Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 646 - 647: Eldest Sister and Parents 64_1

Chapter 646: Chapter 647: Eldest Sister and Parents 64_1

After hanging up the phone, the village head was full of emotions, having never realized Huang Man was so ruthless.

At first, he thought she was capable, but brainwashed by the Huang family, without her own ideas. Now it seemed she wasn’t without her own thoughts; she just knew she had no way to resist.

It was only after Huang Zhiqiang’s death that she became assertive, because she knew there was no one left to suppress her.

Unfortunately, the Huang family failed to see this point and still tried to control her as before. As a result, she simply left for distant parts.

Even when Huang Xin informed her that Zhao Mei wanted to remarry and expected her to intervene, her response was a direct phone call back, making her stance clear.

This was her way of cutting ties with the Huang family, pretending it was all about Zhao Mei’s happiness, but in reality, she no longer wanted any contact.

The village accountant came to pick up some things and, hearing the village head sighing, asked, "What’s wrong?"

There weren’t any major events in the village, oh, not none at all. For instance, Zhao Mei’s remarriage had been causing a stir since last year, finally culminating in a decision these past few days.

However, such an outcome greatly dissatisfied Huang Xin, who had made a scene earlier, pressing Zhao Mei to hand over her bankbook, but to no avail.

After all the fuss these days, Zhao Mei still decided to remarry, taking the money with her.

Quite a few villagers also thought Zhao Mei was being unreasonable, considering Huang Zhiqiang had left children behind. Why is she using his bereavement money to marry another man?

The village accountant sighed, "A perfectly good home, completely ruined."

Though they seldom went to the city, they were aware that the nightclub where Huang Lina worked was notorious.

Of course, it was an infamous reputation, and as for what exactly Huang Lina was doing there, they could guess a thing or two.

Would she wear such revealing clothes for a respectable job? In just a few months, wasn’t it all about flaunting gold and silver jewelry? Her clothes were also from department stores.

Especially when she smiled, it gave an impression that was not the demeanor of a decent person.

The village head recalled Zhao Mei’s words, "So she said her two children are no good, working in that industry, shaming the Huang family."

"Zhao Mei also mentioned that Huang Xin in Capital City picked up bad habits, gambling outside, losing a considerable amount of money," the village accountant recalled the news he had just heard today.

While they wouldn’t get involved in village gossip, they would nonetheless hear bits and pieces from their wives.

The village head had no fondness for Huang Xin, nor for Zhao Mei, "Her words can’t be completely trusted; she just wants to marry that man with the money. To get the money, you really can’t trust what she says."

"Exactly, exactly." The village accountant nodded incessantly, "But we can’t completely distrust it either."

"Let it be, it’s their domestic affair." Even in the past, they couldn’t interfere with such family matters in the villagers’ homes, "As long as it’s not illegal, it’s fine."

"Just let them make a fuss." The more the village head thought about it, the more he felt troubled, with no desire to meddle in these matters.

Thinking it over, the village accountant agreed, "It’s a domestic issue; let them make a fuss. As long as there’s no fighting or accidents, we won’t intervene."

The village leaders had thus set the nature of the issue; no matter how big a scene they made, it was still a domestic affair.

On their way back, the village head and the accountant inadvertently spoke about Huang Man’s phone call and her decision.

Zhao Mei had been very busy these days, preparing to move her belongings.

Of course, she will still occasionally return, for this is her home, and maybe she’ll come back to spend her old age.

But she was genuinely worried. After Huang Xin found out last time, he nearly beat her lover to death, which truly frightened her.

This time was different. She learned from Huang Lina’s unintentional slip that Huang Xin had been gambling, losing all the money he had saved up these days.

That still wasn’t enough, they actually went into debt, and turned to Huang Lina for money. Yes, asked for money, not borrowed, never with the intention of paying it back.

Zhao Mei was really worried. If she couldn’t get money from Huang Lina, would they target her?

Zhao Mei had always known that Huang Xin never gave up on the idea of taking the passbook from her hands.

She definitely didn’t want the money she had for her retirement to just whoosh away into Huang Xin’s gambling.

After a long thought, she felt that her only option was to remarry, so if Huang Xin tried to lay a hand on her, he’d have to think twice about it.

After all, on that side, there was a whole family. If a punk like Huang Xin barged in, he’d get no good fruit to eat; they’d teach her a proper lesson in life.

Zhao Mei’s current worry was that all this was after the marriage. If they didn’t let her marry, what would she do?

Just at that moment, someone entered. She looked up to see the village chief and the accountant, which left her baffled.

She didn’t understand why on earth the village chief and the others would come to see her. Zhao Mei greeted them and was about to get some water.

The village chief stopped her and explained the reason for their visit.

Zhao Mei was stunned; she hadn’t expected Huang Xin to have approached Huang Man, which made her nervous.

Once that girl lost her temper, it was no joke, even though Huang Man said when she left that it had nothing to do with her.

But what if Huang Xin offered a good price and the girl took the bait—what then?

Lost in her frantic thoughts, the village chief and the accountant looked contemplative. It seemed that even though Huang Man had been gone for some time, she had left a deep imprint in Zhao Mei and others’ hearts.

"She said that Huang Xin had written to her, mentioning your remarriage. She said whether you remarry or whether you take the money and leave, it has nothing to do with her."

"Huang Man also said that the man you remarry and his children are not her relatives, so please don’t prance in front of her."

"Huang Man stated that since you’ve decided to remarry, she won’t come back either. She plans to stay in Capital City and work."

The village chief looked at Zhao Mei, wanting to see her reaction.

Zhao Mei, hearing the expected outcome, was relieved. "I knew it would be this way."

"She’s the only one in the family who doesn’t fixate on the money in my hands."

"I really wronged her before; she is my good daughter."

Thinking of Huang Xin’s face, Zhao Mei’s expression soured, "I’ve never seen a son like Huang Xin."

"It’s all because his father and I spoiled him, making him utterly unaware of his limits."

"Unaware of his parents’ sacrifices, he only ever notices our shortcomings."

"If possible, I wouldn’t want to remarry; I am truly living well now."

"Old Huang treated me well, truly, not many could match up to him."

Although the other man was not bad to her either, he still fell short compared to Huang Zhiqiang.

But to find someone like Huang Zhiqiang again was truly a dream, an absolute impossibility.

It would have to be someone fairly close, and the current prospect was passably acceptable.