Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 263 True or False First Love 63_1

Chapter 263: Chapter 263 True or False First Love 63_1

Now that Luo Lili has this attitude, Zhou Yong was very angry and said, "You say I’m useless, yes, I really regret it."

"Why did I marry you? I’m a regular worker at the machinery factory, I could find someone with better conditions than you, there were so many."

Thinking back to what Zhou Dajiang said before, Zhou Yong felt he really should have listened to his father’s words.

If he had listened to what they said, wouldn’t his life be better now?

Luo Lili was used to criticizing Zhou Yong because she knew he would tolerate it.

She didn’t expect that this time he wouldn’t hold back at all and even gave her a cold look.

It was always Zhou Yong who placated her, and now with this attitude, Luo Lili knew she couldn’t ignore it, she absolutely couldn’t let it go, or she would be the one who suffered later.

Forcing Zhou Yong to apologize was not difficult for Luo Lili at all.

"Zhou Yong, you actually dared to talk back to me, I’m angry," Luo Lili said angrily, implying that this matter wouldn’t end unless Zhou Yong apologized.

Zhou Yong heard this and hesitated, really wanting to jump over and apologize as he usually did.

He remembered the conversation he had with Zhou Hong before he got married, which was essentially about keeping his wife in check, otherwise she would take the money back to her mother’s house and encourage her ambitions.

Zhou Yong could barely remember why he had fallen for Luo Lili in the first place, but he was certain it wasn’t for the way she was now.

Zhou Yong knew he couldn’t apologize again, and he didn’t feel he was in the wrong, instead, he took big steps forward.

Luo Lili, watching Zhou Yong getting further away, shouted angrily, "Damn Zhou Yong, I’m very angry, I’m going back."

Hmph, if you don’t plan to bring a generous gift, and if you don’t come to apologize sincerely, this matter is definitely not over.

Zhou Yong knew that in the end, Luo Lili could only resort to this move; he really wanted to turn around and chase after her.

But thinking about it, he had come this far and absolutely must not let up, otherwise all his efforts would be in vain.

Luo Lili waited for a long time, but never saw Zhou Yong come to look for her, so she went home angrily.

On the way, she scolded Zhang Shifen and the others severely, and of course, didn’t let Zhou Dajiang’s family off the hook either.

As for Zhou Yong, he was even more out of the question, and vicious words kept spewing out of her mouth.

The Luo Family was surprised to see her back, but when they realized she had come back alone without Zhou Yong or bringing any food, their faces darkened.

It was only when Luo Lili assured them that Zhou Yong would come to pick her up and bring gifts that they somewhat brightened up.

As for her saying she hadn’t had dinner and was hungry, no one took it seriously and no one went to make her food.

Luo Lili repeated several times that she was hungry, but whether it was her parents or her sister who had found work, they all acted as if they hadn’t heard; to say she wasn’t distressed would be a lie.

The great grievance she felt seemed like it was about to erupt that night at bedtime, "I’m sleeping on the table?"

Luo Lili looked at the people incredulously, "Just endure it for one night, you’re already a married woman."

Mother Luo said indifferently, "Alright, get some rest early, your sister has to work tomorrow."

Luo Lili couldn’t believe that despite all the contributions she had made for the family, this was how her family treated her.

It turned out the family felt she was troubling them. Honestly, there was a moment when she really wanted to go back to the Zhou Family, as bad as it was there, there was a big bed for her to rest well.

But remembering the words she had left with today, she held back.

If she were to go back now, how could she use this tactic in the future?

She knew it would be impossible; everyone knew that what she said was just talk and that she would go back anyway.

No matter how uncomfortable she was, she had no choice but to endure.

Zhou Yong went back alone, fuming with anger. Zhou Dajiang was just getting ready for bed when he saw him return alone and asked curiously, "Where’s your wife?"

They had left together around dinner time, which in Zhou Dajiang’s eyes meant that the couple had gone out to eat or had bought something nice to take to the Luo Family.

