Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 707 - 708 The Real Heiress Does Not Return to Her Place 40_1

Chapter 707: Chapter 708 The Real Heiress Does Not Return to Her Place 40_1

After venting, Wei Yan felt much better and made a call to Zhang Li.

He thought that if Zhang Li had just loosened up a bit back then and said that they could collaborate on developing the land, maybe he wouldn’t have been ousted.

Yet no sooner had he been removed than she was collaborating with Wei’s and exposing their relationship to the public, which was what he couldn’t endure.

He knew their relationship was terrible, but Wei Yan always thought that as long as it wasn’t known outside, the family appeared united at home.

Now, everything had been destroyed by this girl, and the more Wei Yan thought about it, the angrier he became.

When Zhang Li received the call from Wei Yan, she wasn’t too surprised. She knew her attitude towards Wei Yan and his son would spread and reach their ears.

Even if not, there was still Wei Xudong, who would certainly complain.

Zhang Li had just greeted the voice on the other end of the phone when Wei Yan began lecturing her.

As she listened to Wei Yan’s incessant ramblings about family honor, she really couldn’t continue listening, "You and Wei Xudong truly deserve each other."

Zhang Li, "He said the same things to me, but the problem is, I never ate the Wei Family’s rice; I was raised by my parents."

Zhang Li, "I haven’t changed my surname; I’m still a Zhang, and I don’t recognize any relatives from the Wei Family."

Zhang Li, "To me, the Wei Family is just blood-related strangers, and honestly, I feel they’re even less than strangers."

Zhang Li, "Anyway, I don’t get any benefits, but when there’s trouble, they remember me. I’ve already experienced that once."

Zhang Li, "I know you didn’t reach into your pockets directly to support Wei Xudong, and you have a lot of complaints about that."

Zhang Li, "Whether it’s you or Wei Xudong taking the reins, you won’t let me off the hook."

Wei Yan had many grievances against Zhang Li, but her view of him still deeply saddened him, "Xiao Li, I admit I didn’t fulfill my responsibilities as a father, but you shouldn’t see me like this."

Zhang Li cleaned out her ears, feeling an uncommon sting, "How I think is my affair, and I have to prepare myself."

Zhang Li, "I’m not telling lies either, isn’t this exactly how our relationship is?"

Wei Yan couldn’t retort; the reality was just that, and after struggling for words, he finally said, "But you still shouldn’t air our dirty laundry in public."

"So I deserve to be unlucky, Wei Xudong gets all the benefits, and it’s my fault when I don’t help?" Zhang Li laughed at the notion.

Zhang Li, who would normally never address Wei Yan by name in his presence, now couldn’t help herself, "Wei Yan, have you become so used to being the boss that everyone should act according to your wishes?"

Zhang Li, "Wei Xudong has many grievances against you, and frankly, I have many opinions about you too. When he was in his heyday, he marginalized me at every opportunity, and you agreed with his actions and plans."

Zhang Li, "Fine, I have no objections. Anyway, I’ve never had any interest in the Wei Family’s assets."

Zhang Li, "But when your precious son got in trouble, that’s when you thought of me."

Zhang Li, "I could have chosen to start a company together, ensuring a steady income."

Zhang Li, "I didn’t agree to that because I have no trust in you two, father and son. You’re just callous and petty once you turn your back."

Zhang Li, "I really regret it. Why did I insist on partnering with Wei’s? I could have made a much better deal by selling it to someone opposed to Wei’s."

Zhang Li, "I was just thinking that, no matter what, you’re still my dad, and I should give you some respect."

Zhang Li, "Looking back now, I truly thought too much about it. I shouldn’t have considered your feelings at all."

Zhang Li vented over the phone with bitterness, "You criticize everything about me, but just look at how you treat Wei Xudong compared to me."

Zhang Li complained, "You moan all day about what I don’t do right, and I have complaints about you too. Having a father like you is just my bad luck."

Zhang Li stated bluntly, "I’ve never even been to the Wei Family’s home, nor have I formally acknowledged any ties, so let’s just pretend this has never happened."

Zhang Li declared, "I am Zhang Li, and I don’t have anything to do with the Wei Family, not a single penny."

Zhang Li added, "Whether the Wei Family prospers or falls into ruin in the future, I absolutely won’t be envious."

After finishing her piece, Zhang Li hung up the phone abruptly and took a deep breath. Finally, she thought, it’s come to this, cutting ties with the Wei Family.

She wouldn’t have to consider how to act in the future, in case Wei Yan and the others found out.

Just thinking about it made her feel delighted; the mood lightened considerably. Although Wei Xudong might have been an unreliable partner, he at least enabled her to get what she wanted.

Wei Yan simply wanted to teach Zhang Li a lesson or two, to not be so headstrong, but he never expected that the girl would just explode on him, not giving him an ounce of face.

The old man was so angry that he wanted to call back and properly reprimand his unfilial daughter.

But after dialing just a couple of numbers, he gave up, knowing from Zhang Li’s attitude that calling again would be futile; she wouldn’t bother with him.

Wei Yan felt aggrieved. Other men enjoy their status as the best fathers with obedient children.

But when it came to his turn, it was either infuriating his son to death or his daughter. He couldn’t understand why his luck was so bad.

Wei Yan did have some regrets. A young girl, knowing nothing and with no information, relied on her own analysis to earn so much on the stock market—that was talent, that was strength.

Now, a promising daughter like that had completely alienated herself from the Wei Family and from him.

Wei Yan didn’t even dare to consider what people would think once word got out.

In the end, it was all because Wei Xudong was a letdown. If only his son had been a bit more remarkable, would he still need to be at others’ mercy?

Of course, Wei Yan couldn’t just keep all his frustrations bottled up inside; he had to vent them properly.

And the target for his venting was, of course, Wei Xudong. It was this idiot’s fault for not being good enough, otherwise, he wouldn’t have lost face like this.

Wei Xudong initially thought that even if he didn’t end up well, Zhang Li wouldn’t either.

But instead, he found himself being scolded by Wei Yan again, and what’s more, he heard the distressing news that Zhang Li had completely severed ties with the Wei Family.

After all, there was never any formal paperwork to begin with, so it was possible just to cut ties immediately.

In the past, hearing such news would have delighted him, and he would have taken the chance to badmouth Zhang Li in front of Wei Yan and his wife.

Now, he truly didn’t dare; he could already imagine Zhang Li spreading the news, and his family becoming the object of ridicule and jokes once again.

If Wei Xudong could anticipate this, so could Wei Yan; Zhang Li would definitely talk about it.

How the business magnates would perceive her after this became public, and how dissatisfied they would be, were no longer her concerns.

Her path was set on being an investor, investing in good projects, but she was determined not to be on the frontlines herself.

As for who would help her spread this news, she would leave it to someone else; she approached the new CEO of Wei’s.

He didn’t want to see Wei Yan making a comeback either, and would spare no effort to strike at Wei Yan.