Cai Meina has been really upset these past few days; she feels an irresistible impulse.

When she heard that Gong Ruini and the others had found a new moneymaking venture, Cai Meina’s eyes lit up.

Previously, she intended to continue in academia, but the events of recent days have made her feel utterly disgusted.

However, she still wants to discuss it with Gong Tao and then talk to her daughter.

"Are you planning to manage this?" Gong Tao was stunned, "Weren’t you planning to stay at the school and do academic research?"

Hadn’t she picked up books intending to take the graduate exam again, and now, in just a few days, his wife has changed her mind.

Gong Tao really doesn’t know how to respond; his wife truly knows how to change her mind.

"I want to stay at school, but it’s too troublesome." Actually, Cai Meina doesn’t want to manage the factory; management is genuinely challenging.

But she can’t resign from school and just stay at home as a full-time housewife.

"Too troublesome?" What’s wrong now? Did the people who thought it was a loss not to associate with Cai Meina start to find her, undeterred?

"Yeah, you don’t know that the school is buzzing with talk about Ni Zi planning to go abroad."

"And then, there’s all kinds of snide remarks suggesting that since I have money, I don’t need to compete with them."

Compete? Compete over what? If people bullied his wife, Gong Tao might believe it, but the idea of Cai Meina competing with professors from Jing University, he couldn’t believe it.

The family situation is so good; what does his wife need to compete for, isn’t that disappointing?

"Compete for a title; this time, we can promote to assistant professor." Cai Meina genuinely feels tempted.

After all, if she truly wants to continue working at Jing University in the future, promotion is something she must consider.

Unexpectedly, just as she picked up the form, someone leaked the news.

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"What, my mom is going to be an assistant professor?" Gong Ruini hadn’t attended the courses Cai Meina taught but heard they were effective.

And if networking is necessary, Gong Tao surely wouldn’t be stingy, so this matter is basically a sure thing.

"Hmm." See, her own child was stunned upon hearing this answer, "My mom is going to be a professor?"

Gong Tao responded with a nod, "But your mom plans to resign."

Ah, once again bringing up resignation, Gong Ruini remembers last time she had a falling out with some so-called best friends.

With such a good opportunity now, why does she want to leave?

"If my mom really isn’t happy, then she should resign." Although Gong Tao didn’t say it directly, Gong Ruini knew it should relate to her suggestion to study abroad.

This really makes Gong Ruini feel quite embarrassed, "Dad, this time I am to blame."

"It’s not your fault." Gong Tao had pondered why his daughter was so high-profile.

But then he thought, if she were to deny it and then graduate and go abroad, once it got out, how would people view her?

"I just wondered if your mom could handle managing this well." Gong Tao genuinely isn’t confident.

"How will you know if you don’t try?" Anyway, business isn’t that hard right now; renowned cosmetic brands haven’t entered the domestic market, so the family business can well develop a bit.

"Isn’t dad still there?"

Him? He would help, though he’s busy too, "Girl, see if you can lend a hand."

She lending a hand? Seriously, are they seeing her as a superwoman?

It’s not that she doesn’t want to manage, nor that she’s worried about managing poorly, but honestly, she’s just really busy.

"Girl, you can talk to your mom, and if her ideas aren’t good, you can scold her." Gong Tao felt his wife’s pitiful look and couldn’t bring himself to scold her.

She can scold Cai Meina, hence why Gong Tao focused on it, but Gong Ruini was utterly infuriated with the jibe her dad took at her.

"When have I ever scolded my mom?" Fortunately, she’s someone of substance; otherwise, if it spread, how could she maintain her reputation?

"I talk sense to mom." Yes, talk sense, otherwise how would the old lady listen?

"Right, talk sense." Since his daughter didn’t want to hear this, he let it go. As long as she’s willing to give some guidance to her mother, it’s fine.

"Actually, I’m worried that the Cai Family might show up again later; you know, if they’re charmed by some clever person, what then?" With the brains of the Cai Family, can they think that far?

Surely not, but you can’t hold back that in this world, there are many so-called well-intentioned people.

To guard against the Cai Family? Is it even possible? Gong Ruini still remembers how Cai Guoqing fled Beijing like he had demons chasing him.

Especially after they did something so shameful, how would they dare come over with thick skin, even if it takes them years?

"Your grandpa." Gong Tao sighed upon the news received these past few days.

Grandpa? Gong Ruini widened her eyes; does she have such an obtuse elder?

"Cai Zhiheng has lung cancer, and it’s progressing rapidly."

Ah, really? Gong Ruini was shocked. Oh, wasn’t it said that Cai Zhiheng frequently coughed blood? But looking at his spirited demeanor, she hadn’t noticed anything, rather suspected him of acting.

"It’s true, and after Cai Guoqing found out, he actually declined treatment for his father." Gong Tao didn’t know if Cai Zhiheng regretted it or had done so already.

Cai Zhiheng declined treatment, and Gong Ruini couldn’t understand why Cai Guoqing would do this, "He’s not hoping for hospital care, is he?"

"No, he’s worried that if Cai Zhiheng is hospitalized, their family wouldn’t have living expenses."

"Besides, their whole family thinks everyone dies eventually, so don’t fuss about it; leftover money is better off being theirs, and if they could make more, all the better."

Stunned, is he really a son? Gong Ruini scratched her ear.

"Cai Zhiheng continues to sell small items on the street, occasionally taking medication when he can’t stand it." Can medication even help? Gong Tao couldn’t help but shake his head.

With a son saying this, and Cai Zhiheng still making money himself, how could anyone be persuaded?

"Dad, I feel you should talk to mom." Otherwise, when Cai Zhiheng passes away, Cai Meina would likely regret it.

Then if Cai Guoqing and the others take advantage of her confusion, forcing her to agree to their shameless demands, what then?

Given Cai Guoqing’s propensity for such schemes, as long as you meet their desire for money without work, their bottom line is irrelevant.

"Yes, indeed." Imagining Cai Guoqing’s face at that time, Gong Tao contemplated whether this should truly be handled this way.

"But this way, I need to give Cai Zhiheng money." Given he’s ill.

"What money, did they even seek treatment?" Gong Ruini opposed it in every way, knowing full well how serious the illness is, and considering he doesn’t cherish his health, how can one expect others to?

"Just let mom know, that’s enough."

"Uncle Gong, I also think not giving them money. Any money given would end up spent by Cai Guoqing and the others." Zhao Xuran finds Cai Guoqing’s actions utterly revolting, nothing but revolting.