Transmigration: On the Gossip Front

Zhang Yu handed the letter to Zhao Yadong, "During the Spring Festival, you’re still busy outside, can you even sell anything?"

Shouldn’t most purchases have been made before the festival? During Spring Festival, everyone just eats and drinks, so why does Zhao Yadong still have to go out?

"Just wrapping things up. The stuff was supposed to be delivered before the festival, but there was a problem, and it only arrived today. I need to deliver it to the customer."

Zhao Yadong didn’t expect that while everyone was visiting relatives and friends, he still had to deal with things. "Making money isn’t easy," he said helplessly, since the goods had unexpected issues on the road.

He shook the letter in his hand, "If I didn’t go out, how would I help you mail the letter?"

"By the way, you’re mailing it to Zhang Gui?" Zhao Yadong remembers Zhang Yu’s father is Zhang Fu, so why mail it to him?

"That’s right, I have to discuss something with Zhang Gui, so I’m mailing it to him." Such an important matter needs to be addressed directly.

"Is it about Zhang Hui scheming against you?" Zhao Yadong understood, "But can he help you?"

"He won’t help me, but he might let me achieve my goal."

"If all goes well, after the spring blooms, I shouldn’t have to work as a nanny anymore." Zhang Yu waved at Zhao Yadong, "Go on, be careful on the road."

"I wonder what you do holed up inside all day." Zhao Yadong was really curious, why does Zhang Yu often stay in her room alone? The intellectual youths don’t necessarily need to visit relatives during the festival, but even after a scene with Zhan Min, it hardly affected the others. Everyone went out to make snowmen and have snowball fights, but Zhang Yu was nowhere to be seen.

He really couldn’t understand how Zhang Yu could stay in the room by herself, genuinely curious.

"It’s cold outside, I’m comfortable on the kang."

"And besides, I can do practice problems and study, I’m really not lonely." It’s so comfortable in the room, and when tired, she can sleep; the kang is warm. Plus, with her period, Zhang Yu felt worn out, a good time to rest properly.

Reading again? Zhao Yadong dashed out; this topic was not something he wanted to continue discussing, fearing that if he stayed, he would be roped into reading as well.

Even Qian Hao said the college entrance exams would eventually be reinstated. He might not believe Zhang Yu’s words, but he definitely trusted Qian Hao. Wasn’t it said that reinstating the exams was just a matter of time?

In that case, he would wait for the exams to be reinstated before studying; reading now will only be forgotten by then.

Watching someone flee, Zhang Yu was somewhat helpless, "Doesn’t that guy understand the joys of reading?"

"Never mind, I’ll go back to reading." Listening to the noise outside the courtyard wall, Zhang Yu knew they must be having a great time.

For a moment, she actually wanted to join in—a snowball fight in winter; what a beautiful scene. But she decided not to join, really needing to finish the last episodes of a drama she was chasing. She definitely wanted to see it through.

And there’s the fact that she hadn’t properly solved practice problems for the last two days—still requiring serious studying.

Zhang Hui was about to go to the restroom when she unexpectedly ran into Zhang Yu face to face, making her first instinct to close the door again.

But then she thought, she hadn’t done anything wrong, why should she hide? So she stepped out with a smile and glanced at Zhang Yu before heading to the restroom.

After walking a few steps, hearing the sound outside the wall, "Why aren’t you out playing?"

"Cold." Zhang Yu replied decisively and then turned back to her room.

Watching Zhang Yu’s back, Zhang Hui’s expression wasn’t good. She watched her door for a while before heading to the restroom. It was so cold today; she had initially planned to go to the commune to mail a letter, but on such a cold day, she’d decided to wait.

Upon coming out of the restroom, Zhang Hui heard the noise outside and suddenly wanted to see how they were playing; if suitable, she wanted to join in. Staying on the kang all day was becoming boring, and sleeping too long made her body uncomfortable.

Everyone was having a great time outside. Upon seeing Zhang Hui, they were surprised, knowing the Zhang Sisters rarely interacted with the intellectual youths at the Educated Youth Courtyard.

Zhang Yu interacted more with Zhang Hui, and also with Qian Hao and Zhao Yadong, the latter two she partnered with. Zhang Hui was her sister. As for asking for help, there was barely any interaction.

As for Zhang Hui, she was even more mysterious. Although she smiled when seen, and would chat if spoken to, after work she usually stayed indoors, rarely going out.

Especially after winter set in, once the winter break started, the Zhang Sisters stayed indoors as much as possible.

No one expected her to come out, and everyone was surprised. Several male intellectuals exchanged glances and warmly invited Zhang Hui to join the snowball fight.

Zhang Hui intended to just watch from the side and had no desire to participate, but unable to resist their persistent invitations, she joined in.

Initially, Zhang Hui thought she’d play for a while and then return, but she was just a young girl, and who doesn’t love fun? Before long, she was having a blast.

Excitedly playing, Zhang Hui hadn’t noticed how charming she appeared. Naturally good-looking, with a fair complexion, her rosy cheeks enchanted people even more.

It made some of the male intellectuals with feelings develop different thoughts. Little did Zhang Hui know, just a snowball fight brought unwanted romantic attention. If she knew, she’d be upset with herself.

After playing for a while, as she started to sweat, Zhang Hui decided, "I’m done playing."

Ah? The male intellectuals were dumbfounded; they hoped that with Zhang Hui enjoying herself, they might have an opportunity to subtly join in her fun. But before they could act, Zhang Hui had already decided to leave.

Such a good opportunity missed. Who knows when the next one would come? They really didn’t want to miss out.

Despite their attempts to persuade her, Zhang Hui was adamant about leaving. The group had no choice but to watch her go, plagued by regret as they watched her back.

Regret not acting sooner, but there’s no need to worry; at least now they were somewhat acquainted, and over time, they’d find opportunities to become closer.

With this thought, the male intellectuals relaxed and resumed their game.

After returning to the Educated Youth Courtyard, Zhang Hui knocked on Zhang Yu’s door. Once opened, "I want to take a shower."

Zhang Yu responded, "I still have some hot water in the kettle, and the thermos has a warm bottle."

She didn’t ask why Zhang Hui suddenly wanted a shower; the young lady just does whatever suits her.

Zhang Hui acknowledged, "They’re outside having a snowball fight. It’s pretty interesting."

Zhang Yu noted, "You joined in?"

Zhang Hui nodded. "It was fun, except for the sweating part." Zhang Hui really disliked feeling sweaty.

"You wear too much, and then running around makes you sweat." A simple wordplay revealed why Zhang Hui joined the snowball fight.

Initially, she’d thought those guys had given up since they hadn’t acted, but it turns out they never gave up. Of course, how could they let go of such a cash-cow opportunity?

They were probably hoping that once they were with her, she’d help with the work—such high ambitions each of them had.