Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 459 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 74_1

Chapter 459: Chapter 459 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 74_1

This time, going out just meant wandering nearby; it was only for a few days, but there were still preparations to be made.

Liao Jun brought some tonics and stuff, driving over to deliver the New Year’s gifts.

It wasn’t until he arrived at the Yue family’s place that he realized it was bustling with activity, only then finding out that today was the day everyone was discussing wedding matters.

The expressions on Liao Daqiang and the others stiffened upon noticing Liao Kai.

"Xiaokai, what are you doing?" Liao Daqiang’s expression turned awkward as he stood up.

Liao Kai acted as if he hadn’t seen them, setting down the things in his hand, "I’ve been quite busy these past days and haven’t had the chance to come over."

"Just got some time these two days, so I’m delivering the New Year’s gifts." Liao Kai had no intention of greeting Liao Jun and the others.

"You all are busy, I’ll be leaving first."

Liao Daqiang called out to Liao Kai, "After the Spring Festival, your brother is getting married..."

"After what Liao Bin did, I’ve already said I have no brother," Liao Kai was utterly indifferent.

Liao Jun felt very much ashamed, "Liao Kai..."

"Did I say something wrong?" Liao Kai looked coldly at Liao Jun, "I truly can’t afford a brother like you."

"Oh, and whether it’s your wedding or becoming a dad again, don’t bother sending me an invitation."

Liao Kai was worried that Liao Jun, just for the sake of money, would directly send him the invitation.

"Come back in a few days for the New Year’s Eve dinner." Liao Daqiang sighed internally; it seemed this matter was unlikely to blow over.

"No thanks, we’re going out tomorrow to celebrate the New Year." Liao Kai could imagine Liao Jun, who lost face today, would definitely seek to reclaim his dignity that day.

Going out for the New Year? Liao Jun’s wife didn’t know much about this younger brother-in-law, as Liao Jun seldom mentioned him, only knowing that he lived at his wife’s house.

Upon entering earlier, he only greeted his parents-in-law and didn’t greet Liao Jun, which made her quite unhappy, thinking this younger brother-in-law didn’t know the rules.

To her surprise, he actually declared a break in relations; she wanted to say something. Liao Bin did commit wrongs against their family, but was that related to Liao Jun?

Then she heard him say he was going out for the New Year, "Aren’t you going to stay home and spend the New Year with the elders?"

"How can you be so unfilial?" Liao Jun’s wife said discontentedly.

"Do I need you to tell me whether I’m filial or not?" Liao Kai rolled his eyes, "Do mom and dad have any complaints?"

"Right, you’re talking about my lack of filial piety, but let me ask you now, Liao Jun, it’s normal for you to buy a wedding house."

"Even without money, you’re willing to take out a loan to buy a house, to buy a wedding house for your brother-in-law."

"So, I just want to ask, did you also take out another loan to buy a house for mom and dad to live in?"

Originally, he didn’t want to say it; it was Liao Jun and their business. But she hadn’t even married Liao Jun yet and was already playing the role of an eldest sister-in-law lecturing others, which irked him greatly.

"You..." Liao Jun’s wife was stunned, "This, this..."

"Before you talk about someone else’s lack of filial piety, first check whether you are filial yourself."

"That’s right, you are quite filial after all, but only to your own parents."

Liao Jun’s wife looked helplessly at her man, hoping he would speak up for her, but he too was helpless.

About this younger brother, he was at his wit’s end, yet he couldn’t side with his wife, "Liao Kai..."

"Shut your mouth," Liao Kai glared venomously at Liao Jun, "Are you trying to lecture me with high and mighty principles?"

"Alright, go ahead, tell me how you are so filial."

"When Feng Lili was your fiancée, you two didn’t contribute living expenses, Liao Bin was also raised with mom and dad’s help, and your salaries went to Feng’s house."

"Now that you’ve taken a new bride, you haven’t welcomed her into the home, but you’ve already helped buy a house for her brother."

"You always talk about so-called filial piety, but really it’s about being filial to your in-laws, to your Yue family uncle-in-law, and everyone else."

"All day long you preach to me about being filial, but it just means dumping the responsibility of caring for your parents onto me."

"You’ve got your eye on the elders’ money and property, you’ve really played a smart game."

"The money you earn, whoever you want to treat well, that’s your business."

"But please, don’t talk to me about filial piety, until you’ve bought a house for your parents."

Liao Kai thought Liao Jun’s move was a good one; now if that kid ever talks about filial piety again, he’ll definitely have a way to shut him up.

"You, you..." Liao Jun was somewhat dissatisfied with his wife. Clearly his parents hadn’t said a word, yet she had to step forward and say something.

"Why don’t you buy a house for your parents?" Liao Jun’s wife didn’t expect that Liao Jun, as the eldest son, couldn’t even keep Liao Kai in check, and felt that this man was just too soft.

"Me, buy a house for my parents?" Liao Kai laughed, "Liao Jun really hasn’t told you about my family’s situation, huh?"

"Though I’m not exactly a live-in son-in-law, it’s not much different. I’ve given up the inheritance of my family’s property, and I’ve been living at my wife’s place."

"If I’ve given up my family’s estate, do you think I should still buy a house for the elders?"

"Why don’t you ask your man, see what he thinks."

"Does he have the face to let me talk about buying a house?" Liao Kai looked at Liao Jun with a smug smile, "Liao Jun, do you think I need to buy a house for our parents?"

Liao Jun truly regretted choosing today to come home to discuss marriage matters; Liao Kai was overpowering him in every way, inadvertently spilling things he did not want to discuss.

Left with no other option, he could only send a pleading look towards the Zhang couple, hoping they would stand up and speak well on his behalf.

Zhang Zhaodi was already very dissatisfied with Liao Jun buying a house for the Yue family, and secretly cheered for Liao Kai’s recent speech.

"We know which child is filial," Liao Daqiang said indifferently, "We have property in our names, we have our retirement pensions."

"We can’t afford a big house, but a one-bedroom apartment isn’t out of reach."

"We just don’t want to live there; climbing stairs is tiring, and we have old neighbors here, and can collect rent."

"We’re living quite well," Liao Daqiang had completely lost interest in the supposed privileges of the eldest son and grandson.

"When we get old and can’t work anymore, we’ll hire a caretaker."

"If we get sick, you can take care of us if you want to, if not, we can hire a caretaker."

"As for the property, there’s no rule that says the eldest son and grandson must get the lion’s share. Maybe they won’t get any of the property," Liao Daqiang was very blunt.

There was no way he’d acknowledge any agreement that each child would get one room; whoever treated them well would get the property.

Ah, Liao Jun’s wife had it all figured out; as the eldest son, Liao Jun should get more than half of the property.

But to her surprise, the old man had such an attitude, leaving her quite unhappy.

Liao Daqiang glanced at his visibly upset eldest daughter-in-law and sighed internally. Feng Lili had her faults, but at least she managed to keep up appearances.

Yet his current eldest daughter-in-law wanted the property, and to hope she might be at all filial was just wishful thinking.

Liao Daqiang didn’t care; Liao Jun wasn’t his only child, after all.

The more Liao Jun’s wife thought about it, the angrier she became, feeling she had lost all face. She stood up abruptly, "I’ve had enough to eat; I’m leaving."

From just this short interaction, Liao Kai could tell that Liao Jun’s new wife wasn’t easy to deal with.

But it was none of his concern; in everyone’s eyes, he was considered an incapable man.