CHAPTER 1270: CHAPTER 1271: THE LOVE-STRUCK BROTHER’S SISTER 113

Granny Zhang already knew that Zhang Yu hadn’t considered marriage. At the start, Granny was quite uneasy, thinking how could a woman not marry.

But over the years, Granny came to terms with it: "Whether to marry or not is Little Yu’s decision."

"If she wants to marry, she’ll marry; if not, she won’t. As long as she’s happy living her life," Granny said calmly.

Liang Yan really hadn’t expected that Granny would stand on Zhang Yu’s side, and it infuriated her.

"If a woman doesn’t marry, what will she do in her old age? Who will take care of her?"

"If one has children, will they certainly be taken care of?" Zhang Yu retorted coldly, "There are plenty of unfilial children these days."

"Ask my dad if he ever hoped his son would support him until the end?" If she weren’t worried about upsetting Granny, she would have said Zhang Hao was hopeless.

Clearly, the Zhang Family already had this precedent, why should she be dragged down too?

"I never thought of it," Zhang Dong answered simply, "Liang Yan, how have you treated Little Yu? Have you forgotten?"

"You never treated Little Yu well or invested in her, so why now pretend to care about her significant life decisions?"

"Exactly, Mom, Little Yu is a person with plans," Zhang Hao took the opportunity to chime in, hoping to shut up Liang Yan.

Liang Yan hadn’t expected that her good intentions were unsatisfactory to Zhang Dong, Zhang Yu, and even Zhang Hao.

If not for considering that brat and thinking Zhang Yu marrying someone might help Zhang Hao, why else would she be so bothered?

Unable to help, Zhang Hao took out his phone to message Liang Yan.

After constant messaging from Zhang Hao, Liang Yan finally thought of checking her phone. Upon seeing the message, she replied with chuckles.

She really didn’t believe that Zhang Yu, not marrying or having kids, would leave money for Xiao Bao.

As Xiao Bao’s real aunt, Zhang Yu didn’t have too much attachment to him. When they met earlier, Zhang Yu was very calm, not overly excited.

"I don’t have descendants, and I’m not worried about my old age."

"I don’t have descendants, but I’ve contributed a lifetime to the nation. The nation’s father will consider my elder years."

"As for my assets, I’ve already decided to donate them to establish a scholarship at the University of Science and Technology," noticing Zhang Hao and his wife’s earlier excited expressions, Zhang Yu made sure to acknowledge it.

Some things, Zhang Yu felt, should never be promised, "I’ve never thought of leaving anything for my kin."

"Rather than leaving assets for relatives, I hope they, like me, will keep striving tirelessly."

Zhang Yu looked at Chen Jiaojiao, "I heard from Dad that Xiao Bao has great grades; this is all thanks to your excellent nurturing."

"Since the men are unreliable, raise the son well."

Zhang Yu looked at the quietly eating Xiao Bao, "Xiao Bao, I’m your father’s sister, and I won’t leave you anything."

"I can only encourage you to read more, solve more problems, and steadfastly pursue your goals."

"Only what’s in your mind won’t betray you."

Xiao Bao nodded, "Auntie, I know. I will definitely strive like you."

"Grandpa told me about you, how you rely on your own efforts, and I can do the same." After thinking for a while, Xiao Bao timidly asked, "Auntie, can I email you?"

Zhang Yu remained silent, simply staring at him.

Feeling quite shy, Xiao Bao asked, "If... I mean, if I come across questions I don’t understand, can I ask you for help?"

Thinking carefully, Zhang Yu felt that the child’s desire to excel was good, "Of course you can."

"But when I’m busy, I might not respond swiftly." Zhang Yu left her WeChat ID, curious whether Xiao Bao sincerely sought guidance or had other motives.

But it doesn’t matter—having ideas is good; the question is whether he’d considered this approach to change her mind.

No matter, let’s see whose ideas change, Zhang Yu truly looked forward to it.

After dining, Zhang Dong went to pay the bill. Just when everyone thought they could head home separately, Granny Zhang spoke up, "Don’t rush, I have something to say."

Everyone who stood up to leave sat back down upon hearing Granny’s words.

Granny Zhang looked at everyone present, "I’ve mentioned before that my house will be left to Little Yu."

"Then Zhang Hao made a fuss, so I discussed with Little Yu, and the house was sold. She used her own money to buy the current residence; the homeowner is named Zhang Yu, and it’s not subject to division."

Zhang Hao hadn’t anticipated the house had already been given to Zhang Yu, felt unhappy, but couldn’t do anything about it except endure.

"Although I don’t own much jewelry, I have a bit to distribute to Xiao Lu, Xiao Ming’s wife, Xiao Hao’s wife, and Little Yu."

"Regarding savings, not much, Xiao Bao, Xiao Ming, and Little Yu will split them evenly."

Elder Mrs. Zhang briskly divided her possessions, "Xiao Hao, the jewelry is my gift to Chen Jiaojiao, and the money is left for Xiao Bao."

"You’re not allowed to take them." Granny Zhang worried Zhang Hao would take these after.

Zhang Hao laughed sheepishly, expressing helplessness, "Grandma, am I that kind of person?"

"They’re reserved for his mom and him, why would I take them?" Zhang Hao was genuinely displeased; it was meant for him, yet he had no part in them.

Feeling upset, extremely upset, but nobody cared about his feelings, including Chen Jiaojiao and her son, who were determined not to give him the items.

They knew that once given to Zhang Hao, there was no hope of reclaiming them.

Granny Zhang looked at Zhang Hao and Liang Yan, "The things are for Chen Jiaojiao and her son, not for Zhang Hao nor for you, Liang Yan."

"So don’t try to take them."

"Think about what you’ve done for them?"

"Don’t just focus on the present without considering the future."

"Especially you, Liang Yan. If you had treated Little Yu fairly, not let her down, would she act like this now?"

"Little Yu is like this; you wouldn’t want Xiao Bao to become like that someday, right?" Granny Zhang had no expectations that Zhang Hao and his wife would care for Liang Yan.

As for Zhang Yu, she was busy, and any care given would be minor financial support; much more care wouldn’t be expected.

Liang Yan, though externally indifferent to Granny’s words, took them to heart and supported Chen Jiaojiao and her son in the days to come.

After Granny returned home, she fell into a coma and awoke again when Lu Ming completed Old Master Zhang’s tomb renovation.

Granny looked at the images of the renovated tomb, exhaled deeply, "It’s quite good; now I can answer to the old man."

After scanning the crowd once more, Granny’s head fell limply to the side; Zhang Yu knew Granny had passed away.