novelraw Chapter 1266: 1265: How Can There Be Such Reason in This World?
Chapter 1266: 1265: How Can There Be Such Reason in This World?
Chapter 1266: Chapter 1265: How Can There Be Such Reason in This World?
Old Granny Zhang was immediately annoyed and spat: “Why? He’s not my biological son, nor will he care for my old age. If it wasn’t for the fact that he’s usually quite clear-headed, why would I bother with him? Getting him a wife and buying a house are his parents’ responsibilities, what does that have to do with me?”
“It’s already good enough if I can get him a place to stay! I raised his father with all my effort, got him a wife, and even helped raise their brothers. What more do they want?”
“Furthermore, what’s the big deal if I have money now? That money is left for my daughter! If I give too much, there are still those three fool sons in the old family, plus a few young ones, should I not give them anything? If I were to give it all away, even if I had wealth beyond measure, it wouldn’t be enough to split!”
“My mind isn’t faulty, why should I give my own belongings to these troublesome folks? They have parents, don’t they? Let them ask their own parents for what they want! I only care about my Zhuzhu! All my private savings will belong to Zhuzhu in the future! It’s good enough to give a house, if anyone dares to complain, they won’t even get a blade of grass!”
Sister was stunned.
Since Old Granny Zhang was recognized by the Gu Family, even though they understood her rough manners, she knew she couldn’t embarrass herself too much, especially for Old Lady Gu and Lady of the Gu Family, so she tried to restrain herself and avoid shouting.
But today’s words from Sister definitely hit Old Granny Zhang’s nerve, how could she hold back? She couldn’t stop herself from speaking her mind.
Sister was almost fainting.
Not only did she realize how crude this aunt was, she also didn’t understand why everyone valued sons for support in old age and maintaining the family.
Of course, everyone in the Gu Family knew the aunt favored her daughter wholeheartedly, but they thought perhaps it was because she struggled in the countryside relying on her daughter and son-in-law for living, thus being somewhat biased was understandable.
Now that the aunt has reconnected with her family and has money on hand, plus her daughter is now the Wife of the Heir-Apparent, there’s nothing to worry about.
Shouldn’t she care for her sons and grandsons still in the countryside? After all, they are the roots of the Wang Family, right?
It turns out the old lady’s bias wasn’t as apparent, her whole mind was fixated on her daughter, intending to leave her entire fortune to her daughter.
Where in the world is such reasoning?
Old Granny Zhang was still filled with resentment, originally considering buying Jinhoo a house, but anger made her resolute, dream on about a house! Not even buying a single brick now!
Wang Yongzhu was both helpless and amused, seeing Old Granny Zhang react so explosively, she had to patiently soothe her.
“Mom, don’t be angry! Don’t be angry! Jinhoo isn’t that kind of person! You know he’s always been sensible, didn’t he speak up for me during the family split? He’s a conscientious person who remembers our kindness!”
“Moreover, he just returned with the trade convoy, and must be tired from the journey. Let’s meet and see what he plans for the future first.”
After much persuasion, Old Granny Zhang finally calmed down.
Meanwhile, giving Sister, who was still stunned, a look to signal her to step aside.
Sister dared not say anything more, keeping her head down and quiet, hiding in the corner without a word.
Arriving at the house they bought earlier, the door had long been opened, and Yang Zongbao was at the entrance looking out. Upon seeing the mark on the carriage, he realized Wang Yongzhu and her group had arrived, and quickly smiled to greet them.
Seeing Old Granny Zhang, he called her sister, and Wang Yongzhu hurriedly called him uncle and paid respects to Yang Zongbao.
Yang Zongbao hadn’t seen Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang for some time, hearing Wang Yongzhu call him uncle made him happy, and he couldn’t help but smile as he took out something from his embrace to hand to Wang Yongzhu: “Here, take it, uncle went out recently, saw this and thought it was nice, specially brought it back for our Yongzhu to play with.”
Wang Yongzhu took a closer look; it was a small jade-carved rabbit, the jade quality was decent, not comparable to the Duke’s Mansion, but intricately carved and lively, holding a little mortar, extremely cute.
Wang Yongzhu fell in love at first sight, her eyes turning into crescents, and accepted it without hesitation: “Thank you, uncle!”
Yang Zongbao loved how Wang Yongzhu was uninhibited with him, seeing her truly pleased made his smile reach the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.
Old Granny Zhang stood beside, teasing him: “Buying her things again, you should change your spendthrift ways! Save some money for getting a wife, don’t spend all frivolously!”
The closeness in her tone made Sister’s eyes change.
Knowing this aunt spoke more freely than she did with the family patriarch and matriarch, she couldn’t help glancing twice at Yang Zongbao.
Yang Zongbao just chuckled: “Just some small trinkets, as long as Yongzhu likes them. My future is all about Yongzhu, what need is there for a wife? As long as Yongzhu cares for me in old age, that’s enough!”
Old Granny Zhang jokingly scolded: “Rubbish! Even if Yongzhu cares for your old age, you still need a woman by your side who understands your needs, right? Washing clothes, cooking, someone to mend your clothes when they tear, make shoes in winter, sew clothes each season, look after you—”
Yang Zongbao shook his head: “You can just hire someone to do those things, right? As long as Yongzhu makes me clothes and shoes is enough, otherwise, just buy outside, I don’t need anyone to care for me!”
Old Granny Zhang hearing this, realized he hadn’t moved on from before, so she stopped speaking.
Wang Yongzhu chimed in: “Don’t worry, uncle! I’ll care for your old age! If you ever want to marry an aunt, don’t worry! I’ll buy the house, and cover the wedding gifts too!”
Yang Zongbao seemed even more delighted hearing this, “Yeah, everything in the future relies on Yongzhu!”
After the laughter, they headed inside, saying: “Received Yongzhu’s letter yesterday, I immediately sent someone to Boss Zhang’s place to bring Jinhoo back! The kid is exhausted from the journey, lost a lot of weight, and after dinner, he went to lie down in his room, and hasn’t come out till now.”
“Seems like he was overworked outside, finally relaxed back home, and slept deeply. No one has disturbed him, letting him rest well.”
Wang Yongzhu nodded, they all slowed their steps and voices, reaching the backyard.
As expected, Yang Zongbao had arranged a large table of famous breakfast dishes from the Capital City waiting for them to eat.
They were all family, no need for formality, picking out a few dishes to share, and sending Gu Yu and Sister to eat nearby.
They left a few dishes for Jinhoo, sitting together and chatting.
When Old Granny Zhang was recognized, Yang Zongbao happened to have business outside the Capital City, only returning a few days ago, hearing about it, but today was his first time seeing her.
Seeing Old Granny Zhang in glowing spirits, dressed differently than before, he sincerely congratulated her.
Old Granny Zhang felt a bit embarrassed: “What’s there to congratulate?” But worried Yang Zongbao would feel bad, she specially said: “Rest assured, in my heart, you are just like my brother, my real brother! Just like them! The family I recognized, two older brothers were okay, but a younger brother was quite irritating, I couldn’t be bothered with him, you are the real brother to me!”
Only happy for Old Granny Zhang, Yang Zongbao didn’t feel bad at all.
Just then, they heard hurried footsteps from the front courtyard, then someone dashed in, and upon looking closely, wasn’t it Jinhoo?
After a year without seeing him, Jinhoo lost weight, and grew taller.
Seeing Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu, tears immediately welled up in Jinhoo’s eyes, as he knelt down with a thud, knocking his head several times, raising his head with a choked voice: “Gran—Auntie—”