Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 463 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 78_1

Chapter 463: Chapter 463 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 78_1

Zhao Wenjin didn’t know that Liao Xuan had actually brought her child to wait at their doorstep till late into the evening yesterday.

The following day, she was slightly surprised to learn about the incident from the neighbors.

She certainly didn’t believe that Liao Xuan knew about Liao Jiayu taking the college entrance examination and had come over to impart any exam wisdom.

Ever since getting married, Liao Xuan’s heart and eyes were only for the Xie Family, always thinking about their interests first.

She always tried to get her own family to provide some help, especially after having a son, always talking about how uncles should give their nephews red packets and such.

Whether Liao Jun did so or not, Zhao Wenjin didn’t know, but Liao Kai definitely had not; his reason was that Liao Xuan, as the biological aunt, had never given Liao Jiayu any New Year’s money growing up.

But this infuriated Liao Xuan, who cursed that Liao Kai was a pauper and even claimed that she didn’t have a poor brother.

Zhao Wenjin looked at Liao Kai, who acted as if he had heard nothing and continued packing his luggage. "We’re going on a road trip this time; the car is big, so bring everything we need."

When they had changed cars at the start of the year, they had opted for a seven-seater business van, so that they could carry more stuff and also have a place to rest if tired during trips.

Indeed, Zhao Wenjin had been thinking that if possible, she would buy a motorhome, which would allow for some rest on the road and serve as a makeshift lodging spot in case they missed any accommodations.

But as there were no motorhome manufacturers in the country at the time, the price of an imported motorhome was remarkably touching.

Left with no other options, she settled for a small van, which was slightly modified so that it could also have a bed for resting in the back.

Liao Jiayu was somewhat worried about her exam results but was still very excited about going out for a trip.

She loaded all the stuff she thought she might need into the car, after all, she could keep it all in the car without having to carry it herself.

When Liao Daqiang came looking for them, he saw the whole family busy loading the car with things.

The old man knew at a glance that they were planning another excursion. "Where are you planning to go this time?"

"Just a stroll around the area, Dad, what brings you here?" Liao Kai greeted Liao Daqiang into the house.

Zhao Wenjin and her daughter also greeted the old man, who, upon entering the yard and seeing its cleanliness, couldn’t help but sigh internally that Liao Kai’s family lived with such freedom.

Liao Jun might appear wealthy, but he was busy; and Liao Xuan, well, there’s no need to discuss her—she was always thinking about the Xie Family, only listening to Xie Haiqing’s words. But was the Xie Family genuinely sincere towards her?

"Dad, your visit today—" Liao Kai wasn’t sure what to make of it. Yesterday it was Liao Xuan who visited, and today Liao Daqiang; could there be some important matter?

After sipping the freshly brewed tea, "Good tea."

"Dad, if you like it, take some with you." As long as he didn’t keep trying to take advantage of their home, Liao Kai was willing to spend the small amount of money.

Liao Daqiang knew Zhao Wenjin was not merely being polite. "Alright, I’ll take some."

He brought up Liao Xuan’s return home the day before, "Liao Xuan only listens to Xie Haiqing, but whether he’s truly sincere towards her is another matter."

"If she thinks it’s good, then it’s good." Liao Kai didn’t think Liao Xuan was very wise.

"Anyway, it was her who cried and insisted on marrying Xie Haiqing. She was also the one willing to be manipulated and to help out the Xie Family extensively."

"Any loss is her own business." Liao Kai, unsure of Liao Daqiang’s intentions, clearly stated his position, which was to absolutely not concern himself with Liao Xuan’s matters.

"Since childhood, her eyes have only been for our eldest brother; I have never been in her sight."

Liao Kai never cared about those who didn’t care about him and felt no regrets about it.

His life was going well now, holding two certificates which, once displayed, brought in a good annual income.

He also had rental income from properties; even if his earnings couldn’t compare with those of Liao Jun, they were certainly more than enough to surpass Liao Xuan’s, without a doubt.

