Chapter 1336: Chapter 1337: The Young Widow of the Courtyard 64 Just as I was carrying the catch of the day to the recycling station, I saw Zhao Gui talking to Old Man Wang at the entrance. What’s going on, why is he here, Zhang Yu wondered. Updates are released by Nove1Fire.net Zhao Gui had been thinking a lot these days, even though Auntie Zhao and Zhao Juan had already lowered their heads in admitted mistake, repeatedly promising there wouldn’t be a next time. But Zhao Gui didn’t believe a word they said, especially when he saw Zhao Jian tremble at the sight of Auntie Zhao and her daughter, too scared to even look at them. Auntie Zhao and them glaring at him with malice already said it all. Even if Zhang Yu would give him a cold shoulder, Zhao Gui still wanted to give it a try, only to find out that Zhang Yu wasn’t at the recycling station. Just as he was about to head back to the factory, he saw Zhang Yu biking back, with a water bucket hanging on her handlebars. She must have gone fishing during lunch break, Zhao Gui suddenly became quite hopeful, “Zhang Yu, I need to talk to you about something.” “Looking for me?” Zhang Yu looked puzzled, “What do you want to talk to me about?” “Let’s make it clear, I’m not lending money or a car. Oh, and no lending the house either.” Zhang Yu stated directly. Zhang Yu thought since her own house was already renovated, there shouldn’t be anyone without a conscience, but it turns out there are still shameless people around. Blocked by Zhang Yu’s words, Zhao Gui felt a bit unhappy, “Zhang Yu, I have something to discuss with you.” Zhang Yu rolled her eyes rudely, “Zhao Gui, you just said it, speak up.” “You know Zhao Jian is in the hospital.” Zhao Gui kept rubbing his hands. Zhang Yu acknowledged, “I know.” “Um, you know Auntie Zhao isn’t good at cooking, can Zhao Jian eat at your place? I can pay for the meals.” Zhao Gui briefly explained the situation, looking at Zhang Yu with much anticipation, hoping for good news. Injured and now planning to share meals? Zhang Yule chuckled, “Sorry, except for breakfast, I eat my meals at the recycling station.” “Also, Zhao Gui, you mentioned paying for meals, how should that be calculated, how much should I charge you?” “Everyone knows I go out fishing and have a catch, so I can of course have fish. But if not, I can’t just go buy a fish for your son to eat.” “There’s also the matter of how much to eat.” Zhang Yu asked quite practically. “Zhao Gui, you’re better off buying some ingredients and making soup, whether it’s chicken soup, meat soup, or fish soup, it shouldn’t be that hard, right?” It’s quite ridiculous, your son’s nutritional issues have nothing to do with my home, “If nothing works, let Auntie Zhao learn properly.” “Just be willing to use oil and salt.” Zhang Yu who had tasted Auntie Zhao’s cooking, knew it wasn’t that bad taste-wise, she just fell into the common problem of the era, being reluctant to use oil. This wasn’t an issue of being willing or not, but a problem where Auntie Zhao simply didn’t want to see Zhao Jian. Zhao Gui didn’t want to say it; if it spread that Auntie Zhao and Zhao Juan were abusing Zhao Jian together, would he still have his face, let alone talk about Zhao Juan’s marriage prospects in the future, what if she lost her job? Regarding the future of this daughter, Zhao Gui didn’t care anymore, but he couldn’t let this daughter become a burden. Previously he looked down on the Liu Family, even though Zhao Juan said Liu Ming had a promising future, he checked around and frankly, it wasn’t impressive at all. As for now, he feels that Liu Ming’s situation is really too suitable for Zhao Juan. The family isn’t well off; even if they later find out Zhao Juan isn’t very good, as a vicious woman, they can’t return her regardless. With a man of decent condition, they’d certainly demand a return. Zhang Yu saw Zhao Gui’s conflicted look and knew there must be something going on, as for the so-called truth, “You don’t want to say, but we all know it’s Auntie Zhao and Zhao Juan bullying Zhao Jian.” Oh no, Zhao Gui was just wondering how to make Zhang Yu agree to take Zhao Jian in without knowing the truth. Before he could come up with an answer, Zhang Yu delivered a heavy blow right to his face. “You, how do you know?” Even on weekends Zhang Yu and the others didn’t stay long at the courtyard, and yet she knew about his wife abusing the child, proving how blatant her actions were. “I heard it from the neighbors, that day you took Zhao Jian to the hospital, someone mentioned it.” Zhang Yu really had no burden selling out neighbors. Someone mentioned it that day? Zhao Gui felt his world go dark, he had been home several times, chatting with surrounding neighbors who asked about the child’s situation, which seemed normal. But hearing Zhang Yu now, he only had one thought, he had become the laughingstock of everyone these days. “Everyone knows?” Zhao Gui’s voice trembled. Zhang Yu nodded, “Originally I didn’t believe it, but seeing you now, I guess what they said is true.” “Zhao Gui, if that’s the case, I can’t agree. Your family’s issues haven’t been resolved, you can’t handle your wife, instead you’re throwing trouble my way.” Zhang Yu took a deep breath, “Zhao Gui, I made it clear that day, we don’t have any dealings.” “This this…” Zhao Gui now had no time to worry about how the courtyard neighbors discussed him, the main issue now was nurturing Zhao Jian well, as this relates to his future and retirement. “You can buy the ingredients home and watch Auntie Zhao make the soup.” Zhang Yu thought for a moment, after all, it was a human life. Watching Auntie Zhao cook, Zhao Gui was quite tempted by the suggestion but was a bit worried, “If I do that, will Auntie Zhao be unhappy?” Zhang Yu was stunned, unsure how to respond, “I don’t know what to do then.” “Why don’t you ask another family?” Zhang Yu couldn’t help but say, “After all you think doing it this way, will Auntie Zhao be happy?” “If you let Zhao Jian eat at my house, will Auntie Zhao be happy?” “Didn’t you consider I might not agree, just because you proposed paying for meals, doesn’t mean I have to agree?” Zhang Yu felt Zhao Gui thought that all his ideas were correct and everyone should follow them. “By then if Auntie Zhao is unhappy, whispering to Zhao Juan, the little girl will come at me with all sorts of accusations.” This had happened so many times, “And when things blow up, Auntie Zhao will pitifully say she didn’t mean it, and Zhao Juan is just a child.” “Then I’m the unlucky one, becoming the villain in the story, getting scolded after doing something, and people pointing fingers at me.” “Zhao Gui, you’re really a schemer.” Zhang Yu frowned at him unhappily, “Just leave.” “I, I…” Zhao Gui, of course, felt wronged by Zhang Yu’s accusations and wanted to explain, but Zhang Yu wouldn’t listen at all.