Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon-Chapter 1101: Chen Xi, The Fool

The more Zhao Ling listened, the more her face contorted with displeasure.

Gu Zi was the top student of the province, and she was invited to deliver a speech at the new student assembly? How could that be possible?

She couldn’t help herself, her curiosity getting the best of her. "Are you sure there’s no mistake? I clearly heard that Gu Zi is already married with children. How could she have time for her studies, let alone achieve such a feat?"

The lecturer beamed with pride when he spoke of Gu Zi, completely oblivious to Zhao Ling’s growing discomfort. "That’s what makes Gu Zi so impressive. Even with all her responsibilities, she hasn’t given up on her education. She’s truly someone to look up to. As for her husband, I’ve heard a bit about him. He’s a former military officer who’s now in business, and he’s already a wealthy mogul."

The lecturer paused for a moment before continuing, "I also heard that he moved their entire family to the capital just to make it easier for Gu Zi to attend university. She’s really one of the lucky ones, but then again, she grew up in a prestigious family—born into privilege. Zhao Ling, you’re really lucky to be in the same dorm as her. You should really take the opportunity to learn from her. If you succeed, the university will share in your success, too. Just make sure there are no conflicts between you two, alright?"

It was only then that the class advisor noticed Zhao Ling’s expression—a mixture of frustration and embarrassment.

Realizing that something was off, he quickly surmised that there must be some tension between the two girls. Not wanting to delve further, he offered a few more words of advice before sending Zhao Ling on her way.

Once she left, he sighed deeply. Zhao Ling was a good student—eager to learn, always asking questions—but she lacked a broader perspective. She couldn’t stand it when others were better than her. That was not a good mindset for the future.

Gu Zi walked out of the school gates, intending to head straight for the bus stop. But before she could take more than a few steps, she bumped into Chen Xi. He had just gotten out of a small car and was walking towards her, calling out, "Gu Zi, where are you headed?"

Gu Zi glanced at the bus stop ahead, then at him. "I’m rushing back home. What are you doing here?"

She actually wanted to ask why he wasn’t at the mixer—didn’t he know that Tang Xue was going? But instead, she kept her thoughts to herself.

Chen Xi shrugged casually. "I wasn’t planning on going home yet. I happened to run into you. The bus just left. You wanna take my car? I’ll have the driver drop you off at home, and then I’ll head back."

Gu Zi knew that after being caught up with Tang Xue and the others, she’d missed the bus. The next one wouldn’t come for another twenty minutes, and that was a long wait.

It wasn’t far to her place, so taking a cab felt unnecessary. Since he’d offered, Gu Zi didn’t decline. It was clear that the boy was well-meaning, a bit clumsy, but harmless.

She climbed into the backseat while Chen Xi took the passenger seat, and the car started to move. freēwēbnovel.com

Chen Xi couldn’t contain his curiosity. "Gu Zi, didn’t you know there’s a mixer tonight? Why aren’t you going?"

Gu Zi smiled. "I’m already married, you know. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to attend an event meant for finding boyfriends and girlfriends. But you—why aren’t you going?"

Chen Xi scratched the back of his head, completely unaware, and answered with a goofy smile. "I thought you were sharp, but you didn’t figure it out? I’m actually pursuing Tang Xue. She said she wasn’t going, so I’m not going either."

Gu Zi’s eyes widened slightly.

So this silly boy was completely wrapped around Tang Xue’s finger. Tang Xue was going to the mixer to entertain other potential suitors. Chen Xi, the lovesick fool, probably didn’t even realize that his presence would ruin her plans. So, she had told him she wouldn’t be going, and now she could easily come up with some excuse later to dismiss him. How naive.

Gu Zi didn’t want to say anything more. Boys like him need a few missteps to learn and grow.

No sooner had Chen Xi finished talking than he quickly moved on to another topic. "I have to tell you something, or my conscience won’t let me off the hook. Aren’t you curious about what happened in your neighborhood a few years ago?"

Gu Zi, mildly intrigued, raised an eyebrow. "You mean the man who killed his wife? I’ve heard about it."

Chen Xi’s face darkened. "That’s only the first part of the story. What you don’t know is what happened afterward. People think the vengeful ghost story is just superstition, but I can tell you—those nighttime cries are real. My friends and I went on a night adventure there once. We actually heard those terrifying sounds. I thought we were going to lose our souls. After that, I swore I’d never go near that place again."

Gu Zi’s expression shifted slightly as she listened.

"And that’s not all," Chen Xi continued, his voice dropping. "I also heard that in the years since, several children have gone missing from Jiangjia Village. Many families were so scared, they packed up and left. My brother wanted to buy that property. I strongly opposed it, but... you see how it turned out. I don’t really have a say in these things."