Chapter 901: Chapter 902 Toxic Fatherly Love 34
Zhang Yu naturally knew about Li Cuifen’s daily activities and understood that she went to visit a sick colleague today.
What she didn’t expect was to run into Feng Min and the others. “Isn’t she soone who always cares about appearances? How could she break down in the hospital?”
Feng Min has a strong psychological resilience. Ever since she got together with Wu Hao, she’s weathered countless ups and downs without bending.
How could sothing so trivial lead to a breakdown? Could there be more to it?
Unfortunately, even after reuniting with Wu Hao, the original Zhang Yu didn’t know much about the affairs of his family and couldn’t analyze the situation.
Only after hearing about Wu Min’s success—that her status was now akin to the red lanterns hung high—did Zhang Yu realize the truth.
“I knew it. With Wu Hao’s personality of never acting without gain, after I embarrassed him so badly last ti, why would he still co seeking ?”
“Turns out this is the reason.” Zhang Yu knew Wu Hao had always wanted Wu Jian to follow the institutional career path, but Wu Jian didn’t like it. Plus, his later entrepreneurial efforts yielded decent results, so Wu Hao didn’t force him.
“What now?” Li Cuifen had thought she was just enjoying the gossip about the Wu Family, but when it seed this issue might involve her own child, the old woman grew uneasy.
“He failed to get a promotion this ti, and if he doesn’t move up, he’ll have to retire to a secondary position at the age of 55.”
“By that ti, Wu Jian would still be too young to work, and at that place, once people leave, the connections dry up. Without any family working in the system, Wu Hao’s networks would be severed.”
“When my grades weren’t good enough earlier, it’s obvious that Wu Hao wouldn’t think of . But now my academic performance is excellent—I can even get into a decent university.”
“After graduating college, Wu Hao would maneuver into the system. By then, I could take over, assisting Wu Jian to join the system, securing those resources for him.”
“Including the resources I myself would have, I’d have to provide them to Wu Jian. After all, with Wu Hao’s guidance, I’d rise to a high position—I’d naturally have to pay back so of that favor.”
Zhang Yu had never seriously considered an institutional path. While stable and reliable in inco, those jobs were never to her taste—they felt too oppressive. She’d rather find sothing more casual.
“In the future, if anything happens with them—like Wu Jian and his siblings’ marriages—I wouldn’t be able to avoid contributing.”
“If Wu Hao’s parents fall ill and have to visit hospitals frequently, as their granddaughter with a successful career and money in hand, how could I just stand by and not help?”
“Grandma, you should understand the Wu Family well.” Zhang Yu knew Li Cuifen had never had a good impression of the Wu Family.
Even after years of hardly interacting with them, Li Cuifen still rembered their greed. “Indeed. Back then, they didn’t hesitate to exploit your mom as their daughter-in-law, making endless demands.”
“If you reunite with Wu Hao, they definitely won’t let you off.” Li Cuifen looked at Zhang Yu anxiously. “What if Wu Hao’s mom cos to the school to cause trouble—what then?”
Mother Wu Hao was truly a shrew; she was capable of doing anything to achieve her goals.
Mother Wu Hao making a scene? Zhang Yule laughed. “Let her go ahead. I wouldn’t even acknowledge Wu Hao, let alone her.”
“If she insists on causing chaos, we can discuss it at the police station.”
“I could even visit Wu Hao’s workplace and talk to his supervisor.”
“He never paid my upbringing costs or cared for , and now that the Wu Family has problems, they expect to shell out money? This issue deserves to be brought up with his boss.”
“Let’s see how far he can tolerate.” Zhang Yu really didn’t care. “I’ve got nothing to lose—what am I afraid of?”
“And I could even stir things up at Wu Hao’s siblings’ workplaces.” They were working in neighborhood and community roles, all arranged by Wu Hao.
It’s likely they’d be thrilled about her showing up. Zhang Yu had calculated everything ticulously.
Wu Hao had no idea Zhang Yu and the others were already prepared. He was utterly stunned when he saw the bill that suddenly appeared in front of him upon returning ho.
In disbelief, he stared at Feng Min. “What is this?”
“Your daughter injured soone. These are the dical expenses for their hospital visit.”
“Half of it needs to be paid.” Feng Min was livid as she thought about Wu Min’s behavior, launching into a tirade at Wu Hao.
“I truly don’t understand how I ended up with such a daughter.”
“Fails at everything, constantly competing with others, even resorting to violence.” Feng Min now had utterly lost any affection for Wu Min; all she could do was complain.
Wu Jian, working on his howork in his room, already felt down hearing classmates discuss Wu Min’s altercation earlier. This only worsened his mood.
He had hoped the matter would end upon returning ho, but it continued.
Growing up with Wu Min gave Wu Jian so semblance of sibling affection. But her constant antics and provocations had made her intolerable to him.
Wu Hao looked at the bill total and said, “I’ll transfer the money to you.”
Raising his head, he addressed Wu Min directly. “Now you’ve escalated to fighting. You don’t even listen to your mom.”
“Fine. Your future is your decision.” Wu Hao realized his daughter was thoroughly spoiled and felt it was nearly impossible to rectify her behavior.
In light of that, Wu Hao opted to give up. If there was no saving her, he’d simply stop trying.
“This money will be deducted from your allowance.”
“Of course, if you continue causing trouble, it can co out of your clothing budget.”
“In any case, all of this will be recorded as debt. Just because you’re young and not earning doesn’t an you can avoid these responsibilities.”
Wu Hao was straightforward. Wu Min was dumbfounded. Her previous boldness had stemd from knowing her parents wouldn’t reprimand her too harshly.
But now Wu Hao had struck hard—not only deducting from her allowance but also her wardrobe funds.
“You… you can’t! What…without my allowance, what will I do?” Wu Min protested, trying hard to defend herself.
“This is the total owed. It’s already set. If you act recklessly, what else can I do?”
“If you don’t want this outco, it’s simple—stop being a troublemaker, and the money won’t be spent.”
“Alternatively, work hard in school and aim for good grades. You’ll be rewarded.”
“By the way, if you owe too much, even your New Year’s gift money will go toward repaying the debt.” Wu Hao rembered the New Year’s money and added it to Wu Min’s calculus—it wouldn’t be hers to keep either.
Ahhh, her last hope—the New Year’s gift money—gone as well. Wu Min was furious, staring at Wu Hao with hatred.
Wu Hao was stunned by her fierce glare. “You… you don’t even know how to repent.”
“Get back to your room.” Wu Hao pointed at her door and ordered, “Write a self-reflection.”
“No self-reflection, no coming out.” Wu Hao had completely given up indulging Wu Min, taking a strict approach to discipline.
Feng Min watched Wu Min retreat to her room, feeling much better.
“It’s good to handle it this way; otherwise, who knows what she’d turn into.” Disrespecting her now was bad enough—what about when she’s older?
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