Chapter 434: Liked Her at First Sight

Gu Hengzhi was surprised. He knew Gu Zifan liked Shen Nian, but he hadn’t expected his affection to last this long, nor for it to be so strong.

In fact, Gu Zifan had just shown clear disgust for Gu Shuxin, which only served to highlight how special Shen Nian was to him.

If Gu Zifan’s attitude had already made Gu Hengzhi a little curious about Shen Nian, then now, that curiosity had reached its peak.

’Perhaps I should find an opportunity to meet this special girl myself.’

"Fanfan, why do you dislike Gu Shuxin but like that Sister Shen Nian so much?" Gu Hengzhi asked, looking at Gu Zifan.

Gu Zifan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then looked at Gu Hengzhi and spoke, enunciating every word.

"I just do! The moment I saw Sister Xiao Nian, I liked her. I wanted her to be my sister. That other one who came today... I don’t like her at all."

Gu Zifan pouted after he finished speaking. He didn’t like the way she said his name, nor did he like her insincere smiles. He just didn’t like her, not one single thing about her!

"Big Brother, can you take me to find Sister Xiao Nian? Please?"

"Do you even know where this Sister Xiao Nian of yours is from, or where she lives?"

"No, but... Big Brother, you’re so amazing, you can definitely find a way!"

"..."

Gu Hengzhi looked at Gu Zifan. ’Since when did my little brother get so good at sucking up?’

"Big Brother..."

"Alright, alright. I’ll figure something out."

"You’re the best, Big Brother!"

Even though he couldn’t see Sister Xiao Nian right away, Gu Zifan had faith in his big brother. A promise from him was a promise kept. He was sure he would get to see Sister Xiao Nian again very soon! It was wonderful!

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After leaving the Gu family’s estate, Gu Shuxin didn’t immediately exit the villa complex. Instead, she walked until she was near the Chu Family’s home.

She had been to the Chu family’s home before. Chu Lingxiu had brought her over several times.

After being snubbed by the Gu family, she couldn’t afford to lose her footing with Chu Lingxiu.

With this in mind, Gu Shuxin decided to go into the Chu family’s home to find Chu Lingxiu. No matter what, she had to keep Chu Lingxiu on her side.

However, just as Gu Shuxin was about to head toward the Chu residence, she saw the door to their villa swing open. The Chu family’s patriarch—a man known for his stern demeanor, whom she had only seen a handful of times—was personally seeing someone out.

Gu Shuxin immediately stopped in her tracks and hid to the side, watching the scene at the Chu family’s doorway.

"Nian, you come visit again soon!"

"I will, Grandpa. I’ll come by again in a few days."

"Yun Ze, make sure you get Nian home safely. No mishaps, you hear me!"

"Don’t worry, Grandpa!"

"Goodbye, Grandpa, Uncle Chu, Aunt Lan! I’ll be going now!"

"Alright. Be careful on your way."

Gu Shuxin’s eyes were glued to the scene at the Chu family’s door. After the goodbyes were exchanged, she saw two people start walking in her direction.

She of course recognized the man—it was Chu Lingxiu’s brother. The woman, however, was a stranger. But based on what Chu Lingxiu had told her and what she’d just overheard, this person had to be Lu Cheng’s wife.

When Chu Lingxiu had mentioned her before, Gu Shuxin hadn’t thought much of it. But now... ’How could this woman win over the Chu Family so completely in such a short amount of time?’

’Just what is she capable of?!’

Gu Shuxin clenched her fists, completely unaware that her own face had become twisted with envy.

Meanwhile, as Shen Nian walked past Gu Shuxin’s hiding spot with Chu Yunze, she subtly tilted her head in the other woman’s direction.

"What is it?"

Chu Yunze had noticed her small movement and glanced in the same direction.