Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 1931 - 1932: Female Intellectual Youth Passerby 74

Zhang Yu felt genuinely good about returning to the farm. Compared to those intellectual youths who didn’t know how long they would have to stay here, her situation was indeed much better. At least her days on the farm were truly counting down.

Although she couldn’t reveal that she was leaving soon, some preparations could be done, such as maintaining good relations with the villagers.

Some things still needed to be procured from the village, which wasn’t easy to do in the city.

Originally, she wanted to procure mushrooms, but was stopped by Yao Ying, because the research institute was in the mountains, surrounded by hills. Where there are mountains, there are mushrooms, so there was no need to procure them from outside.

Actually, Zhang Yu still wanted to ask if there was a village around, since the research institute was located at the foot of the mountain, and whether things could be procured from there. However, she knew asking Yao Ying would likely lead nowhere as they probably didn’t know either.

She could only hope for more material resources in the village over there. Since it’s close to the mountains, she wondered if each family could have their own plot of land. If possible, she could grow some vegetables when she returned.

No matter what, she would soon be going back, and Zhang Yu’s mood was at its peak.

Wang Yan knew Zhang Yu and the others would return today, so after finishing work, she stayed at the cafeteria to eat instead of going home.

The dormitory was already cold and being alone made it even colder. Wang Yan had never longed so much for Lu Yun’s arrival; at least with someone else there, the dorm would feel more lively.

Additionally, she had decided that she must buy a stove. This expense couldn’t be spared. She had been shivering with cold these days, and hadn’t rested well at night. Fortunately, although there were work duties in winter, there wasn’t too much to do, or else she truly couldn’t have lasted.

Oh, right, today she must ask Zhang Yu about her dad’s surgery situation. Wasn’t it said that her father’s condition was very bad, with a high probability of cancer?

In any case, on days Wang Yan hadn’t rested well, she would sincerely pray, hoping Zhang Yu’s dad had cancer, and the kind that’s incurable, soon to be gone.

Exactly. Zhang Wei not only should have cancer, but it should be the kind where he’d soon die, or it would be a waste of her happiness.

Upon seeing Zhang Yu, Wang Yan really wanted to rush over immediately to inquire about her father’s illness. In her impression, when a father is this sick, a daughter should be worried, unable to eat or rest well, looking quite haggard. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

But who could have thought Zhang Yu appeared so bright, no different from before? What was going on? Wang Yan was genuinely bewildered. Could Zhang Wei not be sick at all?

Impossible, right? Clearly, so many neighbors said he was sick and it was severe, just waiting for surgery. If only one person mentioned it, perhaps it was a mislead. But this was multiple people claiming it, so Zhang Yu wouldn’t have the ability to deceive so many people.

Moreover, they’d already had a fallout at the farm, and it’s estimated Zhang Yu herself didn’t think, even after not contacting for so long following the fallout, Wang Yan would come to her.

Eliminating these possibilities left only one: Zhang Yu’s father’s illness might not be that severe at all?

This thought left Wang Yan in a bad mood. Why couldn’t Zhang Family have trouble when it seemed their main pillar should have thoroughly collapsed, and if not entirely, should have dealt a significant blow?

Wang Yan’s face twisted entirely, and Zhao Tong caught sight of her twisted expression, "What’s up with Wang Yan? Her face looks so bad. She never shows a good face whenever she sees her."

Many noticed but remained silent until Zhao Tong spoke, then all turned to look. Even if one wanted to retract, it was already too late.

Zhang Yu recognized Wang Yan’s expression was directed at her; she saw the previous smile on someone’s face, which changed to the current expression upon seeing her smile.

It seemed her carefree demeanor displeased someone. Zhang Yu could bet that someone perhaps had been praying for her family to have a major event all this vacation.

Zhang Yu truly wanted to know, if someone learned she was leaving the farm soon and already secured a job, what kind of expression would appear?

Nah, not now; already, her presence hit someone hard enough, making her fall apart.

Walking past Wang Yan, Zhang Yu glanced at her, then at the food in her bowl. "Looks good. By the way, when did you get back?"

"After you visited my home that day, the next day several people claiming to be your parents and siblings came to my house, saying you stole everything at night and ran away, seeking me out."

"I wasn’t home at the time, but they told my neighbors if it was me who instigated you to steal your family’s belongings."

Zhang Yu got mad just thinking about it. "Luckily, we already had a falling out, and I don’t speak with you, or I’d have a hard time clearing myself."

"You really did it; you said you took your family’s things overnight. Make it clear!" Zhang Yu said angrily.

Ah? Everyone was stunned, Zhao Tong and Xia Family sisters were more shocked; they hadn’t heard her mention it on the boat before.

Wang Yan wasn’t surprised her family sought Zhang Yu after she took almost everything from their kitchen.

And their elder brother and elder sister wanted to send things to their partners’ families, so their parents were reluctant to buy from the market, naturally seeking Zhang Yu, who made sure they knew Zhang Yu brought back plenty from the farm.

"And you?" Wang Yan knew Zhang Yu would talk like this, definitely not letting the family get their way.

"I didn’t run into them, and even if I did, I didn’t do anything wrong. How is it related to me?"

"If you insist on blaming this on me, then just report to the police. Do what needs to be done."

Wang Yan suddenly got scared, realizing Zhang Yu wasn’t bluffing but truly planning this. She was relieved her parents hadn’t messed with her, or she’d have been dragged back immediately upon arrival.

This really would mean losing all face and pride. "I... I only took what I brought back. I didn’t take family stuff. If only they hadn’t treated me badly."

Thinking of the days at home, Wang Yan’s face turned ugly. "I brought so much back, but they gave it away, and just wouldn’t let me eat well, with watery porridge for three meals a day."

"Let me sleep under the dining table, just giving me a broken quilt, both to lie on and cover." Recalling home life brought uncontrollable tears to Wang Yan’s eyes.