Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten
Chapter 36 - 35 Jealous Dad

Chapter 36: Chapter 35 Jealous Dad

Gong Ruini listened carefully to the situation in Zhao Gang’s room. She wanted to hear how Zhao Xuran was educating that brat Zhao Guangran.

It was well known that when it came to being an elder brother, Zhao Xuran was much harsher than Gong Ruwen, and certainly more cunning.

Gong Ruini repeatedly thanked her lucky stars that this family she had time-traveled into weren’t very clever, otherwise what would she do.

Gong Ruini didn’t think her mediocre acting skills could pass before someone like Zhao Xuran.

However, Zhao Guangran’s rare rebellious act had gone so quiet, the progress of the matter unheard, leaving Gong Ruini utterly clueless and itching with curiosity.

"Ni Zi, do you think I should learn to drive a carriage?" Gong Tao pondered for a long time and felt that compared to farming and hunting, learning to drive a carriage was what he needed most.

This way, when they went out to sell goods, he could drive with Zhao Gang, and even on night trips, they could take turns, allowing everyone to rest well.

Gong Ruini’s entire focus was on the room next door, completely ignoring the question from the old man.

This scene fell into Gong Tao’s eyes, and he was angry, "Hey, Ni Zi, are you listening to what I’m saying?"

Gong Tao felt aggrieved, thinking even as a father he wasn’t as good as those two brats.

Instead of listening to what her dad said, she paid attention to the reactions of the two boys next door, how infuriating, absolutely infuriating.

Could it be? The old dad at home was being aloof again, and Gong Ruini really didn’t know how her mother got hooked up with this man.

Several times the old dad had fought for attention with their siblings in front of Cai Meina, and Gong Ruini wanted to ask her mother how she felt having such an old son.

However, Gong Ruini didn’t dare to ask, not because she feared the old dad would flip out, but because she worried her dumb brother would blab these words to Zhao Xuran.

She wasn’t sure if it was because their own relatives were so disappointing that the brat admired Zhao Xuran, the elder brother, in so many ways.

No matter whether Zhao Xuran wanted to listen or not, every time Gong Ruwen spoke, he would listen carefully, and Gong Ruini felt the guy was definitely a good listener.

But Gong Ruini was seriously worried, worried that her dumb brother would spill family secrets, leaving them with no secrets at all.

This wasn’t Gong Ruini maligning her big brother, but because she had already heard Gong Ruwen complain about their ridiculous relatives.

The daughter at home was zoning out again, and Gong Tao looked at his daughter’s unfocused gaze and sighed inwardly. That man had said things accurately; it would take years for the daughter to recover.

Originally, Gong Tao and his wife didn’t believe it much, but the daughter’s health gradually improved, forcing them to believe. They didn’t expect her condition not to flare up despite all the bumps along the way.

As for the other words that man said, Gong Tao didn’t care. No matter how well they spoke, it couldn’t compare with the good health of their family.

"Ni Zi, do you think Daddy should learn to drive a carriage?" Regardless, they couldn’t let the daughter zone out, Gong Tao asked loudly.

The old dad at home really wasn’t good at caring for people, and didn’t even know how to take care of a girl. "I know, learning to drive is really good."

Learning more things is always good, better than letting old dad idle and think too much.

Avoiding those awful relatives, what if old dad received a letter full of complaints from them, and with nothing to do, sent them money or food on a whim?

So the best way is to keep him busy, and besides, learning to drive would help when going out with Zhao Gang; they could take turns driving the carriage.

From yesterday’s bonus sharing, Gong Ruini knew Zhao Gang wasn’t a stingy person. Since he wasn’t stingy, as long as old dad did more work and contributed more, Zhao Gang definitely wouldn’t be stingy.

"But how will Daddy learn?" Gong Ruini asked a crucial question. Right now, whether horses or oxen, it all belonged to the village.

If Zhao Gang didn’t have a good relationship with the village, no horse carts or ox carts would be lent to him.

Even so, such assets must be well cared for, and should anything happen, there would be harsh criticism.

Even if Zhao Gang was doing well around here, wouldn’t there be envious people? They might be lurking, waiting for Zhao Gang to make a mistake.

If Zhao Gang slipped, the matter would be blown out of proportion. Even if the village tried to cover for him, those people wouldn’t let him off easily.

How to learn? Is this difficult? "I can learn while going out to drive," Gong Tao stated confidently. If Zhao Gang could drive, there was no reason a clever person like him couldn’t.

Seeing his father’s confidence, Gong Ruini could only cheer him on, "Go, Daddy!"

"Later can we ride on the carriage driven by Daddy?" Gong Ruwen was quite envious that Dad could hold his sister. He wanted to be held too, but looking at his body heavier than his sister’s, he could only bury that envy.

"Of course you can. In the future, there’s a chance to take you to town," Even though Gong Tao thought there wasn’t much to see here, the kids had been cooped up in the village so long; they must be bored.

As a qualified father, he absolutely would not let his kids be stuck in a small mountain village, "In the future, when Aunt Zhan’s herbs are sold to the supply store, Daddy will take you to town."

Gong Tao didn’t expect Zhao Gang to be doing so well here, that he could help sell village goods to the supply store. It was always his task.

It was indeed a lucrative job. Though there were no perks, there were work points, and to compensate for meals outside, an extra point was given.

This lucrative job was usually given to relatives of village officials or eager volunteers. As for why Zhao Gang went, the reason was simple; he had a good relationship with the supply store and never drove up prices.

If they let it slide, they’d earn a fair amount in a year. Even if someone envied him, every man, woman, and child in the village wouldn’t agree, as their goods also sold at a high price through Zhao Gang.

"Wow, great, great." When they first came, Gong Ruwen noticed this place wasn’t very prosperous, but even then, it was better than the village.

More importantly, he wanted to go with his sister and see what was good here so that when he had money in the future, he could buy nice things.

Seeing the two kids’ excited faces, Gong Tao also smiled happily and picked up his son. Why didn’t this child say he liked being held by grown-ups?

The reason he didn’t hold his son wasn’t that he thought the son couldn’t be spoiled, but because Gong Tao thought the son was older and might not like to be held. To avoid his son’s likely rejection, Gong Tao refrained from holding Gong Ruwen.

Being suddenly lifted up, Gong Ruwen was initially startled, but quickly settled down, feeling glad. Obviously, Dad wasn’t neglecting him; Dad would hold him too.

Gong Ruwen was filled with pride, his haughty, flaunting gaze darted around.

"Ah ah," Zhao Guangran walked out and saw Gong Tao holding Gong Ruini and Gong Ruwen in each hand, feeling jealous. He couldn’t remember the last time Dad held him.