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

Chapter 371 - 371: Can I t Bear to See Her Doing Well

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gong Zhan was certain that Gu Zi had come for him. For reasons unknown, this realization quickened his heartbeat. He seemed to be eagerly anticipating the manifestation of this thought.

In the heat of the moment, he paid little mind to the fact that this incident could potentially tarnish the reputation of his family, the Gong. There were many guests at the scene, all awaiting an explanation from both the Gong and Gu families.

Lin Miao, observing the men in police uniforms before her, felt a sense of impending doom. What was she to do? How was she to handle this situation?

She noticed Gong Zhan’s gaze drifting towards the main table, where Gu Zi was also looking in their direction. Meeting Gu Zi’s large, bright eyes, Lin Miao shuddered involuntarily. Her gaze remained fixed in that direction as she rushed towards Gu Zi.

With a pale face, she grabbed Gu Zi’s hand and pulled her up, angrily saying, “Sister, you must be here to take revenge on me, aren’t you? Gu Zi, I know you can’t stand the thought of me marrying Gong Zhan, but you shouldn’t have chosen such an important occasion to cause a scene!”

Lin Miao couldn’t believe it. How could it be on such an occasion? The Gu and Gong families, the people of the courtyard, Gong’s relatives – they were all present. If she were to be taken away by the police under such circumstances, wouldn’t it be akin to a death sentence?

She couldn’t be taken away at this time, absolutely not! She had to hold onto Gu Zi. As long as she held onto Gu Zi, she would be fine. It was this Gu Zi who had stolen her luck!

With Lin Miao’s outburst, all eyes turned to Gu Zi. Indeed, it would have been acceptable if Gu Zi, who had married so far away, hadn’t returned today. But she had come, dressed in her finest with her husband, clearly expecting something to happen.

Everyone had witnessed how infatuated Gu Zi had been with Gong Zhan. The Gu and Gong families should have anticipated that Gu Zi would cause a scene today. However, they had taken no precautions, and the Gu family had even reserved seats for Gu Zi and her husband.

Fear was evident in everyone’s eyes. They felt that Gu Zi was a woman of deep schemes and a ruthless heart.

Regardless, the Gu family had raised Gu Zi. Even if she was unwilling to see Lin Miao marry Gong Zhan, she shouldn’t have used the Gu family’s reputation as a joke.

Seeing everyone accusing Gu Zi, Gong Zhan felt that their thoughts were not far from his own. He said to Gu Zi, somewhat annoyed, “Stop these games. Today is an important day. You need to clear things up with Captain He.”

At this moment, Gu Shan and Zhang Mei entered. They looked at Gu Zi as if she were an enemy. Gu Shan was observing Gu Zi with a new, distant gaze, as if the woman before him was a stranger, akin to an ungrateful wolf.

They should have seen it coming when Lin Cheng had previously slandered Lin Miao, claiming that she had taken the money from their house. He had even confronted Lin Miao at the entrance of the courtyard. It was clear that Gu Zi had been deliberately manipulating things from behind the scenes.

It was strange that they hadn’t given it much thought, nor had they pursued it further. Gu Zi had repeatedly used this matter to slander Lin Miao, attempting to tarnish the reputation of both Lin Miao and the Gu family. Today, she had even brought the police to the banquet on such a joyous occasion. This behavior was simply despicable!

After being taken out for questioning, Gu Shan and his wife returned to the banquet hall, irritated by the incessant and irrelevant questions. As he had suspected, Gu Zi was now targeting Lin Miao.

Gu Shan felt that he had fallen into a trap. He was certain that Gu Zi, Su Shen, and He Ming had conspired together, intending to embarrass both the Gu and Gong families.

He was momentarily confused. Not to mention that Gu Zi, due to her marriage to a rural man, surely harbored resentment towards the Gu family. Su Shen, too, probably held a grudge because the Gu family had once looked down upon him.

Moreover, He Ming was a sworn enemy of Gong’s leader. The three of them conspiring together could only mean trouble.

Gu Shan now regretted inviting He Ming and the others to boost his own reputation. But it seemed too late for regrets.

Zhang Mei tearfully pleaded, “Gu Zi, if there are any mistakes, they are ours. If you have any grievances or hatred, direct them at us. Please don’t harm Miao Miao. Our Gu family has owed her for over a decade. We only want to make amends now. Why can’t you bear to see her doing well?”

Suddenly, Gu Zi became the target of everyone’s attacks. Even Mr. Gong and Mrs. Chen looked at her with incomprehension. In their eyes, Gu Zi had always been a good child..