MGASC -Chapter 118 Failed to Spread Rumors, Ended Up Humiliated

Along the way, Zhang Ling had already paid for her mother’s breakfast noodles, bought meat, soy sauce, and vinegar, and even covered her father’s alcohol. And now, her mother wanted her to pay for Zhang Song’s fabric.

Just thinking about making new clothes for her son—didn’t her mother notice that she was still wearing patched-up clothes herself?

Zhang Qiao was right: if she wanted to suffer, there would be endless ways to suffer. Originally, calling her mother today was meant to be a kind gesture, hoping to ease tensions with her younger sister’s family.

But Zhang Ling didn’t expect her parents to be so selfish, even thinking about making her sister pay back money!

Is this really something biological parents could do?

Apparently, in their eyes, only their son was truly family. The daughters, at best, were just cash machines—a means to make money.

“I said, why are you standing there like an idiot? Come on in. Don’t you still have a few fabric vouchers? You’re not using them, so give them to your brother first. If he ever gets into a university, he won’t forget his sister.”

Here we go again!

Zhang Ling had never been more disgusted with her mother’s words than today.

Her eyes red, she stepped inside without a word, snatched the shopping basket from her mother, took out the pork belly she had bought for Chen Guilan along with her own piece, and shoved the basket back to her mother.

“You worthless thing, what are you trying to do?”

“Mom, we agreed we’d all go buy meat to see Qiao Qiao. Since you’re not going, I’ll go by myself!”

Zhang Ling stomped off, sulking.

But she couldn’t resist another jab. Pausing at the door, she shouted back: “And your son is lazy and good-for-nothing—not cut out for school. I’d say stop wasting money on him!”

By the time the daughter had walked far away, Chen Guilan finally reacted. Angrily, she didn’t even buy the fabric and ran out yelling after her.

“You worthless thing, you little bitch! Are you trying to rebel with your sister too?!”

“You just follow that improper girl, and you’ll end up like her sooner or later!”

“You two ungrateful daughters! Your dad and I raised you for nothing! I could raise a dog that would at least guard the house! But you? Ungrateful little monsters, and you even despise your brother. Xiao Song can take care of us in our old age—but what can you two useless things do?!”

Chen Guilan’s voice was so loud it drew a crowd.

Some people tried to intervene, but Chen Guilan went all out, throwing a tantrum in the street. She sat down right there, hitting her thighs and wailing: “Zhang Qiao, that ungrateful girl, almost crippled her brother, stirred up trouble, and turned my elder daughter against me! Is this how I raise a child, only to get a white-eyed wolf in return? And they say she and her husband made a fortune—but it’s all ill-gotten gains! They deserve their punishment! Why didn’t a fire burn their whole family?!”

The crowd grew larger as more onlookers gathered. Some, seeing Chen Guilan cry so miserably, even felt a bit of sympathy.

“Never thought Director Lin’s wife would be like this—treating her own family this way. She can’t be a good person.”

“Must be that woman who sells pickled fish, the one that looks like a fox spirit. Definitely not decent!”

“This couple ruined Wang Yan, and now the house burned down. That’s just karma!”

Those speaking were mostly merchants whose businesses Zhang Qiao had taken over, including Li Dong, eager to take a dig at her.

But among the spectators, some had a clear head and despised the habit of spreading rumors blindly.

“Do you even know them? Stop talking nonsense. I have relatives who work at the feed factory, and they say Director Lin is a good man. He provides jobs for us and lets us earn money. So many people are grateful to him. And his wife is even better—beautiful, hardworking, and kind to everyone. She’s nothing like what that old woman says!”

“Exactly! Stop making a fuss! How can a mother publicly spread rumors about her own daughter and son-in-law? Parents like that, Qiao Qiao really is unlucky!”

“Stop laughing at them. Director Lin and his wife live well. Even if it’s karma, it’s a blessing for doing good.”

“I saw them hosting a meal earlier. It was lavish! I heard Director Lin and Zhang Qiao adopted three kids. With that kind heart alone, they deserve to prosper!”

More and more people started criticizing Chen Guilan. Seeing the tide turning, Li Dong slipped away.

Chen Guilan cried until she couldn’t cry anymore. Everyone around was now staring at her strangely, like she was some kind of monster.

Seeing no one paying attention, she got up to leave.

But she couldn’t let it go. She grabbed a passerby: “Wait! Did you say my worthless daughter made a fortune and hosted a feast?!”

“Yes! Zhang Qiao is doing really well. Madam, having a daughter like her is your blessing. Don’t spread rumors. If I were you, I’d treat my daughter well. Only if you treat her well will she treat you well. Why make up lies about your own daughter?”

“Who’s spreading rumors?!”

Chen Guilan pouted, feeling frustrated.

She even wanted to ask where Zhang Qiao was hosting the meal, so she could see for herself, but that person had already left.

Zhang Qiao made a fortune?

Chen Guilan felt even more wronged. Her daughter had made money, yet didn’t come home to show filial piety. If that’s not being a white-eyed wolf, what is?

No, one day she must confront Zhang Qiao.

Her younger daughter didn’t recognize her, and now her elder daughter was starting to rebel too. If this continued, who would do the household chores? Who would cover the expenses?

Just thinking about it made Chen Guilan feel cheated.

…

Zhang Ling wiped her tears as she hurried along.

She had heard everything her mother had shouted. Zhang Ling wished she could just sink into the ground.

Originally, she planned to take the bus to Zhang Qiao’s home.

Halfway there, she saw a newly opened restaurant bustling with activity. Zhang Qiao, wearing pink maternity pants and with her round belly, was smiling warmly and seeing off guests.

Zhang Ling thought she must be mistaken, rubbing her eyes in disbelief.

But that was definitely her sister!

Wasn’t Zhang Qiao’s house destroyed in a fire? The whole place burned down!

How could she still be smiling and even treating so many people to a meal?

Seeing Zhang Qiao glance her way, Zhang Ling quickly turned her back, wiping her eyes with the patched sleeves.

After making sure no tears remained on her face, she turned around, waved, and forced a smile at her sister: “Qiao Qiao, I was just about to come see you at home. Why are you here?”

Zhang Qiao finished seeing off the last relative, looked at Zhang Ling, and greeted her warmly: “Sister! We live far apart, so I couldn’t inform you. Just wanted to tell you that Tianyue and I are moving to a new house. Later, you should come see our new place. Today we invited neighbors and relatives who helped us for a meal. How come you have time to come to the county today? Are you here for the market? Did you buy anything nice?”