Chapter 2188: Chapter 2189: Cousin Is a Capitalist’s Daughter 8
Time flew by and it was soon the day they were heading to the countryside. Because the train was at noon, the whole family took leave to send Zhang Yu and Zhang Hui to the train station.
Zhang Yu knew she was just a tag-along; if it weren’t also Zhang Hui departing today, they wouldn’t have bothered sending her off. But she didn’t mind, as someone would carry the luggage for her.
Zhang Li and Zhang Bin looked at Zhang Yu unhappily, "Why aren’t you carrying anything?"
"Why, Zhang Hui is your sister but I’m not your elder sister? After washing your clothes for so many years, you grumble at helping me carry something?"
Zhang Yu turned her head towards Zhang Fu and his brothers, "Dad, Uncle, look at Zhang Bin and Zhang Li, all they have eyes for is Zhang Hui."
Lately, Zhang Fu and the others haven’t been in a good mood, especially after their savings shrank significantly. It’s been a sharp pain in their hearts. Adding Zhang Yu’s recent laziness, not doing any work, has stirred up all sorts of drama.
They were finally relieved she was leaving, and at this moment all they wanted was to send her off peacefully, "It’s just some luggage, why can’t you carry it?"
Zhang Fu had spoken, so even though Zhang Li and the others were unwilling, they begrudgingly helped with the luggage, casting her glares as they did.
Zhang Yu didn’t care at all, walking quietly on her own. As for the rest of them, they naturally surrounded Zhang Hui, the contrast was stark.
Zhang Yu hadn’t done well anyway, but once she arrived in the Northeast, her new life would begin. She’d get paid to work, just like having a job.
When the college entrance exams resumed, she could completely say goodbye to Zhang Hui. As for whether she later reconciled with the family and lived the capitalist’s life, it had nothing to do with her.
The 80s and 90s were peak periods for making money, and if a Task Taker couldn’t achieve financial freedom, then that was truly a failure.
And she was curious, did the Ge Family return to the Mainland for Zhang Hui purely out of familial love? Or was it because she married a Courtyard Child, thus bettering Ge Family’s business in the Mainland for mutual benefit?
If that’s true, she couldn’t really distance herself from them; should keep an ear out for gossip, how could she miss out on such juicy news.
They soon arrived at the station, there were already quite a few people there, but not many families like the Zhang Family were entirely mobilized, as they still needed to work.
Zhang Tao quickly found a corner area with a large empty space. Zhang Yu glanced at it but didn’t go over; even though there was ample space for the Zhang Family to stand, it was under the sun.
Standing under the sun in the height of summer, just the thought of it made her feel hot; better to cozy up on the side. Anyway, she wouldn’t receive any concern going forward; she might even get nagged to take better care of Zhang Hui.
This time she was truly mistaken; Zhang Fu and the others had such thoughts but dared not voice them. Everyone knew asking her to take care of Zhang Hui was possible but would cost money.
Though their income was decent, they had many mouths to feed at home. Zhang Tao was at marrying age; this would require money. Although the Ge Family left some jewelry and precious metals when they left, those things wouldn’t sell for much. They wanted to hold onto them until the market improved.
Zhang Juan chatted with Zhang Hui for a long time, then turned to see Zhang Yu standing alone. No matter how you looked, she seemed so pitiful. Remembering how busy she had been at home lately, Zhang Juan swaggered over to Zhang Yu, "Sis, are you envious?"
"What is there to envy? I’m genuinely happy; after all, the household chores will now all be yours." Hmph, trying to see her joke, don’t even think how she is living these days. Really, what’s so funny about it.
"I’ve been so busy packing these days; I forgot to ask how you’ve been lately. Don’t worry; this is only the beginning. You’ll be very busy soon, oh yes, because you can look forward to your sister-in-law getting married." Zhang Yu remembered Zhang Tao’s wife was his boss’s daughter, so would she do housework?
But it didn’t matter; she could give Zhang Juan a bit of hope, so she could keep going.
Zhang Juan’s eyes lit up, "But Sis, once you go to the Northeast, life over there..."
"No matter how hard it can be compared to home, at least I don’t have to cook and do laundry for a whole family." Zhang Yu laughed, "By the way, you said just now how life would be when I go to the Northeast."
Zhang Juan looked angrily at Zhang Yu, originally intending to provoke Zhang Yu, only to find she was the one provoked.
Seeing Zhang Juan bristle with anger, Zhang Yu beamed, "By the way, we need to buy things for the family on holidays actively; otherwise, Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunt, Big Brother, and the younger brothers won’t be happy."
"But it doesn’t matter, after getting scolded a few times, you’ll understand."
"Besides, Dad and Mom love you, you’re much better off than me." Remembering how Zhang Juan had been scolded lately brought joy to Zhang Yu’s heart.
Zhang Juan’s face fell once again, and she turned to leave, unable to stay or she’d really die from anger.
Seeing someone stomp off in anger, Zhang Yu’s mood soared, "Today is indeed a good day, a very good day."
A good day, upon hearing this, Zhang Juan stumbled slightly, "Yes, a good day."
"Indeed, a good day as Dad and Mom promised me they’d send me pocket money once I got to the Northeast." Hahaha, as for why to send pocket money, no need to explain, the outcome is Zhang Fu and the others will send money.
What? Zhang Juan turned her head incredulously toward Zhang Yu, "You, you, you, that’s impossible." How could it be possible? She absolutely believed they would send money to Zhang Hui, but sending money to Zhang Yu was absolutely impossible.
"Why is it impossible?" Zhang Yu chuckled.
Watching Zhang Yu smile, Zhang Juan got more and more furious, feeling it was just a ruse, directly charging at Zhang Fu, "Dad and Mom, Zhang Yu says you’ll send her money every month once she gets to the Northeast."
Zhang Tao was advising Zhang Hui to take care of herself in the Northeast, to let Zhang Yu work when necessary, "After all, she is your elder sister." Zhang Tao, as the eldest brother, knew the reason behind sending money to Zhang Yu monthly but couldn’t say it in front of Zhang Li and others to avoid conflict, so he had to be vague.
Upon hearing Zhang Juan’s words, Zhang Tao’s face darkened. If possible, they really didn’t want Zhang Li and them to know. How did she find out? And say it so loud, no brains. Zhang Tao looked discontentedly at Zhang Juan.
"What?" Zhang Bin stared in disbelief at Zhang Juan, then at Zhang Yu, and then at their parents, hoping they’d refute the news.
Zhang Fu wanted to deny it, but there was no hiding it, "Yes."
Ah? Zhang Bin hadn’t expected they would actually be sending money to Zhang Yu, feeling deeply upset, "Why send her money." He glared at Zhang Yu, pointing at her as well.
Zhang Li and the others looked at Zhang Fu, waiting for an explanation, as they truly didn’t understand why they had to send money to Zhang Yu.
