Chapter 1197: Chapter 1198: The Love-Struck Brother’s Sister 40

When Zhang Dong and his wife saw Zhang Yu entering from the elevator on the first floor, they were both startled, “Why did you buy so many books?”

She was carrying about ten thick workbook booklets in each hand, and Zhang Dong quickly took the books from Zhang Yu.

Even with mental preparation, the weight of the stack of books made his shoulders slump, “Why did you buy so many books?”

“Isn’t the winter vacation coming soon? Plus, with the holiday homework, these are the exercises I need to practice during the winter break.”

Since she saw Zhang Dong, Zhang Yu handed the receipt directly to him, “Dad, these are the books I just bought today.”

Zhang Dong glanced at the amount and tut-tutted, the weight of the books was considerable, and the price too was quite pleasant.

He took out his phone and directly transferred money to Zhang Yu, who promptly accepted it skillfully.

Even though it wasn’t her money, and it wouldn’t go to her, Liang Yan still felt distressed.

“Aren’t you about to get ten thousand?” Liang Yan said irritably.

“That’s a reward. I’ve already planned to use it to get a new computer, the one Dad gave me doesn’t perform well.”

“And then I’ll buy a set of men’s skincare products for my dad.”

“When I get the scholarship next semester, I’ll buy my dad a suit.” Zhang Yu generously declared.

“No need, no need.” Zhang Dong wouldn’t take anything from Zhang Yu, “The reward is yours to keep.”

“Just the thought is enough.” Zhang Dong kept waving his hand, not willing to take anything from Zhang Yu.

Liang Yan stood beside them, angry. She played the villain, but all the benefits went to Zhang Dong, “There’s nothing for me.”

“Mom, did you give me the scholarship?” Zhang Yu spread her hands, “Oh yes, Dad, this winter break I’ve arranged with Jiajia to study at her house.”

“I won’t be doing any housework.” She quickly stated before Liang Yan, saying she would be too busy during the winter break to do chores.

Liang Yan was flustered upon hearing this, feeling genuinely busy these past few months, remembering the summer when she came home to just eat and didn’t have to do anything, it was truly relaxing.

As for money, she was no longer envious. Even if Zhang Yu came back with some money, how much could she save? Compared to being busy, the money really wasn’t much.

“How can you not do any work?” Liang Yan said unceremoniously.

“Why am I the only one who has to work, I’m busy too.”

“Don’t tell me that girls should do housework, I’m better at studying than Zhang Hao.”

“But didn’t you do it during the summer?” Liang Yan replied irritably.

What could Zhang Yu say? Should she say, your daughter found herself a job, studying with Lu Jiajia during the winter break, her family is offering ten thousand.

But this was purely for her, no chores, no need to contribute to grocery money, how could she miss such a great opportunity?

Of course, she couldn’t miss it, but this money will definitely be kept hidden from the Zhang Family, too many eyes will be on it.

If not for this income, Zhang Yu absolutely wouldn’t have been willing to buy things for Zhang Dong, she would have saved the money.

“Can’t you study at home?” Liang Yan said irritably.

“I’m preventing Auntie and them from visiting.” Zhang Yu confidently said.

Knowing how the Liang family treated her, a few good words from them and Liang Yan’s relationship with them eased again.

“I really don’t have the time to keep an eye on them.” Zhang Yu carried her things to the small compartment, quickly turning on the heater.

The small compartment wasn’t big, so it warmed up quickly, especially since there was a curtain at the door, the heating speed was even faster.

Zhang Dong changed clothes in the room and stood at the small compartment’s door, “You’re going to study during the winter break.”

“If Liu Xia and the others come, let your brother entertain them.” Zhang Dong had previously thought Liang Yan was doing relatively well, not always helping the Liang Family like before, and was considering letting her manage the family’s finances.

Now Zhang Dong changed his mind again, deciding to watch a bit longer, as the children grow, there are more expenses.

“Okay.” Zhang Yu packed up the workbooks she had completed and placed them to the side, sighing, too many books was this little annoying.

Zhang Dong watched Zhang Yu in the small compartment, only able to sit in a wheelchair or squat, all sorts of discomfort.

“Aren’t you uncomfortable here?” Zhang Dong looked at Zhang Yu moving around in the wheelchair and felt tired just thinking about it.

Uncomfortable? Zhang Yu almost wanted to curse inside, remove the ‘un’, “It’s okay, I’m used to it.” Just another year and a half, keep resisting a bit longer.

After all, the place isn’t big, just a temporary residence, “Suffer now to gain later.”

Zhang Yu arranged the books, opened the internet, and prepared for online classes. Zhang Dong watched for a while, finding it particularly boring.

As he was about to leave, he noticed on the bookshelf the workbooks from the first semester of high school, casually took one and looked at it.

He found they were all completed by Zhang Yu, flipped through briefly, and switched to another, again it was completed.

Zhang Dong knew how much homework the First High assigns, colleagues often said their sons worked until eleven each night, and then went to an hour of online courses before resting.

And that’s just the normal class at First High, if it were the rocket class, the workload would be even higher, yet Zhang Yu could complete so many exercises.

Zhang Dong used to wonder if Zhang Yu would really do all those workbooks seriously?

He had thought about it but never asked, now he knew, even at the same high school, each child’s situation is different.

Zhang Dong had an idea to let Zhang Hao see, to give him some motivation to work hard.

But thought again, as long as the homework is done and online courses are attended properly, no more expectations are needed.

Zhang Yu heard footsteps, knowing Zhang Dong had left, looked back at her books, some of which were noticeably moved.

Guessing it was probably Zhang Dong who took some out to check if she had finished these workbooks?

Zhang Yu thought for a moment, still couldn’t figure it out, and didn’t bother thinking further.

So many books, all to be completed during the winter break, busy, really busy beyond words.

After a few days of relaxing at home, it was time to return to school, Zhang Yu’s results placed her in the top twenty-five this time.

This rank wasn’t particularly high, only about ten points behind the third rank, how could it not put pressure on those in the top three.

Looking at the report card, Zhang Yu was very happy, finally able to buy a computer.

Returning home, she placed an order online right away, a new year should bring new prospects, a new computer should be used.

Zhang Hao looked at his report card, knowing reaching the top thirty was a dream, but didn’t expect not even making it to the top sixty.

Zhang Hao didn’t understand where the problem was, wanted to ask the teacher but didn’t have the courage.

His ranking was outside the top one hundred, which back in middle school would have been considered good, but now among a school with lots of low-performing students, this rank really didn’t prove much.