Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 84 No-House Female Supporting Character _1

Chapter 84: Chapter 84 No-House Female Supporting Character 84_1

Zhang Yu hadn’t initially thought about visiting Zhang Dagu and his wife, but now that she had bumped into Du Xia, she couldn’t avoid making the trip back.

She didn’t care much for those so-called reputations that couldn’t be eaten anyway, but she couldn’t stand Pan Juan’s incessant phone calls.

Complaining that the kid had grown up and didn’t have her in his eyes, such words really gave Zhang Yu a headache every time she saw Pan Juan’s caller ID.

Of course, she could indulge them over trivial matters, but when it came to money, that was an absolute no-go. Let them cry if they wanted to, as long as they were willing to pay for the phone charges.

When the nanny heard the knocking, she opened the door and saw a mother and daughter standing outside, "Who are you?"

"I’m the youngest daughter of this family. Please tell my mom that Zhang Yu has brought Xiao Yun to visit the two elders," Zhang Yu simply stated her identity.

The nanny immediately knew who this must be—the prized daughter frequently mentioned by Zhang Dagu and his wife who worked out of town, "Are you Zhang Yu?"

Zhang Yu hadn’t expected the nanny to remember her and hummed in affirmation, "Yes, it’s me. Are my parents at home?"

Ever since they had made peace with the situation, the elderly couple could often be found out and about, regularly joining travel groups for the elderly—indeed, they never missed a beat.

Having money at their disposal and no need to financially support their younger children, they suddenly found life much more enjoyable.

When they heard their children lamenting about not having enough money, the elders might chime in with a word or two, but giving them money was out of the question.

The nanny informed them that Zhang Dagu and his wife were at home and then called into the house, "Uncle Zhang, Sister-in-law Pan, Zhang Yu has come back with the child."

Zhang Dagu and his wife were in the living room, watching TV and reading the newspaper, occasionally exchanging a few words. They didn’t pay much attention to the knocking.

At this time, Guohua and the others would be at work and wouldn’t come to visit them. As for their old buddies, they had just met yesterday, so it was unlikely they would come by.

If there was really an issue, a phone call would suffice. They never expected Zhang Yu to return.

Both were puzzled, wondering if Zhang Yu had come back for some business. But under normal circumstances, wouldn’t she call before returning?

However, no matter what, Zhang Yu’s visit was a good thing in their eyes.

In the past, the elderly couple longed for Guohua and his family to visit, but now they found themselves looking forward to Zhang Yu’s visits instead.

Helpless as they were, this girl didn’t covet their money or property, and although sometimes she was blunt—in Guohua’s words, sharp-tongued—they found her candor refreshing, not having to wonder if there was some hidden agenda in her words, unlike with Guohua and his siblings.

They knew that when it came to Guohua and his siblings, if they ever said something pleasing, it was because they wanted something.

"Hello, Grandpa and Grandma," Wang Yun greeted them enthusiastically.

Although she could feel that Zhang Dagu and his wife didn’t really like her much, compared to her eldest uncle and his family, it was much better.

Wang Yun knew that to the Zhang Family, if Zhang Yu hadn’t adopted her, she would have had no connection with them whatsoever—just a stranger.

Given their attitude towards Zhang Yu, how could she expect them to treat her any better?

In any case, as long as she got by on superficial niceties, that was enough. She wasn’t money; not everyone had to like her. Even money isn’t liked by everyone.

Zhang Dagu and his wife’s impression of Wang Yun had improved a bit, after all, she was the one to take care of Zhang Yu in her old age, and was a child willingly adopted by Zhang Yu. Their attitude towards her couldn’t affect Zhang Yu.

Or to put it another way, if they treated Wang Yun slightly worse, Zhang Yu could go a long time without visiting them.

"Xiao Yun is here, what would you like to eat?" Zhang Dagu greeted Wang Yun warmly.

"No need, no need," Wang Yun wasn’t too keen on snacks since she was young.

Sister-in-law Pan picked up some washed grapes from the coffee table and handed them to her, "Girls should eat more fruit."

"Go ahead and eat," Zhang Yu gestured for Wang Yun to eat and picked up a few grapes herself, prompting Wang Yun to do the same.

"How have you two elders been lately?" Regardless of everything, it was only right to inquire about their health.

"It’s still okay." Although the days of being surrounded by descendants were gone, Zhang Dagu’s life was not so tough anymore; he was truly busy now.

Whether it was meeting up with old colleagues or schoolmates, he was always so busy that he had no time to dwell on many other things.

As long as the elderly don’t dwell on too many unpleasant thoughts, their health won’t suffer.

"By the way, why didn’t you tell us in advance that you were coming back today?" After some small talk, Pan Juan felt that Zhang Yu’s sudden visit must mean something had happened.

Otherwise, if she hadn’t informed them and just came back, they would definitely have chosen not to meet.

But she did come back, and she brought Wang Yun with her, which meant something was afoot; Pan Juan just couldn’t pinpoint the intent behind Zhang Yu and her daughter’s visit.

"The company notified me at the last minute to come over, and since I had some matters to take care of back here, I brought Xiao Yun with me."

Usually, if Zhang Yu needed to come over for a meeting, she would ask a neighbor downstairs to help take care of Xiao Yun—a paid arrangement, certainly not one where the other party was expected to put in effort for nothing.

Something up? Zhang Dagu knew Zhang Yu would say that, and it had to be intentional.

"Xiao Yun will start elementary school in September, and I think I should take her on a trip abroad."

"Although I haven’t decided where to travel just yet, we can’t be cooped up at home all the time; that’s not good for the child."

"Kids, if possible, should be taken out more to see how vast the world is, so they’re not easily swayed by others."

Zhang Yu didn’t know whether Wang Yun would turn out to be successful, but she hoped to show the child more of the world outside.

Of course, the most important thing was, she herself wanted to get out and see the world.

Was Zhang Dagu so easily swayed? He gave Zhang Yu a direct and unceremonious roll of the eyes, "I think it’s you who wants to go out and have fun."

"You don’t need to put everything on Xiao Yun’s shoulders." Zhang Dagu knew some things were better said briefly, talking too much wouldn’t do any good.

"By the way, where do you plan to travel, and with which group?"

"Though if you’re going in the summer, tour groups are swamped, and if you’re only now thinking about traveling abroad and are just starting to get your passport..."

Zhang Dagu might never have applied for a passport before, but he knew it took time to get one processed.

"I’m not going with a tour group; I plan to book the plane ticket myself and handle the visa on my own."

"If I travel with a group, the places they go to aren’t really to my liking, and I think if I travel independently, I can be much more relaxed."

"Places I like, I can stay a few extra days; if I don’t like a place, I can leave immediately."

"No need to accommodate others."

That made sense, and Zhang Dagu nodded in agreement, "You’re not wrong. Traveling with a group can be exhausting, especially if there are a few selfish people in it."

"But isn’t traveling independently difficult?" Traveling within the country was one thing, but at least everyone spoke Mandarin and could communicate to some extent. But what about abroad? How would you communicate with foreigners?

"It’s okay, I know a bit of simple English."

"And the first place I want to go is the seaside. To Thailand."

Going to Thailand in the peak of summer might seem even hotter, but being by the sea is fine no matter how hot it gets.

Hearing about that destination, Zhang Dagu and his wife were quite tempted, "Can we come along?"

"You guys?"

"You want to go to Thailand too?" Oh my god, Zhang Yu was absolutely stunned by their idea; it seemed so incredible.

"That’s right." Zhang Dagu confirmed that Zhang Yu had heard correctly; they really did want to go to Thailand.