Chapter 111: Chapter 111: He is not a fool_1
 

“Zhang Ming is probably not as simple as he seems,” Yun Lei pondered before voicing his thoughts.

Yun’s father looked at Yun Lei, signaling him to continue.

“Just like brother-in-law said earlier, Zhang Ming has always been privileged to eat well and wear new clothes. Is he unaware of this, or is he just pretending to be unaware,” Yun Lei murmured.

Hearing Yun Lei’s words, both Yun’s father and Yun Hai suddenly saw the light.

Yun Lei continued to explain why Zhang Ming acted the way he did today, “He probably wanted to divorce Li Juhua a long time ago, and today he just found an upright excuse and rationale. Now no one thinks his divorce is a big deal, and with a few words, he won over the Zhang family’s parents and even won Zhang Jiang’s gratitude.”

Yun Hai whispered, “I once saw him walking with a widow, and I initially thought I was seeing things. Now it seems, it might be true.”

Yun Lei snickered, “Big brother, it might be better this way. I’ll go and give Xiaohong a word or two. Since the brotherly bond has been severed, as long as both of them are willing to work hard, there’s no reason they can’t lead a good life.”

“Younger brother, you’re right.”

“We must get that hundred yuan on the IOU from Zhang Ming,” Yun Lei grimly stated.There’s no way we can let Zhang Ming use this matter as a stepping stone.”

“I can’t handle this. It’s up to you two, brothers. When the time comes for the New Year’s grain and money distribution, take care of this matter yourselves. By that time, Xiaomen’s two children would have just been born, and money will be needed for everything.”

Yun Hai and Yun Lei both nodded in agreement, “Father, don’t worry. Big Brother and I will take care of this matter. We also need Zhang Jiang to stop being foolish.”

The reason mom and dad agreed for Xiaomen to marry Zhang Jiang in the first place, was because they thought the Zhang family parents were easy to get along with.

Now it seems that he has been pretending all along.

After dinner, Yun Lei pulled Zhang Jiang aside for a thorough analysis.

“Xiaohong, was what you said earlier true?”

Zhang Jiang wasn’t as quick-witted as Yun Lei.

“Second Brother, what are you talking about?”

“When you were a kid, didn’t your older brother wear new clothes and eat well? Didn’t he know he was wearing new clothes? Didn’t he ask your mom why he got new clothes while you, his younger brother, didn’t? When he was enjoying a good meal, did he ever check if you got any?”

Zhang Jiang looked perplexedly at the ground and didn’t say a word.

He wasn’t a fool.

Just some things he hadn’t really thought through. Now that he thought about it, something seemed off.

Why hadn’t his elder brother ever asked or said anything?

“Xiaohong, no offense, but did your father really not notice or know about your mother’s actions?”

“Xiaohong, given the current situation, your only family now are Xiaomen and Little Zhuzi. As your elder brother, there isn’t much else I can say. Xiaomen will need to stay in bed for some time now, but life goes on. As for the IOU your elder brother wrote, when the time comes for that money to be repaid, let me and your big brother be the bad guys. After all, you and your elder brother are still brothers. As your second brother, I wouldn’t try to sow discord.”

“If you ever need anything, come find us. We’re family.”

Zhang Jiang’s mind was in a daze as he saw the Yun father and sons off.

“Younger brother, did you talk to Xiaohong?”

Yun Lei gave a helpless smile, “Big brother, I’m just trying to wake him up, so he stops acting foolishly. I just want him to see who truly cares for him.”