Transmigration: On the Gossip Front

Zhang Hui was initially looking forward to returning to her hometown, so she wouldn’t have to endure the harsh weather here. If this continued, she was really worried she would turn into a middle-aged woman.

More importantly, when spring arrives, Zhang Yu can go to the Capital City to study and become a proud university student. Her future prospects seem visibly bright.

Zhang Hui thought about it and felt dissatisfied. She was genuinely unwilling; it should be her attending university. Zhang Yu should remain in the countryside as a farmer’s wife for life — that’s her fate.

Thinking of this, Zhang Hui spat continuously, feeling that she could really give it a shot. They all bore the Zhang surname, so as long as the plan was well crafted, there would absolutely be no problem.

As for Qian Hao and Zhao Yadong, Zhang Hui knew they had a good relationship with Zhang Yu, but so what? Once they arrived in the Capital City, they definitely wouldn’t stay together.

Even if they sought her out, she could find all sorts of excuses not to meet them and sever her ties with them. She doubted that, when busy with their studies, Qian Hao and the others would remember these things.

Exactly, that’s it. Zhang Hui felt this plan could really work, but to execute this plan, someone must lend a hand.

As for the candidates, she’s already decided: Zhang Tao and Zhang Juan. She certainly couldn’t take any action herself; this way, no one would suspect her.

Of course, there’s also the concern that if this matter gets exposed, she must not let anyone discover it; otherwise, she’d lose her reputation. She couldn’t afford to be caught up in illegal matters.

"Brother, brother, don’t be angry, don’t be angry." Zhang Hui grabbed Zhang Tao, who was about to confront Zhang Yu. Now was not the time to fall out with her; otherwise, the subsequent plan couldn’t be executed.

"Zhang Hui, don’t pull me. I must talk to her about it. What’s wrong with that girl? She couldn’t take care of you properly and even attempts to sow discord." Zhang Tao was truly furious. He didn’t want Zhang Hui to notice that over the past few years, he hadn’t thought much about their relationship.

Although he hadn’t treated Zhang Hui exceptionally well over the past few years, it was something he couldn’t help. He was busy with work, and having already married and had children, there were more financial obligations and many more things demanding his attention. He believed Zhang Hui would surely understand.

Zhang Hui watched how Zhang Tao, with gestures and complaints about Zhang Yu sowing discord, clung more tightly to his arm. She actually had many criticisms about this brother.

The years she’d been here, in the beginning, he’d sent some parcels. But later, he stopped sending things altogether. Instead, their parents, Uncle, and Aunt mentioned he got married and had children, said Zhang Li got married and had children, which burdened the family. The money and vouchers sent to her drastically decreased.

How could this not make Zhang Hui deeply dissatisfied with Zhang Tao and Zhang Li? She truly didn’t understand why Zhang Tao and Zhang Li, after getting married and having children, left her to bear all these burdens.

Forget it, she’d endure. She couldn’t fall out with people of the Zhang Family right now. When her parents came asking, she’d have to reveal the ugly faces of everyone in the Zhang Family to show them how these people took family resources but didn’t treat her well.

Thus, there’s no need to thank them anymore. They’d already given generous maintenance fees back then. Hmph, yes, she’ll do just that when the time comes.

Zhang Tao saw Zhang Hui not angry but pulling him, continuously saying she had things to discuss with him, and he went along.

Zhang Juan watched them walk towards the Educated Youth Courtyard and wanted to follow, mainly worried Zhang Hui might speak ill of her behind her back.

Currently, she didn’t dare to fall out with Zhang Hui and them. Zhang Yu couldn’t care less; she could sever ties with her family since she’d passed the university entrance exam and would be assigned a job later. Severing ties wouldn’t be problematic for her.

She worried that Zhang Hui might resent her and say bad things in front of Zhang Tao. Otherwise, how would she return to the city? If she didn’t return with Zhang Hui this time, she believed her family would utterly neglect her.

After all, their most anxious daughter had returned to them, so they wouldn’t care about anything happening in the Northeast.

Of course, Zhang Hui noticed Zhang Juan’s movements. "I have something to say to my brother, Zhang Juan, don’t follow us."

Zhang Tao saw Zhang Hui’s serious expression and knew there was something to discuss with him, so he stopped Zhang Juan from following.

Without a choice, Zhang Juan could only stay behind, angrily watching their backs before turning back to the house. It truly was cold outside. Her cotton jacket wasn’t thick enough, so she couldn’t stay out long and headed back indoors.

Although Zhang Yu returned indoors, she left a crack open, watching them leave. When she heard the door close nearby, she quickly slipped out.

She had already felt Zhang Hui’s calculating and venomous glare earlier, believing that Zhang Hui likely planned to scheme against her, so she naturally had to follow.

In a little while, she saw them standing in a relatively open area. Zhang Yu looked around, recalling that there was a low-lying spot, quietly walked over, and listened to their conversation.

Though Zhang Yu left late and didn’t want them to see her, she detoured but still heard Zhang Hui tearfully saying how she didn’t get into university, disappointing her family.

Zhang Yu detoured and lay directly on the low ground, covered with a snow-white cloth. Unless examined closely, they wouldn’t notice.

Seeing Zhang Hui crying uncontrollably, Zhang Tao genuinely thought she was worried about disappointing them. "Xiao Hui, how could you think that? In our hearts, you’re really excellent. This time, you haven’t been studying for a long time. Didn’t you say that dead girl has been studying for ages? Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten these results."

Seeing his sister cry like this, how could Zhang Tao continue with his previous thoughts about not letting Zhang Hui return home? "We’ll go back in a couple of days. I’ll take you back home."

"I’ll find you a good teacher. You can review your lessons at home and will definitely do great on the exam." Zhang Tao had full confidence in Zhang Hui.

Unceremoniously rolling her eyes, Zhang Hui wondered how someone could be so dumb. She initially wanted to hint subtly, having Zhang Tao suggest the idea himself. Wasn’t it Zhang Tao who originally came up with this idea?

But who would have thought this fool wouldn’t take the bait? What to do? Sigh, Zhang Hui really wanted to curse. How could there be someone this stupid in the world?

Zhang Yu could feel someone’s urge to curse, believing that like the past life, someone wanted the university admission notice without bearing infamy, still wanting to do nothing, yet having someone help them complete this plan.

With no alternative, Zhang Hui could only resign herself to personally suggesting replacing her university position.

Zhang Tao stared at Zhang Hui in terror, never imagining she’d have such thoughts.

"Brother, please help me. If I attend university, my future won’t be lacking. I will surely remember you and treat you well."

"What difference does it make for that dead girl Zhang Yu to attend university? She surely won’t remember the family’s kindness." Zhang Hui knew that even though Zhang Yu was Zhang Tao’s biological sister, he didn’t want to see Zhang Yu live a good life.

After thinking it over, Zhang Tao felt Zhang Hui was right. Even if Zhang Yu attended university, she wouldn’t treat him, her eldest brother, well. Moreover, she might seek revenge once she gains power.