Chapter 20: The Homeless Supporting Actress 20_1

Zhang Hong had not expected Zhang Yu to actually call home, and though a bit surprised, she still asked about the other party's condition with concern.

Knowing that a house had been found and that the move-in had gone smoothly, she was happy for her.

Zhang Dagu, watching his lively home, couldn't have been in a better mood.

Zhang Dagu thought that the house should now become lively, letting everyone know that even though Zhang Yu worked away from home, the Zhang Family was still very united.

No, even more united than when Zhang Yu was home.

Zhang Dagu felt that the family should liven up, making sure the neighbors knew that there were no disagreements in the Zhang Family.

But he had no idea that Chiang Yun, who had been busy for half the day preparing dinner, upon hearing these words, this decision, really had no way to endure it.

She had wanted to say no, but then thought better of it; did she need to say something if she didn't want to cook?

Not at all, she had already decided that starting tomorrow, she would work overtime.

Her workplace did offer overtime, but the pay wasn't much, and she had been busy going home to cook, hardly ever working overtime.

But now, going home to cook dinner for more than ten people, all the while feeling underappreciated and criticized, and Zhang Dagu even said she needed a significant improvement in her cooking skills.

At this moment, Chiang Yun somewhat understood why Zhang Yu had left. Despite contributing so much to the family, the family faced issues without ever thinking of her.

But she wasn't Zhang Yu; she wouldn't act like that silly girl and directly refuse by saying it wasn't her place.

Zhang Guohua was the eldest son, Zhang Yi the eldest grandson; why should she give in? She definitely couldn't back down.

She would just find another way, and Chiang Yun didn't believe that Zhang Dagu and his wife would dare to do anything to her.

By the time she knew it was Zhang Yu who called, the phone had already fallen into the hands of Zhang Dagu.

Zhang Dagu thought that Zhang Yu made this call to see how chaotic the Zhang Family was now.

The old master stated that it was absolutely impossible for Zhang Yu to find any fault: We are doing great, your sister-in-law is cooking, your second brother's family, your eldest sister's family, they all come back for dinner.

Zhang Dagu excitedly declared: I have already talked to them about it; we need to make the house lively, to come back for dinner every day.

Ah, come back for dinner every day? Chiang Yun cooking? Zhang Yu felt amused inside; how could Chiang Yun cook for over a dozen people every day?

She guessed that by tomorrow, there would likely be a strike. As for why she agreed to cook today, Zhang Shouhua and their family must have caught Chiang Yun off guard.

Hearing the smugness in Zhang Dagu's voice, Zhang Yu guessed that he wanted to let her know that even without her, the Zhang Family would fare even better.

Don't think that only on weekends can the whole family gather for a meal; they could all be together for dinner every day.

If Pan Juan were the one cooking, Zhang Yu knew everyone would continue to play the dutiful sons and grandchildren. But soon, with no one willing to cook, the so-called coming home for dinner would become a hot potato.

Now, for pride's sake, they wanted the neighbors to think the Zhang Family was the same as before, but once the question of who would cook caused serious disputes...

Don't even speak of making the neighbors envious; it had already become a huge joke, bringing so much laughter to the neighborhood.

Never mind. Since Zhang Dagu was so pleased with himself now, why should she say anything unpleasant? After all, she wasn't home.

Zhang Yu: That's great, I believe your sister-in-law can definitely do it; after all, she is a good housekeeper.

Zhang Dagu was overjoyed, especially since he felt that Zhang Yu saying this must be as upset as she was.

Zhang Dagu: Your sister-in-law is not bad. She really fits the role of the eldest sister-in-law.

Zhang Dagu: By the way, are you coming back this week?

Chiang Yun perked up her ears upon hearing this; she really wanted to know if Zhang Yu was coming back.

Once Zhang Yu comes back, she can relax and have Zhang Yu do the work.

Go back this week? Zhang Yu shook her head: "I won't go back, I've just moved into my new place, and there's a lot I need to get."

Zhang Yu: "Plus, a round-trip train ticket is very expensive, costing several hundred."

As soon as Zhang Dagu heard that a round-trip ticket could cost several hundred, it really gave him a shock.

Zhang Dagu: "You should just focus on your work over there; your mom and I are doing well here. You just concentrate on your job there."

When Pan Juan and the others heard this, what, how could Zhang Dagu tell Zhang Yu to focus on her work there, how come he doesn't want Zhang Yu to come back?

It could be said that the whole Zhang family was looking forward to Zhang Yu's return, after all, the meals she cooked were many times better than those made by Chiang Yun.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu was naturally very happy: "Dad, don't worry, I'll work hard here."

Zhang Yu: "Once I have everything sorted out here and have taken care of my work, I'll come back to see you and mom."

Zhang Dagu made a sound of acknowledgment: "Right, your sister mentioned earlier that your elder brother and his family have come to stay, and Zhang Yi is staying in your room."

Zhang Yu immediately understood; in other words, her room was no longer available, and if she were to go back, she would have nowhere to stay.

Zhang Yu: "It's fine, I'll just stay at a hotel when the time comes. I have to come back to see you two elders."

Indeed, Zhang Dagu told her to focus on her work, and her room was no longer available at home, so coming back once a quarter would suffice.

When Zhang Dagu heard this, what? She would stay in a hotel? "Why stay in a hotel? Isn't that a waste of money? Can't you squeeze in at home?"

Zhang Yu: "It's no big deal; it's just for one day. I can afford that."

Zhang Yu: "I won't be coming back often anyway. If I were, I would squeeze in at home."

Zhang Yu: "I'm just coming back once; there's no need to go through such trouble, otherwise your daugther-in-law would have to clean the sheets and quilt covers, and she's already busy."

Zhang Yu: "I still have the awareness of being a guest that I should have."

Guest? Zhang Yu's definition of herself left Zhang Dagu stunned. He suddenly remembered that Pan Juan had once said something about Zhang Yu saying that next time she comes back, she would be a guest.

At first, Zhang Dagu didn't take it to heart because she is his own daughter; he thought she was just saying it in a fit of pique.

Zhang Dagu became a little panicked, after all, if Zhang Yu considered herself a guest, would she still do housework when she visited home?

Zhang Dagu: "What nonsense are you talking about? How can you be a guest?"

Zhang Shouhua and the others knew that Zhang Dagu was on the phone with Zhang Yu and all pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what they were actually saying.

Unexpectedly, they ended up hearing the old man's voice quite loudly stating that Zhang Yu is not a guest.

What does that mean? Zhang Yu thinks she's a guest? Initially, no one took it seriously, but later they remembered that every time they came back, Pan Juan would say they were guests and didn't need to work, always leaving Zhang Yu to hustle about.

When they first heard Pan Juan calling them guests, they were quite upset, feeling as if they were being pushed out of the Zhang family.

But now they realized that the most comfortable position in the Zhang family was that of a guest, as only guests were not required to do any work.

But how could Zhang Yu suddenly become a guest? If she was a guest, would she still do chores?

And if they expected her to do chores, would that mean they were not supposed to do any?

Zhang Yu: "Alright, Dad, say hello to mom for me, and to my elder brother as well."

After finishing, she hung up the phone, unconcerned with the thoughts of the members of the Zhang family.