Zhao Gui returned home in a bad mood. Today, the doctor said Zhao Jian’s condition had improved and he would be discharged tomorrow. Just thinking about how Zhao Jian would have to rely solely on Auntie Zhao’s care once he’s discharged made Zhao Gui feel uneasy. On top of that, he went to see Zhang Yu today but was harshly scolded by her, which left him quite angry. Feeling like nothing went right today, when he entered the courtyard, he noticed everyone looking at him and immediately recalled Zhang Yu’s previous remarks. He wanted to leave quickly, unwilling to speak with them. The more he tried to leave, the more they called out to him, "Old Master Zhao, we heard you went to see Zhang Yu today." Zhao Gui’s head buzzed immediately. The reason he went to the scrap station was to avoid attracting the neighbors’ attention, but little did he expect they knew about it. "How do you know, what did Zhang Yu say?" he asked cautiously, unsure of what Zhang Yu might have said. "She said you’re looking for a place for Zhao Jian to have meals together and hoped she could take on this task. She mentioned she’s eating at the scrap station now and that it’s really inconvenient." They wouldn’t say that just moments ago they were discussing why Zhao Gui needed to find a place for Zhao Jian when Auntie Zhao was home all day. Some matters really shouldn’t be questioned or discussed, as it could lead to many complications. Zhao Gui felt somewhat relieved, at least Zhang Yu hadn’t said anything she shouldn’t have. Everyone saw Zhao Gui’s relieved expression and exchanged meaningful glances with each other; there was clearly more to it. "Old Master Zhao, you’re looking for a place for your Xiao Jian to eat, how about my place?" The excitement in Zhao Gui’s house wasn’t urgent to watch, better to earn some money first. "Yes, yes, Old Master Zhao, you know our meals aren’t far behind Zhang Yu’s." "Old Master Zhao, and my house, you’ve come over to eat at mine before and you’ve always said my wife’s cooking is delicious." How much food can one child eat? It’s a sure way to increase household income. Zhao Gui listened to everyone complimenting their cooking and felt even more dizzy. What did they mean by being slightly worse than Zhang Yu’s, it was a lot worse, okay? At Zhang Yu’s house, they could eat meat three or four times a week, while these people, if they could eat meat once a week, it already indicated great household conditions. Zhao Gui looked at the enthusiastic crowd around him and knew they were all just after the money, "The reason I want Zhao Jian to eat at Zhang Yu’s is precisely because their meals are good." "They often have fish and meat; my Xiao Jian has really suffered, and the doctor said he needs proper nourishment." "I’ve observed for a long time, thought for a long time, and ultimately had no choice but to ask Zhang Yu." "If your household’s meal standard can match Zhang Yu’s, I’d absolutely agree." Zhao Gui directly mentioned the meal standards. Are they really going to benchmark against Zhang Yu’s meals? The neighbors pursed their lips, "Old Zhao, your requirements aren’t just high, they’re very high." "Exactly. Just considering Zhang Yu’s meal standards now, I reckon even the factory leaders’ meals aren’t much better." How could people not be envious? Even the factory leaders’ meals couldn’t quite compare to Zhang Yu’s. "So," Zhao Gui spread his hands, "why else would I choose Zhang Yu?" Alright, everyone immediately understood that Zhao Gui planned to just eat the ready meals and the so-called living expenses, no matter how much was given, would be a matter. Zhang Yu was washing things in the middle court, and hearing Zhao Gui explain why he asked her for the meal share, she chuckled secretly. Some things, really, should be brought into the open; there’s no need to hide or hold back, and if the proposer hadn’t thought about how the neighbors would see him once the matter spread, then there’s nothing for her to worry about. Zhao Gui quickly returned to the middle courtyard and saw Zhang Yu washing vegetables by the sink. He remembered being surrounded by people in the front courtyard and their glances; he was really gritting his teeth in anger. "Thank you, Zhang Yu." It seemed his actions had already provoked Zhao Gui, but he was amused with himself. "No need to thank me." Zhang Yu replied honestly, "After all, I saw you were quite anxious, and I simply couldn’t help." "Considering there are so many neighbors in the quadrangle, my family isn’t the only one that cooks delicious meals, so I just asked them." Zhang Yu said weakly that she really just wanted to solve the problem worrying Zhao Gui, "I didn’t expect such a simple thing to end up botched." Looking at Zhang Yu’s feeble demeanor, how could Zhao Gui not understand? He was trapped by Zhang Yu. But no matter how much he understood, so what? People openly calculated against him. No matter how angry Zhao Gui became, he could only swallow this bitter pill, but just thinking about it enraged him, "Zhang Yu, you know Xiao Jian isn’t well and needs nourishment..." Was this a subtle hint hoping she could give some fish to Zhao Jian? Zhang Yu looked grateful, "Zhao Gui, do you want to barter with me?" "I’m lacking a lot of things at home now. See what kind of vouchers you can give me." Freebies are impossible, but ticket exchanges are acceptable. Did he say this to exchange? He hoped Zhang Yu could proactively give a little fish to his family, and if possible, even two pieces daily would be better. Ah, "Still need a ticket?" Zhao Gui was stunned, "Can I pay money?" Pay money? Zhang Yu shook her head with a smile, "Wouldn’t that make it a transaction?" "We are law-abiding citizens, and we definitely can’t do such things." Check latest chapters at novel·fıre·net "If you don’t have vouchers, you could bring physical goods; my family currently lacks grain, coal, cloth, and cotton." Zhang Yu expectedly looked at Zhao Gui, "These can be exchanged." Listening to the items Zhang Yu listed, Zhao Gui wanted to say that these things, let alone her lack, even he lacked. "I don’t have them either." Zhao Gui said pitifully. "Then there’s nothing I can do, because transactions are not possible." Zhang Yu believed that if she took the money today, this old fellow would definitely report it immediately. "And I don’t have vouchers." Zhao Gui sighed, "Forget it, I’m just not a good father." Was this playing the pity card in front of her? Zhang Yu was stunned, "Yes, to Zhao Jian, you are indeed not a good father." "Under the same roof, you didn’t even notice Auntie Zhao and them bullying Zhao Jian, don’t say you were busy, the neighbors all saw it, how could you not notice?" "Well, you don’t know, Auntie Zhao acted very good in front of me." Zhao Gui thought of his old wife’s actions and was really very angry. He felt she never considered him, such a woman was really not suitable to be his wife. "Would she not act in front of the neighbors?" "If they could all see, wouldn’t Auntie Zhao know to disguise herself, wasn’t she worried?" "It’s actually because you didn’t pay attention. If you paid even a little bit, I think Auntie Zhao wouldn’t bully Zhao Jian ."