Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 997

Chapter 997: What Do You Want?

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

As soon as Zhang Mei finished speaking, she grabbed Lin Miao’s hand and marched straight into the Su family home without waiting for an invitation.

Gu Zi didn’t stop them—she had opened the door, after all, and had no intention of backing down from this confrontation. Calmly, she closed the courtyard gate and followed the mother and daughter, maintaining a deliberate distance.

Once inside, she gestured politely but coldly. “Please have a seat, Aunt Zhang.”

Zhang Mei, seemingly satisfied with this semblance of respect, glanced around the room before sitting down. Her sharp eyes immediately spotted the teapot on the table.

Without hesitation, she poured herself a cup, as though she were the mistress of the house, and took a sip. Her lips puckered in mild dissatisfaction. “Your husband makes so much money, but you can’t even spring for better tea to serve your guests? Some things, like appearances, are worth spending on.”

Gu Zi raised a brow, her lips curving into a faint smile. “Money doesn’t fall from the sky, Aunt Zhang. Su Shen earns his living through hard work; I can’t just squander it. Besides, I didn’t know you were coming. After all, last time, when Su Li was kidnapped, didn’t you say you’d never associate with our family again? Anyway, let’s not dwell on the past. What brings you here today?”

Unbothered by Zhang Mei’s insinuation, Gu Zi couldn’t help but internally shake her head. The tea Zhang Mei was drinking was a cheap variety Gu Zi had bought specifically to clean furniture. She had brewed a pot earlier to use for polishing, but before she could pour it into a basin, the mother and daughter duo had shown up. Watching Zhang Mei drink it so boldly, Gu Zi felt equal parts amused and relieved—at least it wasn’t the good stuff.

Zhang Mei’s face darkened at Gu Zi’s calm response. She set the teacup down with a decisive clink. “You know perfectly well why I’m here. Gu Zi, why would you humiliate Lin Miao by mentioning her time in prison time in front of her classmates? Do you have any idea how damaging that could be? If the school hears about it and refuses to let her sit for the college entrance exams, her future will be ruined! You used to be so thoughtful—what’s happened to you?”

Gu Zi had already guessed the reason for their visit. Lin Miao must have gone home crying, complaining about her embarrassment at school, prompting Zhang Mei to charge over in her typical, unreasonable fashion. Naturally, Zhang Mei wasn’t here to discuss right or wrong—she was here to defend her precious daughter.

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