Transmigration: On the Gossip Front

Chapter 2253: Chapter 2254: The Cousin Is a Capitalist Miss 72

Zhang Tao had never stayed in a large shared sleeping space before, and he didn’t expect this encounter to be so uncomfortable. He slept at the end of the kang and got so cold in the middle of the night that he couldn’t rest properly at all.

On top of that, there were people snoring and talking in their sleep, making it even harder for him to fall asleep.

The next day, when Zhang Tao got up, he was in a daze. After arriving in Zhang Hui’s room, he said, "Let me rest for a while."

Xiao Juan happened to be up already, so she gave him space. Lying on the warm kang, Zhang Tao felt incredibly happy, "It’s much more comfortable here."

"You have no idea. Where I was staying, it got cold in the middle of the night. I really don’t know how they can sleep there," Zhang Tao said, incredulous.

What? It got cold in the middle of the night? Xiao Juan was very surprised.

Zhang Hui happened to wake up groggily and, after hearing this, said, "Brother, did you sleep at the head or the end of the kang?"

After Zhang Tao described where he slept the previous night, Zhang Hui laughed, "That place naturally loses heat in the middle of the night."

"Here, it’s warm because I frequently get up to stoke the fire," Xiao Juan chimed in with a bit of boasting, "I get up at least twice during the night."

Huh? Zhang Tao didn’t expect one had to get up at night to keep the kang warm, "Shouldn’t it last the whole night?"

"No way. If you don’t get up at night to stoke the fire, if you sleep adding another log, you’ll have to lay at the head of the kang, then rely on the remaining warmth to last until morning."

Oh, I see, Zhang Tao understood, "So where do you get the firewood for this?"

He couldn’t imagine how Xiao Juan could manage to chop wood on the mountain while being busy working in the fields. Was she really that efficient?

You can have the village children help collect firewood. Each bundle costs some money," Zhang Hui sneered, hoping Xiao Juan would go to the mountain to gather firewood to save a bit.

Unfortunately, Xiao Juan always claimed she was too busy and couldn’t manage everything, so Zhang Hui had no choice but to spend money. "It costs at least a dozen yuan a year to have firewood delivered."

Thinking about the money spent made Zhang Hui’s heart ache. It’s not a small expense at all.

What? Zhang Tao was shocked by the amount and swallowed, "I remember Little Yu mentioned that you only need to go up the mountain to gather it, just takes some time."

He finally understood why Zhang Hui often wrote home to complain about not having enough money. They wanted to eat well and dress well, but they were all too lazy to do the work themselves, preferring to pay others instead. Of course, that requires spending money!

"Exactly, I think the same," Zhang Hui agreed, feeling distressed. She had tried to persuade Xiao Juan before, but the latter completely ignored her. Now with Zhang Tao’s support, Zhang Hui was thrilled.

"Why don’t you go up the mountain to gather firewood?" Xiao Juan immediately understood upon hearing this. Once again, Zhang Hui was trying to pin the misuse of money on her, which was really too much.

"Every day, you work only half a day. After coming back at noon, you just rest at home. Why don’t you do some chores, wash clothes, clean vegetables? Of course, you could also go up the mountain to gather firewood."

"But you haven’t done any of it. You just lie at home, either chatting or being idle, and now you’re telling me I’m not doing a good job," Xiao Juan fumed. "I’ve never seen someone as lazy as you."

Zhang Hui didn’t expect her casual behavior would aggravate Xiao Juan so much, "I, I, Xiao Juan, listen to me, I didn’t mean it that way."

"If you didn’t mean it that way, then what do you mean?" Xiao Juan said angrily. "Yes, I live here, and you pay a yuan in rent every month."

"You buy meat, yes, but the vegetables we eat are all grown by me. I do all the chores, big and small, at home."

"Now you say how I didn’t do well. Fine, I’ll move out," Xiao Juan said and immediately started packing.

Her move genuinely frightened Zhang Hui, who quickly grabbed her hand, "Xiao Juan, don’t be impulsive. I didn’t mean it that way. You know my recent exam scores weren’t good, and I’m in a bad mood."

