Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 134: Brother-in-law is the Ex 34_1

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Brother-in-law is the Ex 34_1

She arrived on time at the agreed-upon place and, unsurprisingly, found that Zhang Xiaoya and her daughter hadn’t shown up.

Honestly, if they had arrived on time, she would have been the one surprised.

She bought a cup of coffee at a nearby cafe and then made a phone call to Zhang Xiaoya to ask when they would arrive.

After getting a reply, she headed straight to the nearby mall to stroll around. Although she didn’t plan on buying anything, browsing was just as good.

Huang Lei, who always loved to sleep in, and now did so even more justifiably with her pregnancy, sat in the car with a displeased look on her face.

"Mom, I told you, we should have scheduled it for the afternoon."

"You set it up for the morning, and I can’t get a good rest," Huang Lei kept complaining.

These days, between fundraising and the busy spring festival at home -- cooking, cleaning the house, dealing with social obligations -- Zhang Xiaoya was worn out.

Now, hearing how unreasonable Huang Lei still was, she also got agitated, "We need to go back in the afternoon, don’t you remember?"

"School is about to start, and I need to go back for meetings."

"I also need to discuss their children’s education with some parents." The start of school was actually a big hassle for every teacher.

Oh, they had to go back so soon? This made Huang Lei, who felt she hadn’t shopped enough, quite unhappy.

"By the way, you said Huang Jing went abroad to have fun, will she bring us any gifts?" In the past, whenever Huang Jing went overseas, she would bring them gifts, but she used to ask what they wanted.

This time, there was no inquiry, no contact at all, and it was unknown if she would bring any gifts.

Zhang Xiaoya didn’t harbor any expectations, but seeing Huang Lei’s hopeful expression, she swallowed the unpleasant words she had wanted to say.

"If she brings us gifts, then she does. If not, then not, no big deal."

Hmph, don’t think that some skincare products can win her over; that’s just not possible.

Not care? Right, she didn’t care, "If she doesn’t buy it, Mom, can you buy it for me?"

"Now that I have a child, I don’t even have any maternity-friendly skincare products." Huang Lei always felt that ever since she became pregnant, in terms of vitality, spirit, or even skin quality, she was much worse off.

She couldn’t help but remember her pregnant colleagues from before, whose skin was so terrible. Huang Lei didn’t want to end up like that.

She was determined to be a hot mom. Even with a child, she wanted everyone to know that she was still the beautiful Huang Lei despite being pregnant.

Zhang Xiaoya had intended to suggest being more frugal with money. With the family cutting corners for her house, saving money everywhere, but seeing her daughter’s haggard face, she found it hard to speak those words.

"Let’s get Huang Jing to buy it when the time comes." Zhang Xiaoya thought for a moment. Wasn’t it just that she had extorted two thousand from Huang Jing? It was perfect for her to buy skincare products.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoya’s definitive attitude, Huang Lei initially wanted to ask, will she really buy them?

But then she thought again, wasn’t Zhang Xiaoya there? Huang Jing couldn’t refuse to give her that much face.

Huang Lei suddenly remembered that Huang Jing now really didn’t give anyone face; even if Old Huang made a phone call to her yesterday, she still insisted on the two thousand.

Regarding this suddenly disobedient sister, Huang Lei really didn’t feel any fondness.

The recently passed Spring Festival had been the most suffocating one for Huang Lei, not buying any new clothes, and buying snacks only after careful consideration.

Not to mention going on trips, which really made her feel unhappy.

She had made a fuss about it, but Old Huang simply ignored her, infuriating her to no end, yet she didn’t dare to make a scene.

Huang Jing might have the audacity to fall out with the family because she had a high-paying job to fall back on, but Huang Lei didn’t. Her current lifestyle depended entirely on the support from Mr. and Mrs. Huang.

As soon as they got out of the car, they saw Huang Jing waving at them with a coffee in her hand.

"You’re late," Huang Jing greeted simply, indicating their tardiness, "Now, go on with your errands."

Huang Lei looked at the coffee in Huang Jing’s hand, "Didn’t you buy us coffee?"

"You can buy your own." Buy them coffee? You must be kidding.

Huang Jing shot Huang Lei an unapologetic glance, "Should someone who can afford to buy a house in full here really expect a favor from someone who rents?"

Huang Lei looked sullen and pulled at Zhang Xiaoya’s clothes, who gently patted her hand, "What your sister said isn’t wrong."

"So I’m wrong?" Huang Jing retorted without politeness, "It’s almost ten o’clock."

"Let’s get this sorted quickly, I still have to go back to work." She led the way to the notary office.

Watching Huang Jing ahead of her, Huang Lei was full of resentment, "Huang Jing, when you went abroad, didn’t you bring any gifts back for mom and dad?"

"No money, sorry," replied Huang Jing bluntly, "After all, I’m the daughter who has already given up all the family assets."

"I think you all shouldn’t have such high expectations of me."

"Huang Lei, now that mom and dad have paid in full for your house for your wedding, how are you going to repay them?"

Accusing her loudly of not bringing gifts, were they implying she was unfilial?

What an idiot, never considering that the things she got were even more substantial.

"I, I..." How to repay Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lixin? Sorry, it never really crossed Huang Lei’s mind.

In her eyes, it was only natural for Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lixin to treat her well; she didn’t need to give anything in return.

"I, my children will carry the Huang surname." Right, she had forgotten about that. This was indeed her strongest bargaining chip, as well as the best gift to show filial piety to Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lixin.

What? The child in Huang Lei’s womb would carry the Huang surname, not the Ho surname?

Oh my god, Huang Jing was genuinely shocked. In her previous life, this child had the Ho surname, so why did they have the Huang surname now?

On second thought, it wasn’t a problem. Previously, Ho Zhen had taken out a loan to buy a house, but now he hadn’t contributed a penny, neither for the house purchase nor for the renovations.

Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lixin definitely weren’t happy, but it must have been tough to get the Ho Family to agree to the child having the Huang surname.

"My children, they will all carry the Huang surname." Logically, Huang Lei should only have one child, but there were rumors you could have a second one.

So perhaps Huang Lei could have two children, but in her previous life, Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lei only had one, and now, without a generous fool to pay, Huang Jing really doubted they’d choose to have a second child.

Doesn’t having a second child cost money? Huang Lei, known for her spending without working, might not agree; it would certainly mean a drop in her standard of living.

"Well, that’s good, ensuring the Huang family has a successor," Huang Jing said with a smile.

Huang Lei glanced at Huang Jing, "Then shouldn’t you contribute something for the heir of the Huang family?"

Contribute? Huang Jing found it amusing, quite an audacious request, "Don’t worry, I won’t be taking any money from our parents."

"And I won’t be fighting with you over their eldercare."

"In short, they are your responsibility from now on."

"After all, with their high income, they can easily afford a caregiver."

She was really looking forward to witnessing Mr. and Mrs. Huang Lixin’s elderly life; it was bound to be entertaining.

Huang Lei was fuming at Huang Jing’s words; all the parents’ money was supposed to be hers, of course.