Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 816 - 817: 1960s Quadrangle Courtyard 65

Chapter 816: Chapter 817: 1960s Quadrangle Courtyard 65

Zhang Yu knew that after He Daqing returned, he would definitely make a huge fuss about it.

But when she returned home from her business trip, to her surprise, she saw Yi Zhonghai in the courtyard.

Zhang Yu was stunned. What’s going on? Had they reconciled?

Considering how furious He Daqing looked that day, clearly not intending to let Yi Zhonghai off the hook, how come he’s at home now?

Yi Zhonghai, seeing the surprise in Zhang Yu’s eyes, sneered internally, "Are you really that surprised to see me at home?"

So she knew he had made an effort? Indeed, if someone found out she went to Baocheng on a business trip, they would connect the dots.

"Yes, quite surprised." Since the person in question doesn’t seem embarrassed, she certainly doesn’t care.

"After all, you’ve taken over a thousand yuan from someone else. You don’t even bother to explain your reasons—after all, you were once a First Elder, spouting great principles comes easy to you."

"Yu Shui is young and doesn’t know how to manage money. You took the money to buy clothes for Yu Shui and something for her to eat."

"And you did nothing."

"No matter the excuses, they can’t cover up the fact that you’re a heinous person who even embezzled a little girl’s living expenses."

"Despite committing such a disgraceful act, you don’t think to reflect upon yourself, instead, you feel I’m being nosy."

"It’s precisely because you’re such a senile, selfish person that you’ve led the two siblings of the He Family to such a state."

"I used to think Jia Dongxu turned out bad because of Lady Jia Zhang, but now I see that you, as his mentor, have also had a hand in it."

"His biological mom is brainless, always scheming against others, and then there’s a mentor like you; how could he possibly turn out normal?"

Yi Zhonghai didn’t expect that after just one remark, Zhang Yu would spout so much and once again leave him speechless.

"You, you, you, is that how you talk to your elders?" Yi Zhonghai’s voice trembled as he spoke.

"Elders?" Zhang Yu scoffed, "Please, don’t act like my elder."

"Being a junior to you brings no good fortune. Jia Dongxu is your disciple, and now he’s been locked up."

"By the way, it’s been such a long time, why hasn’t there been a result?" Zhang Yu felt it might be time to push for a resolution, as dragging on like this isn’t helping.

"Sha Zhu has been respectful to you as the First Elder, became your enforcer, obedient to you, indifferent to his own sister’s life or death, all while taking care of the Jia Family."

"But what’s the outcome? Now he’s become a eunuch."

"And I’m truly angry, could it really not be that you are infertile? It’s not necessarily First Elder’s wife’s fault, right?"

Zhang Yu looked infuriated, "Having children isn’t just one person’s business; men can also be infertile."

"Have you ever gone to the hospital for a check-up?" Zhang Yu seriously suggested, "Really, you should get checked."

"Whoever is responsible should bear the responsibility; you can’t let First Elder’s wife bear this blame forever."

"I just think that an old man like you who’s so malicious and always schemes against others probably deserves to be childless as a punishment from the heavens."

"Having no children of your own, you plot this and that. If you had a child, to secure a good future for them, you would surely scheme against even more people."

"You, you..." Did it never cross Yi Zhonghai’s mind that maybe he’s the one who’s infertile?

He had considered it, after all he was a wild and unrestrained person in his youth, but he didn’t dare to investigate.

If it really turned out that he was infertile, he knew his wife might just divorce him, and then he’d be scorned by everyone.

To prevent the possible leakage of secrets, Yi Zhonghai dared not divorce, preferring to stay with the First Elder and live out their lives quietly, at least gaining the reputation of being deeply affectionate.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yu, that damned kid, was so lacking in martial virtue, digging out all those things hidden in his heart.

The First Elder was busy in the house. These days, she really heard a lot of gossip from the neighbors around, which made her, who already disliked going out, even less willing to venture outside.

She was doing housework at home when she overheard Yi Zhonghai and Zhang Yu talking. She initially thought of going out, but remembering that the man had been in a foul mood for the past few days, she decided not to.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yu, that person, was merciless when he was in the right, speaking so rudely. The First Elder, worried that Yi Zhonghai would be driven half to death by anger, was about to step out.

Unexpectedly, just because she was a step too late, she ended up hearing such bombshell news, which utterly confused her.

She has always thought that it was she who couldn’t bear children for Old Yi. Many people urged him to divorce, but he insisted on not divorcing, which moved her deeply.

Even though she didn’t want to take care of the old lady, who was so troublesome and picky about everything, she did so anyway because he had ordered it.

Even when Yi Zhonghai occasionally lost his temper at home, the First Elder would just endure it, thinking it wasn’t easy for him.

Now she knew that it wasn’t just her problem for not having children, but that of both of them. Yi Zhonghai was also aware of this, but he never suggested that she go to the hospital for a check-up.

The First Elder was indecisive. Now she wondered whether to go to the hospital for a health check or just to let it be, considering her age.

Even if she knew she could bear children, so what? She was already of advanced age.

Since everyone has always thought that she’s the one unable to have children, in the end, it doesn’t matter who can bear them, but Old Yi’s attitude made her feel cold.

Listening to outsiders calling her a hen that doesn’t lay eggs and him not standing up to defend her at all.

What hurt her more, were the scornful and mocking words Yi Zhonghai used looking at her when he got back home. He really didn’t hold back on those.

The First Elder didn’t know how to face Yi Zhonghai now. After some thought, she decided to pretend she didn’t know about this.

As she observed everyone pointing fingers and whispering, Yi Zhonghai regretted coming out. If he had stayed inside, he wouldn’t have to face everyone’s gossip.

"I don’t want to speak with you," Yi Zhonghai could only throw out this sentence in the end and flee the scene.

Zhang Yu watched Yi Zhonghai run away again and shrugged, "Guilty conscience."

"Otherwise why run? If there’s nothing to hide, why not say I can go to the hospital for an examination?"

"And to claim how good he is to the First Elder...I just clearly fail to see it. If he really cared about his wife, how could he let her bear such a reputation?"

Zhang Yu shook his head and went back to the front yard to check on his own house. The workers Director Wang had found were really efficient and did quality work.

The bedroom and main room were almost finished decorating, and Zhang Yu thought that in a few days everything could be settled, and then they could move in. The back room here could then be converted into a kitchen, dining room, and bathroom.

As for the Moon Gate, Zhang Yu had already decided to seal off the gate and then build a corridor, with wardrobes built against the wall to store things. For domestic life, you need many wardrobes.

The other side could be turned into windows, where you can read books or dry clothes, and it would also serve as a passage in day-to-day life.

The living space was definitely going up, and even if both of the sisters got married, there would be no worry about housing for the short term.