Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 986

Chapter 986: Just Don’t Eat It in the Future

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Su Shen had just started preparing the fresh pork ribs he’d brought home when Su Li’s words froze him mid-motion. He exchanged a glance with Gu Zi before setting down the large cleaver and turning his full attention to his son.

“What’s this sudden interest in the family business? And why are you crying?” Su Shen asked gently. “Tell me what happened first.”

Gu Zi watched from the side, feeling a flicker of admiration for the man. At that moment, Su Shen seemed taller, steadier—a father who not only cared for his child but was also trying his best to fulfill the role.

It reassured her. It wasn’t just her struggling to be the perfect parent; Su Shen was making the same effort. And that, in her eyes, made all the difference.

Su Li hesitated, then blurted out the whole story. “The kids from the tenement building said our family is finished. They said we’re all going to have to move back to the village. And even one of the adults said so! Dad, is it true? Are we really going back to the village?”

Before Su Shen could respond, Gao Ming burst in, equally concerned. “Uncle Su, are you really taking Su Li back to the village? Can I go too? I don’t want to be separated from him!”

The two boys stood side by side, hand in hand, their shared anxiety written all over their faces.

Su Li, for all his bravery, couldn’t hide the slight quiver in his voice. And although he didn’t hate the idea of going back to the village, he couldn’t bear to leave Gao Ming, Grandma Gao, or even the martial arts club at school.

Gu Zi finally understood what had been gnawing at her the past few days. She’d sensed whispers and sidelong glances whenever she walked by certain groups, but the moment she turned around, the chatter always ceased. Now it made sense—it was all because of these ridiculous rumors.

“No wonder I felt like people were talking about me behind my back,” she said, her voice firm. “So it started with the tenement building. Su Li, Gao Ming, don’t believe a word of it. It’s all nonsense. Don’t cry over such silly gossip.”

She reached out and gently wiped the tears from Su Li’s face.

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