Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 189: Brother-in-law is the Ex 89_1

Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Brother-in-law is the Ex 89_1

Huang Jing was beyond surprised to learn that Zhang Xiaoya had actually driven Huang Lei out of the house.

Then, when she found out that Huang Lixin’s position had been taken over, and he had been relegated to a secondary role, she understood why Zhang Xiaoya was so angry.

Even though tutoring was quite profitable, the benefits Huang Lixin received could easily surpass the money made by Zhang Xiaoya’s tutoring.

Zhang Xiaoya’s tutoring was actually a way to disguise the source of their family’s income, which would otherwise be quite conspicuous.

Now, the cash cow that had been doing so well suddenly collapsed. Although the salary and benefits were still there, they couldn’t compare with the perks, and Zhang Xiaoya was understandably furious.

No matter how much Zhang Xiaoya tutored, she couldn’t return to the way things were before. Tsk, tsk, tsk, it’s true that people will turn on each other over money.

Huang Jing just sighed a bit and continued with her routine, contacting home two or three times a week to inquire about Huang Lixin’s condition.

As for how Huang Lei was doing, she never asked, nor did Zhang Xiaoya mention it. She only inquired about whether the house had been acquired.

After learning that they would get the house at the end of the year, Zhang Xiaoya reminded her with a few words, saying that if there wasn’t enough money for the renovation, she could discuss it with the family.

As for the goodwill Zhang Xiaoya showed, Huang Jing really didn’t take it to heart. For the renovation costs, you just work with whatever money you have.

There’s no need to do anything beyond your means. For the renovation, just keep it simple, and add some decorative touches later on.

When it comes to a house, there’s no need for a luxurious renovation; what matters is the feeling.

Time flew by, and by the end of the year, Huang Lixin’s health had recovered quite well. Although he could not be compared to before, he could at least take care of himself and walk.

Of course, his mood was still not great. After all, falling abruptly from a high position and spending all day at home can be extremely depressing.

The old Huang Lixin had longed for a good rest, as he was busy with work and social engagements every day, feeling as if he had very little time for himself.

But now that he had plenty of time to do what he wanted, he felt uncomfortable and was eager to go back to work.

However, it was just wishful thinking. If he actually went back to work, returning to his previous unit, he wouldn’t be able to adjust.

He used to be a minor leader and, after going around and coming back, to be just an ordinary employee, who could bear that?

The morose Huang Lixin could only quarrel with his caregiver over trivial matters, or argue with Zhang Xiaoya, since she was his wife, after all.

Ever since Huang Lixin fell ill, Zhang Xiaoya felt as though the main pillar of the household had collapsed, and she was fraught with panic. It was also for him that she had managed to stand up and support their family business with great difficulty.

She was indeed tired. Busy with work during the day and tutoring after work, she was as exhausted as one could be.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoya truly wished she could find Huang Lei and give her a good talking-to.

Due to being overwhelmed with various tasks, Zhang Xiaoya had not thought about Huang Lei for a long while, let alone worried about her well-being.

Now she couldn’t help but be concerned. Although Huang Lei might have some money, could she really get by with her capabilities?

Every time Zhang Xiaoya thought of the possibility that something could happen to Huang Lei, she panicked. After all, that was her daughter, the child she had carried for ten months with great difficulty.

Zhang Xiaoya knew Huang Lei’s abilities and really didn’t think she could lead a decent life on her own. It was highly probable she’d seek help from someone else.

She went through a mental list of potential helpers quickly, then made calls to inquire.

You never know until you ask, and after asking, Zhang Xiaoya was taken aback. She asked around and confirmed several times before learning that Huang Lei had not gone to any of them for help.

Not having looked for them meant there was no way to ask for their help in finding a job.

What was she to do? Initially, Zhang Xiaoya had approached the other party secretly, not daring to let Huang Lixin know, or he would surely have blown up.

If the past rehabilitation activities had been for nothing, it would not only be a waste of money but also futile suffering for nothing.

But now, if she didn’t speak up, what if something happened to Huang Lei?

Zhang Xiaoya brought up the matter reluctantly to Huang Lixin, who, while watching TV, heard that Huang Lei had gone missing and that no one around had any clue.

He was also at a loss, "It’s not likely she would go abroad, is it?"

The cost of going abroad is high, and the expenses in a foreign country are even greater, especially since Huang Lei’s English is not very good.

If Huang Lei had such capabilities, why bother going abroad for studies? Staying in the country, she could live just as well.

After thinking for a moment, Huang Lixin said, "Have you asked Ho Zhen?" Suddenly, a name popped into his mind.

Ask Ho Zhen? Zhang Xiaoya looked at Huang Lixin with skepticism, "Do you think Xiao Lei went to find him?"

"It shouldn’t be the case. The fight we had back then was fierce." It could really be compared to severing relationships.

Even though it was never explicitly stated, everyone knew that they would really be strangers from then on, never to meet again.

"I only know of Huang Lei as a friend. As for other classmates, colleagues, friends, I really don’t know any,"

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to offer suggestions; he genuinely did not know what advice to give.

Yes, after thinking it over, Zhang Xiaoya felt she still needed to ask Ho Zhen, "I’ll ask again."

Ho Zhen’s phone lay on the table while Huang Lei, carrying a tray of food, had been about to call Ho Zhen for dinner, only to unexpectedly notice someone was calling him.

Although it had been a long time since she left home, her heart still raced at the sight of that familiar jumping mobile number.

How could this be? How could this be? After she had driven Zhang Xiaoya away, she had faced nothing but setbacks outside. The jobs she thought she’d easily find were nowhere near as accessible as she had imagined.

The jobs she could find, she absolutely disliked; too much work, too little pay. Huang Lei would want to quit after just two or three days, and so, she wandered from place to place for a month, never finding the right job.

Then, to her terror, she realized that the money she had was dwindling slowly, scaring her not a little.

This was the money she depended on to survive; once it ran out, she would truly be at a dead end.

Having no choice, she gave up on job searching in her hometown. She felt that the companies there simply could not recognize her strengths.

When she arrived in Shencheng to search for work, she thought that being a college graduate with work experience, she would easily find a job—it was just a question of salary.

But the reality was that although there were many jobs in Shencheng with fairly high salaries, the ones with the pay she was satisfied with were not within her reach.

This disappointment was hard for her to bear. The expenses in Shencheng were substantial, and even though she tried to be thrifty, her savings were still diminishing steadily.

So, she had no choice but to give up the pursuit of a so-called high-paying job, hoping merely to land any job at all.

And unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, the job she found was right below Ho Zhen’s company building.