Ah, no way, do we have to get scored now? Cao Na is really about to cry.

If possible, she should have retreated once she knew Gong Ruini was okay.

Clearly, she had so much to handle, she really shouldn’t have stayed just because the tea here is good. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Cao Na was all kinds of wanting to cry and wondered if it was too late to retreat now.

"How many points are we giving?" Such an easy thing, is it necessary to drag it out for so long?

Cao Na’s mouth trembled as she was about to give a score, hoping the traitors would be few, or else her days would be horrible.

Cao Na felt all sorts of discomfort, while Gong Ruwen felt even worse.

Clearly, it’s the heat of summer, so why does he feel like he’s in the freezing depths of winter?

Maybe I should run, or else there’ll definitely be consequences, was Gong Ruwen’s first thought.

No, I can’t run. What if Zhao Xuran does something to my sister? The protective Gong Ruwen immediately dismissed this thought.

"Hey, maybe you should go back first." Zhao Xuran knew Ni Zi was thinking of causing trouble again, sure enough.

Go back? No, I can’t go back. If Zhao Xuran hadn’t said this, Gong Ruwen would have really had the upper hand in escape.

But now he really can’t leave his sister alone with Zhao Xuran.

"You know Ni Zi was just talking, she doesn’t have the guts." Gong Ruwen mustered the courage to speak.

"And I’m not leaving." Humph, he’s the big brother-in-law. If he can’t stand up now, how will he stand up for his sister when Zhao Xuran bullies her?

Not leaving, right? Zhao Xuran couldn’t do anything to Gong Ruwen anyway; he had no intention of doing anything to Gong Ruini.

Zhao Xuran quickly stepped inside, and Gong Ruwen followed closely, now wishing his legs were longer.

"I think why not just give it a zero."

"If possible, it would be a negative score." Zhao Xuran tried hard to suppress his urge to curse.

Ha, no way, how is he back? Cao Na was stunned and instinctively stood up, wanting to protect Gong Ruini.

Gong Ruini was also startled, and although Zhao Xuran’s voice was calm, it’s just the calm before the storm.

Gong Ruini regretted it, knowing they returned so quickly, why did she have to speak out?

"Wow, can’t I imagine?"

"You’re so popular in school, when you become the boss, wouldn’t even more people like you."

"I know many girls like you, they’re just waiting for me to be out of the picture."

"There’s Xu Huijuan this time, next time there’ll be Dai Huijuan and Feng Huijuan."

"Maybe their background will be stronger than Xu Huijuan, what will I do then."

"I’m so worried."

Gong Ruini thought it was quite terrifying too; she had confidence in Zhao Xuran, but with Zhao Family’s growth, how could those people let go of such a good son-in-law?

Those people wouldn’t do anything to Zhao Xuran, but dealing with a nosy girl is easy.

Gong Ruini felt uneasy thinking about it, these days it’s easy to deal with an unarmed girl.

Gong Ruwen was initially startled by Gong Ruini, but quickly felt his sister was acting to avert Zhao Xuran’s scolding.

Cao Na and Zhao Xuran also thought this way, but as she kept crying, they became anxious.

Acting and true feelings can be easily distinguished, "Ni Zi, Ni Zi, don’t cry."

Zhao Xuran was truly startled by Gong Ruini, he never imagined Ni Zi would have so many thoughts.

Especially since he always thought Ni Zi shouldn’t be so worried, he didn’t expect Ni Zi would have all kinds of insecurities.

She just hid it all with her smile.

And it was all caused by him, he hugged Ni Zi tightly, "Ni Zi, no one will take me away."

"I’m a person, not a thing, I won’t change my heart."

"Everyone says they won’t change their heart." Gong Ruini suddenly remembered her ex-boyfriend from her past life—they were first loves, together through many storms since high school.

No matter how the family and teachers tried to break up these early lovers, they persisted, but ultimately couldn’t withstand a rival with a rich dad.

In this life, she doesn’t lack money now, but faces a problem—her dad is wealthy but not powerful.

Gong Ruwen listened to his sister’s wailing, feeling a deep ache.

Gong Tao also noticed his son and Zhao Xuran coming back, imagining the situation, especially the reactions of Xu Huijuan and the Xu family, and whether anyone was watching them.

He never expected to hear such shocking news upon arrival, seeing his daughter crying like this, Gong Tao wiped a tear and wanted to leave.

Zhao Gang got the news a bit late, and upon rushing over, saw Gong Tao’s red eyes as he left, "What happened?"

No problem again, right? Zhao Gang was startled.

"What’s going on?" Zhao Gang grabbed Gong Tao, trying to find out what happened, so he’d know how to handle it.

Gong Tao just shook his head at him and walked away.

What is happening? Zhao Gang had a bewildered look, not speaking up, things must be really bad, out of control maybe.

Zhao Gang quickened his pace towards Gong Ruini’s courtyard, and listening in before entering, could hear Gong Ruini crying.

Ah, how did they make Ni Zi cry? Zhao Gang became anxious, understanding why Gong Tao ignored him.

Ugh, these boys, just focus on studying in college, why get involved in all this nonsense.

"Okay, it’s alright now." Zhao Xuran was busy comforting Gong Ruini.

Though he wanted to say Ni Zi was thinking too much, how could she talk about those nonsensical things; seeing her sad, with red eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to say ’silly girl’.

Gong Ruwen wiped a tear, then turned and left.

Cao Na, watching Gong Ruini cry in deep sorrow, felt incredibly down and unhappy.

Rubbing her face, she also turned to leave.

Originally about to speak, Zhao Gang watched everyone leaving one by one and held back his urge.

Since his son is comforting Gong Ruini, it means things are under control somewhat, which gave Zhao Gang relief.

Hopefully, things will be resolved well, or Ni Zi will be very upset.

Zhao Gang quickened his steps and grabbed Gong Ruwen; unable to ask his son and daughter-in-law, of course he had to ask Gong Ruwen.

Gong Ruwen helplessly recounted Gong Ruini’s tearful words earlier.

Zhao Gang was startled, "No way."

Gong Ruwen raised his head and stared at Zhao Gang for a long time, the latter constantly signaling, "I know, I know."

Ni Zi’s such a good girl, and she’s worrying about these things, she must’ve heard rumors outside, otherwise how could a good girl have such thoughts.

Hmph, people these days, "Just overfed with nothing better to do, interested in chatting gossip, why not spend time thinking of ways to get rich."

Zhao Gang grew more irritated, but couldn’t just let it go like this, must give Gong Tao and them a response, otherwise they might think the whole family condones Zhao Xuran’s antics.

As for Gong Ruini who is his daughter-in-law, not only are the couple satisfied, but also the mother-in-law, and the do other sons like her.

The eldest daughter-in-law must be stable; aside from Gong Ruini, Zhao Gang’s couple doesn’t know who else can be better than Ni Zi.