Gong Dajiang was resting at ho, contemplating the future developnt of the family.
The eldest son is pretty much a lost cause now, just working as a gatekeeper every day. Without a major opportunity, there’s no hope for a coback.
Thinking of this, Gong Dajiang was frustrated, "This fool was spoiled rotten by his mother."
"No ability, no ambition."
If he could have stopped it back then, Gong Dajiang thought, perhaps Gong Tao would be thriving at the factory now.
Even if Gong Tao didn’t take care of Gong Qiang, at least he wouldn’t let Gong Qiang be just a gatekeeper. Low pay and nurous tasks aside, the important thing is that the old man feels he has no face going out now.
Alas, thinking back, Gong Tao was right not to let Gong Qiang get promoted.
As for his son Gong Zhuang, it’s not that Gong Dajiang looks down on him, but he has no ability and just cunning plans, though at least he’s better than the eldest, as he doesn’t cause big trouble.
Gong Zheng is actually quite capable, but unfortunately, he was set back by his father-in-law.
When Gong Dajiang thinks of his four sons, none of them are promising, it saddens him.
"They’re all useless now, better to focus on nurturing the grandchildren. But that kid Xiaoyu..." Although Gong Dajiang didn’t have much education, he knows that only by learning can one understand many things.
Although many now say knowledge is useless, is it really useless? Without any education, how can you contribute to the country?
"I wonder how Gong Ruwen and Gong Ruini are doing." Gong Dajiang has various interests in Gong Tao’s two children.
"With such bright and lively eyes, they can’t be dumb kids." Gong Dajiang knew that even if he wrote to Gong Tao, the latter wouldn’t tell the truth.
"Do I have to make a trip to the Northeast?" If those two children are really smart, Gong Dajiang hopes to bring back the siblings Gong Ruwen.
Even if there are schools in the Northeast for these two kids, can it compare to here in the South?
If the two children continue to stay in the Northeast, in a few years, they’ll definitely have no affection for the Gong Family.
Gong Dajiang rembers his last trip to the Northeast. Even though the two kids were very polite to them, he could feel the rejection emanating from their bones.
Gong Dajiang doesn’t think this is just the children’s natural reaction; it must be related to how Cai ina and her family taught them.
"The third generation of the Gong Family can’t turn out like this. Can’t let capable kids have no affection for the Gong Family." Gong Dajiang thinks that if possible in this lifeti, he could see the Gong Family prospering in various ways.
Gong Dajiang is very reluctant to go to the Northeast, mainly because the journey involves a lot of hardship, but he can only endure it, "This ti, I can’t take Zhang Lan to the Northeast."
"Otherwise, it’ll definitely be a ss."
"Before bringing Gong Ruwen and them back, don’t let the old woman and them find out."
Gong Dajiang had plans to go to the Northeast alone. Zhang Lan absolutely lacks vision, thinking only about imdiate benefits.
"Gong Ruwen and his sisters should be the hope of the Gong Family." The more Gong Dajiang thought, the more he felt that Gong Tao’s children were variously brilliant.
Gong Dajiang was in the room mumbling continuously, thinking it was safe as Zhang Lan wasn’t paying attention.
But he couldn’t prevent Gong Qiang from overhearing, which transford the eldest son of the Gong Family on the spot.
"What, Gong Tao’s two kids are the future of the Gong Family?" Back in his room, Gong Qiang was so furious he wanted to smash everything.
"I worked so hard to drive Gong Zheng’s family away, and now to welco back these two brats?" Gong Qiang would never agree to let Gong Tao’s children return.
Growing up beside the old man, there’s no telling if in the end, the old man might favor them and leave his things to those two kids.
Thinking that all his careful scheming might be for nothing, Gong Qiang couldn’t sit still.
"No way, I have to discuss this with mom." Yeah, he wasn’t without allies; after all, there was Zhang Lan.
His old man’s intention was to keep it from his old lady, so as long as he lets his mom keep an eye on it, he’ll be fine.
"And let the fourth brother know dad’s intentions, I don’t believe he’ll have no issues." Gong Qiang didn’t think Gong Zheng would just leave with his wife and kids, completely giving up on the Gong Family.
That brat probably plans to make a na for himself outside and then return gloriously.
Soone who covets the family’s assets wouldn’t want anyone else showing up.
Thinking of this, Gong Qiang picked up pen and paper to write to Gong Zheng, quickly drafting the letter to embellish the things he overheard, to convince Gong Zheng that the old man wanted Gong Tao’s children to inherit the family business.
But addressing the envelope was tricky; Gong Qiang had no idea where Gong Zheng was at the mont, only knowing he went to an out-of-town branch factory, "Well, I’ll find out tomorrow."
If he couldn’t find out, Gong Qiang knew the Wu Family’s address, planning to go directly to talk to Gong Zheng’s mother-in-law.
Having communicated with the Wu Family’s old lady, Gong Qiang knew she was also a shrewd person who wouldn’t watch her daughter suffer, she would definitely find a way to pass the ssage to Gong Zheng.
Zhang Lan wasn’t aware of her husband’s sches; instead, she was busy defending Gong Xiaoyu’s rights.
Zhang Lan stord into the school with determination to find the principal, "I’m the grandmother of Gong Xiaoyu from Class 2 of Grade 7. I’m here to report a situation."
Zhang Lan pushed open the office door without knocking, imdiately launching into complaints.
The principal was taken aback by Zhang Lan’s direct entry, thinking she was an extrely rude old lady.
Before the principal could speak, he heard her chirping on about a lengthy complaint.
The principal listened for a while, catching a few main points: firstly, the teacher bullied the student, looking down upon him, and secondly, classmates looked down upon her grandson.
This left the principal quite helpless. He could advise the teacher not to interfere too much; many parents nowadays don’t care about their children’s academic results, so neither should they.
But the following demands left the principal very frustrated—did they need to discipline other students? What if those students also had strong-willed elders?
It’s like an unsolvable knot indeed.
The principal was thinking about how to persuade Zhang Lan, but before he could co up with sothing, he heard her erupting in anger.
"Let tell you, you’re just lucky. If this were a few years ago, you’d be wearing a tall hat for criticism."
"Although that’s not the case now, don’t think this matter will just pass."
"If I don’t get a satisfactory result for and my grandson, I’ll take it to the revolutionary committee."
"I don’t believe I can’t deal with you so-called intellectuals."
Hearing Zhang Lan repeatedly calling them "stinking intellectuals" greatly annoyed the principal, who always treaded carefully and avoided offending anyone.
Alright, since the parents demanded this way, why bother caring for these kids, the parents can spoil them as they wish.
After all, there are so many students just muddling through now, there’s no need to force it.
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