Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 88 - 87 - Dumbfounded

The Gong Family in the Northeast is preparing all kinds of food to eat well during the Chinese New Year.

Zhao Gang has even procured chess and Go sets, though it’s unclear from where, to keep everyone entertained besides just eating and drinking during the festival.

"Originally, I wanted to arrange Mahjong, but thought it might not be a good idea." Although it’s difficult to obtain, for Zhao Gang, it’s not a big challenge.

But the kids watching them gamble is ultimately not good, so he got chess and Go sets, hoping to not only entertain but also teach several kids how to play chess.

"Do you know how to play Go?" Chess is something Gong Tao can handle, but he has no idea about Go or how to teach the kids.

Gong Tao expressed that he cannot teach the kids.

"I don’t know it either." Zhao Gang admits he can handle chess but is clueless about Go.

Oh, you must be kidding, neither knows Go, so why bring this board back? Gong Tao was puzzled, perhaps it’s just for decoration?

"We can play Gomoku instead." Zhao Gang said although he doesn’t know Go, he can play Gomoku.

This was doable, Gong Tao finally understood why he felt strange seeing the two boards, "Four adults, four kids and only these two boards, is it enough?"

Annoyed by his attitude? Zhao Gang intended people to know his capability in finding such good stuff, but unexpectedly his friend even complained, which was rather excessive.

"No worries, you can make your own." While it’s not extremely hard to create, crafting one would still require effort.

Create his own? Gong Tao gave Zhao Gang a resentful glance and grabbed the Go set, "Ni Zi, Daddy will teach you to play Gomoku."

What’s going on, he had barely flaunted these pieces to his wife and hadn’t even shown his son before they were snatched away, truly outrageous.

Gong Ruini showed little interest in Gomoku, feeling it might become a trend at home, and she would be constantly thrashed.

Gong Ruini isn’t used to being trashed by others, but seeing Gong Tao so enthusiastic, she could only reluctantly follow and learn.

To avoid standing out, Gong Ruini deliberately pretended to be clueless, worried that if she appeared too skilled, she’d become Zhao Guangran’s target.

Not long after, both Zhao Guangran and Zhao Xuran gathered around to hear Gong Tao explain Gomoku’s rules.

"I know, I know, you just need to align five pieces in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally." Zhao Guangran easily grasped the rules after listening for a while and was puzzled why Gong Ruini didn’t understand.

But not understanding is good, isn’t it? He could thoroughly thrash Gong Ruini, preventing her from calling him foolish, a great chance to prove himself.

"Ni Zi Sis, shall we have a match?" Zhao Guangran promptly challenged Gong Ruini.

Are you serious, Gong Ruini thought she had already concealed her skills well, yet Zhao Guangran still targeted her relentlessly.

"Go on, listening can’t compare to actually playing a match." Gong Tao also supported Zhao Guangran’s challenge to Gong Ruini.

In Gong Tao’s view, no amount of listening could match the effect of playing a real game.

Come on, is this really her dad? Gong Ruini felt she should really bow to Gong Tao.

But since the elder had spoken, Gong Ruini could only take up the challenge, though figuring out how to play was what she dreaded.

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The Gong Family eagerly awaited the letter from the Northeast, "Huh, just a letter? No package?" Gong Qiang was dumbfounded when the postman handed him a single letter without any remittance or parcel slip.

"Just a letter." The postman was visibly displeased with Gong Qiang’s words, as if he was supposed to have hidden it.

"No, I meant it’s almost New Year, didn’t my brother send anything to honor our parents?" Gong Qiang was certainly disappointed.

Gong Qiang had thought that once he brought down Gong Tao, he would rise rapidly, becoming the leader’s top subordinate.

The idea was good, but Gong Qiang hadn’t expected that upon barely settling into his position, he would make several errors, which infuriated him.

Luckily, the issues weren’t major, but enough to trouble Gong Qiang, although the leader didn’t show dissatisfaction, he knew repeated mistakes would end his career.

Gong Qiang was an office addict, having traded his brother for such a position, how could he step down?

As for the dissatisfaction among his subordinates, Gong Qiang was aware but beyond reprimanding them, what could he do? He believed he was the boss, why fear a few subordinates.

Unexpectedly, among those seemingly insignificant individuals, some were quite capable, making enemies of them unbeknownst to Gong Qiang.

It left Gong Qiang frustrated to tears, prompting him to find a way to switch positions, but he discovered that those who previously had decent relations with him were now becoming distant.

He finally found someone willing to help, but the price was high, asking for Northeastern specialties, whether mushrooms or black fungus.

Naturally, those weren’t the main point, the other party suggested that obtaining a Northeast Wild Ginseng would be even better.

This left Gong Qiang astounded, Northeast Ginseng, famous nationally, and not easy to get; otherwise, ginseng would be everywhere. novelbuddy-cσ๓

Startled at first, Gong Qiang then splendidly discussed it with his parents, stressing why he needed a job change.

More importantly, he emphasized that if he could get ginseng, his position could further improve.

To Gong Family’s parents, the eldest son’s desires are most important, as for what Gong Tao thinks, they wouldn’t consider it.

In their minds, for a family to thrive, the eldest son and grandson must excel, while Gong Tao, as the younger brother, should assist, hence naturally writing to Gong Tao.

They believed Gong Tao couldn’t refuse, as he would eventually return to the city, and Gong Ruwen and siblings still needed their elder uncle Gong Qiang to look after them.

The entire Gong Family eagerly awaited the arrival of Gong Tao’s parcel, dreaming of Gong Qiang’s promotion, only to find things not going as planned, an unthinkable deviation, unacceptable to Gong Qiang.

"This is outrageous, Dad, Taozi has gone too far, does he still see me as his brother?" Gong Qiang was livid, knowing many covet his position.

Each competitor had backings or were more capable, if the items didn’t arrive, could he keep his job?

"Dad, I’d planned that once promoted, I could apply for a bigger house, and both of you could live in a south-facing one." Gong Qiang spoke sweetly.

Gong Qiang wasn’t foolish, though Gong Tao didn’t use harsh words when departing, his gaze was unusual, signaling he might know the situation, so Gong Qiang dared not confront him directly.

Thus, beyond continuously encouraging Gong Family’s parents, Gong Qiang didn’t know any alternative ways that would be more convenient and effective.

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