CHAPTER 496: CHAPTER 496: A GOOD TOOL FOR KEEPING WARM

Zhan Jing saw the children all agree, and even managed to get Zhuge Zhi to let them use a spot in his business, knowing that even if she went back to talk to them again, it might not change their minds, so she had to accept it.

Zhan Jing once again felt she needed to talk to Zhao Guangran; although making money is important, it’s not good to focus solely on it, as it becomes easy for others to exploit loopholes.

No, this matter should be discussed with Zhao Xuran and Zhao Guangran—a young man should not base every decision on money.

Zhao Xuran noticed his mother’s displeased look towards Zhao Guangran and realized she was holding him accountable for this situation.

Zhuge Zhi signaled to Cai Xingjuan to take the kids to see the room prepared for them, while he had some matters to discuss with Zhan Jing.

Watching his daughter and son skip off to check out the rooms, Gong Tao firmly decided to buy a house nearby—after all, the houses here are nice, and he wants to spend more time with them in the future, not be too stingy.

Gong Ruini had no time to consider whether her parents were jealous; she was stunned by the room prepared for them—it was actually a courtyard.

This was so surprising; besides the central main room, there were side chambers on both sides, and a small garden in the middle, with a grapevine. Gong Ruini was thrilled, hoping to have grapes to eat in autumn.

"The central main room can be used for studying and receiving friends, and the side rooms can accommodate people."

"You can also live in the side chambers," Cai Xingjuan mentioned, unsure of how they planned to arrange their living.

The twins rolled their eyes—of course, they wanted to stay with Gong Ruini.

Before the twins could speak, "That’s simple, I’ll stay in the East Wing with our elder brother, and Rui Wen and Ni Zi can stay in the West Wing."

"As for Ban Xia and them, they can stay in the side rooms." He snorted at how they’d previously set him up,

If he doesn’t get even now, then is he still Zhao Guangran? Humph, he’s a stingy Zhao Guangran and won’t let them bully him without getting back.

Ah, ah, wouldn’t you know, the second brother is so annoying, Zhan Banxia was quite dissatisfied, just about to speak up, "I think it’s a good arrangement." Zhao Xuran genuinely agreed with Zhao Guangran’s arrangement this time.

As for whether the twins would be scared, Zhao Xuran thought it was no problem, "If you’re scared, you can go to our elder brother or the second brother."

Going to the elder brother was fine, but not the second brother, Zhan Banxia pursed his lips, thinking if they really went to the second brother, they’re unsure how he might mock them. They weren’t foolish; perhaps they could consider going to Gong Ruini.

"Sister Ni is not an option." Zhao Xuran indicated the twins should stop thinking about it.

Why can’t they go to Sister Ni? The twins were quite upset, "We often slept with Sister Ni when we were little."

Gong Ruini had no time to worry about these things; she was busy pulling her brother to start arranging the room. The chamber had three rooms in total, "Brother, in the middle room, I want Dad to make a large desk for drawing."

"Let Dad make some bookshelves, then you can draw here."

"But there’s no heated bed." Gong Ruwen looked around, found the house nice, but had a problem—how would his sister manage during the winter?

Ah, there’s no heated bed, Gong Ruini felt it was less than ideal, "It’s okay, it’s okay."

Adding some furniture is okay, but making a heated bed isn’t so good since it can’t be restored to its original state.

"Besides, we’ll return home in the winter." Gong Ruini had to say, while thinking—yes, it’s cold.

"Sister, come look, why are there pipes on the wall?" Gong Ruwen then discovered pipes in the house.

Pipes? Gong Ruini walked over, understanding—no wonder Beijing doesn’t need heated beds; with this thing, it’s much more comfortable than sleeping on the heated bed. The problem is she knows and can’t explain how she, a country bumpkin, would know about this thing.

Additionally, Gong Ruini noticed the pipes not emitting heat; she wasn’t certain if it was for heating.

"What are you doing?" Zhao Guangran walked into the room, intending to tell Gong Ruini about the uproar outside, and saw her and others studying the iron pipes.

"We’re trying to figure out what this is." Gong Ruwen waved him over to join the research.

What is this? Zhao Guangran stared at the item for a while, "I don’t know. By the way, can it be sold for money?"

Sell for money? Planning to sell old goods? Oh, my, Zhao Guangran is getting more stingy, Gong Ruini deeply felt Zhao Guangran was quite the character.

"Idiot." Gong Ruwen unceremoniously scolded him, "How do you plan to dismantle this thing?"

"Also, this isn’t our place." Gong Ruini really worried this mischievous kid Zhao Guangran might actually do such a disgraceful thing for money.

If he really did, Gong Ruini imagined how they would be scolded by Zhan Jing.

Looking at the worried Gong Ruini, Zhao Guangran felt a headache, "Am I really that unreliable?" Though he loves money, he isn’t so obsessed to stop at the sight of it.

Unreliable? When have you ever been reliable? It wasn’t that Gong Ruini looked down on him; from the start, she knew he wasn’t reliable.

Sometimes even Zhan Banxia and the others seemed more sensible, more dependable.

But could Gong Ruini say this? Knowing Zhao Guangran is a bit girlish, a bit pampered, Gong Ruini dared not provoke him.

Gong Ruini didn’t say this, but Zhao Guangran couldn’t ignore the frequent teasing from her.

"Fine, fine, I know what you think of me." What else could Zhao Guangran do, complain how Gong Ruini belittles him?

As soon as he actually dared complain, Gong Ruini would immediately agree. He wouldn’t do such humiliating things.

Knowing is enough, as the three continued their research, Zhao Xuran and others also joined, making six country bumpkins studying the pipes.

Cai Xingjuan turned around and couldn’t see the children, worrying her; knowing there were locked rooms, and given her age, she hadn’t had time to clean them.

After searching around, she finally saw Zhao Xuran and the others, which relieved some anxiety. "What are you staring at this radiator for?"

Cai Xingjuan felt puzzled, staring at this thing.

Oh, this is a radiator? Zhao Guangran glanced at the pipes with a confused expression, with a look as if saying not to treat him like a rural fool.

If it really is a radiator, why isn’t there heat then?