Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 931 - 932 Toxic Fatherly Love 64

"That kid got into F University and is now staying home to take care of their sick grandmother."

When people heard the kid got into F University, they thought the child had a bright future. But upon hearing that the kid wasn’t working and was staying home to care for an elderly person, they commented, "How can they not work?"

"The family isn’t short on money, right? I heard they used to run a store."

"Yeah, didn’t Old Wu Tou say before that his granddaughter’s family has money? Their annual rental income is in the hundreds of thousands."

The old man, who was initially critical of why the kid wasn’t working, immediately went quiet after hearing this.

"And it’s not like they completely depend on their family—they write articles and earn royalties."

"But even without the royalties, it wouldn’t be an issue. Their family doesn’t lack money. Staying home to care for the elderly, taking them out whenever possible—that’s truly nice." The elderly lady who had started the conversation was filled with envy.

After these words, all the elderly folks present fell silent. Didn’t they wish their own children could spend more time with them?

But it was unachievable—their children had jobs and had to earn money to support their families.

"Do you think that girl, when she visits, will pay for Old Wu Tou and his wife’s medical expenses?" The Wu couple had fallen seriously ill, and everyone in the neighborhood knew about it.

Initially, they thought the Wu children were filial and that the old couple would receive excellent care.

But since the diagnosis, they hadn’t seen the children return home, nor had they seen the elderly couple go to the hospital for treatment.

There was talk everywhere that the Wu children simply didn’t want to pay for their parents’ medical care.

"How could that be? Back then, the old Wu couple used up so much of Wu Hao’s ex-wife’s money, and after Wu Hao graduated from university, he just said he had no feelings left."

As Zhang Yu stepped out of the car, she noticed a group of elderly folks sitting downstairs. She understood clearly that the fact she came to see the elder Wu couple would soon be spread around.

The Wu couple used to enjoy coming downstairs to chat and brag about their accomplished children and grandchildren.

But now, they avoided coming down; the only thing waiting for them would be mockery.

When she heard knocking at the door, Old Wu Tou hesitated for a moment. "Who is it?"

Zhang Yu didn’t believe the elderly couple would know who she was. "I’m Zhang Yu, the daughter of Zhang Lina, Wu Hao’s ex-wife."

"I heard about your illness from Wu Hao himself, so I came to see you." She had presented her identity and reasons for coming clearly, and Zhang Yu thought it was the perfect answer.

While Zhang Yu felt the answer was fine, the few people moving up and down the stairs were shocked upon hearing her response.

"Did you just say Wu Hao has divorced again?" One of the old neighbors knew Wu Hao had been divorced before. His current wife was from a second marriage.

But they hadn’t anticipated that this marriage had also ended.

With an astonished expression, Zhang Yu said, "I don’t know either—it’s what Wu Hao told me."

Someone curiously asked, "Why didn’t you call him Dad?"

Another elderly person reprimanded Zhang Yu. "He’s your father."

"He never raised me, and even before I graduated from university, he wasn’t earning money by working. My mom still had to give money to the Wu family."

"During those years in university, I received financial support grants, but the money went straight to the Wu family. Food and living expenses were all paid for by my mom. The reason? It was to take care of the elderly."

"Does such a person deserve to be called Dad?" Zhang Yu retorted.

The crowd fell silent, until a crisp voice said, "Unworthy of being called a father."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. "Exactly. So I won’t call him Dad."

"Legally, he is my father. So when he gets old, falls ill, and needs money for treatment, I’ll take care of what I’m obligated to handle."

"He has three children. I’ll cover one-third of the cost, along with Wu Jian and the others."

"That’s fair." An older man criticized her earlier, but now, hearing that Zhang Yu would fulfill her obligations when Wu Hao got old, nodded approvingly. "Being able to do that is commendable."

"Of course. If I couldn’t, anyone could sue me in court." Even though no one had opened the door, Zhang Yu knew the elder Wu couple were definitely inside.

Earlier, before coming upstairs, she had seen someone moving near the Wu family kitchen window, confirming there were people home.

As she escorted the elderly person earlier, Zhang Yu had learned that these days, the elder Wu couple mostly stayed home.

It was understandable. They had bragged excessively about their children’s achievements, but now that they were unwell, their children were completely absent.

If they were to step outside now, wouldn’t it just invite ridicule? For the pride-driven Wu family, losing face simply wasn’t an option.

"Sue them in court?" An elderly person hesitated. "You can do that?"

"Providing for elderly parents is the responsibility of every child. It doesn’t matter if the parent raised their child or not—even someone like Wu Hao, who ignored me, is still entitled to my support as his elder."

"Of course, not every case merits a lawsuit. If the parent has retirement benefits and can live comfortably, they can’t sue for financial support frivolously."

"But if there’s no money for medical treatment, they can sue. Once health insurance is accounted for, if there’s still a significant financial gap, it’s perfectly reasonable for the children to pitch in."

"However, this is strictly a matter between parent and child—it has nothing to do with the grandchildren." At this moment, Zhang Yu heard footsteps coming from inside the house.

Though the person had tried to walk quietly, age made it impossible to fully suppress the sound. Zhang Yu knew that the elder couple, despite pretending otherwise, couldn’t resign themselves to passing away untreated.

"Are you saying Wu Hao is trying to make you pay?" The older folks weren’t as quick to grasp her point, but the younger ones immediately caught on.

The crowd gasped collectively, including the elderly neighbors who had followed the commotion upstairs upon hearing noise from the hallway.

Zhang Yu nodded. "Why else would Wu Hao inform me about this?"

"My grandmother has cancer, and I’m already spending a lot of money to care for her."

"Wu Hao’s angle is that they don’t have money, and since the elder Wu couple are my relatives, I should cover the costs."

"I’m really confused, though. Wu Hao—The Filial Son—shouldn’t he be footing the bill?"

"They have money to buy a marital home for their son. They could afford tutors for their son and daughter. But suddenly they have no money for their parents’ medical care."

"And yet Wu Hao still goes around parading himself as The Filial Son." Zhang Yu mercilessly ripped off the Wu family’s mask.

"So, after all this time, the Wu family hasn’t changed—they’re still as shameless as ever."

"They have sons and daughters, their own retirement pensions, and property, yet none of them are willing to pay."

"Instead, they’re eyeing a child they never raised." Zhang Yu scoffed and shook her head.

"I’ve been knocking at this door for a while now, speaking here for even longer, yet no one from the Wu family has come out. I suppose they must not be home."

Looking around, Zhang Yu said, "Excuse me, could one of you help me deliver these things to the elder Wu couple?"

"I have other matters to attend to—I can’t wait around like this." She had made the trip, so leaving behind the fruits and other items was still necessary as a "gesture."

"I—I live right next to the Wu family." Someone stepped forward, and others in the crowd confirmed her claim.

Zhang Yu casually handed the items over. After all, she had openly purchased these things in front of everyone, who had seen her prepare the big bags of items.

"Thank you."