"We had a fight, she went back," Zhou Yong admitted, his anger still palpable, especially since his stomach was now emptier than ever.

"Dad, is there any food?" No matter what, he needed to eat something first.

"Where would I have food?" Zhou Dajiang didn’t understand why someone who had gone out to eat was saying they were hungry.

Alright, Zhou Yong knew Zhou Dajiang didn’t cook, "I’ll go make some noodles."

Although my cooking skills aren’t great, I can still manage to whip up some simple noodles—it’s just a matter of how tasty they are.

While eating the not-so-delicious noodles, Zhou Yong mentioned their visit to Zhang Shifen that evening.

Zhou Dajiang was stunned; he truly hadn’t expected they would have the guts to seek out Zhang Shifen.

"I really don’t understand how your brain works."

"Honestly, I just don’t get how you think, Luo Lili too. Don’t tell me your wife didn’t know about what happened on your wedding day."

"The Luo Family conducts themselves without integrity, and now they expect others to help them find a job."

"By the way, did you bring anything with you?" Zhou Dajiang recalled that they had left the house empty-handed, which made him feel uneasy.

Zhou Yong shook his head. "No, we didn’t bring anything."

Zhou Dajiang, though considered unaware of worldly matters, knew some customs, "When you ask someone for a favor, you go empty-handed."

"And to show up right at mealtime, I really admire you for that."

"I’ve been married to your Aunt Zhang for so many years. When I visit her, I can go without bringing anything, but I would never show up during mealtime."

"Are you planning to have them invite you and your wife over for dinner and then to ask for help finding a job?"

Zhou Dajiang couldn’t hold back anymore, "Truly, you and your wife are always dreaming of good things happening."

"You know that when you’ve upset Luo Lili, you still know to bring gifts when you visit."

"You haven’t been shy about keeping your brother-in-law and his family happy, either."

"It’s not like you’re some clueless kid; you’re clearly well aware of social etiquette."

Zhou Dajiang didn’t want to pretend anymore; his daughter-in-law was already part of the Zhou Family. If Zhou Yong couldn’t handle things properly, he might as well say goodbye to a wife he had already won over.

Zhou Dajiang could only say that a fool was a fool; there was no need to waste any more money on him.

Zhou Yong also felt something was off after being told off by Zhou Dajiang, "But, but..."

It was then that Zhou Yong realized a very important issue, "Dad, dad, how did you know I..."

How did he know that, when apologizing, he would always bring a lot of things with him?

"It’s simple. With the bags all large and small, all the neighbors around can see. You probably don’t know just how quickly word spreads through the Luo Family."

"Like how you still have to pay the Luo Family five yuan every month for elderly support after you got married."

"When you married, you bought clothes for your father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, but when it comes to your own father, you didn’t think of anything."

Thinking about this made Zhou Dajiang feel all kinds of grievances, "Forget it, I don’t want to talk about it anymore."

What’s the point in speaking out? Apart from making myself feel all sorts of unhappiness and entanglement, what other good does it do?

"Forget it, whatever you and your wife have going on, you figure it out."

"It’s all between you and your spouse."

"All I know is that you give me five yuan a month," Zhou Dajiang found his patience with Zhou Yong growing thinner.

"You only know about the five yuan, don’t you care about anything else?" Zhou Yong originally meant to express how wronged he felt.

He hoped to get some comfort from Zhou Dajiang, but he didn’t expect such a response.

"Caring about other things?"

"Haven’t I cared for you enough?"

"Have you ever thought about caring for me?"

"What have you bought for me since you started working?"

"Not a single thing," Zhou Dajiang shouted, unable to restrain himself.

"When I knew about Luo Lili’s family situation, didn’t I advise you to reconsider many times?"

"I’m human too," Zhou Dajiang took a deep breath, "If you’re unhappy, you can move out and live on your own."

"I’ve raised you, arranged your marriage; I’ve fulfilled my duties," he concluded.