Transmigration: On the Gossip Front

Chapter 2272: Chapter 2273: The Cousin Is a Capitalist Heiress 91

The news quickly spread, and many people pointed fingers at the Zhang Family, some even directly approached Zhang Tao to ask if it was true.

The whole family had already unified their stance, absolutely denying the matter, and instead would ask the other party what exactly had happened.

The most crucial thing was that everyone saw that Deng Jie had not divorced, and Zhang Tao’s Yue family did not step in to ask the couple to divorce; moreover, the couple, with their child, even returned to the Deng Family to visit the elderly, chatting and laughing together.

Seeing the Zhang Family’s calm demeanor, everyone couldn’t help but be suspicious, wondering if their information was indeed wrong?

Then, a voice emerged suggesting that after the news passed through several people, the events might have completely changed.

After hearing this, everyone thought it made sense; when spreading news, everyone added their own embellishments, so how could the story not be distorted?

Moreover, new gossip continued spreading, like who just returned to the city and immediately brought over their spouse from the intellectual youth site.

Also, there were rumors of couples directly filing for divorce certificates and leaving their children behind.

Of course, some brought their spouses from local areas, leading to various family battles, creating a buzz with so many new stories while the Zhang Family’s turmoil slowly began to settle.

For those close to the Zhang Family, they were certain that the central figures were definitely Zhang Hui and Zhang Tao, especially since Zhang Tao had just returned from visiting relatives in the Northeast and Zhang Hui hadn’t been accepted to university.

Though the Zhang Family denied everything, people weren’t going to confront and force them to admit it; they simply remembered the incident, and families previously interested in Zhang Hui began reconsidering.

Xue Lei, Zhang Hui’s mother, was particularly vocal about this; despite Zhang Hui being in the countryside for years, there were still people inquiring about her daughter, understanding their intentions.

But she never expressed openness, considering the backgrounds and conditions of those families; she thought they weren’t worthy.

In her heart, Zhang Hui deserved better.

However, now that no one was inquiring about Zhang Hui, Xue Lei felt bitter, thinking they were excessive.

Life wasn’t easy for Zhang Tao either; though Deng Jie hadn’t divorced, and he visited Yue’s family monthly with his wife and child, it was tough at the Deng Family as Father Deng and the little brother-in-law frequently reprimanded him.

As for promotions, he forgot about it because there were no positions available; as a high school graduate, now with the resumption of college entrance exams, his qualifications were deemed insufficient.

How could Zhang Tao not know that the Yue family was still dissatisfied with him? He was very angry; after getting promoted, hadn’t he acted according to the Yue family’s wishes, supporting them in various ways?

After his promotion, he indeed supported the Deng Family significantly, yet now the Yue Family had completely forgotten about this, repeatedly accusing him of being heartless and deceiving Deng Jie.

Zhang Tao wasn’t without temper; previously, amid the scandal, he had to endure it, but now that the topic had shifted away from his family, he wouldn’t continue enduring.

Gradually, he became less fond of visiting the Deng Family, claiming work overtime or library research as excuses.

Since the Deng family didn’t appreciate him, he chose not to suffer, and as long as Deng Jie didn’t divorce him, he didn’t need to focus on the Deng Family.

Whenever Zhang Tao saw their unpleasant demeanor, he refused to confront it; the Deng Family thought he should know, even though Deng Jie married him and bore him children, he couldn’t bully her.

The Deng Family also believed Zhang Tao felt unsupported by them, giving him a pretext for not visiting, deeming him overly excessive and deciding never to support him in the future.

Father Deng worried about his daughter’s thoughts, "Deng Jie, you’ve seen it yourself; Zhang Tao knows our family won’t help, so he doesn’t even bother to pretend."

"Thanks to his current status as a minor figure, otherwise, once he finds out and steps on the Old Deng Family, facing us, it’s only a matter of time."

What could Deng Jie say? Zhang Tao had complained relentlessly at home, her father’s words were believable; she dared not imagine how he’d treat her once he attained a higher status than her family.

Father Deng gently patted Deng Jie’s shoulder, "Daughter, you used to say opportunities should be given to men; now you know, no matter how successful a man is, it’s not better than your own achievements."

"If Zhang Tao cared for you, why didn’t he discuss such a significant trip to the Northeast with you?"

"If he cared for you, he should have written to you about the incidents in Northeast."\p>

"Faced with such major events, he remembered to telegraph home for money, yet never thought of writing you a letter."

"He said he was worried you might misunderstand, didn’t he consider that snippets could spread faster, risking leaving you alone to face it?"

"And are your parents still upset about that girl?" Father Deng had heard them mention more than once about Zhang Hui suffering in the Northeast on a visit to the Zhang home.

Deng Jie responded, "They still send money over there every month, alongside Zhang Hui’s living expenses." Though she had jewelry, it was a separate matter.

Father Deng was shocked, "Causing such a disgraceful incident, yet still sending money to that girl."

Father Deng couldn’t comprehend Zhang Fu’s thoughts, "I recall you mentioned she was accepted to university. Which university was it, and is there contact?"

"The other day, Zhang Juan sent a letter mentioning it briefly, saying Zhang Yu was accepted to study law at the University of Political Science and Law and had already departed for the Capital City." Deng Jie never expected Zhang Yu, deemed incompetent by her parents-in-law, to achieve such good results.

"After receiving the letter, they caused a ruckus at home, accusing her of being heartless, saying she cut off contact with the family, declaring they wouldn’t contact her either." Deng Jie recounted what Zhang Fu had said at home.

Father Deng was dumbfounded, "Unbelievable, are they insane? With such a promising daughter, instead of mending relations, they audaciously say such things."

Deng Jie’s brothers also couldn’t comprehend and were astounded by such thoughts.

Deng Jie believed the most likely reason, "It must be due to Zhang Yu not actively contacting them, causing them embarrassment."

"Moreover, Zhang Tao had mentioned that Zhang Yu talked about sharing the responsibility of caregiving, expecting identical obligations in inheriting their assets." Deng Jie believed this was the reason for Zhang Fu’s dissatisfaction.

The brothers were incredulous, thinking inheritance should be for sons, right?

Father Deng listened to his sons discuss and looked at Deng Jie, "What are your thoughts?"

"I think Zhang Yu looks down on those few possessions at home, and she simply doesn’t want contact with them." Deng Jie thought Zhang Yang likely had the same thought.

Father Deng smiled and nodded, "Yes, that’s her thought; if Zhang Fu had said they would split the inheritance, see how the girl would react, even sharing a part of it with her, she graduates in law, she’ll likely enter public prosecution."

"There’s a great chance she’ll stay in the Capital City, imagine that, being able to stay in the capital city, imagine what that means."

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