Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 235 True or False First Love 35_1

Chapter 235: Chapter 235 True or False First Love 35_1

Zhou Hong’s Wife was stunned; she had said so much hoping the other party would lower the price, considering it was a big project after all.

But unexpectedly, the other party just walked away, leaving her looking pitifully at Yang Zhaodi, "Mom, what do we do?"

What to do? Yang Zhaodi felt deeply tired, "You’re asking me what to do, like I know what to do."

She was also irritated, "I said earlier that the price was about right, but didn’t you think you could do it, that you were capable and could haggle down the price?"

"Then you handle it. You’re asking me what to do now, as if I know what to do."

Yang Zhaodi tossed things aside, "The kids are about to finish school. I have to go back and get things ready, or the two elderly won’t be able to manage them."

"As for this matter, you all figure it out on your own."

"The advice I can give is, some money really can’t be saved just by being frugal."

Having said that, Yang Zhaodi got ready to head back and make dinner, though the house had truly become various shades of crowded since the eldest son’s family moved back in.

But there were benefits, such as having Zhou Hong’s family do the housework from now on.

Which daughter-in-law doesn’t have to do these things? Yang Zhaodi didn’t see any problem with it.

Looking at the house waiting to be cleaned up, Zhou Hong’s Wife really wanted to curse. She had taken a day off on purpose to help clean up and get ready for the move.

But in the morning, she said she had to pack up things for Zhou Juan, who was going to the countryside as an ’educated youth’ and came late, only helping to move stuff a few times.

Afterward, probably feeling somewhat embarrassed, she took the initiative to offer her help with the house cleaning.

But now, reverting to her old ways, she made the excuse of having to care for the children and just left.

Zhou Hong’s Wife became angry just thinking about it, not wanting to clean up at all, "Just leaving the stuff for them, what can they really do?"

Zhou Hong’s Wife didn’t bother cleaning up and just walked away.

But at this time, if she went back, Yang Zhaodi would definitely know she hadn’t cleaned up and who knows how much she would nag.

After thinking it over, she decided to head back to her parents’ place. These past few days, because of the house, she had been really on edge and hadn’t had time to visit.

After work, Zhou Hong came straight over to see how the cleanup was going and if there was anything he could help with.

But to his surprise, there was nobody in the house; the kitchen and other areas were a mess.

Their things had been moved, and Zhou Hong thought his wife had taken them back. He was truly dissatisfied with their efficiency.

But no matter how dissatisfied he was, the house still needed to be cleaned. So he waited and waited, even sweeping a layer of dust from the place, yet not a single person showed up.

This infuriated Zhou Hong. Even a fool would know that his wife and her family didn’t plan to come over.

After having dinner, Zhou Lina, accompanied by Zhang Shifen and others, came to clean the house, and of course, Gu Wei couldn’t be left out.

In her view, Zhang Shifen was too soft, Zhou Lina too harsh, but after all, as the junior, she started on the backfoot.

Gu Wei had made it her role to point out faults.

When the three of them arrived, they found only Zhou Hong, who seemed to be about to leave.

"Is the house all cleaned up, and the repairs done?" Zhou Lina became a little suspicious, knowing that with kids around, one shouldn’t expect too much cleanliness.

Repairs? Zhou Hong looked completely clueless, realizing he truly didn’t understand what Zhou Lina was talking about.

"Don’t tell me you didn’t fix anything and just left like that." Gu Wei sneered, "When borrowing the house, you said you’d clean up well, but now..."

"Zhou..." Gu Wei glanced at the other three people and quickly made a decision, "Xiao Na, go get Zhou Hong’s parents over here."

"And Zhou Dajiang, how come there were all sorts of guarantees before, even finding a guarantor, assuring that you’d take care of the house, yet this is how you take care of it."

"Even signing an agreement was useless; your family simply didn’t stick to it."

"Really, when there’s a benefit, your family runs off super fast, and when it comes time to spend money, then people disappear."

"What’s the matter, you take all your stuff and leave the house like this, without a care in the world?"

Gu Wei had made up her mind, given that the situation had already escalated, she might as well stir things up even more.

"Xiao Na, please visit the Union Chief on your way," Gu Wei looked at Zhang Shifen. "Do you know where they live?"

Zhang Shifen certainly knew, provided an address, and Zhou Lina confirmed receipt. She took the bicycle key that Gu Wei handed over and left straightaway.

Zhou Lina first visited the home of the Mechanical Factory Union Chief and mentioned the situation. This left the chief, who had been busy all day and thought he could finally rest, quite helpless.

"Chief, I really appreciate your help."

"I’m going to Uncle Zhou’s house." She didn’t know whether Zhou Dahai and the others would be surprised by her arrival.

Knowing that Zhou Dahai and his group would also be there, the chief, who had originally been quite upset, felt much better.

As the Union Chief, wasn’t it his duty to handle such matters?

Since there wouldn’t be any scolding directed at him, the chief’s wife was even more excited than him, "You must tell me about it when you get back; what kind of ruckus Zhou Dahai and his family have caused this time."

The chief looked at his excited wife, "You..."

"This is big news, honestly. Zhou Hong looks so honest, but the things he does..."

The chief nodded, "Indeed, no one saw it coming."

"They had the chance to learn from such a good master in the mechanical factory, all thanks to Zhang Shifen pulling some strings."

"But look how they conduct themselves," the chief truly had a low opinion of their character.

"Stay away from them in the future, those people really aren’t worth the trouble." The chief had already decided not to associate with Zhou Dahai and his group.

Previously, he would be cordial to them out of respect for Zhang Shifen, but now there was no need for that.

The chief’s wife nodded continuously, "I know."

"Alright, hurry up and leave." If she left too late, she might miss the excitement completely.

The chief, thus pushed out by his wife, did so rather helplessly.

But there was nothing he could do about it since such was his standing within his own family.

Zhou Lina’s second stop was at Zhou Dahai’s home. As she entered the building, she greeted the neighbors warmly.

Everyone remembered that Zhou Lina was supposed to collect rent today and didn’t understand why she was back.

To the neighbors’ puzzlement, Zhou Lina just shook her head with a helpless look, "It’s really a long story."

After returning from her parents’ home, Zhou Hong’s Wife came straight here. Finding that Zhou Hong had not yet returned, she was both worried and surprised.

However, she didn’t dare to show her concern, and now, seeing Zhou Lina, she felt truly panicked.

Zhou Lina entered the room, greeting everyone, while quickly scrutinizing all those present, and noticed Zhou Hong’s Wife trying to hide, avoiding eye contact with her.

Understood. This situation had escalated in no small part due to this prominent granddaughter-in-law of the Zhou Family.

"Auntie Yang," Lina said, "I told you the house had to be cleaned up, and everything in need of repair fixed."

Yang Zhaodi, who had been wondering why Zhou Lina had come, didn’t expect it to be for this matter, "What happened?"

"Is there a problem?"

"Isn’t there a problem?"

"The problem is big. The floor wasn’t even swept clean, the furniture wasn’t wiped down, and the walls still had holes and pits, the furniture broken."

"The trash in the kitchen and bathroom hasn’t been thrown out."

"Didn’t you promise to clean everything up?"

"To return it to its original state for me?"

"I’m truly impressed."