Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 952 - 953 Toxic Fatherly Love 85

Wu Min recalled once again and was certain her memory was accurate. "I heard Zhang Yu mention it before; she said she married a researcher."

"Yes, that’s correct, a researcher."

Wu Hao and the others turned to look at Young Master Chu again, thinking: just a researcher, is that really impressive?

"A researcher with many patents, a researcher who earns considerable annual patent fees—you actually think he’s just an ordinary person."

Forget it, as for the rest, there’s no need to mention it. Even if I did, you probably wouldn’t understand.

A researcher with patent fees? The three of them were stunned. Wu Hao couldn’t resist his curiosity. "So, how much patent fee does he get in a year?"

"How would I know?" Young Master Chu had only recently learned more about Feng Ji’s background, realizing that even the researcher he had dismissed as unremarkable earned a substantial income.

"At least over a million US Dollars. That’s just from the patent fees. As for income from investments and others, well, let’s not even talk about that—it’s even more."

They had no idea that just the patent fees alone had already stunned the three of them.

Wu Hao bitterly regretted, "That’s incredible." Even now, his annual income hadn’t surpassed two hundred thousand, and that included earnings from his side gigs.

Yet Zhang Yu’s husband could effortlessly earn over a million a year, and in US Dollars no less.

Wu Min’s face fell immediately. She had thought that finding Young Master Chu would allow her to decisively outshine Zhang Yu, but it turned out Zhang Yu’s income was not insignificant either.

Young Master Chu was the eldest son of the Chu Family, set to inherit their fortune one day. But that was someday in the future. For now, he still relied on money from his family.

In contrast, Zhang Yu could spend money however she liked—it was all her own. Wu Min felt a deep jealousy. How could there be such a massive gap between her and Zhang Yu, when they were sisters?

"So, you really shouldn’t think about competing with Zhang Yu. If you compare yourself to her, you’re far behind."

"Why can’t you compete with Zhang Yu? See who’s better at making money," Young Master Chu asked, puzzled.

They had the same father, but the difference between them was extraordinary. Back in university, Zhang Yu had already thought about earning her own money.

She had made her first windfall through tourism and had continued earning ever since.

As for Wu Min, although she made it into university, diligently studied, and wasn’t doomed to a bad job after graduation, she was unwilling to rely entirely on herself. Instead, she wished to depend on a man.

"Earning money on your own?" Wu Min was almost livid. If she could earn her own money, why would she have sought out Young Master Chu?

"Young Master Chu, you’re joking. Is making money really as easy as it sounds? It requires capital, connections."

"You know my family’s situation, Young Master Chu, don’t you?" If she really had her own business, of course, she’d choose to be self-reliant.

But starting a business wasn’t easy—she couldn’t afford to fail.

"You might not necessarily need to start a business. You could get a job."

"With a job, you’d at least have some income and could support yourself." Considering the child in her stomach, Young Master Chu gave Wu Min advice about the future.

His main hope was that Wu Min would have her own business, so she wouldn’t keep causing trouble after receiving some form of compensation.

Her own business? Wu Min listened to Young Master Chu and found his words puzzling.

She recalled Young Master Chu mentioning before that once she delivered the baby, he’d give her a big surprise. Could this be it?

Once she gave birth, would he hand her a company to manage?

If that were the case, she’d have to work hard to prove her abilities and make Lady Chu recognize that even though she hadn’t attended college, she wasn’t bad at managing a company.

She couldn’t say anything—not yet. Wu Min, though very delighted, knew that speaking her thoughts now might upset Young Master Chu, and what if he reconsidered and retracted his decision?

"Young Master Chu, I understand. It’s only because of the child that I didn’t continue my studies."

"If possible, of course, I’d also wish to have a business that’s truly mine."

He just wanted assurances from her, right? That much she could say: "I promise I’ll be a good mother and set a good example for the child."

Exactly, as the mother of the Chu Family’s heir, she naturally needed to have a sense of ambition, to expand and strengthen the Chu Family’s business. She had to set an example for the child from the start.

Young Master Chu immediately understood that his earlier words had been misunderstood by Wu Min.

She likely thought he’d let her work for a Chu Family-owned company in the future? Ridiculous—he, the legitimate heir, didn’t even entertain such thoughts himself.

This Wu Min, who seemed to have come out of nowhere, actually wanted to work for the company? Truly absurd.

Young Master Chu didn’t want to explain anything further to Wu Min. Whatever he said, she’d misunderstand it in some way, so it was better to say nothing and not let her fuel her fantasies.

Wu Min noticed Young Master Chu had fallen silent and assumed her words might have made him unhappy.

Wu Min also stayed quiet. She watched as he closed his eyes to rest and began massaging his shoulders—after all, it wasn’t easy to get a chance to meet Young Master Chu. She wanted to make the most of it.

Wu Hao and Feng Min, meanwhile, quickly prepared snacks and fruits. Young Master Chu rarely made an appearance, so naturally, they wanted to make a good impression.

Young Master Chu looked at Wu Hao and Feng Min preparing refreshments, while Wu Min was massaging his shoulders. He had to admit that their behavior was very pleasing to him.

But unfortunately, people like them were too greedy, and they’d already offended Zhang Yu. No matter how decent they might seem, the association couldn’t continue.

After sitting for a while, Young Master Chu felt his mission for the day was complete. He yawned and opened his eyes, "Alright, I’ve got something else to do, so I’ll head out now."

"Take good care of your health. Don’t worry; the doctors here are very skilled."

"I’ll come back when the baby is born. Other than that, no need—it’s pointless coming here to watch a group of fools bumble around."

He’d rather spend time having dinner with a beautiful woman or, if he had to, listening to his mother’s banter and his wife’s nagging. That was better than being here.

What, he’s leaving just like that? Wu Hao panicked. He had so much to say to Young Master Chu, but before he could, Chu was about to leave. How could Wu Hao not feel anxious?

"Young Master Chu, I have something to discuss with you." Wu Hao had previously seen Lady Chu chatting amicably with a top leader and was wondering if she could perhaps say a few good words for him to the leader.

Young Master Chu glanced at Wu Hao, feeling a great sense of annoyance. But with Wu Min present and the baby still unborn, he had to restrain himself. "What is it?"

"Well, I saw my in-law chatting happily with my workplace’s senior leader a few days ago. Son-in-law, do you think it’d be possible to ask your... mom to say a few good words to the leader for me?" Wu Hao asked cautiously.

So that was it? Young Master Chu hadn’t expected the usually calm, older Wu Hao to actually ask for this small favor, hoping for a promotion in his later years.

Under different circumstances, Young Master Chu might have agreed without hesitation. But with his plan to sever ties with the Wu Family looming, why would he make an effort to help Wu Hao?

Even if he agreed, it wouldn’t happen immediately. It’d have to wait for the right timing.