his future.

Regardless of how much she thinks Gong Qiang’s position is important, her youngest son’s work is also significant, considering how well he’s speaking; if she misses this opportunity, she doesn’t know when such a chance will come again.

The problem is whether getting ginseng is easy or not, and even if it’s easy, what about the money?

One ginseng costs over a hundred, two will cost over two hundred, and now there’s no sign of the two hundred arriving; can Zhang Lan be in a good mood?

Moreover, the eldest daughter-in-law knows they are pooling together two hundred, with some money intended for the youngest brother-in-law, Gong Zheng, won’t she make a fuss?

Worry, worry, worry; Zhang Lan knows she can’t handle this matter; one by one, they are all difficult to deal with; what to do besides letting the old man come up with an idea? Zhang Lan simply doesn’t know what to do.

But letting the old man know, he doesn’t have the means to get two ginsengs or even the money to get ginseng; Zhang Lan suddenly comes up with an idea, which is to pretend she never received this letter.

All issues will be discussed after they return; Zhang Lan still thinks about securing Gong Qiang’s position; as for Gong Zheng, doesn’t he still have his father-in-law?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lan feels this approach isn’t bad, and she hides the letter away.

"Alright, what are you looking at? Seeing you brings bad luck." Turning around, she sees Gong Ruini behind her, and Zhang Lan is all sorts of unhappy.

Bad luck? Bringing bad luck? She didn’t actually want to see Zhang Lan’s face, but considering she received big news, Gong Ruini decides not to bother with Zhang Lan after all, her good days are coming.

Gong Ruini knows such good news is definitely worth sharing quickly, and the Gong Family is essential.

Gong Zheng joined? Gong Tao flinched for a moment; so even the younger brother wants it now; Gong Tao knows Gong Zheng’s father-in-law, he seems amiable, but he’s quite adept at maneuvering.

Supposedly considering his son-in-law, but in reality, any connections will only go towards his own son, why allocate them to the son-in-law?

As for the good position Gong Zheng speaks of, he feels the possibility of obtaining it is unlikely, as it is quite a good position, and there are many others eyeing it.

Gong Tao can understand Gong Zheng’s desire for good things and the thought of running away, just wondering how parents will choose.

Everyone wants ginseng to climb up and strike it rich; even if Zhang Lan can hide this letter, won’t Gong Zheng mention it afterward, making Zhang Lan very awkward then?

His own father is quite critical of hiding letters; Zhang Lan will surely take a dose of bitterness at that time.

Wait, what if the non-receipt of this letter gets pinned on him?

Zhang Lan would be fine, but wouldn’t his father get angry?

As for Gong Zheng, he would certainly lay this on him even more.

Gong Tao thought for a moment, deciding to ask about this at the dinner table; if Zhang Lan had already told the old man, then just caring for the younger brother’s situation, especially with the younger sister-in-law being pregnant.

Had Zhang Lan known that Gong Tao planned to expose this matter, she definitely wouldn’t have done such a foolish thing.

Gong Dajiang lately has been extremely agitated, like a cannon firing away, as the other side is already somewhat displeased, implying they want money.

The other party was initially tempted because Gong Dajiang suggested he could give more money that would exceed the supply and marketing cooperative by three to four times, but the problem is that no money has been given yet, can the other party not be impatient?

The other side is also urgently needing money; although offering more, since money hasn’t come yet, things are not resolved, hence the ultimatum: if the money doesn’t come within two days, they’ll sell to the supply and marketing cooperative.

How could Gong Dajiang not be anxious? If money isn’t available, he wouldn’t keep trying to persuade, endure or linger; if there were money, they’d quickly buy the ginseng.

Rushing home, seeing only Zhang Lan in the room, Gong Dajiang quickly shuts the door, "When will the money arrive?"

"Don’t tell me in a few days or after a few days, it’s just one ginseng. If tomorrow money can’t be given to them, they’ll sell the ginseng to the supply and marketing cooperative the day after." Rushing home in the cold wind, Gong Dajiang actually understood something, that is, the money won’t arrive.

"Buying ginseng is for his promotion; if he’s not committed himself, how can he expect others to consider paying for it."

The stubborn Gong Dajiang also flares up, "I’ll wait until the day after tomorrow; if still no money comes, don’t expect anything."

"I also need to go back, and this time I won’t deal with it anymore." So much effort and heart put into it, the final result also like this, who would feel good about it?

Ah, if no money arrives by the day after tomorrow, the ginseng will be sold to the supply and marketing cooperative; Zhang Lan also anxiously paces around, "Could it be Qiangzi didn’t receive the telegram?"

Zhang Lan cautiously said, hoping that Gong Dajiang would be less angry.

Thinking he’s a fool, not knowing telegrams are personally delivered and signed for, "It’s just no money, or unwilling to pay it, relying on his parents’ old relationship face to be worth two hundred or not."

Gong Dajiang doesn’t want to face Gong Tao again, disinclined to see his expression for money, "Consider how we’ve been eating lately, do you think Gong Tao would be willing to pay this money?"

If he really wanted to, he’d have given it long ago and let them go back quickly, but he hasn’t done it, and not before, nor should it be expected in the future.