Chapter 1569 - 1571

Gong Ruini got up early to drive to Chinatown to buy some things; since today is the day of the child’s ceremony, even if there are no guests, the meals cannot be simple.

Otherwise, if these photos are sent back home, the family will say the adults are mistreating Pingping and the others, not giving them good food.

For this, Gong Ruini couldn’t count how many times she’s had disagreements with the family.

If the food really wasn’t good enough, how could Pingping be so chubby, although a bit slimmer than when drinking milk, that’s because Pingping’s main food is solid now.

Gong Ruini had long been considering how to slim Pingping down; if not worried about slimming too much, the family would protest, Gong Ruini would have urged Pingping to exercise more.

Though this is the case, Gong Ruini still takes Pingping to the terrace for a workout every day, letting him jump well, then letting him jog up there.

Zhao Xuran also casually teaches Pingping a bit of basic martial arts, even though Pingping’s bones are still a bit soft, the basics can still be exercised.

"Sis, these things, aren’t they a bit much?" Gong Ruzhi looked at the bags of things in his hands and then at his sister not intending to stop; he was truly amazed.

Even though it’s Pingping’s first-year banquet, it can’t be simple, but with no guests really coming, is there any need to be this grand?

Also, these things need to be dealt with once moved back home; Gong Ruzhi could already foresee he’d be busy handling these things all day.

Hopefully, the two little treasures know how much their uncle sacrifices for them and will treat him well later on.

"It’s not too much, there’s no choice but to follow this list." Gong Ruini wanted to cry; she really had been preparing for today for a while.

They say the old family has a foundation; at first, Gong Ruini thought that was just wishful thinking, people said the Zhan Family and Hua Family are old families, but knowing Hua Miaozhu for so many years, she really hadn’t seen these supposed things, just knowing they’re well-educated family heiresses.

But unexpectedly, the things prepared this time really frightened Gong Ruini; the so-called child’s ceremony really required a lot, and supposedly this was the simplified version—more grand if in the homeland.

This really frightened Gong Ruini, "It really is..." Gong Ruini didn’t know what to say.

She’s truly worried that once Zhao Xuran finishes studying and returns home, Zhan Jing will step down to second-line, then she would have ample time to organize this.

If in the past, Gong Ruini would have been happy; these things passed down are the foundation, but right now she’s really doubtful if she can learn well.

"Sis, it’s good for you to learn too! You’ll have more foundation; otherwise, they’ll all say we’re nouveau riche." Gong Ruzhi supported Gong Ruini in learning various things.

He really heard too much of those sour talks; how many nouveau rich people are there, yet each time they love highlighting them as key examples.

Previously not refuting was because they couldn’t refute, but now there’s an opportunity to slap them hard, how could this great chance be missed.

Seeing his brother’s expectant gaze, Gong Ruini really couldn’t say she didn’t want to, "Alright."

Being able to face slap is good, and even if she’s not willing to learn now, there are ways to make her learn; since that’s the case, why not seriously learn from the start, leave a good impression instead.

Zhao Xuran served the two little ancestors well and was frightened seeing Gong Ruini carry back a lot of things.

What’s happening, why buy so many things, "Did we invite guests?"

That’s not right; they invited Dai Liren, but he’s busy recently, just sent some gifts over.

"This is the simplified version." Gong Ruini pitifully claimed credit in front of Zhao Xuran, needing to let her man know about her hardship.

Ah, no way, Zhao Xuran really thought it was just a child’s ceremony, didn’t expect such complicated operation.

"You should have told me, really, I’d have told Mom and Dad."

"We truly don’t need to waste so much." Zhao Xuran didn’t expect it to be this troublesome, or he’d directly tell folks back home there’s no need for the child’s ceremony.

Can this kind of behavior really decide a child’s future?

Just look at them, didn’t they get along fine without such a ceremony?

Gong Ruini certainly thought about it, but she didn’t wish to blow things up; if it were Zhan Jing’s suggestion, she could act spoiled and let it go, but this was Hua Miaozhu’s suggestion, Gong Ruini couldn’t oppose.

"In all these years, Granny made this one suggestion, can we disagree?" Gong Ruini asked.

There’s no way to disagree, "Luckily we’re abroad." Zhao Xuran couldn’t help but sigh.

They’re already fussing so much abroad; it’d be grander if in the homeland.

Gong Ruini rolled her eyes hard; if given a choice, she’d rather be in the homeland; even if more troublesome, how’s it matter, so many people can help, no need for her to be so busy.

"In the homeland, people would insist on the first-year banquet; currently it’s just not suitable." Abroad really saved a lot of trouble.

Oh, indeed, though others can help with the first-year banquet, it brings more hassle, "They might even bring up arranged childhood engagements."

Gong Ruini thought of the so-called childhood betrothal and felt all sorts of headache; they’re clearly expressing no interest in discussions, but some folks act like they don’t understand, persistently mentioning it.

Childhood betrothal? What’s that? Usually not discussed with Zhao Xuran, so he naturally didn’t know, but he certainly disliked the concept of childhood betrothal.

"Cancel it."

"When the kids grow up, they’ll decide whom they want to be with. Don’t understand why it’s necessary to insist on childhood betrothal." Zhao Xuran showed a look of disgust.

Though childhood betrothal holds no legal assurance, once decided, he’s sure the other side will publicize it.

"Not every child turns excellent as they grow."

"Like me, like you." Zhao Xuran grew up with Gong Ruini, but really affirmed feelings were only during teenage years.

How could two infants decide their future life on their own; more importantly, the families Gong Ruini mentioned just now, though not in contact much, aware their family education isn’t great.

Such families, whether marrying in or sending daughters, aren’t ideal choices.

"We feel since we grew up together, it’s why we’re excellent." Gong Ruini recalled outside rumors claiming her excellence was because of Zhao Xuran, feeling amused.

Growing up together leading to mutual excellence, this theory doesn’t have much flaw; the only issue is, "They’re not planning to let their kids grow up with Pingping and the others, are they?"