Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon-Chapter 1060: Deadly Pneumonia

Chapter 1060: Deadly Pneumonia

Gu Zi pulled into the driveway.

Grandma Gao took Gao Ming home.

Gu Zi and Su Shen stepped into the house, while Su Li lingered outside, claiming he wanted to play in the yard. In reality, he simply stood there for a long time, staring absentmindedly at the vacant house diagonally across the street, lost in thought.

From the second-floor balcony, Gu Zi observed him in silence. It was rare to see Su Li so melancholic. Was it because he had visited Xu Sheng at the hospital?

Turning to Su Shen, she mused, “You’re not going out today, are you? How about a family picnic later?”

Su Shen had changed into a casual dark ensemble and walked over to her, effortlessly pulling her into his embrace. His lips brushed against her ear as he murmured, “Mmm, whatever you say.”

With that, his hand lifted her chin, and he claimed her lips in a kiss—deep, possessive, demanding. His tongue pried past her lips, entwining with hers, teasing, tasting.

Gu Zi felt a tingling numbness at the base of her tongue, but that discomfort was soon drowned out by a surge of sensation. Her breath hitched as she felt the unmistakable hardness pressing against her, rubbing insistently against her inner thigh, sending a rush of heat pooling at her core.

His voice, husky with restraint, rasped against her lips, “Tonight, let’s do it.”

His hand, still warm from the heat of her skin, slid under the smooth fabric of her camisole, closing around her steadily fuller curves. Rough fingertips toyed with her stiffening peaks, and his kisses grew more fervent, more consuming.

Lips and teeth tangled in a dance of passion. Gu Zi’s slender arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, her body arching forward to meet him.

Su Shen tensed, emboldened by her response. His lips trailed downward, marking her collarbone and her soft curves, branding her with faint imprints of his desire.

By the time Gu Zi felt as if her thighs might chafe from the friction, his scorching release splashed onto her stomach.

Su Shen exhaled, got up, and fetched a warm towel to clean her up before gathering her into his arms. “Rest a little,” he murmured. “I’ll go prepare the picnic.”

By early afternoon, the sun shone brilliantly, a gentle breeze drifting through the air. It was the perfect weather for an outing.

When the family arrived at the lush green park, it was already bustling with people. Given that this neighborhood was home to the affluent and elite, it was no surprise that most residents had the leisure to spend time with their families.

Su Shen picked out a shaded spot and laid down the picnic blanket. Su Bing unpacked the meticulously prepared spread: rustic stone-oven bread, a crispy fried chicken platter, assorted rice balls, a fresh fruit medley, light summer salads, and an array of freshly pressed juices.

It was hard to believe that these exquisite, restaurant-worthy dishes were made by two silent, reserved men—one fully grown, the other still a child. And yet, in the little details, there was an undeniable touch of Gu Zi’s influence.

Gu Zi picked up a piece of bread and took a bite, her eyes lighting up in delight. “Oh! There’s fruit jam inside!” She turned to Su Li with a smile. “You’ll love this—there’s strawberry jam in here, sweet and tangy, just the way you like it. Try it!”

Su Li had been lost in his thoughts. He only snapped out of it when Gu Zi called his name. He absentmindedly took the piece of bread but, instead of biting into it, lifted it to his nose as if to sniff it.

Gu Zi stifled a chuckle and handed him a napkin, her gaze turning more serious. “Su Li, something on your mind?”

Su Li took a small bite of the bread, his eyes lowered. After a pause, he finally spoke. “Mom… why is Xu Sheng so sick?”

Only at the hospital had he learned the truth—Xu Sheng was receiving two IV drips a day and had to take countless medications. Wasn’t it just a cold? He distinctly remembered that whenever he had a cold, he would simply rest for a few days and recover. But Xu Sheng was hospitalized, hooked up to IVs—that had to mean it was something really serious.

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Gu Zi understood immediately. He was worried about Xu Sheng. She saw no reason to hide the truth from him. “While you were playing, I spoke to the doctor. He said Xu Sheng’s cold dragged on for too long without proper treatment and turned into pneumonia. It was pretty serious. His fever only just subsided these past two days. I also spoke to Xu Sheng’s father—the nanny they recently hired has been dismissed.”

Thinking back, there had always been something odd about that new nanny. Not only was she cold toward her young charge, but she also failed to care for him properly.

How could she not notice that the child was sick? Or had she noticed but simply chosen to ignore it? A cold, if neglected, could escalate into something as dangerous as pneumonia. And in Xu Sheng’s case, it had.

Su Li turned to Su Bing, brows furrowed. “Brother, didn’t we bring Xu Sheng medicine? Why did he still get pneumonia?”

Su Bing thought for a moment before replying, “He must have already had a severe case of the flu. The medicine you gave him wasn’t enough, and everyone reacts to illness differently. The medication needed to be tailored to his condition.”

Gu Zi nodded. She had already heard about it from Su Bing. Looking at Su Li, she explained, “In the future, don’t give your medicine to others. I know you meant well, but as your brother said, medicine has to be used correctly. However, I still want to praise you this time. The medicine you gave him had anti-inflammatory properties. Fortunately, he took it—otherwise, his condition could have been even worse.”