Chapter 1235: Chapter 1236: The Love-Struck Brother’s Sister 78

Zhang Yu emerged from the elevator carrying the gift Lu Jiajia had brought her, only to hear the sound of a girl crying.

What’s going on? Zhang Yu couldn’t help but mutter to herself; someone still crying during the Spring Festival.

Who could it be? How irritating. It was only when Zhang Yu walked into the corridor that she realized it was Chen Jiaojiao.

She took a while to recognize Chen Jiaojiao, looking utterly disheveled, her eyes swollen from crying, her face full of desolation.

What’s wrong? Could it be that Zhang Hao broke up with her? Zhang Yu thought it sounded impossible. With his love-struck mind and determination to marry only Chen Jiaojiao, how could they have broken up?

Chen Jiaojiao heard the elevator and wanted to stop crying, but she couldn’t. She was just too sad.

She tried hard to wipe her tears, not wanting to be seen in her most desperate state, but when she looked up, she found it was Zhang Yu.

Chen Jiaojiao immediately panicked. If there was anyone she least wanted to see right now, it would be Zhang Yu.

She used to think Zhang Yu was a bookworm, who never dressed up and was sure to be overshadowed.

But looking now, the gap between them was vast, and Chen Jiaojiao knew without needing a mirror that she was in a really bad state.

“You’re here,” Zhang Yu noticed her discomfort, “Well, we have elders at home, and it’s considered bad luck to hear crying during the Spring Festival.”

“If you’re looking for Zhang Hao, why not just call him?” Zhang Yu said and prepared to leave.

Watching Zhang Yu walk away, Chen Jiaojiao recalled her last plans and thought if they had succeeded, she’d be living much better, certainly better than Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu could feel Chen Jiaojiao staring at her back with a hint of malice.

“Why… why do you know?” Chen Jiaojiao couldn’t help but ask.

After all, the whole Zhang Family knew about it, and since she and Zhang Hao were breaking up, she wanted to know why.

Zhang Yu didn’t expect Chen Jiaojiao to ask, “Know what?”

“I just guessed. Maybe you don’t know, but Zhang Hao used to look at me unfavorably, then suddenly with great malice.”

“Imagine someone who has a lot of malice towards me suddenly inviting me for dinner—it’s obviously fishy.”

“I also know your brother is a troublemaker, often causing problems and needing compensation every time something happens.”

“And your parents, they’re idle people, where would they get money for that?”

“I certainly had to be cautious and wouldn’t go out to dinner with you all.”

“I didn’t expect you’d act so quickly.”

“Chen Jiaojiao, did your brother get into trouble again and need money to pay?”

“Moreover, even if you find Zhang Hao, it’s useless. He doesn’t have money on him now.”

“Instead of waiting for him to pay, shouldn’t you find a way to earn money?” The whole Chen Family just laze around; Zhang Yu couldn’t understand it, she thought, I mean, with arms and legs, why couldn’t they work for money.

“I… I don’t know how to make money,” Chen Jiaojiao whispered, “I really don’t know how.”

“I’m not as smart as you, able to earn money.” Chen Jiaojiao had thought about making money but, after a long time, found nothing suitable for her.

Not knowing how to earn money? Wanting to make money like her? Zhang Yu chuckled, “Who was born knowing how to make money?”

“Did Zhang Hao always know how to work?”

“He wasn’t without skills either, but he still went out to work and earn money.”

“Good students can find ways to earn money by studying, and bad students can find other ways to earn money.”

“Right now, during the Spring Festival, many restaurants are short of staff; you could work as a waitress.”

“After all, you do look pretty.” Zhang Yu sincerely suggested.

“And aren’t you good at dressing up? You could ask at the clothing stores if they need help.”

“Or you could clean houses; hourly workers are quite popular now.”

“Or ask if anyone needs a dog walker.” Zhang Yu gave many suggestions.

She knew Chen Jiaojiao wouldn’t heed these suggestions. Used to getting by with kind words and a bit of charm, how could she be willing to work hard for money?

“It’s exhausting,” Chen Jiaojiao pouted.

Exhausting? Zhang Yu laughed, “Already tired out?”

“You think studying is easy?”

“You think staying up late doing exercises is easy?”

“I might not know how Zhang Hao works to earn his money or how much he earns, but I know, for him, it’s really exhausting.”

“Does your family’s situation even compare to mine?”

“Honestly, Zhang Hao was truly spoiled at home. Everything he needed was provided.”

“Before he met you, Zhang Hao never lacked money, never thought about going out to earn money.”

“After meeting you, his life really changed; you’re just bad luck.” Zhang Yu couldn’t stop shaking her head.

“I’m not, I’m not,” Chen Jiaojiao wouldn’t admit it. If word got out, who’d want to be with her?

“If you say you’re not, then you’re not,” Zhang Yu laughed, “Before, the rich guy you were seeing, now his family’s business isn’t great at all.”

“They can’t even afford private school for him, right?”

“Now with Zhang Hao like this, if they have any contact, it must be because of you.”

“Didn’t you notice that your popularity at school has dropped significantly?”

“Anyone with some family wealth and sense wouldn’t get close to you now, would they?”

“Alright, it’s cold outside. I’m going in.” Zhang Yu kindly reminded her, “If you’re going to wait here, stop crying.”

“No one wants to see someone crying outside their door during the Spring Festival.”

“But if you’re not going to enter the Zhang Family, that’s fine too. You’re just a passerby, do whatever you want.” Zhang Yu opened the door and went inside.

As she closed the door, she took out her phone and tagged Zhang Hao in the family chat, telling him Chen Jiaojiao was waiting at the door.

Granny Zhang had heard crying at the door long ago, but knowing it was Chen Jiaojiao, she didn’t bother to tell her to leave.

Through the cameras, she saw Zhang Yu talking to her, “Why bother with that girl…”

“She’s just a big lunatic,” Granny Zhang scoffed.

“Granny, I was just worried about her crying outside. Isn’t that bad luck?”

Zhang Yu placed her things on the table, “Lu Jiajia brought you some food.”

Zhang Yu took out the suitable food for Granny Zhang. Granny was thrilled, “Lu Jiajia is a good girl.”

“Yes, she’s a good girl. When she gets into college, Granny, you should give her a red envelope.” Zhang Yu tried to secure a benefit for her friend.

“No problem.” Granny Zhang, munching on the food, thought of Zhang Hao, her own grandson, whom she treated well. Yet even after making money, he never bought her a thing.

Not a single candy, just empty words as so-called gifts.

That girl Lu Jiajia is so good, always bringing her things when she visits. Even during the Spring Festival when going back home, she doesn’t forget to bring things, unlike Zhang Hao—a world of difference.