Xiao Juan rolled her eyes, "Your grades are not my problem."

"It’s my problem, it’s my problem," Zhang Hui repeatedly said. There was no way she could stabilize things without apologizing. Otherwise, how would they manage their meals and daily necessities? She couldn’t cook, and she couldn’t rely on Zhang Tao.

"I’m glad you understand," Xiao Juan said, stopping her packing.

When Zhang Hui was not paying attention, she smiled smugly at Xiao Juan. Hmph, she needed Xiao Juan for now, so let her be smug for a bit. Once they returned to the city, she’d see how to deal with her.

Xiao Juan knew her earlier words had offended Zhang Hui, but she didn’t want to bear this blame. Besides, she noticed that Zhang Yu never showed Zhang Tao and the others any kindness. It was better to retaliate than to fear them.

Xiao Juan was also aware that they were planning to teach her a lesson once they returned to the city. What to do?

As she stepped out of the room and felt the cold wind, she became much clearer-headed. What should she do?

Passing by Zhang Yu’s room, her eyes suddenly lit up. Right, she had forgotten about Zhang Yu. She could ask her for advice.

Glancing at Zhang Hui’s room, she saw that the two were already fast asleep, and they shouldn’t hear her voice.

Yes, she should ask Zhang Yu. She realized that only Zhang Yu could help her now.

Zhang Yu heard the knock on the door, and upon opening it, she found it was Xiao Juan, "What do you need from me?"

"May I come in?" Although she knew Zhang Hui was already asleep, she didn’t want anyone to see her, Xiao Juan whispered.

Seeing her anxious look, Zhang Yu nodded, "Remember to close the door."

Once inside, Xiao Juan saw the tidy room and couldn’t help but admire again how good Zhang Yu was at housekeeping.

Zhang Yu waited for some time without Xiao Juan saying anything, "What do you need from me?" She really disliked the scrutinizing gaze.

Xiao Juan realized then that she was still in Zhang Yu’s room, and she genuinely disliked people inspecting her home.

She softly recounted the falling-out with Zhang Hui she heard earlier, "You’re worried about Zhang Hui’s revenge."

Xiao Juan nodded, "She really is petty."

"She needs me now, so she’s compelled to apologize. But once we return to the city, she’ll definitely seek revenge," having been here for a few years, Xiao Juan understood Zhang Hui very well.

"Why’s that? Didn’t you say she was very generous," Zhang Yu recounted all the compliments Xiao Juan had given Zhang Hui before.

Damn it, hearing this familiar talk, Xiao Juan cursed in her heart. How could she forget? Zhang Yu was also someone who held grudges, "I was young and naive back then."

Xiao Juan was almost in tears, "Sis, I know I was wrong."

Though Zhang Yu truly didn’t want to help, she remembered how in their previous life, this younger sister of hers didn’t hesitate to kick her when she was down.

But thinking deeper, she realized that Xiao Juan was the typical opportunist. Whoever had power, she sided with them. If she could get into a vocational school and Zhang Hui failed repeatedly to pass anything, Xiao Juan would definitely mock her.

Realizing this, Zhang Yu saw this as a business opportunity worth pursuing, "I initially didn’t intend to help you, but on second thought, I will lend you a hand."

"After all, the better you live, the more upset Zhang Hui will be. I don’t need your thanks. Even if you thank me, it won’t be sincere. But Xiao Juan, you must strive for a good life. Only then will Zhang Hui be unable to do anything to you."

Feeling awkward, Xiao Juan wanted to say she was genuinely apologetic.

Zhang Yu waved her hand, indicating she didn’t want to listen, "What I mean is, try hard to get into a vocational school. Zhang Hui has already wasted her opportunity. Her study habits were not great to begin with, and she hasn’t been reading these past years. Though she talks about continuing exams, she hasn’t looked at a book."

"How could she be confident about passing the college entrance exam?"

"Xiao Juan, once you get into a vocational school, think about how she’ll react," Zhang Yu advised, "Even if it’s a vocational school, graduates are assigned jobs."

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