Chapter 2066: Chapter 2067: Old Mrs. Zhang’s Rebirth in the ’70s—Transforming Her Ungrateful Children

The atmosphere at the Wei Family’s year-end dinner was particularly tense, and significantly shocking was the fact that the old couple had actually spent real money to buy an apartment, which amazed everyone.

They never thought the old couple could just buy a house as if it were as simple as picking up something casually, whereas they themselves wouldn’t even dare dream of buying a house, as their savings were far from sufficient to purchase one.

Zhang Yu was unaware of their thoughts; had she known, she would have told them they hadn’t seen anything yet. If they found out about the properties under Old Mrs. Zhang’s name, who knows how terrified they’d be.

Looking at the crowd, who had been mentally unsettled ever since hearing about the old couple buying a house, Zhang Yu sighed softly. Forget it, she decided not to trouble them.

If they knew how much money was under their name, who knows how fawning they’d become. For the sake of a peaceful old age, there was no need to provoke them.

Wei Xuan was eating the year-end meal alone; ever since she fell out with Gao Zhen, she had been renting a place and living by herself.

She initially found life quite tough, with both rent and daily expenses, yet she persisted.

The key was that she seized the opportunity when the police station needed personnel and transferred there from the community office.

Working at the police station meant she didn’t need to constantly go out, handling trivial resident issues, and she had learned that those on long shifts had a small room where they could stay.

This way, she wouldn’t need to pay rent, although her rented apartment was small and not expensive, it still cost about a dozen yuan monthly, which was somewhat costly.

Besides, Gao Zhen occasionally knocked on her door, begged for forgiveness, and sent Gao Xin and Gao Kai to find her, claiming they were sorry.

Wei Xuan didn’t believe a word from those three, even as Gao Zhen brought Gao Xin back to the Gao Family, and his salary was utilized once more. But this didn’t prevent Gao Zhen’s nephews from growing up day by day, their appetites increasing, while Gao Fu and Mrs. Gao’s health was deteriorating due to age.

Mrs. Gao used to frequently pretend to need medicine and hospital visits to get money from Wei Xuan, but now the old couple genuinely visited hospitals regularly. Gao Fu could get some reimbursement, but Mrs. Gao had to pay everything out-of-pocket.

Wei Xuan reflected as she ate her year-end meal, thinking about Gao Zhen coming to her a few days ago, saying Mrs. Gao’s health was very poor, hoping she would visit.

Wei Xuan refused right away, even though she and Gao Zhen weren’t divorced, anyone could see their relationship had long since broken down. The reasons for not divorcing were numerous.

Previously, Wei Xuan did not want to divorce not because of any reluctance over the children, contrary to popular belief. She had lost hope for her two sons, who only saw her as a good mother when they wanted money, and flipped once they got what they wanted.

She wasn’t afraid when she had money, but if she ran out, could she expect Gao Xin to take care of her?

Wei Xuan understood now why Zhang Yu straightforwardly said not to rely on sons for retirement; if they were unreliable, there was no point in hoping.

Her current wish was to buy a house for herself. Even though Zhang Yu never contacted her, Wei Xuan kept informed about the old couple’s activities.

For instance, knowing the old couple bought an apartment was incredibly tempting. She worked during the day and stayed on duty late at night, which meant an extra duty wage without rent expenses.

However, once she retired, she couldn’t live at the police station and had to move out. Where would she live then? Returning to the Gao Family was never considered.

The Gao Family was a trap, even with Gao Fu and Mrs. Gao gone. The nature of Gao Zhen and his sons would still see her as nothing more than a cash cow.

"I need to buy my own house." Wei Xuan had looked into the price of the apartment Zhang Yu bought, and she had saved quite a bit over the years.

Previously, she loved buying clothes and food, but now with beautiful clothes from The South, and food that no longer required coupons, whereas before she indulged herself, now her wardrobe mainly consisted of uniforms and simple meals at the cafeteria, which were less costly.

But if she bought a house and Gao Zhen found out, he probably wouldn’t agree to divorce, and even if he did, who knows if he’d take half of it.

It was her money that bought that house, why give Gao Zhen half?

Taking a deep breath, there were some things that needed to be put on the agenda, no more delays.

Wei Xuan decided to bring up divorce after Spring Festival.

At that moment, Gao Xin rushed in, "Mom, Mom, Grandma is not doing well."

Wei Xuan responded calmly, "Your uncle is there, that’s enough." Her sentiment regarding Mrs. Gao’s passing was quite indifferent.

"You’re not going." Gao Xin was stunned, "Grandma is really in bad shape this time."

"Whether it’s true or false doesn’t matter anymore," Wei Xuan paused, "I’ve been separated from your dad for a long time."

"Go back." Wei Xuan finished her meal, "And tell your dad when you go back, after Grandma’s affairs are settled, let’s get divorced."

Huh? Gao Xin came mainly because the family was out of money and needed her to fund Grandma’s funeral.

Unexpectedly, Wei Xuan not only refused to return but went further by proposing divorce. Gao Xin knew his parents’ relationship was bad, living separately all these years, but he was convinced Wei Xuan wouldn’t go through with it.

After staring at Wei Xuan for a long time, "Mom, if you really divorce, we won’t follow you."

He didn’t believe Wei Xuan wouldn’t panic or beg.

Not surprised by his answer, Wei Xuan responded, "I never intended to have custody of you; you’re grown-ups and should stay with the Gao Family."

Gao Xin was stunned that Wei Xuan never thought of wanting their custody, truly shocked; after a long pause, "You, I mean it, you, you divorce, we won’t want you."

"I know, don’t worry, I won’t regret it. Go back and tell your dad, there’s no need to drag things out any longer. I’m done blocking his way with good colleagues."

Thinking of something she learned a few days ago, Wei Xuan couldn’t believe Gao Zhen wouldn’t be worried, "Also, tell your dad some things, once caught... Considering how tight the situation is now."

Gao Xin somewhat knew about Gao Zhen’s shady dealings, though to him it was no issue at all, "You, you, how can you be so vicious."

Gao Xin pointed at Wei Xuan fiercely, "I’ve never seen anyone as vicious as you."

Vicious? Wei Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly. This was her biological son, "You go back and talk to your dad properly."

"Enough, hurry back, your grandpa has passed away, if Grandma also passes, perhaps the Gao Family’s things can be divided."

"Though the Gao Family doesn’t have money, they do own properties." Over the years, the three Gao brothers lived under one roof, not because of a good relationship, but due to lack of funds and worry that moving out after buying a house might mean losing the Gao Family property to their own family.