Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 981 - 982: Countryside Orphan Girl 26

After Feng Lan learned that the Jiang Family had compensated three thousand, she was shocked, and then the news spread throughout the courtyard early the next morning.

When Li Cui got up, the early-rising housewives in the courtyard started inquiring about how much compensation the Jiang Family had given as soon as they saw her.

Upon hearing them mention three thousand, and seeing Feng Lan’s dodgy glance, Li Cui knew it was her who spread the news.

Liu Cui responded, "Yeah, after all, if you do something wrong, you have to pay the price."

"Otherwise, every time you make a mistake, just saying sorry would smooth things over, and you could continue making mistakes in the future. The cost of making mistakes is too low."

"This time, it’s to let the Liu Family know that if they want to act, the price they pay is not a small number."

Everyone agreed Li Cui was right, "But this price is too high."

"High?" Li Cui snorted, "Their combined monthly income is, let’s say, a hundred."

Everyone nodded, after all, they’re all at the supply and marketing cooperative, and Jiang Dawei is a small leader; their combined income is definitely over a hundred a month.

"That’s 1200 a year, 12000 in ten years; they should at least be sentenced to ten years, and when they come out, they have no jobs, which also affects their kids a lot."

"Can’t enlist, can’t get promoted, no good employment assignments."

"Is three thousand expensive?" Li Cui asked in return.

Listening to this, everyone shook their heads, "Not high at all."

With this analysis, it’s truly not high at all; instead, it was a bargain for the Jiang Family.

"Then won’t the Liu Family have to pay several thousand as well?" Everyone remembered that the Liu Family hasn’t come out yet, and with such calculations, it’s not a small number either.

The "Liu Family." Liu Cui sneered, "Their actions are so disgusting; we won’t let them off."

"Otherwise, who knows how arrogant they could get." Li Cui knew the Liu Family was not ordinarily arrogant and domineering in the yard.

"They’ve always been arrogant and domineering, thinking no matter how excessive they are, nothing can be done to them."

Everyone actually disliked the Liu Family even more, nodding continuously, "Right, that’s it."

"Right, we shouldn’t be courteous to them." Everyone nodded, agreeing that the Liu Family should learn a lesson.

Feng Lan spread this matter in the early morning, actually wanting the people around to be jealous of Li Cui and subsequently ostracize them.

Unexpectedly, Li Cui easily turned the situation around, making it develop unfavorably towards the Liu Family.

"By the way, Old Li, now that you’ve got this money, what are you planning to do with it?" A middle-aged woman was quite interested.

Everyone looked towards Li Cui, especially those with average household conditions, thinking that the Zhang Family made a huge fortune this time, maybe they can borrow some money from her.

"The house hasn’t been renovated in years, the roof often leaks, and it was always Liu Hong who went up to repair it."

"Now that he’s gone, we’re not going back either, planning to have someone from the streets come fix the house."

"The rooftop tiles need replacing."

"And we want to remodel the house a bit."

"The kitchen and rooms, I’ve always wanted to make a loft, but always saving up money, the living expenses were high, and we didn’t save much."

"This time, we’ll fix the house along the way, make two rooms upstairs, so when Little Yu gets married and has kids, there’s no worry about no place to live."

"Also, the pond in the yard is worn out, we’ll call someone to fix it, and there’s not enough concrete slabs, we’ll add a couple."

"Also, we’ll add some drying poles in the yard, the gate needs repainting, and we’ll redo it."

"Then, we’ll help out a bit with those having a hard time in the big yard." Knowing many people would eye this money, it’s better to spend a little on it.

Upon hearing about the pond renovation, drying pole installation, and helping the poor, everyone knew borrowing money from the Zhang Family would be nearly impossible.

When Zhang Yu got up, the whole courtyard had already discussed the three thousand yuan a few rounds.

Not only did the neighbors in the yard know, but the surrounding neighbors also knew the news.

Knowing that the Jiang Family unexpectedly paid three thousand at once, everyone was stunned. Most families with a few hundred in savings were considered well-off.

Yet the Jiang Family was so extravagant, directly shelling out three thousand.

After Zhang Yu stepped out, a few neighbors still washing clothes by the pond exchanged glances, each with the same thought that Zhang Yu was a suitable wife.

Being fierce isn’t a problem; it brings wealth to the family. If it wasn’t for her making a fuss...

Especially since the house was about to be renovated, isn’t it just a ready-made wedding room, without having to prepare anything, the young lady has a job too.

Zhang Yu pretended not to notice the calculating glances from the neighbors. Some matters, they can plan all they want, and she can ignore it all she likes.

Zhang Yu outright ignored them, but many still focused on her, "Little Yu, you’re not young anymore, it’s time to talk about marriage; tell me, do you have any thoughts on your other half?"

A warm and eager aunt in the courtyard asked, hopeful to receive some gratitude if successful.

People around perked up their ears, pondering whether to recommend a relative or their son.

Even Feng Lan pricked her ears, listening at the side; even though she had confidence in her nephew, handsome boy, it was always good to know more.

Others might be shy, but who was Zhang Yu; shyness was nonexistent, "Well, I haven’t really thought it through."

"The husband must come and join my family."

No one was surprised by this requirement; it’s the normal practice for the Zhang Family.

"Moreover, since the guy’s joining, his family shouldn’t act like the in-laws; their role is strictly as my parents-in-law."

"Don’t expect me to support the other family or think because my house has more room, they can move in; that’s not happening."

"Anyone daring to think that should immediately leave with their son."

"And all of these need to be signed in an agreement; however my father acts, the guy shouldn’t be any less."

"His family mustn’t be like the Liu Family either, otherwise, I’d rather not get married." Zhang Yu directly glanced at Feng Lan.

"Additionally, don’t introduce anyone related to the Liu Family."

Initially, Feng Lan thought Zhang Yu’s demands seemed to target her, to stop her from matchmaking.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yu was even more direct, outright naming the Liu Family, making Feng Lan feel wronged, "Why can’t people with ties to the Liu Family be considered?"

"It’s simple, around here, which family has a good reputation: Liu, Liu, Zhou, Feng?"

"Even behind the scenes, the Jiang Family calculated against us; can Liu Family’s other relations be good?"

"I’m worried, this time we escaped their scheming by luck, will I be able to dodge it next time?"

"Especially with the person beside the pillow, it’d be easy for them to scheme."

Zhang Yu shook her head, "Forget it, I just want to live a steady life."

"Whoever wants to live such a calculating life can have it."

Zhang Yu briskly freshened up and prepared to leave. There’s still a lot to do, like renting a place to put the furniture if the house is getting renovated.

And there’s the question of where they’d stay; contemplating back and forth, she could only think of staying at the guesthouse, which required a proof of some sort.