Chapter 28 Infatuation is Easy to Be Exploited

Tang Chuxia held a bowl and continuously scooped and ate the white fungus soup inside while looking at her three brothers practicing horse stance in the yard, wearing thin clothes. Her smile was brilliant.

This is what you get for enjoying the show.

As for Grandpa, he was standing in front of Grandma getting a scolding at the moment.

She, feeling a rare pang of conscience, passed an old man's cane to Grandpa.

Tired of standing, he could take a little rest.

A sharp glance from Grandma shot towards Tang Chuxia, who quickly passed a bowl of cooling white fungus soup, "Grandma, if you're tired, rest your voice a bit. This white fungus soup is really thick and especially delicious!"

Maybe tired of talking, Grandma hummed affirmatively, unusually letting Grandpa off the hook.

"You're already at that age, still leading the kids into such antics, isn't it below your dignity?"

Grandma muttered another phrase while sipping on the white fungus soup.

Grandpa chuckled foolishly, "Yes, yes, I won't dare next time!"

Tang Chuxia was nothing short of impressed.

Look at this, Grandpa was always able to bend and stretch in front of Grandma, always pretending to be happy, but he couldn't help but admire Grandma's capability, as even the great capitalist that Grandpa is, he bowed down to Grandma, willingly enduring her scolding like a repentant child.

Her gaze drifted to the three brothers in the yard, and she couldn't help but feel better.

Zheng Daqing was very annoyed, "I did not peek, why am I being punished too?"

He felt greatly wronged, and high schooler Zheng Daqing couldn't grasp it.

Tang Jianjun grinned, "Obviously, betraying your brothers is what Grandma despises!"

Did you think grandma was confused because of her age? Back when she fought in wars, she was always at the forefront, and she especially hated those who betrayed their comrades, even personally taking care of quite a few spies.

Now, the grandson daring to do such a thing, she didn't kill him only because she has aged and mellowed.

Zheng Daqing dared not complain further; this indeed was Grandma's taboo. He just wanted to set up his cousins and Grandpa, who would have thought he'd forget.

He turned his head to look at his two cousins who were also in horse stance, not a sweat on them, their legs not trembling. Then he looked at himself, his calves shaking like a sieve, yet he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure.

This was the difference!

None of the men in their family had joined the military, and even their grandfather who was in politics didn't allow it, making the children in the house not very fond of exercising; now, it seemed there really was a difference.

While squatting in horse stance, Tang Jianguo and Tang Jianjun were relaxed enough to make conversation, asking Zheng Daqing plenty of questions.

Now that the Great Movement was over and the economy recovering, the Zheng Family surely had plans.

"Forget it, my dad wants me to study abroad, but I don't want to go!"

Zheng Daqing was facing the college entrance exams, but his father wanted him to go abroad to learn and see more, so that he'd be capable in the family business upon his return.

"Focus on the college entrance exam first, study two years at university, then go abroad, and afterward, come back to build the homeland!"

Tang Jianguo was still rather rational, aware that domestic talent was scarce no matter the industry; the country wasn't strong. Going out to broaden one's horizon and bringing back better concepts was beneficial.

Tang Jianjun also nodded in agreement, "Listen to your dad, there's nothing wrong with that!"

"They're all not cut out for studying, the only one good at it in the family was Tang Chuxia, but she missed the college entrance exams for two consecutive years. I wonder if it's just that the Old Tang Family isn't destined to produce college students or what."

"The Zheng Family, on the other hand, all did well in their studies. Academics were their strong suit, but unfortunately, none of them wanted to take over the family assets. Perhaps they've seen too much tragedy over the years to think about making money."

"It was mainly the environment they were brought up in that shaped them."

"Zheng Daqing just gave an 'oh' and knew his cousin and uncle's arrangements were well-intended. He didn't want to talk about the vexing issue but instead asked, 'I heard someone say Cousin Tang was dumped by Hu Mingcheng? Should I find someone to beat that bastard up?'"

"Tang Jianguo sneered, 'Do you need to lift a finger?'

"Zheng Daqing got excited upon hearing this, shaking so much his legs trembled, 'He really hit him? Can that bastard Hu Mingcheng still move? Is he paralyzed?'

"Tang Jianjun slapped him on the forehead, 'What are you thinking? We are decent people, all with military ranks. Can we just hit someone whenever we feel like it?'

"Last year, when they reintroduced military ranks, all three Tang brothers had impressive titles. The most formidable was Tang Jianzheng, the youngest. He had executed several extremely dangerous flying missions and earned significant accolades, rising through the ranks faster than his brothers."

"So, high risk represents high opportunity."

"Zheng Daqing scoffed, 'Then I'll take revenge for Cousin Tang!'"

"He was still thinking about putting Hu Mingcheng in a sack."

"You know, in Quan City, big things sound big, small things sound small, but news travels fast."

"Tang Jianguo held Zheng Daqing's head, 'Stop messing with those useless ideas, we will deal with Hu Mingcheng ourselves. If you're so bored, help take more care of your cousin. Her health has worsened a lot, she faints often lately, and your fourth brother has work and can't always attend to her."

"Zheng Daqing thumped his chest, 'Of course!'

"The cousins enjoyed their chat immensely. Finally, the elderly lady in the room finished her silvertree fungus soup, put down her spoon, and asked Tang Chuxia, 'Have you decided?'

"Tang Chuxia nodded, 'As I am, I do want to contribute to the nation, but I'm afraid that going to the countryside won't be contributing but causing trouble instead!'"

"She didn't want to repeat the destiny of the original owner. Frankly, she didn't think the country would lose anything without her going to the countryside, but it would certainly upset those at home who cared about her."

"Before the original owner passed away, she had asked her to take good care of the family. Tang Chuxia thought the best way to care for them was not to burden them."

"'Alright then, I've never asked favors for my kids' sake in my life, but for you, girl, I made exceptions again and again, and look what your father did, he ruined everything!'

"The grandmother was furious and planned to lash her son-in-law with a whip when he came over."

"She didn't contemplate shooting Father Tang because, after all, it wasn't like in the old days."

"'Now that you know Wanqiu isn't your biological mother's child, you don't have to be so considerate. I'll have your uncle ask around when her biological parents will return, and then we'll send her off!'"

"Tang Chuxia held her grandmother's hand, 'Don't bother Uncle! Tang Wanqiu's parents probably weren't just wrongfully accused?'"

"The grandmother nodded. Back then, her own granddaughter was replaced, and the old lady was furious. She definitely investigated and even had a falling-out with the in-laws. In the end, Father Tang knelt before her, and since her daughter didn't make a fuss, she grudgingly accepted it."

"But sending the child away had to be done."

"That was also why Tang Chuxia's grandparents took the child to live in the old mansion at the demand of the elderly lady."

"'Her biological father is innocent, but that mother of hers is definitely not, to tell you the truth. Her father was the one dragged down. If he had divorced her in time and severed ties, the child wouldn't have lacked care!'"

"The old lady sighed, 'It's always the romantics who have tough lives.'"

"She then glared at Tang Chuxia and warned, 'Drowning yourself in love will eventually turn into bitter water and suffocate you!'"