Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon-Chapter 1130: Misunderstanding

As for the matter of Chen Xi liking Gu Zi, putting aside whether it was simply a case of unrequited affection—after all, it was still uncertain—Li Juan had planned to ask Gu Zi after class about her thoughts on the matter.

She had hoped to clear the air and resolve any tension between them. But with Tang Xue misunderstanding her intentions, Li Juan decided it was best to leave it alone. After all, in Tang Xue’s eyes, any man was more important than her friendship.

Li Juan’s face hardened, and she said coldly to Tang Xue, "Think whatever you want."

Tang Xue, sensing the disappointment in Li Juan’s voice, immediately felt a pang of regret. After all, in high school, Li Juan was the first person who had spoken to her. But now, the idea of apologizing felt too humiliating, and she was growing increasingly flustered.

Gu Zi, meanwhile, was growing increasingly exasperated. She had always preferred to keep a low profile at school, but somehow, that had become impossible. Her roommates’ issues were now the talk of the class, and she didn’t even understand what had prompted Tang Xue’s sudden hostility.

She had planned to ask her about it, but just as she was about to, the bell rang, signaling the start of class.

After class, Tang Xue left quickly, and Gu Zi was stopped by Zhao Ling, who called her over. "Gu Zi, the class advisor said that your ability surpasses mine. I assume you’ve already submitted the translation file to him, right?"

Gu Zi turned to look at Zhao Ling, and only then did she notice that Zhao Ling didn’t look well. She had dark circles under her eyes, likely from staying up late working. It seemed that Zhao Ling had indeed been working overtime on the translation, but some things just couldn’t be accomplished with effort alone.

Gu Zi had also finished the translation file, but with the deadline still two days away, she had decided to wait until the last moment to submit it. If she handed it in too early, the advisor might assume the task was easy for her and assign her more work. Gu Zi had no intention of letting that happen. "Not yet," she replied calmly.

Zhao Ling’s eyes lit up with a hint of smugness, and her voice took on a slightly superior tone. "Well, I’ll go ahead and submit it now. I was going to ask you to come along, but since you haven’t finished yet..."

With that, Zhao Ling turned and walked away, clutching her textbooks and materials. Gu Zi saw right through her—this wasn’t an invitation to submit the task together. It was just a chance for Zhao Ling to show off that she had already completed it. How childish.

Gu Zi brushed it off and noticed that Li Juan was still lingering. It looked like she was waiting for her. Gu Zi walked over and asked, "What’s going on with Tang Xue?"

Li Juan sighed deeply. "This really shouldn’t be my place to say, but since Tang Xue is so stubborn, I guess I’ll have to. She heard that Chen Xi has been taking you home and visiting you lately. But lately, he hasn’t been paying attention to her at all. She thinks he’s fallen for you, and it’s making her miserable. She hasn’t eaten or slept properly, just crying in the dorm."

Li Juan truly considered Tang Xue a friend. Back in high school, Li Juan was the kind of girl who kept to herself, with very few friends. It wasn’t until Tang Xue transferred to the school that they became close, and together, they had dreamed of staying friends forever. But now, for the sake of a man, Tang Xue had turned her back on Li Juan, and it broke her heart.

Gu Zi found this all utterly absurd. She couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief. "I’m married, you know. My husband is rich and charming. Why on earth would I be interested in someone like Chen Xi? And besides, he knows I’m married and have a family. How could he possibly have feelings for me? It’s ridiculous."

Li Juan hesitated before replying, "Chen Xi has been more enthusiastic towards you than anyone else. I can understand why Tang Xue might misunderstand, but I didn’t expect her to make a scene in front of the whole class. I’m really sorry about that."

Gu Zi was relieved to see that Li Juan was able to distinguish right from wrong. She decided to explain further. "Chen Xi’s enthusiasm comes from the fact that my husband and his brother are business partners. It’s not what you think. He’s just being polite when he gives me a ride home. If you’d like, you can explain it to Tang Xue, but frankly, I don’t feel that I owe anyone an explanation."

Li Juan felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing the truth. "I see now. You’re really such a kind person. Even after Tang Xue treated you like that, you didn’t get angry and still want me to clear up the misunderstanding. And as for Zhao Ling, I noticed she was already handing in the task. I could see she hadn’t slept at all last night, working overtime to get it done. She probably just wants to outdo you." ƒгeewebnovёl.com

Li Juan’s respect for Gu Zi grew. Of all the roommates, Gu Zi was the only one who seemed reasonable and fair. "Don’t worry, I’ll submit the task on time," Gu Zi assured her.

Li Juan, impressed by Gu Zi’s calmness, decided not to press further. The day the task was due was Friday, and Gu Zi handed in her translation file to the class advisor without a hitch.