Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 471

Chapter 471: An Outsider Woman

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi expressed her gratitude to Aunt Zhang, “Thank you for sharing all this with me, and for your hard work today. Aunt Zhang, you’re well-acquainted with the people of Chen Village. After today, please keep an eye on their activities and let me know if anything unusual happens. Also, please accept this token of my appreciation for your help today. Everyone who helped out will receive one.”

From a small bag she carried with her, Gu Zi pulled out a red envelope and handed it to Aunt Zhang. Aunt Zhang initially wanted to refuse. She hadn’t offered her assistance to Gu Zi for the sake of money, but simply because she enjoyed Gu Zi’s company. It was rare to find someone like Gu Zi in the village.

However, after hearing Gu Zi’s subsequent words, Aunt Zhang found it difficult to refuse and accepted the envelope gracefully.

The sacrificial ceremony was a lively affair, lasting until well past three in the afternoon. Exhausted, Gu Zi returned home, took a bath, and went straight to bed for a nap. She was at ease knowing that her daughter, Su Le, was in the care of the two older brothers.

Meanwhile, at the ancestral hall, Su Jing and Aunt Zhang were still busy with the cleanup. Su Jing was tidying up the tables in the courtyard, alone. Seizing the opportunity, a few women from Chen Village approached her for a chat.

The gossipy woman started, “Su Jing, when did you come back? We didn’t expect you to still have a place in the Su family. We apologize for what happened today. We don’t really have any issues with the Su family. We just can’t stand that city woman’s attitude. Besides, she’s not even a real heiress, just a mistaken one!”

Su Jing continued her work, not saying anything or interrupting. The other women chimed in, echoing the gossipy woman, “Exactly, you’re a member of the Su family. It’s only right that you should be in charge. But Gu Zi isn’t. The one leading the incense offering should have been you, an unmarried sister of the family, not her. We feel indignant on your behalf!

“Right, and we heard that Gu Zi doesn’t do anything at home except cook. She even makes your brother do a lot of the chores, including laundry! Your brother is a man who earns a good living. Since when do men do women’s laundry?

“Doing chores like cooking and laundry will bring bad luck to a man if he does them too often. You’ve lived in the city too, have you ever seen a man doing laundry for a woman? What’s the point of marrying her?”

These tasks were usually handled by the men from the pig farm, but with these willing helpers at her disposal, why not take advantage?

During her previous disagreements with her sister-in-law, Su Jing had learned a thing or two. If someone loved to gossip, she would drag these gossipmongers down with her. It was a tactic she had picked up from her sister-in-law, and these women were the perfect practice targets.

Seeing the women’s stunned expressions, Su Jing remained silent, her face revealing a hint of regret. “So, you’re all talk, huh? You won’t even help me with these minor tasks. Fine, I’ll tell my brother. We won’t allow anyone from Chen Village to buy pork from our pig farm anymore. You’re not good neighbors after all.”

The wide-mouthed woman shot a glance at the other women, hurriedly saying to Su Jing, “We came here to help you work. What are you talking about? Let’s get to work.”

Despite everything, the wide-mouthed woman still clung to her own judgment. Perhaps Su Jing was merely testing them. There was no way Su Jing would truly submit to Gu Zi.