Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 297 True or False First Love 97_1

Chapter 297: Chapter 297 True or False First Love 97_1

Zhou Juan also knew about the restoration of the college entrance exam, but she hadn’t considered it at all.

It had been so long since she left school; she had forgotten all about it. Taking the exam now would only bring shame upon herself.

When she found out that Zhou Lina and her husband, as well as Zhou Xuan, had all registered for the college entrance exam, she was absolutely stunned.

It wasn’t such a surprise that Zhou Lina and her husband were taking the college entrance exam; one might even say it was expected.

The problem was Zhou Xuan, just a kid, was also going to take the college entrance exam. Had she been out of school so long that she was unaware of what they were teaching nowadays?

Over the years those little Red Guards weren’t jumping around quite as fiercely, but in some places, they still made trouble. As for the teachers, unless they had impeccable revolutionary credentials, they only managed the students minimally.

Most teachers just showed up to start class and left when it was time, not caring if students paid attention, understood the lectures, or completed their homework.

It was obvious to her what they were learning. In her eyes, no matter how good Zhou Lina’s grades were, they were inflated, and she didn’t take them seriously at all.

She really didn’t think Zhou Lina had a chance of getting into university. "It would be best if Gu Kai got into university and went to study somewhere far away..."

The couple’s long-term separation would definitely affect their relationship, and considering Gu Kai’s family’s resources—obviously affluent—it was clear that such a family wouldn’t let their promising offspring marry someone like her.

By then she would just be a divorced woman thrown away by her husband. At this thought, Zhou Juan’s mood lifted immensely.

Since Zhou Xuan had decided to take the college entrance exam, of course, he had to mention it to Zhou Dajiang.

Although no one in their family had ever taken the college entrance exam, they knew it was now of utmost importance. Regardless of whether or not one was participating, it was a topic of conversation.

Zhou Dajiang had always thought it was other families’ business and hadn’t paid much attention to it.

But he hadn’t expected that this winter’s college entrance exam would have anything to do with his own family. "You’ve already graduated from high school?" he questioned, somewhat uncertainly.

Zhou Xuan’s smile didn’t waver, "No, I graduate from high school next year."

"If you’re graduating next year, why are you taking the exam now?" Zhou Dajiang was clearly displeased.

"I get it, is it because your sister is taking the college entrance exam? She hasn’t been to school in years and has already returned all her book knowledge to the teachers."

"They just want to use you to coach them," the more Zhou Dajiang thought about it, the more convinced he became.

Zhou Xuan watched as Zhou Dajiang rambled on about how Zhou Lina and her husband were using him and warned him not to be foolish enough to let others take advantage of him.

Zhou Xuan, looking at the incessantly muttering Zhou Dajiang, couldn’t help but think of a character from a book, the elderly woman.

In the past, he was shrewd but never showed it so openly, always keeping things concealed.

But now, he openly displayed his scheming, always assuming others were plotting against him.

"My sister knows more than I do."

"Teachers used to ignore us during class. It was my sister who found me workbooks. All the problems I couldn’t solve, she would teach me."

"Also, you know she is my sister. My mother and I live in her house."

"Whether before or after getting married, even though they already had three children, my sister would always buy me new clothes and prepare food for me."

"My living expenses and tuition fees have been paid for by my mother and sister, or even by Aunt Gu."

"But you, you’re supposedly my father, have you ever spent a penny?"

"I have nothing, so what is there for them to plot against? Are they planning to empty my pockets or expecting you to spend money?"

Zhou Xuan didn’t want to say it; there are some people whom, even if you told them, would still play dumb.

But today, he was too angry to hold back and didn’t want to restrain himself any longer.

Zhou Dajiang, completely taken aback by Zhou Xuan’s sudden outburst, exclaimed, "Zhou Xuan, what kind of attitude is that?"

"I’ve had it with you." Zhou Dajiang felt he had to show Zhou Xuan a lesson, otherwise he’d really think he was easy to bully,

Zhou Xuan looked at Zhou Dajiang whose face had suddenly become stern, "What did I do, what did I say, I’m just telling the truth."

"Have you ever cared about me over these years?"

"In your heart, only Zhou Yong and his son are your descendants."

"You’ve bought so much for them, everyone’s talking about it."

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, "Dad, I’m planning to seriously review my studies, so I won’t be coming over anymore."

At that moment, Zhou Dajiang noticed the look of disgust in Zhou Xuan’s eyes, and he stepped back twice.

"Xiao Xuan, I..." In a place he didn’t know, Zhou Xuan’s feelings towards him were no longer just estranged; they were filled with aversion.

Zhou Dajiang knew that Zhou Xuan, living with Zhang Shifen, probably had a good future ahead of him.

He had decided that in the future, his own retirement would, of course, be Zhou Xuan’s responsibility, while Zhou Yong would do well just to take care of themselves.

He had never considered that Zhou Xuan could drift away from him, and once that happened, this son could not be relied upon completely.

"Xiao Xuan, I... I..." Zhou Dajiang knew he should apologize, but he really couldn’t bring himself to say the words.

"Dad, I’m going back. You take care," Zhou Xuan breathed in deeply, "I will take on the responsibility for your care when it’s my duty to do so."

"Since you’re so good to Zhou Yong and his son, I think they would take on more of the care responsibilities."

Zhou Xuan had never thought about Zhou Dajiang living with him; Zhou Yong was always eying Zhou Dajiang’s money.

The promise Zhou Xuan made fell on Zhou Dajiang’s ears, and he automatically assumed that meant he would be taken care of in old age, so he didn’t try to stop him.

After all, he knew that if the future looked bright for his youngest son, it would definitely be more advantageous to him.

Zhou Xuan had wanted to say more, but after getting home, the more he thought about it, the more heartbroken he became, and he started talking to Zhou Lina and the others.

Zhou Lina rolled her eyes without restraint, "Why bother with him?"

"All he ever does is scheme and plot."

"If he had any skill, he wouldn’t be fixated on Zhou Yong." Zhou Lina still remembered Zhou Dajiang saying Zhou Yong would rely on being a Level 3 Worker.

"So, did Zhou Yong pass the exam for Level 3 Worker?"

"Not yet." Gu Kai kept a mild watch on Zhou Yong, who almost became his uncle by marriage.

"Even at work, he’s irresponsible," Gu Kai really didn’t understand what he was thinking, "He still has to provide for his son."

"Not to say he should expect a high salary, but he should at least set an example for his child."

Kids always observe their parents’ behavior, and in their eyes, of course, what their parents do is right.

"If he could think that far ahead, his life wouldn’t be such a mess." Originally, it was assumed that becoming a single father, Zhou Yong would start to work harder.

Now, looking at him again, one really shouldn’t have too high expectations of some people; no matter when, some just never seem respectable.

Zhou Lina could only let out a sigh, "Luckily my mom has nothing to do with that side anymore, otherwise she wouldn’t have peace either."

Zhou Xuan had always been closer to Zhang Shifen, and with Zhou Dajiang’s inaction over the years, he had completely lost any affection for that side.

"I really don’t understand why they don’t try harder." Zhou Xuan saw that everyone around him, whether it was Gu Wei, Zhang Shifen, or Zhou Lina and her husband, was all working hard, tirelessly.

Especially Zhou Lina and her husband, despite doing well in their jobs, they still strived to take the college entrance exams.

There was no reason for him not to try hard; rather, he needed to try even harder, to certainly not fall short of Zhou Lina and the rest.

In discussing the Zhou Dajiang couple, who were so excessively unreasonable, they did not realize that their desire to explore the world outside had actually nurtured a top performer.