Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon - Chapter 782

Chapter 782: Peaceful and Fulfilling

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Hu Jing showed no regard for decorum, declaring his departure and driving off abruptly, leaving Hu Jie standing in his wake. The sudden departure left her fuming, her usual composure shattered as she stomped her foot in frustration.

However, once her anger subsided, she found herself without any other recourse. For her, her maternal family was her greatest support, their commands unchallengeable. Having enjoyed their protection, she had to pay the corresponding price. This was a lesson she had learned deeply after her father’s departure.

No one knew how much pain she had endured over the years. On the surface, she was the belle of the military district, greeted with respect by everyone who met her. Yet within her family, she was nothing more than a puppet, always cautious and careful, fearing that one wrong move would cost her position to other girls in the family. It was a consequence she could not bear…

Su Shen, stationed at the new base, found his daily training routine monotonous and tasteless. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. One day, a courier from the military district arrived at Su Shen’s command post, delivering a letter from Guangcheng. “Commander Su, your letter.”

Upon seeing the sender’s name on the envelope, Su Shen’s eyes lit up. He took the letter to his office, closed the door, and began to read it carefully.

After reading, he carefully stored the precious letter, planning to buy some local specialties to send back during his afternoon break. He would bring more when he returned. However, the phrase “green hat” kept lingering in his mind, causing him some worry. The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He decided he should make a phone call when he had the time.

Meanwhile, in Guangcheng, Gu Zi’s life remained peaceful and fulfilling. When Mr. and Mrs. Lin learned that she wanted to turn the backyard into a vegetable garden, they took on the task willingly. Over the next few days, they tidied up the backyard, sowing seeds, planting seedlings, setting up trellises where needed, and installing fences where necessary. The backyard was soon brimming with life.

What’s more, Mr. Lin, in his meticulousness, had considered Gu Zi’s convenience when picking vegetables. To prevent her from dirtying her feet, he had Lin Cheng bring cement and stones to pave paths throughout the vegetable garden.

Gu Zi began to understand why her mother could endure so much hardship with him without any complaints or regrets.

Gu Zi was wholly engrossed in her translation work. The first draft she submitted was met with satisfaction, and she was handed a new manuscript to work on.

Whenever she had spare time, she would accompany her sister-in-law to scout for shop locations. They had already shortlisted a few potential sites, and all that was left was to decide on the final choice. As for the other preparations for the new shop, Li Hua was handling them single-handedly.

With her family around these days, Gu Zi didn’t have to worry about meals, which left her with more time.

Today was no different. She finished her work early, reviewed her tasks, and had a leisurely afternoon. She used this time to make a variety of small snacks. Some were for her family, and some were to be sent to the Gao family.

At this moment, Gu Zi had just finished her afternoon tea and was in the kitchen packing the snacks. These were meant for her good friend, Gong Xin. As soon as she finished packing, Jin Long arrived. “Sister-in-law, you wanted to see me?”

Gu Zi came out with two boxes of snacks and handed them to Jin Long. “Of course, I called you over for some delicious treats. One box is for you, and the other is for Gong Xin. Could you do me a favor and deliver it?”

Upon hearing that the snacks were for Gong Xin, Jin Long’s voice rose a few notches. “Of course, I’ll take them right away. Thank you, sister-in-law!”

With that, Jin Long left with the two boxes of snacks. His steps were so quick, it was as if he was flying. Anyone with discerning eyes could see the reason behind his haste. As Jin Long passed the front yard, An Yun, who was bathing Big Yellow, couldn’t help but tease her husband, “This young man’s behavior is quite similar to yours back in the day.”

Lin Lao’er blushed slightly and replied, “Well, all men are the same when they truly like someone. No one is superior to the other.”

Outside the military compound, Gong Xin received the snacks made by Gu Zi. A radiant smile spread across her face, but she couldn’t help but act a little haughty. “This woman does have a conscience after all, remembering to send me food. But do I look like a glutton? She sent me two boxes at once, is she trying to fatten me up like a pig? But since she made them herself, I can’t refuse. I’ll accept them.”

Hearing her words, Jin Long was momentarily unsure if he had done the right thing by claiming both boxes were for her. He clearly remembered his sister-in-law mentioning that Gong Xin loved these snacks, so he wanted to give her an extra box. He tentatively asked, “Gong Xin, are you planning to go on a diet recently?”