Jiang Miaomiao almost choked on her breath.
No wonder she always received some strange looks whenever she attended banquets in her previous life.
So, it was Jiang Zhi spreading rumors about her through her unspoken thoughts.
[System! Change "working as a prostitute" to "killing chickens".]
People were coming and going at the gate of the Gu family mansion, and suddenly, everyone stopped in their tracks.
[Jiang Miaomiao used to kill chickens near the school to earn pocket money. How could she still have the nerve to come to such a grand banquet? Isn't she afraid that others will find out about her past shameful deeds?]
Everyone's eyes fell on Jiang Zhi.
Was she the one speaking?
Everyone was speechless.
"So what if she killed chickens?"
"Is she the fake daughter of the Jiang family?"
"A fake daughter who occupied the position of the real daughter, enjoyed all the benefits, and now she has the nerve to mock the other for killing chickens in the past?"
"The Jiang family has long cut off ties with her. How did this fake daughter manage to sneak in?""A fake daughter is just a fake daughter. She has such a petty air, and even her dress is a cheaper version."
"Shh, keep your voice down. I heard that she saved the young master of the Gu family not long ago. Now she's a favorite in front of Old Master Gu. He seems to be adopting her as his adopted daughter."
Adopted daughter?
Although everyone didn't say anything more, when they passed by Jiang Zhi, they all rolled their eyes in disdain.
Jiang Zhi was furious inside and could no longer maintain her smile.
What was going on?
Why did her unspoken thoughts keep going wrong recently?
Taking a deep breath, she forced a smile again.
After tonight, she would be a member of the Gu family.
The Jiang family was just a soon - to - be - bankrupt wealthy family. They wouldn't have the chance to ask for her help by bringing up old connections in the future.
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As night fell, Old Master Gu slowly walked out, surrounded by a large group of people.
On his left stood Madam Gu, Tao Yirou, and on his right was a young and beautiful woman. A little boy of three or four years old stood between them.
"Is this little boy Old Master Gu's youngest son?"
A noble - looking lady lowered her voice: "Yes. The woman next to him is his newly - married concubine. This young master was born to the new concubine."
"Isn't Madam Gu still alive? Why did he marry a new wife?"
"Ah, with the Gu family's status, if Old Master Gu insisted on marrying, Madam Gu had no choice. But this new concubine can't get a marriage certificate. She's not in a proper position."
"Put nicely, she's a new wife. Put bluntly, she's just a kept woman living in the house."
Jiang Miaomiao sat aside, quietly eavesdropping.
She didn't know much about Old Master Gu's new wife. She only heard that she was the daughter of a servant in the Gu family, named Lin Xuechun.
However, Tao Yirou was really tolerant. In this era of monogamy, she could tolerate her husband keeping a mistress in the house and letting her pose as a concubine. She really had a broad mind.
What surprised her even more was that Gu Beichen was also quite tolerant.
Lin Xuechun deliberately gave orders to Gu Beichen in front of Tao Yirou.
"Beichen, two of my relatives' cars broke down on the way. Could you please go and pick them up in person?"
Sure enough, after she finished speaking, Tao Yirou's face darkened.
This damned bitch, did she take her son as a driver?
There were so many drivers in the Gu family, but she specifically asked her son to pick up people. Wasn't this a blatant slap in her face?
Tao Yirou was about to lose her temper, but she was stopped.
Gu Beichen pulled her behind him, and his eyes showed no emotion: "Got it, step - mom."
He actually called her step - mom respectfully.
Jiang Miaomiao couldn't help but click her tongue in her heart.
At this moment, the system suddenly popped up.
[Gu Beichen really lives up to his reputation as a scheming male lead. He's so tolerant. But that's his sister!]
Jiang Miaomiao looked puzzled.
[Sister? What do you mean?]
Jiang Miaomiao's parents also perked up their ears instantly.
It seemed like there was some juicy gossip.
[Lin Xuechun is actually Gu Beichen's sister.]
What?
Jiang Miaomiao was stunned for quite a while.
Lin Xuechun was Gu Beichen's sister?
How could that be?
The system spoke with an all - knowing tone.
[Lin Xuechun is Tao Yirou's daughter, so of course she's Gu Beichen's sister.]
Ah?
Jiang Miaomiao felt like her worldview was being shattered.
Tao Yirou's daughter became her love rival and even had a child with her husband?
[Stop beating around the bush and tell me what's going on right away!]
[Okay, okay. To put it simply, Tao Yirou had an affair with Steward Lin of the Gu family and gave birth to a daughter.]
[However, Steward Lin had a childhood sweetheart, Nanny Wang, who worked as a servant in the Gu family. They had a son.]
[Nanny Wang held a grudge against Steward Lin for his infidelity. So, during childbirth, she swapped her son with Tao Yirou's daughter.]
[Just like that, Nanny Wang's son became the young master, Gu Xize, while Tao Yirou's daughter, Lin Xuechun, became a servant with Nanny Wang. But she wasn't willing to be just a servant, so she seduced Old Master Gu and became the new concubine.]
Hearing this, a million expletives flashed through Jiang Miaomiao's mind.
Tao Yirou probably never imagined that the woman who stole her husband was her own daughter.
And Gu Beichen, what kind of expression would he have if he knew that the woman he called step - mom was actually his half - sister?
It was said that the relationships in wealthy families were chaotic, and today she finally witnessed it.
Before she could recover from her shock, a dark figure suddenly flashed over.
Then, she felt a chill.
A glass of red wine was splashed on her.,
Looking up, Gu Xize raised his glass towards her: "Sorry, I didn't hold it steady."
The next second, a plot appeared in front of her eyes.
[Original text: A hint of triumph flashed through Gu Xize's eyes. Then he searched for Jiang Zhi in the crowd. After receiving an affirmative look from Jiang Zhi, he was filled with excitement. He had been secretly in love with Jiang Zhi for ten years. Now that he had such a good opportunity, he naturally wanted to do something for her.]
Jiang Miaomiao looked down at her wine - soaked dress and gritted her teeth.
[System, change "secretly in love with her for ten years" to "been trying to assassinate her for ten years".]
Gu Xize casually handed the glass to a servant and then searched the crowd with his eyes.
Jiang Zhi, who had witnessed everything, felt a sense of satisfaction. Then she gave Gu Xize a gentle smile.
So what if they had a dress - clash?
So what if Jiang Miaomiao's dress was more expensive than hers?
Now she still had to scurry off to change.
Gu Xize, this sycophant, was still somewhat useful.
Suddenly, her brows furrowed.
For some reason, she felt like someone was staring at her.
Jiang Zhi looked up and saw that Gu Xize, who had just looked at her tenderly, was now looking at her with a sinister gaze.
She couldn't help but tremble.
What kind of look was that? Was he possessed?
Gu Xize stared fixedly at Jiang Zhi, a dark glint flashing quickly through his eyes.
He had been trying to assassinate her for ten years. Now that he had such a good opportunity, he naturally wanted to do something for her.
At this moment, a bodyguard ran over quickly. "Young master, everything you told me to do has been done."
Gu Xize's eyes turned cold: "Get me a gun."
"What?" The bodyguard was dumbfounded.
Wasn't he supposed to prepare flowers and gifts to surprise Miss Jiang Zhi
?Why was it a gun now?