Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 290 True or False First Love 90_1

Chapter 290: Chapter 290 True or False First Love 90_1

Zhou Yong was busy taking care of the child, and he couldn’t help but feel relieved that at least the child had no problem eating supplementary food; otherwise, he really didn’t know what to do.

What surprised him even more was that although they hired someone to take care of the child during the day, his salary was still enough for both father and son.

But to say he wasn’t disappointed would be a lie, "Next year is the skill assessment, and Gu Kai plans to skip directly to level four from level one."

Zhou Yong had already been working in the factory for a few years and had barely passed level two; as for level three, he knew better than to even think about it.

It seemed that Gu Kai either didn’t participate in skill assessments or, when he did, he performed impressively.

What Zhou Yong knew, Zhou Dajiang certainly knew as well.

"If others can do it, why can’t you?" Zhou Dajiang became even more dissatisfied with Zhou Yong.

It was bad enough that Zhou Lina was better, but now even her man was surpassing him, Zhou Dajiang thought about Zhou Lina’s view of Zhou Yong.

He was really just a big waste, "You should think it over; you can be shameless, given you never had that thing."

"But if you move up a level, your salary will increase."

"With a child in tow, getting remarried is not going to be easy for you; if your salary continues to be meager, how will you ever find a wife?"

"Don’t expect me to shell out money for your second wedding," Zhou Dajiang still believed that money was best kept in his own hands.

It was the same old tune, and Zhou Yong found it irritating to listen to; he really wanted to challenge Zhou Dajiang and ask if money was all he ever thought about.

But he didn’t dare; if Zhou Dajiang turned against him and drove him and his son away, what would they do?

The best course of action was to ignore it; as long as he stayed here, at least he had a place to live. Otherwise, renting a house outside with that little salary would never be enough.

Although Zhou Dajiang’s words were rather unpleasant, he had to admit they made sense; he no longer had any luxury to act rashly.

"I’m not going to participate in the skill assessment this time," Zhou Yong knew that even if he did go, it would just be fodder for ridicule.

An unsurprising choice, Zhou Dajiang still felt a bit disappointed; he had hoped that by using Gu Kai to provoke Zhou Yong, there would be some reaction, but the guy didn’t budge in the slightest.

Zhou Dajiang was helpless no matter what, what could he do with his own son?

"I wouldn’t pass even if I took part now. I plan to study hard in the coming year and aim to pass level three next year and then move on to level four by the time I’m thirty," Zhou Yong said.

"I know I’m not as good as Gu Kai, but Dad, you should also know that there aren’t many in the entire factory as capable as him."

If he were that capable, would he still be living here with Zhou Dajiang?

Even if housing in the factory was tight, they would have arranged a place for him.

Right, if Gu Kai was so exceptional, why didn’t the factory arrange a house for him when he got married?

Zhou Dajiang felt it was normal not to arrange housing, "Even if he passes the skill assessment, he would only be level four."

"He has been working at the machinery factory for just over a year."

"Whether it’s in terms of skill level or years of service, Gu Kai is far behind. How could they arrange housing for him?"

"Otherwise, others who are better would come forward asking for houses too."

"What’s more, everyone knows that Zhou Lina already owns a house, and it’s not small. Why would they arrange another one for them?"

If the factory were to arrange housing on the front end, word would get out, and surely there would be protests.

"And believe me, even if the factory allocated a house, they wouldn’t accept it."

Zhou Lina and Gu Kai might not think so much, but could Zhang Shifen and Gu Wei, those two old foxes, really be unaware?

Lying in bed, Zhou Juan thought about how Zhou Lina had already gotten married. Although there was no banquet, she knew the other party was living a better life than hers.

Even though she had a few hundred yuan and several hundred in IOUs, her relationship with the Zheng family was very bad.

Most importantly, her visit to the gynecologist had resulted in a very depressing outcome, as the doctor told her that miscarrying twice in a short period had dealt a significant blow to her body.

Not to mention having children, which was already a stroke of luck she couldn’t count on, her health was in terrible shape, which might even affect her lifespan.

Zhou Juan didn’t even know how she managed to leave the hospital. The fact that she couldn’t have children had already left her despondent.

Being an only son, Zheng Weijian’s entire family was expecting her to fulfill the heavy responsibility of continuing the family line.

Now, it’s not just about having a son; even wishing for a daughter was a luxury.

She still remembered the look on Mother Zheng’s face when she accompanied her to see the doctor and learned from the doctor’s mouth that she could never have children again. It was so terrifying, as if she were about to devour someone.

Zhou Juan knew that if she hadn’t been able to hold some leverage over them, the Zheng family would definitely have proposed divorce.

What to do? Not being able to have children, and not having a long life ahead, truly left her feeling lost.

The four members of the Zheng family squeezed into a small room. Zheng Weijian’s sister didn’t participate in the chat, knowing that if the idea turned out badly, she would be the unlucky one, better to keep quiet and just observe them discussing.

Zheng Weijian knew that today was the day Zhou Lina got married. Although he felt a slight loss when he came back and learned that she already had a boyfriend,

the news of her marriage brought various feelings of loss. "Zhou Juan can’t even have children."

"It’s really..." From a young age, Zheng Weijian knew he was the only son in the Zheng family and carried heavy burdens. He had to have a son.

And now, "She’s really just a hen that doesn’t lay eggs." "It’s bad enough not having children, but she also frequently needs medical care, a lot of medication, and nourishment, all of which cost money."

Zheng Weijian’s salary never even warmed his pocket; he would hand it over to Zhou Juan directly after work.

He had thought about not handing over his salary, but the outcome was a brutal beating.

With no choice, he continued to give up his salary, hoping for slightly better days.

The Zheng family couple thinking about the household finances felt overwhelmed, "Both of you work, yet you not only don’t contribute living expenses, but also demand to eat this and that."

Claiming her body was depleted and needed proper nourishment, insisting on eating well. Relying on regular supplies was insufficient, so they had to trade on the black market, which meant spending more money.

To make things worse, they still had debts to pay, and the household expenses were hefty, making Mother Zheng truly angry. What was more pressing, "She can’t lay eggs, and yet she dares to hog a spot."

"A hen that doesn’t lay eggs still demands good food," Mother Zheng suddenly thought of something.

She told her younger daughter to go do her homework in the living room, "Keep an eye on her."

Although no name was mentioned, everyone knew who she meant for her to watch. Zheng Weijian’s sister picked up her homework and went to the living room to read and solve problems.

As for their discussion, she had no interest in listening. It was all a dog-eat-dog matter, and she didn’t need to get involved.

Otherwise, once something went wrong, she felt there wouldn’t be any good outcomes.

Now, she just hoped that when she graduated from high school, she’d encounter a unit recruiting, and she’d find a job.

With a job in hand, she’d apply for a dormitory. By then, let the four of them quarrel at home; it would all be irrelevant to her.

If there’s no recruitment, even being sent down to the countryside would do. In any case, she didn’t want to spend their money anymore, nor listen to their nagging.