Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 167: Brother-in-law is the Ex 67_1

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Brother-in-law is the Ex 67_1

Huang Jing returned to her seat and couldn’t help but break into a smile, so amused was she.

She knew that Huang Lei having an abortion and canceling the wedding without discussing it with Ho Zhen, then unilaterally calling it off, would upset anyone, right?

Especially when she waited until the end of April—when all their friends and family were already aware—before she finally decided to inform Ho Zhen that the child was gone and the wedding was off.

Who could tolerate that? It was utterly intolerable. If someone were able to tolerate such a thing, they couldn’t possibly be considered a man.

Not to mention the high price Ho Zhen paid to be with Huang Lei, only for it now to turn into a huge joke.

Huang Jing suddenly remembered the day before the vacation; wasn’t it Ho Zhen who brought flowers to the company to see her?

Could it be that he thought if she agreed to start over with him, he would let Huang Lei off the hook? But she happened to have not seen him, could he not be angry?

And when Ho Zhen was angry, whom could he vent his anger on? After going in circles, the only person he could settle the score with was Huang Lei, lest he end up with nothing and become the laughing stock everyone talked about.

Of course, the person in question is really already a laughing stock, but what else can he do but persist? Otherwise, what is he to do?

Burst with rage and resign on the spot? Well, that’s certainly not something Ho Zhen would do.

He would prioritize money over everything, endure the ridicule from his colleagues, and withstand it all. It has to be said, when this man bears with something, he truly does so with extraordinary fortitude.

But such a temperament, once he starts dealing with others, brings Huang Jing nothing but sheer delight.

In her previous life, these people were closely united against the original protagonist, but now their little team has long since disintegrated.

It’s not just Ho Zhen and the three members of the Huang family whose relationship is abysmal, but even the relationship among the three Huang family members isn’t great either.

For example, Huang Lei’s studies abroad cost a lot of money, on top of the issue with Ho Zhen, it’s quite a mess.

Right, should she inform Ho Zhen that Huang Lei plans to study abroad? If she did, it would reveal that she was the source of the news.

But then, even if she doesn’t bring it up, would the Huang family let her off the hook?

That’s utterly impossible; they would only continue to target her, trying to get money from her.

Especially once Huang Lei goes abroad and starts spending money lavishly, Ho Zhen continues to demand money, and the Huang family would certainly push her forward.

Thinking of this, Huang Jing made a call to Ho Zhen, and without waiting for him to start exchanging pleasantries with excitement, she briskly and efficiently broke the news of Huang Lei’s plan to study abroad.

Ho Zhen was initially pleased when he received the call from Huang Jing, thinking maybe she had recognized his goodness and knowing that he and Huang Lei were no longer an option, was preparing to return to his side.

But instead, he didn’t expect to hear such explosive news and couldn’t help but swear outright.

After cursing at length on the phone, Ho Zhen said, "Xiao Jing, how can there be such outrageous people in this world?"

Ho Zhen: "They used so much of my money, yet she refused to marry me, and the abortion is bad enough, but not repaying the money..."

Ho Zhen was really spitting mad: "It would be one thing if she truly had no money, but she has the funds to study abroad and still stubbornly refuses to repay."

Ho Zhen had thought about not burning all his bridges, and if possible, he really still hoped that Huang Lei would marry him—or if not, Huang Jing would do.

But he had no idea that the Huang family could stoop so low, so they can’t blame him now.

Soon after, Ho Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and thought of a possibility, his tone suddenly switched, becoming a bit greasy: "Xiao Jing, I knew it, only you treat me the best."

Ho Zhen: "You even told me about this."

As soon as Huang Jing heard the conversation going awry, she immediately spoke up, "I’ll remind you, the only reason I’m doing this is because I don’t want the Huang family to be forced by you, after Huang Lei goes abroad, to pay back the money they don’t have and then come after me."

Huang Jing said, "Regarding you and Huang Lei, no matter which of you it is, I really despise both. If possible, I truly hope to never see you again."

Huang Jing said, "Really, shouldn’t an ex just stay quiet?"

Huang Jing continued, "Ho Zhen, when we broke up, we didn’t say it was an amicable split, but at the very least, I didn’t tear you apart. I also didn’t start tallying up how much money you spent on me during our time together."

Hearing Huang Jing’s blunt words, Ho Zhen felt a bit aggrieved, "I also spent money on you."

Huang Jing could only sneer, then her face turned cold, "You say you spent money on me?"

Huang Jing said, "Yeah, you’d treat me to meals and such, and then use the credit card, expecting me to pay the bill afterward. Is that what you call treating someone?"

Huang Jing said, "I’m not squabbling with you, not because I don’t have evidence. I have proof of the transfers."

Huang Jing added, "I’m not squabbling with you, not because I still like you, but because I think it’s unnecessary. To invest time and energy in someone like you again is not worth it."

Ho Zhen knew that once Huang Jing said something, she’d definitely follow through, but he didn’t dare to raise his voice. He was worried that aggravating Huang Jing would really be his misfortune.

Huang Jing declared, "I don’t care what financial dispute you have with Huang Lei and Huang Lixin, but one thing’s for certain, don’t expect me to repay this money."

Huang Jing said, "If you really force me to pay, my only option will be to sue you, and then Huang Lei shouldn’t expect me to pay either."

Huang Jing left Ho Zhen with no way out, telling him bluntly that she wasn’t going to give him any money, nor was there a chance of them getting back together.

Drained of energy, Ho Zhen acknowledged with an "Oh," "I got it."

"Got it?" Huang Jing retorted, "What’s the use of understanding? You need to act on it."

Ho Zhen was frightened by Huang Jing’s words, nodding incessantly, "I know, I know, I definitely won’t make you pay back the money."

Now that Huang Jing wasn’t going to pay, Ho Zhen realized that the only option was for Huang Lei to marry him. Of course, there would be no dowry, but she must bring a substantial bride price. Did he really think it was that easy to dismiss the child?

Alternatively, it was up to the Huang Lixin family to compensate, oh, and also to compensate for emotional distress. After all, it was Huang Lei who seduced him, leading to the end of his relationship with Huang Jing.

As for whether the Huang family was unwilling to pay, that didn’t matter. He still had something valuable in his possession.

For example, certain items that someone had once voluntarily sent to him, which he could, of course, use as leverage.

As to whether Huang Lei and the Huang family would lose face or whether she could withstand it, Ho Zhen made it clear that he didn’t care.

After all, when she decided to call off their engagement, she had never considered his feelings, much less pondered the situation he would end up facing.

Since she never took him into account, why should he consider her? That was simply out of the question.

Huang Jing had no idea that her phone call would trigger a series of consequent actions.

Nor did she expect that Huang Lei, who wasn’t considered stupid, would make such a foolish move. She wasn’t a celebrity who had experienced such a situation.

But when she found out later, all she could do was laugh. No matter what, to the ears of Huang Lei and her ilk, it would only seem like mockery.

After hanging up the phone, Huang Jing knew that no matter how Huang Lixin and his family tempted her with grand promises, they wouldn’t concern her.

For Ho Zhen, with no way out, he would certainly press Huang Lixin, and Huang Lixin, who cared about his reputation, how could he not fork out the money?

Of course, the exact amount would depend on Ho Zhen’s capability, but he would definitely take a big bite out of them.