Chapter 1506: Brotherly Reconciliation

Zihan was still unconvinced: "How many people from my brother's class got into Shangjiang University? Were they all exceptionally hardworking students?"

"Yes."

Mother said decisively: "That's right, every student in your brother's class was exceptionally hardworking. Regardless of whether they were naturally gifted or not, you should know this. Have you forgotten how your two brothers studied back then?"

Zihan thought for a moment; he hadn't forgotten.

It was indeed as his mother said; his two brothers had studied as if their lives depended on it, like madmen.

He had nothing to say.

Mother continued: "Many students in Teacher Luo's class also got into university, but their results aren't as good as your brother's class. You have to realize that the quality of students in this class is much better than in their class."

"I know you don't like Teacher Tian, and many students don't like Teacher Tian, but do you know? Zirui also prefers Teacher Luo. He chose to go to Teacher Tian's class entirely for your sake."

"Your personality doesn't seem to matter much in middle school, but it's different in high school... Go look at the statistics, how many people in high school have their studies affected by puppy love?"

"Teacher Luo is a good person, and his teaching style is humane, but he isn't suitable for you. You are better suited for a stricter head teacher to keep you in check. Actually, Zirui could have easily gone to Teacher Luo's class and moved you to Teacher Tian's class, but why didn't he do that? Because you are brothers, and he wants to be with you!"

In the end, Shi Youxuan didn't forget to remind her son that all these things about school were told to her by Zirui.

"Why didn't he tell me himself? If he had said these things to me, I wouldn't be angry with him."

Shi Youxuan said: "You and Zirui grew up together, how could you not know what kind of personality he has?"

"He is the type of person who would rather suffer a grievance himself than explain it. He's exactly like your father, stubborn as a mule."

"Pfft—"

Zihan laughed.

He teased his mother: "Aren't you afraid I'll tell Dad that you're bad-mouthing him behind his back?"

"Go ahead and tell him. I'd dare say the same thing right to his face."

Of course, Zihan wouldn't tattle, because tattling would be in vain; it was useless!

His father was the absolute authority outside, and his mother was the absolute authority at home. Everything at home was decided by Mom; Dad only showed off his authority outside, but as soon as he saw Mom, he would retract all his thorns and be very obedient.

He wasn't stupid enough to go and ask for trouble.

Zihan and Zirui reconciled. Although he was still a bit reluctant in his heart, he agreed to go to Teacher Tian's class, preparing to face the storm.

That night, the couple lay in bed chatting. Shi Youxuan asked her husband: "Zirui's personality doesn't have any major flaws, but he is just a bit too cold. Do you think it needs changing?"

Her husband said: "No."

"Zirui will definitely be managing people in the future, at the very least a General Manager. As a manager, he doesn't need too much approachability; keeping a certain distance is not a bad thing."

The couple had long since divided their roles: things at home were decided by Shi Youxuan, and things outside were decided by Sheng Hanyu!

Whether arrogance is a personality flaw or a virtue cannot be generalized; it depends on whether the pros outweigh the cons.

No one is perfect; perfect people do not exist.

Shi Youxuan thought her husband made sense, so she said: "Fine, you're the boss."

Summer vacation arrived.

Just like during winter break, Zichen didn't go home first, but went to Chen Family Village to see his grandparents and his master.

Gu Zhihao was glowing with health, looking more than ten years younger, and he had gained weight and his complexion had brightened.

Zichen teased: "Master, did you take some youth-restoring pill? I almost didn't recognize you. At first glance, I thought you were some young lad from the village."

"You brat, teasing me as soon as you get back? Go sit with your grandparents, I'm going to cook."

"Master, I'll help you."

"That works, come on over."

In the kitchen.

The two chatted while cooking.

Gu Zhihao said to Zichen: "Thanks to your father, and thanks to you, I have such a good life now." The current Gu Zhihao was living very comfortably.

The Resort was contracted to Gu Zhihao, and there were people to help manage all the big and small matters, keeping everything in perfect order.

Li Dashao was in charge of the kitchen, so he didn't have to worry about that either. The Resort's turnover had tripled compared to when he was in charge!

Increased turnover meant increased income for the villagers.

The village's livestock industry remained the same, but the purchase prices hadn't fallen; instead, they had risen quite a bit. Villagers who didn't want to work spent their days dancing, playing cards, or exercising, growing flowers, and tending to plants.

Some people also worked at the Resort.

It seemed like there wasn't much change from before, only that the villagers earned more, making Gu Zhihao's job as Village Chief much easier.

When you're in a good mood, you look younger!

The current manager of the Resort was very good at business, following a high-end route. The prices were set much higher than before, but the number of people coming to spend money only increased, not decreased.

At the beginning, Gu Zhihao thought it was too expensive and wondered if it wouldn't sell.

But later he found that it wasn't an issue at all; his worries were completely unnecessary.

He didn't need to manage the Resort's affairs. The villagers received a handsome dividend every month, and with nothing else to do, they would just bask in the sun and chat with everyone when they were free.

He grew melons and fruits and raised flowers in his courtyard, and since he liked to cook, he had his three meals a day right in his own yard.

He even regretted not contracting the Resort to his brother-in-law sooner.

His wife told him not to say such things in the future; with an industry as large as his, he wouldn't even care about such a small village.

It was called a contract, but in reality, Sheng wasn't making any money from them at all!

The only reason Sheng Hanyu would do such a thankless job was entirely for Shi Youxuan's sake. His wife told him not to be ungrateful.

Now that Zichen had come, Gu Zhihao had to express his feelings.

He pointed to the fresh melons and fruits growing exceptionally well in the yard and said: "When you go home, take all of these with you. These are fresh vegetables without chemical fertilizers; although they aren't worth much, they are hard to buy in the city."

Besides these, there were also homemade sausages and cured meats; he estimated the car trunk wouldn't be able to hold it all.

Zichen laughed: "No way, I just got here and you're already planning to chase me away?"

"It's not that, I'm afraid you won't take them."

"I'll take them! I'll take everything!"

Only then did Master smile with satisfaction.

Zichen said, "I'm going to go see Li Dage."

"Go on, go on. He will definitely keep you for a drink, but don't drink too much; that guy has an exceptionally high tolerance for alcohol." Gu Zhihao had drunk with Li Dashao several times, and every time he had ended up dead drunk.

"Mm, I know."

The Resort, the most luxurious restaurant.

Zichen stood outside the kitchen and heard Li Dashao loudly cursing people!

"Are you all pigs? You can't even do this little thing right; what is the use of keeping you?"