Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 95 No House Female Match _1

Zhang Yu didn’t realize Zhang Xin had such grand ambitions; she just went to work every day as a social bird slaving away for retirement.

After getting home at night, she continued to research various materials and kept venturing in the stock market.

During the summer break, Wang Yun mentioned to Zhang Yu that she wanted to skip a grade, hoping to graduate from senior high school as a sophomore.

Though Zhang Yu was somewhat surprised by Wang Yun’s thought, the young girl had experience with skipping grades in primary school but later decided to abandon that approach when she felt it undermined her foundational knowledge.

So now, why was she planning to graduate as a sophomore? Thinking it over, nearly all the high school curriculum would have been covered by the end of sophomore year, with senior year being a comprehensive review.

Skipping senior year wouldn’t be a significant issue, but applying for colleges would be quite rushed, such as taking the TOEFL, IELTS, and the like, which could disrupt the intended pace.

The only consolation was that Wang Yun’s English was quite good, which meant she could spend slightly less time preparing for the IELTS exam.

Even so, Wang Yun was incredibly busy with preparations at both ends, and all Zhang Yu could do was provide solid logistical support to ensure Wang Yun had adequate nutrition.

When Zhang Dagu found out Wang Yun had passed the IELTS test and was applying to schools abroad, he was astounded.

At the outset of this plan, Zhang Dagu wondered if the girl was moving too fast.

Only now did he realize it wasn’t that she was moving too fast; she had been preparing for this all along. Otherwise, how could she have passed so smoothly on her first try and achieved such a high score?

Before the scores were released, Zhang Dagu, of course, did not show off, even Zhang Guohua and his family didn’t mention it.

Now with such outstanding results, of course he wanted to share the news with everyone.

Zhang Guohua’s family and Zhang Hong’s family were surprised by the news and managed to throw in a couple of sour comments.

They knew that even if Wang Yun wasn’t Zhang Yu’s biological daughter, the girl’s academic performance was truly impressive, and their mother-daughter relationship was strong. It was clear that Zhang Yu wouldn’t have to worry about her own old age.

The only ones who could compete with Zhang Yu were probably just Zhang Shouhua and his wife.

On hearing the news, Zhang Shouhua was also surprised but offered his congratulations. Although he didn’t teach Wang Yun, being a teacher, he certainly knew who she was, with her outstanding achievements and frequent awards in competitions.

Which school wouldn’t welcome such a student who brings honor and adds prestige? He also knew that the private school Wang Yun attended, in effort to keep her, didn’t require tuition and even offered a handsome scholarship.

Every time she participated in external competitions, in addition to the organizer’s rewards, she received substantial prizes upon her return to school.

Zhang Shouhua glanced at Du Xia sitting beside him, whose complexion had greatly changed upon hearing the news, knowing she must be feeling quite resentful.

But there was nothing to be done. Zhang Xin’s grades were good, but only when compared with many ordinary students. With a talented child like Wang Yun, however—

Zhang Xin could not compare to Wang Yun, and Zhang Shouhua remembered Zhang Xin’s earlier complaints, lamenting that Wang Yun would also study finance.

If Wang Yun truly did pursue finance, and applied to renowned schools abroad, Zhang Shouhua could guess Zhang Xin would be infuriated.

Du Xia was quite angry and now just concerned about one thing, "Is she already relying on IELTS to start applying for colleges?"

The IELTS test has a validity period, and Du Xia didn’t understand why Wang Yun would prepare to study abroad all of a sudden.

Not panicking, Du Xia thought of another possibility; perhaps Wang Yun was planning to study senior year abroad.

"Yes, that’s the case," Zhang Dagu remembered Wang Yun mentioning starting college applications during their last meal together.

"Which specific schools she’s applying to, the young girl mentioned it, but overseas schools, I haven’t figured out, and Zhang Yu also said there’s no need to figure them out."

"As long as we eventually know where she’s going to college, that’s enough."

"I think that’s very true," Zhang Dagu, although older, still had a sharp mind.

Considering Wang Yun was applying to prestigious schools in Europe and America, how could he forget? He had strolled through many of those schools himself.

But seeing Du Xia’s demeanor, the old master worried this woman would add to the trouble, spreading rumors and pressuring the young girl.

Du Xia was already all ears, eager to know which university Wang Yun had applied to and whether it was the same as hers.

Of course, she also wanted to know which major she planned to study, as this was crucial and important information.

But Zhang Dagu, the old coot, actually said he was too old to remember?

Du Xia felt that Zhang Yu must have instructed Zhang Dagu not to reveal anything, possibly because they were worried that people would find out Wang Yun wasn’t applying to prestigious schools.

After leaving Zhang Dagu’s house, Du Xia couldn’t wait to get into the car and asked, "Hey, do you think we should talk to your sister? She could ask Xiao Xin for advice, since she has experience with applications."

Zhang Shouhua started the car and answered bluntly, "No need. Xiao Xin finished her undergrad in China and is applying for graduate school."

"Xiao Yun is applying for undergrad, the requirements are different, Xiao Xin won’t be able to provide much guidance."

Truthfully, Du Xia was furious with this man. Was she hoping Zhang Xin would offer Wang Yun some advice? She just wanted to snoop for information.

"You think if I say something, Little Yu will let Xiao Xin help?"

"Among the people she knows, not to mention undergraduates studying abroad, there are a bunch who went abroad for elementary and middle school."

"If she wants advice, that’s very simple." What Zhang Shouhua didn’t say was whether Zhang Yu had any guard up against their own family.

"Do you think if Xiao Yun goes abroad for college, she would treat us?" Du Xia hadn’t expected to have to return the favor so soon after receiving it.

Zhang Shouhua shook his head, "No celebration with drinks. Maybe if Xiao Yun goes abroad to study, she’ll simply notify the family group without accepting any red envelopes."

"Did Little Yu accept gifts when she invited us for a meal when she moved into her new house?" People used to think she was foolish for hosting meals and celebrations without accepting gifts.

Whenever other families hosted meals and celebrations, Zhang Yu would always give a red envelope; if that’s not being foolish, what is?

Zhang Shouhua now understood; Zhang Yu was just distancing them. What appeared to be politeness was actually coldness.

Du Xia snorted disdainfully, "She’s just a fool."

Hearing this, Zhang Shouhua couldn’t help but laugh. See, it was the same idea everyone had.

Zhang Yu knew that the topic of Wang Yun’s school applications was being discussed at home, so she was searching online for information and asking friends whose children studied abroad.

Although she had a deep understanding of many universities from their travels, she still needed to understand the specific data.

Wang Yun had already had some schools in mind to apply to, and with the information now gathered, she quickly sent out her applications to her desired schools.

For safety, she also applied to several safety schools.

Zhang Yu found it a bit strange, "Generally, ordinary universities will make it tough for you to apply to medical school later."

"No problem. I can apply to transfer once I’m in university, although it’s difficult,"

"And it’s also a safety net." Wang Yun didn’t believe for a second that she wouldn’t receive acceptance letters from prestigious schools.

It was just a matter of how much scholarship money she would get, "Mom, will you send me off to school?"

Over the years, no matter how busy Zhang Yu was, she always took her to school on the first day.

"Of course." Zhang Yu said happily, "We’ll need a photo together. And when you graduate, I’ll attend your graduation ceremony too."