Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 713 - 714 The Real Heiress Does Not Return to Her Place 46_1

Chapter 713: Chapter 714 The Real Heiress Does Not Return to Her Place 46_1

Zhang Li looked at Wei Xudong, who had aged considerably, and was quite surprised. This man wasn’t even 50 yet, but he looked like he was 60.

Recalling the news she had received earlier, well, it figures he would look so old.

Wei Xudong knew he had aged a lot recently, "Have I aged that much?"

Zhang Li grunted in affirmation, "You’ve aged quite a bit. What have you been up to lately?"

"It’s all because of my son." Wei Xudong didn’t want Zhang Li to laugh at him, but considering his own family’s drama wasn’t a secret, having Zhang Li know wouldn’t make much of a difference.

"Only son?" Zhang Li certainly knew Wei Xudong didn’t just have one son, but she couldn’t say it outright.

"I have a daughter too."

"How is the daughter doing? If she’s more capable than the son, then focus on nurturing the son," Zhang Li said bluntly.

"But at the end of the day, he’s my son." In his bones, Wei Xudong still felt the son was more important.

"Not every daughter is like me, willing to give up just like that. Think about the shares you’re holding in your hands right now, calculate how much they’re worth."

"Forget it, all your own affair, in the end if the father is good-for-nothing, the son is good-for-nothing, and the grandson, well, he won’t turn out much better either." Zhang Li really didn’t have high hopes for the unborn child of Wei Xudong’s eldest son.

Wei Xudong was already foolish enough, but his son was even more so, and the daughter-in-law he chose was even more petty, always wary of her sister-in-law.

Wei Xudong’s daughter had various grievances against her brother, and the rift between the siblings was deep.

Now, with this woman stirring up trouble in the middle, it would be problematic if their relationship were good.

Thinking about the numerous lawsuits between the two children at home, Wei Xudong felt a major headache, "Really, it is."

"Your family matters are for you to ponder, but it’s pretty normal, given that you were such a hopeless romantic back in the day," Zhang Li never knew the meaning of the word ’tact.’

"Having a hopeless romantic son isn’t a problem. You should be thankful you didn’t have a daughter with the same trait, otherwise..."

Zhang Li glanced at the time and saw it was getting late, so she prepared to leave.

Wei Xudong knew that Zhang Li speaking to him for so long was already quite generous, "I want to ask, how much sponsorship is needed for studying at Harvard?"

"Your son?" Zhang Li thought about it and realized it must be Wei Xudong’s son who needed to go to university.

Wei Xudong affirmed with a grunt, "I’m thinking that after he goes abroad to study, being miles apart will cool down their feelings."

He had already planned it out: once his son went abroad, he would find ways to set traps for that girl. Anyway, such a gold-digger was really not suitable for his son.

"You can apply on the official website, complete the application for your son, and then send the documents." With Wei Xin’s grades, dreaming of Harvard, Zhang Li could only think that dreaming would be quicker.

Apply on the official website? How could Wei Xudong be unaware of his son’s academic performance, "His grades aren’t good enough."

"Zhang Li, I know you have issues with me, and now you see you don’t have any kids. If Little Xin were to go, he could take care of you."

Right, how could he not have thought of it? He was Zhang Li’s own brother, and with no offspring, it would be he and his son who would inherit Zhang Li’s estate.

Having Little Xin take care of her? Zhang Li truly regretted listening to this nonsense, even watching the drama unfold was not worth the bile.

"Who told you I don’t have descendants? I’ve adopted a child, and are we even relatives?" Zhang Li laughed.

"We don’t have any documentation proving any relation; you’re just a stranger to me."

People occasionally used to mention Wei Yan had a formidable daughter, but ever since she faded into the background and Wei Yan wasn’t seen around much, that topic had ceased to arise.

Years went by, and even less so would anyone bring up this matter.

If someone suddenly did, it would probably befuddle a bunch of people, not understanding how two individuals who seemed completely unrelated could actually be relatives.

Wei Xudong knew Zhang Li was quick-witted and would surely soon make sense of it all.

There was no loss for him in catching her red-handed, "You all know we are siblings."

"So what if we are? When I was poor, you looked down on me. Now that I’m affluent, you want to suck up, but I still despise you for being poor."

"I’m genuinely curious how your son and daughter will quarrel over money by your sickbed someday."

Zhang Li’s mood brightened at the thought of that scene, "By the way, do you know how Wei Wei is doing lately?"

"Your son really is just like you. Didn’t your father also not bother too much, leaving you and Wei Wei to develop your relationship? But who knew that kind of relationship could turn out like that."

"You were once regretful for not marrying Wei Wei, weren’t you? Now that your son has found true love, shouldn’t you, someone who has gone through all this, give some support?"

"Really, compared to Mr. Wei Yan, you truly fall short," Zhang Li kept saying how Wei Xudong was nowhere near as good as Wei Yan.

After scolding Wei Xudong harshly, Wei Xin’s mood was also very foul. He really didn’t understand why Wei Xudong couldn’t understand him.

The unhappy lad roamed the streets and, to his surprise, saw Wei Xudong chatting with a middle-aged woman.

This infuriated him. He had always known his parents’ marriage was rocky, but what of it? Many wealthy couples have lackluster relationships.

In recent years, Wei Xudong ceased his gallivanting and stayed home to cultivate his character, which greatly relieved Wei Xin, who had no desire for additional half-siblings.

But he did not expect Wei Xudong to talk with the woman for so long, and it made him anxious.

He stealthily moved closer, curious to hear their conversation, but was unexpectedly aggravated to discover they were discussing him.

This truly angered Wei Xin. Now that he was an adult, why should his private affairs be gossip fodder?

Expecting to hear the woman agree with everything bad said about him, he was instead surprised to hear her state Wei Xudong didn’t compare to Wei Yan.

Touched by her words, he believed that if his grandfather were still alive, he would surely stand by his side.

Wei Xin burst forth, eager to seize the opportunity, "Hello, I am Wei Xin, Wei Xudong’s son. Aunt, thank you for speaking up for me."

Wei Xin excitedly grabbed Zhang Li’s hand, incessantly praising how wonderful she was.

Looking at this foolish child before her, she sighed helplessly. The Wei Family was beyond hope, "I wasn’t speaking for you. I was just telling the blunt truth."

"Alright, I’m going now. You and your father can continue chatting," Zhang Li worried that if she didn’t leave soon, she would be thoroughly entertained by Wei Xin’s stupidity.

Ah, the other party was about to leave, but Wei Xin was not pleased with Zhang Li leaving and prepared to hold her back.

However, Wei Xudong’s look silenced him. "That’s Zhang Li."

Zhang Li? Wei Xin was about to ask who she was and why he had to know her.

He quickly remembered who she was, his voice trembling, "Dad, is that really my legendary aunt?"

Wei Xudong hummed in affirmation, "Yes."

"Aunt really has such an elegant aura, stronger than any woman I’ve ever met."

"And her clothes, her jewelry, they’re all very expensive." Although the Wei Family had some wealth, they wouldn’t splurge like Zhang Li, buying whatever she fancied.