With a daughter excelling in her studies and a promising future ahead, a wife who adored him, and a filial daughter, Liao Kai genuinely didn’t see the need to forcefully pursue anything else.

"So-called brothers and sisters don’t necessarily get along well."

"Especially after starting one’s own family, one tends to think even more for their own household."

"Dad, you’re living a good life now, there’s no need to worry too much," Liao Kai advised.

Looking at the indifferent face of Liao Kai and feeling the distance in the seemingly enthusiastic Zhao Wenjin and her daughter, the old man sighed softly to himself.

"You don’t need to help them, and they haven’t helped you either," Liao Daqiang said, knowing they were busy. After saying a few words, he prepared to leave.

Seeing Liao Jiayu standing by the side, he asked, "Xiao Yu, which university do you plan to attend for the college entrance examination, and what major will you be studying?"

"University of Political Science and Law to study law," Liao Jiayu said loudly.

Attending that university and studying law, the first thing Liao Daqiang thought of was, "Are you going to work in the public security, procuratorate, and law sectors in the future?"

"That’s quite good, a stable job too." Nowadays, many state-owned enterprises are not doing well, and foreign companies, though not bad, always seem unstable.

But working in the public security, procuratorate, and law sectors is pretty good, with stable jobs. Even though the income is a bit less, the belongings Zhao Wenjin left behind are enough to live well.

"I plan to be a lawyer, just like the lawyers in the Hong Kong dramas," Liao Jiayu said, though she was not sure if her grandfather watched those dramas, and thus she explained a bit.

Of course, Liao Daqiang had watched Hong Kong dramas and knew about the profession of a lawyer, "Isn’t that not very woman-friendly?"

In his view, it was better for girls to be more genteel. If a girl was too sharp-tongued, what man would like her?

Liao Daqiang didn’t say anything, but his expression gave him away. Liao Jiayu laughed and asked, "Grandpa, do you also think girls shouldn’t do this job?"

"Otherwise, it’s easy not to get married."

Ah, Liao Daqiang hadn’t expected Liao Jiayu to be aware of this, "I just think if one’s mouth is too sharp..."

"If the other party hasn’t done anything wrong, why would they feel guilty?"

"And it helps one to be more rational."

"As for marriage, if I meet the right person, I’ll marry; if not, I won’t."

Although in the past two years, Zhao Wenjin and her husband seemed to have interacted quite well, Liao Kai’s inaction before, as well as his behavior of always taking care of the Liao Family, had left an irreversible impression on her.

To her, marriage was not important; what mattered was having control over the finances.

Not getting married is fine? Liao Daqiang was shocked by his granddaughter’s somewhat rebellious words.

The old man looked at Liao Kai bewilderedly, "If Xiao Yu doesn’t get married, you, you..."

Of course, Liao Kai would like to be a grandfather, but there was nothing he could do if Liao Jiayu insisted; he couldn’t change her mind.

"I support Xiao Yu. It’s better not to marry than to suffer in an unhappy marriage with a troublesome man."

"It’s a suffering to meet a philanderer."

"It’s a suffering to meet an incompetent man."

"It’s a suffering to meet a man who only cares about his own parents and siblings."

"It’s really hard to meet someone truly compatible, but that’s okay."

"I am an open-minded mother, and I support Xiao Yu." Maybe these words would upset the old man, but what of it?

Who cares about an old man’s opinions when you can be happy yourself?

"And it’s certainly better than ending up with a man like Xie Haiqing."

"For a woman, marriage is like being reborn for the second time. I don’t ask for marrying exceptionally well, but at the very least, I shouldn’t compromise myself."

Marry into a wealthy family? Zhao Wenjin never had such thoughts. Coming from a humble background, she would be looked down on by the man’s family, so why should she put herself through that?

Hearing the mother and daughter’s tune, what could Liao Daqiang say? It was a reflection of how his second son always took care of the Liao Family interests, which left Liao Jiayu with bad memories.