Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 188: Brother-in-law is the Ex 88_1

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Brother-in-law is the Ex 88_1

"Mom, I have no money," Huang Lei resumed her old manner—a manner where saying just that used to suffice.

But she had forgotten that times had changed, and how could Zhang Xiaoya possibly indulge her now?

It was absolutely impossible; on the contrary, she felt great resentment.

If it hadn’t been for her, Huang Lixin wouldn’t have gotten into trouble, wouldn’t have had to step back from the front lines.

Even if all the benefits and salary hadn’t changed, the real perks were now gone—perks that amounted to more than the income itself.

And as a result, now everything was gone, all because of Huang Lei. And yet she dared to say she had no money.

What did she mean by that? Did she expect her to give her money?

That was absolutely impossible; even if she could still tutor, she couldn’t just spend money recklessly.

With the household in this state, should they not consider buying another house?

It takes money to buy another house, money to renovate it—in short, everything revolves around money. The houses here are so good, but now it’s no longer possible to live in them.

"How old are you that ’I have no money’ is all that comes out of your mouth?" Zhang Xiaoquan looked at Huang Lei with scorn.

"A perfectly healthy young woman, with both hands and feet intact—can’t you earn your own money by working?"

"Do you really think that just saying you don’t have money will make it fall into your lap?"

"Can’t you make an effort?"

"Can’t find a job, then you won’t deliver food?"

In this moment, Zhang Xiaoya’s view of Huang Lei was filled with various forms of disgust, and her words lacked any semblance of courtesy,

Several relatives knew of the Huang family’s reversal of fortune and also disdained Huang Lei, but none of them expected Zhang Xiaoya to speak so venomously.

She always coddled Huang Lei, never speaking harshly, let alone excessively. Yet now, she had spoken these unbelievable words.

Not just the relatives found it strange—even Huang Lei herself was stunned. She had truly never imagined Zhang Xiaoya saying such things.

Looking at Zhang Xiaoya with disbelief, she asked, "Mom, what are you saying? You actually want me to deliver takeaway?"

"I’m a college graduate; how could I stoop to delivering takeaway?"

In Huang Lei’s mind, delivering food was for those uneducated people, those who couldn’t make it through school. To think that she, a college graduate, was now expected to do the same was unthinkable.

To her, it was the ultimate insult.

"College graduate?" Zhang Xiaoya snorted disdainfully. "Well then, you noble college graduate, go find a job."

"Stop complaining about not having money all the time. What’s the matter? Are you, the noble college graduate, unable to find a job to support yourself?"

"You look down on your sister, but she’s already bought a house and has a stable job. During college, she managed to pay for tuition and living expenses on her own."

"But what about you?" Zhang Xiaoya grew more furious as she thought about it. Such a good child, how could she seem so unbearable in every respect.

"You’ve been working for several years now, living at home without paying for room and board."

"When you run out of money, you come to us, asking for more."

"It’s turned out that we’ve spoiled you to be this way."

Zhang Xiaoya let out a soft sigh. This daughter of hers was utterly spoiled, always playing the victim, unable to bear the thought of being wronged by others.

How could she get through to such a child? Did she need to start her education all over again?

The problem is no matter how much you try to teach her, she will only feel that you are bullying her, never using her own brains at all.

"Anyway, your dad and I raised you until now, which is more than enough. From now on, you’re on your own."

"And don’t say that if we don’t give you money, you won’t take care of us when we’re old."

"We really don’t care. If we have money, we can hire a nanny and won’t have to look at your face."

Zhang Xiaoya thought of their savings, which, though not much, should be enough to get by.

There was no need to humble themselves and take care of Huang Lei, let alone worry about whether this child would end up well or take good care of themselves. Zhang Xiaoya didn’t want to know.

"If I were you, I’d go out and find a job, otherwise how will you survive?"

"Right, and remember to pay your utilities on time. If you don’t, it’s no big deal, just no electricity or water."

Initially, Zhang Xiaoya considered letting Huang Lei go out to work, even if she couldn’t find a high-paying job, and continue paying for the utilities.

But now, hearing Huang Lei’s entitled attitude, Zhang Xiaoya couldn’t stand it.

Since she didn’t recognize her mistakes, why should they be kind to her? The better they treated this child, the less grateful she’d be.

Probably thinking it was all out of fear of her, worrying about their needs when they got old.

She had made up her mind; even if Huang Jing didn’t take care of them, they wouldn’t rely on Huang Lei in their old age.

Probably after taking the money and the house, the person would just disappear. Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoya remembered Huang Lei mentioning that daughters also have the responsibility to care for the elderly.

Then she spoke of how foreigners don’t have such obligations towards their parents, and considering her plans to study abroad.

Zhang Xiaoya suddenly understood; the so-called studying abroad and self-improvement, finding a good boyfriend, were all lies. The real reason was to take the money, and as for caring for the elderly, that was Huang Jing’s responsibility.

Zhang Xiaoya didn’t dare think about how Huang Jing would react upon learning that they had no money and that caring for the elderly was now her responsibility.

It definitely wouldn’t be a pleasant sight. She knew Huang Jing; she didn’t expect to be taken care of, but she also didn’t want to be bothered.

"Huang Lei, have you really decided that once you go abroad, your dad and I still have to provide for your living and tuition expenses overseas, while the scholarship you receive is yours to save?"

"And if you get a boyfriend later, you’d settle down there completely, without even considering coming back to develop your career here."

"Even less to think about assuming the responsibility of caring for us in our old age." Although Zhang Xiaoya had her suspicions, she still held a bit of hope.

If it were the old Huang Lei, she would at least try to coax Zhang Xiaoya, to make her happy. But now, she had no such intentions.

In her heart, had Zhang Xiaoya given up on her, why should she bother to make her happy?

Huang Lei honestly said, "Right, I have never considered providing for your old age."

"Isn’t Huang Jing your daughter too? She has the responsibility and obligation to care for the elderly as well."

"As for sending me abroad to study, wasn’t that something you promised long ago? You clearly agreed, so why didn’t you follow through?"

"You’re just faithless and deceitful." Huang Lei truly believed they were faithless and deceitful, "You won’t end well."

The more Huang Lei thought about it, the angrier she got, cursing Huang Lixin and his wife, making Zhang Xiaoya so mad she went up and slapped her twice.

"I’ve been too nice to you, letting you think I can be easily bullied."

"You think you’re so great, huh? Fine, get out of here right this instant."

"This house was bought by your dad and me. Now that your dad has stepped back from the front line of work and isn’t a leader anymore, he needs to recover and buy health supplements, all of which costs money."

"Renting out this house would be just right." Although Zhang Xiaoya was reluctant to rent out the new house, if they didn’t, Huang Lei wouldn’t move out.