Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 1131 - 1133

Zhao Rui didn’t hear the underlying meaning in Zhao Gang’s words.

She just felt, can’t Dad come to Beijing and stay for a bit?

Just as Zhao Rui was about to speak, "Shut up." Zhao Jiangnan cut in.

He wasn’t stupid; he understood that if he really came to Beijing later and bothered Zhao Gang, this kid absolutely wouldn’t care about any affection for his grandparents.

"I know I’ve wronged you and your mother, but your younger brother and sister are innocent." Zhao Jiangnan didn’t expect Zhao Gang to forgive him, but Zhao Zhi and the others were innocent.

Innocent? "Your sons haven’t exactly held back when it comes to laying hands on me."

"If no one had helped me, I’d have no idea how tall the grass on my grave would be by now."

Ah, Gong Ruini was stunned. Had Zhao Zhi and the others actually thought about getting rid of Zhao Gang back then? That was a bit too ruthless.

The twins were furious, their hands clenching tight, their minds rapidly running through all sorts of calculations.

Zhao Xuran kept his face wreathed in smiles, and his grin only grew brighter.

Gong Ruini silently lit a candle for Zhao Zhi and the others in her heart. If Zhao Jiangnan hadn’t come today, some things wouldn’t have been said. What a pity.

Gong Ruini felt Zhao Zhi and the others absolutely needed to go in and undergo re-education. If her two sons and son‑in‑law all went in for re-education, the Zhao Family would be completely done for.

Gong Ruini reached out and gripped Zhao Xuran’s hand tightly.

"I’m fine." Zhao Xuran pulled Gong Ruini’s head into his arms and whispered in her ear.

"I know. For scum like that, it’s not worth it."

"Don’t talk nonsense." At the critical moment, Zhao Rui, this pig teammate, jumped out again. "You can swim, you were fine, weren’t you."

Zhao Gang laughed. So much time had passed, and they hadn’t made a fuss back then.

They were even less likely to make a fuss now. He hadn’t expected Zhao Rui’s pig brain to be this useful.

"You—" Zhao Jiangnan knew Xie Ya had her reasons for disliking Zhao Gang. Apart from him taking up the eldest son’s slot, his parents hadn’t liked her as a daughter‑in‑law and liked Zhao Zhi even less.

But he’d never imagined Zhao Zhi and the others would hate Zhao Gang so much they’d actually lay hands on him.

The old man thought about it and still felt it was unlikely. Zhao Zhi and the others had been pretty wild as kids, but they shouldn’t have done something that cruel.

Yet Zhao Rui’s words left him stunned. "Zhao Rui, do you know what you’re saying?"

My God. Zhao Jiangnan finally understood why Zhao Gang’s eyes were so off whenever he looked at Zhao Zhi and the others.

Being able to swim doesn’t mean you can just push someone into a river. "You lot..."

Zhao Rui also knew she’d done something incredibly stupid—stupid beyond stupid.

"Dad, I..." Zhao Rui was furious with herself. She clearly should have bowed her head and admitted fault, but she insisted on staring Zhao Gang down instead.

If it hadn’t been for this brat luring her on, how would she have made such a mistake.

Exhausted, and completely losing hope in this daughter who had no intention of apologizing, Zhao Jiangnan said, "Enough. Let’s go."

If they stayed here, it would only make Zhao Gang angrier, and things would just spiral in an even worse direction.

Huh, they were just leaving like this? Zhao Rui was unwilling; they hadn’t achieved any of their goals.

They’d gotten nothing, and had no promises either.

"Gangzi, see me out." Zhao Jiangnan didn’t want to stay here anymore. The way everyone was looking at him made him extremely uneasy.

Hearing that, Zhao Gang couldn’t care less about Zhao Rui. Once the old man was sent off, would this fat hog still be a problem?

Supporting Zhao Jiangnan, Zhao Gang had just stepped out the door when Gao Dalin appeared, pushing a wheelchair.

Nice. Zhao Gang was very satisfied with this thing. Although he could help Zhao Jiangnan walk out, he was worried.

The twins stood on either side of the wheelchair, assuming a protective posture.

Zhao Rui wanted to make a scene again, but when she saw the twins actually protecting the old man, she immediately got angry. Were they planning to steal Grandpa’s affection?

That wouldn’t do. The old man still had good stuff in his hands. What if out of guilt he gave it to them?

Right, how could she have been so dumb? Since there was no way to trick the good stuff out of Zhao Gang, wasn’t there still her own dad?

Zhao Rui remembered once accidentally seeing her dad hide some good stuff in the study. If she could find those things, wouldn’t that solve everything?

Even if she didn’t take them all, how much could end up going to her in the future.

Don’t listen to Dad saying he dotes on her; compared to sons and grandsons, she was still way down the list. Right, she should take the treasures away.

If she could save her man with them, she would. If she couldn’t, then she simply wouldn’t take the stuff out.

With those things in her hands, she wouldn’t have to worry even if Dai Zhijun went in for re‑education.

Swinging her fat butt, Zhao Rui bumped forward and squeezed Zhan Banxia out of the way.

Watching this from behind, Gong Ruini really couldn’t hold it in, but she forced herself; she absolutely couldn’t laugh.

Gong Ruzhi’s jaw dropped wide open. This was really something. He had to tell Brother Banxia later—he’d actually been squeezed out of the way by a fat pig.

Zhan Banxia was startled by Zhao Rui’s movement, thinking she was about to start a fight. But then she saw Zhao Rui looking all kinds of nervous as well, so of course she didn’t crowd in again.

More importantly, what followed was Zhao Rui being incredibly anxious as she helped the old man into the car. "Careful."

"Careful, Dad, you’ve got to take it easy."

Once she saw Zhao Jiangnan in the car, she turned and said, "Alright, you all go back. With Big Brother sending us, that’s enough."

She absolutely couldn’t let these little bastards tag along. What if they coaxed the old man into a good mood?

The twins were baffled. They had only planned to see Zhao Jiangnan off this far; they’d never even thought about accompanying them to the hospital.

Still, if someone wanted to give them face, of course they wouldn’t refuse.

"Grand‑Uncle, we won’t see you off then."

"Take care on the road."

Everyone stood on the steps, enthusiastically waving Zhao Jiangnan off. This was outside the main gate; plenty of people passed by, so they had to put on a show.

Even more importantly, they noticed the more enthusiastic they were, the longer Zhao Rui’s face got, like they owed her a fortune.

As long as it could irritate Zhao Rui, they were happy to do it.

Seeing each of them sending him off so warmly left Zhao Jiangnan with a bitter taste in his heart.

When he’d arrived, their faces had been full of surprise at the sight of him. As soon as he said he was leaving, they were practically rushing to send him away.

They’d even dug out a wheelchair—that was how much they didn’t want him around.

The smile on Zhao Jiangnan’s face slowly dimmed. Zhao Gang, driving up front, noticed and curled his lip. Let some people know they’re not welcome, so they don’t keep dropping by all the time.

Just as Zhao Jiangnan’s smile faded and he sat in the car, the engine started and the vehicle pulled away from the courtyard. Zhao Rui, as a matter of course, assumed the sudden change in the old man’s expression was directed at her.

This infuriated Zhao Rui. She’d been thinking she should leave some good stuff for the old man, not take everything. Otherwise, if he snapped and couldn’t handle the shock, what then?

But now she felt he’d just be getting what he deserved.