CHAPTER 499: CHAPTER 499 DOWN-TO-EARTH

Carrying a whole bunch of food, Cai Meina was full of emotion on her way home.

"The house is so big."

"Uncle Zhuge is really easy to talk to."

Cai Meina had imagined many times what Zhuge Zhi would be like, even though her husband said he was easy to talk to, she was nervous all the way there. But unexpectedly, he was indeed easy to talk to, relieving all of her worries.

"I’ll rest easy knowing Ni Zi and the others will be living there." Her daughter’s and son’s schooling issues were settled, easing Cai Meina’s troubled heart.

Cai Meina suddenly remembered something, "Oh, Ni Zi and the others are staying with Uncle Zhuge; should we give something?"

Giving money never occurred to Cai Meina because she knew it would be seen as disrespectful to Zhuge Zhi, who surely would not accept it.

"I don’t think Uncle Zhuge is the type who needs money or things, just look at the food we had today." Gong Tao never imagined today’s meal would be so good, and they even took quite a lot home.

"He doesn’t lack, but we can’t show up empty-handed." Cai Meina knew Zhuge Zhi helped Ni Zi and the others find a good school, and they owed quite a bit of gratitude, but her husband couldn’t just brush it off by saying Zhuge Zhi doesn’t need anything.

"We’ll take advantage of the weekend and go hunting with Gangzi." There’s a small hill nearby, and they could explore around it.

"Also, we’ll check if the black fungus is ready to grow. If it is, we’ll bring fresh fungus over."

"Plus, didn’t we bring some quails? We’ll bring some quails over." Once these things bounce back, the speed is incredibly fast.

"Besides, we can help with chores." Gong Tao noticed the Zhuge house was big, but not many people lived inside, only Zhuge Zhi and Ge Yunrui, just three of them.

For a house that big, having just three people isn’t enough, "Mom, Brother Xu Ran said we’ll clean the yard we’re living in ourselves."

"And we’ll also clean the yard." Although Zhao Xuran said this without consulting them, Gong Ruini thought it was perfectly fine.

Living in someone else’s home, of course, they should be diligent; otherwise, they’d be asking for trouble. Gong Ruini thought, with Zhao Xuran around, she—a girl—wouldn’t have to do too much.

"Also, Guang Ran suggested we could grow vegetables in the yard; otherwise, it’s a waste." Gong Ruwen remembered Zhao Guangran brought up the idea when he visited the yard.

Gong Ruwen didn’t mention it initially, but when it was brought up, Gong Ruini thought it really was quite tacky. Even though it was winter and she didn’t know what precious plants were in the garden, she knew it wouldn’t be cheap.

Pulling out such valuable flowers and plants to grow vegetables seemed wasteful, and Gong Ruini couldn’t imagine what Zhuge Zhi would think if one day he decided to stroll through the garden and saw nothing but vegetables. Surely he’d lose face in front of friends.

Growing vegetables? Cai Meina was dumbfounded, "Such a beautiful garden for vegetables?" Wealthy people’s gardens are tended by professionals, it’s unlikely they’d just plant weeds or ordinary flowers.

"Yeah." Gong Ruini mentioned that Zhao Guangran was thinking of saving money on buying vegetables, but it would ruin the environment.

Sigh, why did Zhao Guangran come up with such a down-to-earth idea? Gong Ruini really didn’t understand how Zhao Guangran became so grounded, always thinking of things that were unconventional.

"But I heard from Aunt Zhan that the garden doesn’t have flowers and plants but a lot of herbs; was it changed?" Cai Meina said she was sure she remembered correctly.

After all, a garden planting herbs instead of flowers was indeed quite surprising.

Is it herbs? Gong Ruini’s mouth opened wide, realizing Zhuge Zhi was also practical, using the vast garden to plant herbs, quite luxurious indeed.

"If Zhao Guangran does something foolish, remember to remind him." Cai Meina worried the rash Zhao Guangran might do something foolish.

This must be reminded, otherwise what if they accidentally dig up Zhuge Zhi’s treasured herbs?

Gong Ruini believed for Zhuge Zhi to plant herbs in the garden, they were definitely not ordinary, or else why plant them at home?

"Don’t worry, Guang Ran won’t be that silly." Gong Tao toured Zhuge Zhi’s house today, and the more he toured it, the more he was tempted.

Especially when he saw the house Gong Ruini and the others stayed in; it was an independent little courtyard that could be separated but also easily connected, making Gong Tao quite eager. But such a house wouldn’t come cheap, and Gong Tao deeply felt the pressure, realizing to buy a house he liked, he really had to work hard and earn money.

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"What, Mom, are you sure?" Zhao Guangran initially thought about raising chickens at Grandpa Zhuge’s place so that his siblings could have eggs every day and get healthier.

Unexpectedly, Grandpa Zhuge’s garden had herbs, and many were valuable, which surprised Zhao Guangran, "But when Grandma Cai took us to the garden, she didn’t mention it."

Zhao Guangran vaguely remembered he was whispering at the time, but the volume was pretty loud, and it was impossible for Cai Xingjuan not to hear. Yet she didn’t oppose or tattle; what was going on?

"Why would I lie to you?" Zhan Jing didn’t expect her son almost did something foolish. Luckily, he still mentioned it to her beforehand, or he’d be confused.

"Remember not to do foolish things." Zhan Jing reminded him again, knowing if her foolish son did something stupid, she wouldn’t know how to face Uncle Zhuge’s wrath.

It’s known that Uncle Zhuge has a bad temper, and relying on what her dad once said about Zhuge Zhi’s temperament, Zhan Jing wholeheartedly believed him; her dad wouldn’t deceive her.

Zhan Jing thought her youngest son was unreliable, so she reminded Zhao Xuran to keep an eye on him, "Your brother is impulsive; you need to take on the responsibility as the elder brother."

Just like Zhao Gang and his wife, when encountering matters related to the children, they’d let Zhao Xuran take responsibility, and Zhao Xuran felt no pressure about his mom telling him to watch over his siblings.

Kids really have no say; even after he assured them he wouldn’t act foolishly, his parents were still worried. What could he do? Zhao Guangran felt very aggrieved.

"Alright, you guys go back; your dad and I need to rest." Zhan Jing didn’t care about her second son’s hurt feelings; she was busy discussing matters with Zhao Gang.

There are things you ignore and pretend not to know, and some houses you don’t inspect closely. But once you look at a few, saying you’re not interested is false, even if they’re eager to buy a large courtyard in Beijing, it didn’t deter them from planning.