Chapter 1568 - 1570

Since buying a video recorder, Gong Ruini found that the tapes had to be transported home by the boxful.

There were simply too many things to film every day, especially after the family knew they had bought a video recorder. They insisted on filming every day, and once they had five or ten tapes, they would demand to mail them back home.

Gong Ruini really didn’t know how to complain. Originally, she thought buying some tapes was a bit extravagant, but she didn’t expect this to be just a minor detail.

Gong Jiaxin looked at the box being transported again, "This video tape is expensive, huh."

Gong Ruini shrugged, "Can’t help it, if you don’t send it back, they’ll get furious."

"Oh, and they specifically called to remind us about doing the ’grasping ceremony’." Gong Ruini initially thought since they were abroad, they wouldn’t participate in such traditions, but she didn’t expect the family insisted they had to have the ceremony.

This really wore Gong Ruini out; her original intention was just to find a restaurant and gather everyone for a nice meal.

After all, it’s just the kids’ first birthday; there’s really no need to be so extravagant. But she couldn’t resist the family’s insistence that the first birthday couldn’t be simple.

"They won’t film it again, will they?" Gong Jiaxin’s first reaction was that they’d film it.

Gong Ruini sighed, "Yeah, they said it’s a meaningful occasion."

"As for the items, they’ve already been mailed from home; they should arrive here soon." Given what’s already been said, what can Gong Ruini do?

She can’t keep saying she doesn’t want it; that would be really excessive.

"You mean you want my help?" Gong Ruini said so much, not to complain, but obviously to seek an aide.

Smart kid, Gong Ruini just wanted to ask this, though she didn’t know whether Gong Jiaxin was busy or not.

Even though Gong Jiaxin is just keeping a lukewarm business now, and doesn’t have many people coming for clothing designs, it’s still much better than before. At least some people actively seek her out, business slowly improves, and importantly, they’re willing to help introduce clients.

"I’m not too busy recently." Gaga Jiaxin isn’t without orders, but for such an important occasion for her nephews, she can’t not contribute.

Zhao Guangran, far away in the United Kingdom, knows his niece and nephew are turning one, and was very excited about the grasping ceremony. He really wanted to come back but was too busy. The business he’s doing in the United Kingdom is currently the family’s most important venture.

With no choice, Zhao Guangran could only mail birthday gifts to Pingping and An An.

Grandiose birthday gifts, Gong Ruini was really expecting something extravagant, and knew he wouldn’t cheap out, but she was stunned upon seeing the gifts.

"These, these." Gong Ruini couldn’t believe it; Zhao Guangran actually sent watches, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, the former for Pingping, the latter for An An.

Gong Ruini acknowledged the expense of these watch brands, especially since these two models are likely limited editions. Who knows how much they’ll be worth when Pingping grows up.

The question is who gifts such birthday presents to children not even a year old; most people would give clothes or similar things. Gong Ruini thought perhaps it’d be gold zodiac figurines?

Gong Ruini dumbly stared at these gifts. Although Zhao Xuran didn’t expect watches, judging by the boastful tone when the packages arrived, he knew the gifts wouldn’t be easily guessed.

Looking at the peacefully lying gifts, "Store them away, he’s made plenty recently."

Gong Ruini replied, for a gift from a big spender, she would absolutely accept it.

Having delivered such a grand gift, Gong Ruini was quick to agree to Zhao Guangran’s request for a copy of the grasping ceremony recording.

Zhao Xuran knew the grasping ceremony was quite significant, and he realized the family likely sent many items. But upon opening a huge box, he felt ill.

Especially when he saw a rouge compact, Zhao Xuran paused, "Honey, should we maybe prep Pingping a bit?"

If An An grabs such a rouge compact, well, it’s suitable for a girl, but if his son catches it, wouldn’t he become a Jia Baoyu?

Thinking of his son turning into a Jia Baoyu, Zhao Xuran was truly stunned, feeling like he couldn’t bear to look at his son.

Alright, seeing the rouge compact made Gong Ruini uneasy too. But after considering it, "Why should we prep Pingping?"

Gong Ruini knew many parents nowadays don’t take the grasping ceremony seriously, opting to train their child beforehand to prevent them grabbing the wrong things.

However, is there really value in prepping a child for the grasping ceremony? Gong Ruini suggested it might be better not to have the ceremony at all; this would be complete fabrication.

If grasping ceremony signifies the child’s future, then they should genuinely let the child participate.

"As for him being Jia Baoyu, it depends whether you agree or not." If Pingping indeed grabs the rouge compact, Gong Ruini knows his future might be tough.

Zhao Xuran would unquestionably train Pingping so he wouldn’t have time to think much.

Innate traits are important, but so are learned experiences. Zhao Xuran agreed this idea made sense.

Watching Zhao Xuran continuously nodding, signaling agreement, Gong Ruini felt relieved.

To prevent Pingping’s curiosity from prematurely noticing, Gong Ruini unceremoniously stashed the items in Zhao Guangran’s room.

Why not in their own room or Pingping’s room? It’s simply because Pingping had grown, expanding his activity range, enjoying crawling around the room.

Having never seen these things before, he would be as curious as possible, seizing any unwatched moment to dig them out.

These things are obviously toys; wouldn’t Pingping make a fuss? He surely would.

Gong Ruini didn’t want these specially prepared ceremony items to be missing or damaged.

It’s not that Gong Ruini wants to criticize her son, but he is extraordinarily curious, wanting to explore the inside of many things.

Gong Jiaxin had specially bought An An dolls, yet Pingping dismantled several, leaving Gong Ruini exasperatedly calling him a spendthrift.

Pingping truly listens seriously when educated, but when it comes to committing mistakes, there’s no restraint.

Gong Ruini was utterly peeved, relegating him to contemplate by the wall. Though it felt harsh, at least it wasn’t a muscular training session.

Looking at Gong Ruini carefully hiding items away, Gong Jiaxin couldn’t help but laugh.

"Remember to lock the door." Without locking the door, Pingping, ever the explorer, would still barge in.

Gong Ruini quickly pushed the door again, only relaxing after ensuring she couldn’t move it, "I really don’t know what to do once he grows up and learns to open doors."

Once he can open doors, these things will be mere trifles for Pingping.

Once Pingping can open doors, wouldn’t he be a big kid by then? Shouldn’t he understand these things?

Even if the little curse feigns ignorance, isn’t there still Zhao Xuran who wouldn’t let his son pretend unfamiliarity?

Alright, Gong Ruini admitted she made a mistake this time, but that was because her son kept her on her toes.