Zhang Yu thought that Zhang Hao’s punishnt was just that, but she didn’t expect there was more to it.
Which was that Zhang Hao’s allowance was reduced to 500, leaving Zhang Yu stunned.
Zhang Hao jumped up in anger, "Dad, how can you do this?"
was already barely enough, and now with 500, it’s even less sufficient.
Don’t ntion taking Chen Jiaojiao out to eat, drink, and play; even his own expenses fall short.
"How is it not enough? Tell , where is it not sufficient," Zhang Dong countered, "Tell your monthly expenses."
"Just saying it’s not enough isn’t enough; you have to back it up."
"I, I..." Zhang Hao pressed his lips tightly; he really couldn’t account for all of it.
Seeing Zhang Hao stamr and hesitate while reporting his expenses for a long ti, Zhang Dong was fed up with waiting.
"Let put it directly: you’re not only spending on yourself but also giving money to Chen Jiaojiao."
"That’s your girlfriend; how you want to take care of her and how much you want to give her is your business."
"Even if you choose not to eat or drink and give her all your money, it’s your choice."
"But Zhang Hao, rember, everything you eat, drink, wear, and use cos from ."
"I care about you because you’re my son, but you don’t care about your family. You’d calculate against your own family for the sake of so-called love."
"That’s intolerable for . I may not demand anything from you, nor expect you to achieve greatness, but my son must never do sothing so calculating against people."
"Understand?" Zhang Dong glanced at Zhang Hao, who still seed to think he had done no wrong, "Forget it, why am I even asking you? You clearly don’t see a problem."
"In short, since you think Chen Jiaojiao is so right, then be with her."
"And since you feel short on money, I think you should seriously consider going out to work." Zhang Dong offered Zhang Hao a suggestion.
"Once you earn money outside, how you spend it is your business." Zhang Dong could only hope that after knowing how hard it is to earn money, Zhang Hao would beco much more mature.
Considering working for money, Zhang Hao beca intrigued, "If I go to work, does that an you’re not going to give allowance?"
Though he complained about the small allowance, it was still 500, enough to buy Chen Jiaojiao a set of clothes.
Zhang Dong chuckled, "Don’t worry, it’s just 500, your dad won’t shortchange you that money."
"Your tuition and allowance won’t be reduced, and clothes money will remain at the current standard."
"If I earn money, I can spend it however I like?" Zhang Hao thought for a mont and wanted to confirm with Zhang Dong again.
"You wouldn’t mind if I spent it on Chen Jiaojiao, right?" Zhang Hao looked directly at Zhang Dong.
Zhang Yu glanced at Granny Zhang and Liang Yan, unsurprised by their hurt expressions; the family’s grandson going out to earn money only to spend it on another woman would upset anyone.
Zhang Dong nodded, "I assure you, rest assured, no one will object."
"I think my character is trustworthy, and I will fulfill what I promise," Zhang Dong took a deep breath, glanced at Granny Zhang, and noticed her displeased expression.
"Alright, I’ll ask around with my friends to see if there’s a suitable job opportunity," Zhang Hao quickly finished his al and then returned to his room to ask friends about job opportunities.
He had heard from friends during als that working sowhere seed to pay well.
Zhang Yu finished her al leisurely, "Grandma, Mom and Dad, I’m done eating, I’ll go back to study."
Zhang Dong watched Zhang Yu, as calm as if nothing had happened before, feeling powerless.
This girl had only had one minor outburst today, but he wondered if this was her real temperant?
Why did he feel like Zhang Yu’s outburst today seed deliberately expressive?
But thinking again about today’s events, it was Zhang Hao who looked for Zhang Yu, who didn’t even know this was happening.
Could he be overthinking? Zhang Dong pondered, then let it go, not thinking about it further.
He was busy explaining to Granny Zhang and Liang Yan that no matter how Zhang Hao cried poor or claid difficulty, they absolutely couldn’t give him money.
Ever since that day, every ti Zhang Yu saw Zhang Hao, she completely ignored him, where previously she at least greeted him, but now she spared even that.
As for Zhang Dong’s discontented and angry stares, Zhang Yu pretended not to see them.
Though she didn’t inquire, just from seeing how furious Zhang Hao was, she was sure his working journey must have been anything but smooth.
Otherwise, he’d definitely be happily working and happily dating.
During the finals, Zhang Yu unsurprisingly secured the first place in the science stream again, making Zhang Dong once again a go-to for colleagues seeking advice on raising children.
Even though Zhang Hao transferred from private high school to vocational school, no one would dare ntion it to Zhang Dong.
Zhang Hao might be a lost cause, but Zhang Yu still shone brightly, achieving an impressive result in the National Mathematical Olympiad. Although she didn’t make it into the training team, her score surpassed 98% of her peers nationally.
Though Liang Yan was unhappy about Zhang Yu completely overshadowing Zhang Hao, she was quite pleased that it made her the center of attention.
This winter vacation, Zhang Yu was incredibly busy. There were no competition classes since she wouldn’t participate in the next one.
But that didn’t stop her from preparing for the college entrance examination ahead of ti. Teachers gave her plenty of practice tests; in short, she was constantly doing exam drills.
Granny Zhang and the housekeeper’s biggest task was to provide logistical support for Zhang Yu.
Initially, the Liang Family was pleased about Zhang Hao going to vocational school, delighted at any misfortune of the Zhang Family.
Liang Hao and Liang Li hoped Liang Yan’s life would take a downturn; why should their days be bleak while Liang Yan could live comfortably?
To their disappointnt, while Zhang Hao was indeed a failure, Zhang Yu was thriving, achieving rank in a national competition and first in her grade during finals.
"Little Yu is taking the college entrance exam in June." Liang’s Parents would still contact Liang Yan, as she was not as generous, but they didn’t want to sever ties.
During a al, while enjoying a feast, Liang Li was surprised to hear the news, "Zhang Yu, Liang Yan’s daughter, wasn’t she only a high school junior in September?"
Calculating quickly in her head, she realized she was right, a re junior, "Can you take the college entrance exam in the second year?"
Though she never went to high school, she knew it was done in the third year.
"Advanced testing." Liang’s Parents sighed lightly; they hadn’t expected that among their four grandchildren, Zhang Yu, whom they least valued, would be so outstanding.
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