Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 880 - 881 Toxic Fatherly Love 13

Chapter 880: Chapter 881 Toxic Fatherly Love 13

"Your grandfather was the shopkeeper of our family’s store," she said.

"The shop was actually a small business started by my dad. It wasn’t very big, but it was enough to support our family of four, including my younger brother."

"Your grandfather was an orphan without parents from his childhood, and he grew up in our household. Later on, your great-grandfather liked his character and arranged for me to marry him."

"When I married your grandfather, your granduncle – my brother – passed away from an illness. To afford his medical treatment, we mortgaged the family shop."

"It was the grandmother who had taken care of me and my brother since we were little who covered the expenses. She said that she would put the shop in her name and after we took care of her in her old age, the shop would be returned to us."

"Unexpectedly, that decision saved our whole family. Our home was the only property we had left, and it seemed much nicer to live there as a family of four."

"After grandmother passed away, the shop was transferred to my name."

"As for these things, they were part of my dowry from my parents. I had intended to sell them for money, but at that time they weren’t worth much."

The old lady looked at these items, "They were originally meant to be your mother’s dowry. But with your mother’s temperament, how could I agree to that?"

The old lady let out a long sigh, "Thank goodness I didn’t give them to your mother, otherwise they definitely wouldn’t have been preserved."

"Grandma, rest assured, I will definitely keep these things for your great-grandchild," Zhang Yu understood what his grandmother wanted to convey.

"By the way, grandma, you said that my grandfather was parentless since childhood, but then you mentioned when my grandfather passed away?" Isn’t that contradictory?

"Your grandfather’s parents died very early, but he also had brothers and sisters. They considered your grandfather a burden and were unwilling to take care of him, which condemned him to a life on the streets."

"Later when they learned about our family’s situation, they started approaching us. Your grandfather was also a soft-hearted person. Your great-grandfather used to say that I could handle someone with such a nature."

"What I didn’t expect was that this soft-hearted nature would become a problem. Once Zhang Family members saw an opportunity, I thought I would just give them something as long as it wasn’t too much."

"We didn’t have many relatives, and I only had your mother as a daughter. Having more relatives would mean there would be people your mother could turn to after we’re gone."

"What I didn’t expect was that they could be so excessive. After your grandfather’s death, they actually made such claims."

"Eventually, I cut ties with them completely." Li Cuifen sighed helplessly, "It’s really..."

My goodness, listening to the Zhang Family’s past, Zhang Yu didn’t know what to say. Could he say they’ve gone as far as digging up someone’s ancestral grave?

Otherwise, why is it that from Li Cuifen to Zhang Lina to Zhang Yu, three generations of women have all encountered such horrible relatives?

"They all want to bleed a house dry," Zhang Yu muttered softly.

"Yes," Li Cuifen hummed, "Moving could also let them know that our family isn’t that wealthy."

"If it weren’t for the decent rental income, plus the fact that it’s an ancestral property, I’ve even considered selling the house and shop to start anew."

Wu Hao was only aware of these circumstances because once the house is sold, he’d know nothing.

What? Sell the house and shop, then buy new ones? Zhang Yu would definitely not agree, "Grandma, this house is nice, and the rent is high."

"Besides, it’s kind of a small villa, located right in the downtown area. Easy to sell, but to buy it back would take a lot more money."

"The location of the shop is also fantastic."

"We can buy more properties and shops when we have the money in the future." To prevent Wu Hao and the others from knowing the true value of her family’s assets and selling such excellent real estate would be the stupidest move, Zhang Yu thought.

"Grandma, as long as you stay well, they can’t scheme against you," Zhang Yu assured her.

"In a few more years, I will be a fully grown adult, and what can they do to me then?"

"They claim to be poor? They are civil servants; regardless, their income won’t be bad."

"As for the alimony, it’s not a problem. Whatever amount the court decides, I’ll pay." Zhang Yu didn’t believe they would actually take the matter to court.

"Their retirement pensions are enough for them to get by."

"As for the money needed for Wu Jian and Wu Min’s marriage, that’s their concern." In the previous life, Wu Jian and his sister both studied abroad, but this time it’s uncertain whether they can still go overseas.

It’s just unknown as to who would end up with these jewels in the end, as the original owner died too early to see.

"Grandma, these items, we should rent a safety deposit box at the bank." Although Zhang Yu didn’t know the exact value of the jewelry, she assumed the price was definitely substantial.

Such valuable items, simply left at home; Zhang Yu didn’t have the nerve to take that risk, especially since they would be hiring a housekeeper — she really didn’t dare to gamble.

Rent a safety deposit box at the bank? Li Cuifen was stunned.

Zhang Yu was considering how to explain it so that the old lady would understand.

"Do banks offer this service now?" The old lady heaved a sigh of relief.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s put these things in the safety deposit box." Now that she could keep her valuables in a safe place, the old lady knew what to do.

Wow, Zhang Yu didn’t expect the old lady to be aware of this, "Grandma, you know about this?"

Li Cuifen hummed, "Before liberation, the banks in City S had this service."

"It was really chaotic back then, and many people stored their valuables in the bank."

"We’ll go to the bank this afternoon." The old lady put the items into the backpack that Zhang Yu was carrying.

"For the furniture we need to take with us, let me tell you." After Li Cuifen took a short rest and regained her energy, she began to identify the furniture piece by piece.

Zhang Yu labeled the furniture that needed to be moved with sticky notes, "As for the clothes..."

"Take everything." The old lady made a sweeping gesture. "Just take them all when we move."

"When my health gets better, I’ll come over and tidy up." Li Cuifen didn’t know which clothes to take, so she decided to take them all in the move.

That worked for Zhang Yu, who was momentarily stunned, then readily agreed, as it was just a matter of spending more money.

Over the next day and a half, Zhang Yu was busy again, placing the jewelry into the bank’s safety deposit box.

The furniture and other items that needed to be moved were also successfully transferred to the rented house by the moving company.

As for the house left in disarray, Zhang Yu got someone to clean it up thoroughly.

Looking at the empty house, Li Cuifen went over it one last time, reminiscing with Zhang Yu about past events that occurred in each place.

"Grandma, in the future we can..." Zhang Yu wanted to say they could still come back.

"Even if we come back, the marks of the past will be gone." Li Cuifen let out a long sigh, "I originally thought I would spend the rest of my days here."

Zhang Yu was at a loss for words; she had only been thinking about herself and not considered Li Cuifen’s thoughts.

Li Cuifen gently patted Zhang Yu’s hand, "One must always look ahead in life."

"My treatment requires money; if we move out, our savings will be depleted. This way is better, the savings will still be depleted, but we’ll have an extra house."

"Also, this environment is not suitable for my recovery." After staying in the new house for a couple of days, Li Cuifen initially had some trouble adjusting, but now she had gotten used to it.

It’s peaceful and nobody says things that make you unhappy, "Let’s go."