Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon

Chapter 974: Deliberately Slandering Gu Zi

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“You know what? That actually makes sense!” one of the women exclaimed, her eyes widening with sudden realization. “Now that I think about it, Gu Shan and Zhang Mei were constantly arguing for a while. Don’t you all remember? I even saw Gu Shan storming out of the house a few times, fuming with rage. He didn’t come back until late at night, or sometimes, not at all.”

The more they thought about it, the more certain they became–Gu Shan must have another woman outside, which was why the divorce with Zhang Mei had escalated so dramatically. However, someone raised a question, “But wait. Didn’t Lin Miao say that Gu Shan decided to divorce only after a private conversation with Gu Zi? So, was Lin Miao lying? Was she deliberately slandering Gu Zi?”

Another woman chimed in, “Most likely! Honestly, would Miss Gong Xin go out of her way to spread false rumors? What would she even gain from it? But Lin Miao? She’s nothing but a troublemaker, stirring up drama and nearly getting us into serious trouble. We should gather ourselves and pay a visit to Miss Gong Xin to apologize. We can’t let a few careless words jeopardize our husbands’ futures.”

The group of women began dispersing, leaving behind Gu Shan’s housekeeper, who grew increasingly anxious. Seeing the way things were unfolding, she dared not speak ill of Gu Zi anymore. With the sky darkening and rain clouds threatening another downpour, she hurried off toward the Gu family home, determined to warn Lin Miao about the situation.

By afternoon, Gu Zi emerged from the shower, refreshed but unsettled. Outside, the wind howled and lightning cracked across the sky. She stared out at the storm, unable to stop worrying about Su Shen, who was still out managing the disposal of dead pigs.

He would surely get drenched. He was already nursing a cold, and no matter how strong he was, his body wouldn’t hold up under such conditions.

Gu Zi had told him to come home earlier so she could brew him some herbal medicine, but he hadn’t made it back.

After taking Su Le from Su Jing and holding the baby in her arms, Gu Zi sat on the sofa, staring at the old-fashioned telephone on the table. She wanted to call Su Shen’s office to check on him but worried it might distract him.

Instead, she called Gui Hua’s corner store and asked her to go into town to get herbs from the old Chinese doctor, following her specific prescription. She instructed Gui Hua to prepare the medicine and have Lin Hun deliver it to Su Shen.

With Jin Long now focused on inheriting the family business, Su Shen was grooming Lin Cheng to take over as the top manager at the pig farm.

Lin Hun, who worked closely with Lin Cheng, had become a significant figure at the farm. Given his frequent interactions with Su Shen, Gu Zi felt reassured that Lin Hun would handle the delivery properly.

Due to the heavy rain, Gui Hua waited until the downpour eased before fetching the herbs. By the time Lin Hun delivered the thermos filled with herbal soup, it was already late at night.

Su Shen stood atop a mound of earth, his tall and commanding figure cutting through the dim light. Despite the occasional cough, his sharp, hawk-like eyes gleamed with determination.

Lin Hun felt a surge of admiration. Serving such a capable and charismatic leader was an honor. And to top it off, Su Shen was clearly a romantic. Holding the thermos prepared by his wife, his fierce eyes softened with a rare tenderness.

Lin Hun resolved to learn from Su Shen’s example–to work hard and create a better life for Gui Hua. Life suddenly seemed full of promise.

That night, Gu Zi slept in Su Le’s small room. The rain pounded against the roof, filling the air with its relentless rhythm. Yet, nestled in the cozy room, Gu Zi felt a sense of warmth and security. She drifted off to sleep, hoping that tomorrow would bring sunshine after so many days of rain.

When morning arrived, her wish came true. The sun shone brightly, and the grass seemed greener than ever. Standing in the courtyard, Gu Zi stretched and inhaled deeply. The air was so fresh it felt like the entire world had been scrubbed clean, leaving behind only the faint scent of damp earth.

Su Jing had risen early to prepare breakfast. Seeing Gu Zi in the courtyard, she brought over a plate of food. “Eat up before you start your morning exercises,” Su Jing said with a smile.

Though Gu Zi was her sister-in-law, Su Jing often felt more like an older sister to her. Gu Zi was so much younger than her brother and even younger than herself. Sometimes, Su Jing had an urge to pamper Gu Zi like a little sister. But Gu Zi was no ordinary girl. She was smart and capable, fully deserving of her role as the lady of the house.

Su Jing often thought back to the Xu family incident. Without Gu Zi’s calm advice, she might have made a mess of everything.

Gu Zi didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted the breakfast with a grateful smile. She ate in small bites while her gaze occasionally drifted toward the house across the way.

“I trust Su Shen,” she said confidently. “The issues at the pig farm will be resolved soon. After that, we’ll tackle the Xu family matter. Don’t worry–we’ve got this.”