Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon

Chapter 167: Stubborn

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi felt she wasn’t experiencing an illusion; it was Gong Xin who seemed to be in a daze.

Gong Xin waved away Gu Zi’s hand and said, “It’s a long story. Hurry, take me to your place for a drink, and we can talk slowly.”

She didn’t want to admit she got lost on her way to find Gu Zi; that would be embarrassing. Nonetheless, her body did crave hydration at the moment.

Gu Zi observed Gong Xin’s parched lips and felt a touch of helplessness. How did Gong Xin, the pampered Miss, get herself into such a state?

Gong Xin seemed to have come here specifically to look for her. Could she have gotten lost?

Without mocking her, Gu Zi led her home, and Gong Xin stood in astonishment before the two-story building.

She knew the man Gu Zi was to marry was a pig farmer, and he likely had some money, but she never expected such luxurious living conditions—a two-story house with a front yard.

No wonder Gu Zi was willing to marry and become a stepmother to three kids in the countryside. Even city dwellers couldn’t match these living conditions.

It seemed Gu Zi had tamed both humans and animals here!

“Have some water; I’ll prepare some dessert for you,” Gu Zi offered, handing her a glass of water before heading inside.

Gong Xin gulped down the water, simultaneously scanning her surroundings with wide eyes, remaining in a perpetual state of surprise, unable to articulate her thoughts.

The living room was spacious and bright, adorned with imported tiles that reflected clear images. It was furnished with a television stand, sofas, wooden tables, and chairs—a complete set of furniture. Various modern appliances adorned the space as well.

There were not many people in the city who could meet this condition. She did not expect the Su family in the countryside to be so ahead of times. They must be extremely wealthy!

Suddenly, Gong Xin felt her meager gift seemed inadequate. Seeing Gu Zi approaching with something, she was unsure whether to present it.

Gu Zi placed the grass jelly dessert she had prepared in front of her, explaining it was a cooling and thirst-quenching dessert.

Gong Xin had not completely quenched her thirst after drinking the water. When she heard Gu Zi say this, she immediately picked it up and ate it.

Su Li, who was doing his homework nearby, watched her with surprise. Were city folks this greedy?

Su Bing reminded him in a hushed tone not to get distracted from his homework, so Su Li continued writing.

Seeing Gong Xin enjoy the food, Gu Zi felt genuinely content.

How should she put it? Although Gong Xin had never been on good terms with the original owner since she was young, she never harbored any ill intentions.

Especially after Gu Zi sold her job to Gong Xin, their relationship seemed to have naturally become harmonious.

Gu Zi hadn’t expected Gong Xin to visit her in the countryside.

After finishing the dessert, Gong Xin sighed, “I feel so good after eating this.

My parched throat finally feels relieved.”

“Why didn’t you bring a bottle of water with you?” Gu Zi was a little speechless.

Gong Xin pouted. “Do you know how hard it is to find your place?”

She had arrived around noon and intended to have lunch here, but she couldn’t find the location. She had even run out of water.

Gu Zi then remembered that Gong Xin was terrible with directions. She had gotten lost many times in the city during her childhood.

Teasing her, Gu Zi said, “Missy, you’re quite something. Not recognizing the way yet daring to come to the countryside alone. What brings you to find me?”

Gong Xin Imew she had let slip, fearing the woman’s mocking gaze, which made her blush slightly. But knowing her purpose here was serious, she refrained from engaging in verbal banter.

“I was serious just now. You’re not married yet, so it’s not too late. Come back and be my sister-in-law. I mean it. I can tell my brother acts tough, but he cares about you.”

Gong Xin acknowledged the older man’s wealth but felt he was too old! And being a pig farmer— who knows how intimidating he might look!

Her once arch-nemesis, this flower-like beauty, couldn’t possibly bow down to wealth alone. She felt that although Gu Zi might have given up on Gong Zhan, having liked him for so long, if she knew he truly cared, she might reconsider.

Gu Zi’s lips curved into a faint smile, her eyes slightly narrowed. “My dear, did you come all this way just to say that?”

Gong Xin felt a chill run down her spine for some unknown reason. Holding her arms, she said, “Yes, I think you and my brother are well-matched. As for the old man from the Su family, he’s wealthy but not a suitable match..”