CHAPTER 460: CHAPTER 460: VERSATILE BOY

Gong Ruini thought for a long time and decided to seize this opportunity of school transfer to see if she could skip a grade. Although she found fifth and sixth graders a bit childish, they should be more mature compared to third and fourth graders, and not too immature.

When Zhao Guangran heard Gong Ruini wanted to skip a grade, he was quite against it, "Why skip a grade? We’re doing just fine as we are."

Zhao Guangran hoped that once they were in Beijing, being in the same class with Gong Ruini, he would utterly dominate everyone else in the class, making them not even consider the position of top two in the class, or rather, the top two in the entire grade.

But now, with Gong Ruini saying she wants to skip to the fifth grade, Zhao Guangran wasn’t very happy about it. He wasn’t like Gong Ruini. Even skipping to high school wouldn’t be a problem for him; after all, he was a local.

"Is there a problem?" Seeing Zhao Guangran hesitating and unwilling to agree, Gong Ruini found it quite strange. She had mentioned this matter before, and Zhao Guangran hadn’t opposed it then, so why was he unwilling now? It was really puzzling.

"There is a problem." After thinking for a long time, Zhao Guangran decided to have a good talk with Gong Ruini, "Look, if we don’t skip grades, we can aim for the top two in the grade. Wouldn’t that be impressive?"

"We suddenly enter a completely new environment as outsiders. Some people might look down on us, but if we achieve good results, Ni Zi, wouldn’t they have all kinds of concerns about us?"

"Ni Zi, think about our excellent exam results here. Even though we don’t attend school, we’re the ones the teachers say everyone should follow and learn from."

Zhao Guangran expressed that getting constant praise from the teachers is truly super good. With such a good thing, why miss out on it?

Is it really a good thing to be praised constantly by teachers? Looking at Zhao Guangran being all boastful for being praised by teachers, Gong Ruini really wanted to tell him that being praised so often and becoming the child that parents compare theirs to could attract a lot of jealousy. What if someone originally had no intention of picking on you but decides to do so after knowing how outstanding you are?

Kids can be so childish sometimes, and they might cause trouble just because they dislike you.

Gong Ruini wouldn’t bother telling Zhao Guangran what kind of jealousy it might attract; even if she did, this kid might not listen. In his perspective, having people be jealous is a good thing, better than having no one jealous at all.

Then Gong Ruini changed the topic, "The sooner we study, the sooner we can work. You know there’s an income after getting a job, right?"

It’s really easy to deal with a money-loving fool. Gong Ruini absolutely believed she could persuade Zhao Guangran.

Getting a salary? Zhao Guangran sneered, "Who cares about such a small amount of money?"

"The money I’m earning now is more than what my dad used to make." Zhao Guangran loved money but preferred making big money, "I want to earn money on my own in the future."

How can you support yourself with such a small amount of money, "Ni Zi, I’ve thought about it long ago, I want to do business in the future."

"Big business, make more money." Zhao Guangran knew many people were aiming to get into factories to earn wages. He really wanted to say, is entering the factory really good?

"You see, both my dad and Uncle Gong are capable people and have support, but look at the outcome when things went south, otherwise why would they have come to the Northeast."

"When something goes wrong, even the house gets taken away. Isn’t it better to do your own business, earn money, and buy a house?"

"Moreover, my dad works so hard, he doesn’t dare to take days off, arrives early and leaves late every day, yet doesn’t earn much despite being a leader."

Thinking back to when his dad talked about how he used to earn money, Zhao Guangran felt his dad was quite foolish. But he’d only say this to himself; he would never bring it up in front of Gong Ruini, lest she looks down on his dad.

Uh, looking at Zhao Guangran earnestly criticizing how silly Zhao Gang used to be, Gong Ruini really wanted to say it was because Zhao Gang worried some fool would squander the money after earning it, that’s why he said so.

Didn’t expect this fool to think this way. Gong Ruini truly felt Zhao Gang wasted his efforts teaching this kid; this was his embarrassing past. Gong Ruini was really worried Zhao Guangran might occasionally bring it up in the future.

Though he might not bring it up directly to Zhao Xuran as the eldest brother, he would likely mention it to Zhan Banxia, the sibling. Who knows what these kids would think, and might they also think Zhao Gang is a foolish brother?

Ah, the thought of that scene, Gong Ruini really didn’t dare to think further. Anyway, it’s Zhao Family’s internal matter, she being an outsider shouldn’t involve herself, and just let Zhao Xuran handle it.

As for how Zhao Xuran would resolve it, Gong Ruini stated it was none of her business.

Zhao Xuran was left stunned listening on the side. Earlier, his younger brother was adamantly opposed to skipping grades, yet after Gong Ruini’s suggestion, he changed his mind instantly. Really makes you wonder, weren’t you insisting on achieving top two in the grade to show off?

It seems Gong Ruini really understands his younger brother, knowing he loves money and only money. "You truly hit Guangran’s weak spot."

Is it just Zhao Guangran’s weak spot? Gong Ruini believes it’s everyone’s weak spot; at this time, who doesn’t love money?

"Just letting Brother Guangran know which is more suitable for him." Gong Ruini said it’s not about hitting the weak spot but helping Zhao Guangran make a correct choice.

"And even if you achieve first, so what?" Anyway, Gong Ruini’s point was that it’s unnecessary to insist on being first, as it brings much pressure.

What’s bad about being first, Zhao Guangran really didn’t understand why Gong Ruini thought this way. "You know, if we achieve first, many people would admire us."

Stepping out of the village, elders would praise his academic excellence and ask him to encourage his buddies to study hard, truly earning all sorts of face.

Just a vain child, Gong Ruini stated after all, he is just a kid, "The whole grade first is all counting on you."

If they’re not the same kind of person, there’s no need to say much, but having a buddy who’s first in the grade should make him quite popular in class.

Ah, the whole grade first counting on him? Zhao Guangran was stunned, with an expression of disbelief, "Ni Zi, you’re not aiming to strive for first place?"

Wouldn’t it be surprising if he could surpass Gong Ruini in his lifetime? This really made Zhao Guangran happy; his greatest wish was to be able to surpass Gong Ruini.

This thought had been on Zhao Guangran’s mind for years, but apart from sports achievements, there was really no chance in anything else, which really frustrated Zhao Guangran.

Never expected Gong Ruini to actively let go one day, how could one not be excited by that.

"You’re not going for first place?" Zhao Guangran restrained his excitement and asked cautiously. You can’t blame Zhao Guangran for being so cautious; he had been tricked by Gong Ruini a few times before.

Zhao Guangran was really worried that if he got too carried away, Gong Ruini might bring him crashing down with a heavy blow.

"Don’t worry." Come on, am I someone without credibility? Gong Ruini expressed this was a disdain, "If you’re not assured, I can only try my best to make you forever second place."

Always dominated by Gong Ruini is terrifying to think about, Zhao Guangran quickly shook his head, "No, no."

Zhao Guangran really felt he was nothing but a fool, why doubt it, if Gong Ruini was not trustworthy, just spring into action later, sigh, he was full of regret having failed to hold back.