Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 506

Chapter 506: Preemptive Strike

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gradually, the sun began to scorch, and only then did Su Jing let her hair down, making herself appear as if she had just woken up, before opening the door.

Upon seeing Li Li, who was drenched in sweat and wearing a pitiful expression, Su Jing feigned annoyance. In reality, she was taking the initiative to prevent any complaints about her tardiness. “Oh, I’m such a fool,” she lamented, “I worked late into the night again. I’m so exhausted. I just woke up, you won’t mind, will you?”

Li Li tried hard to suppress her emotions, her eyes fixated on the piece of paper Su Jing was clutching. It must be the formula.

All she wanted was to grab that paper and make a fortune. What did it matter if she had to endure the heat? She laughed, addressing Su Jing, “Of course I don’t mind. If I can’t understand you, can I still call myself your good friend? So, did you get it?”

Su Jing noticed that Li Li’s gaze never left the paper in her hand. She forced a smile and lifted her hand, “Of course I got it. I went through a lot of trouble for this, Li Li. You won’t let my efforts go to waste, will you?”

Li Li nodded repeatedly, promising fervently, “Of course not. Give me the formula first. It’s not convenient for you to conduct research at the Su residence. I’ll go and test it first. Once we have enough funds, we can set up a stall together, and eventually open a shop.”

Su Jing nodded, just about to hand it over. But as Li Li reached out, Su Jing pulled her hand back, “I had a hard time getting this formula. It doesn’t feel right to just hand it over. I feel like I’m at a loss.

“You know me, I don’t like to be at a disadvantage. Since you’re my friend, give me five dollars. I’ll give you the formula and trust you.”

Upon hearing this, Li Li felt deflated. How could she forget? Su Jing was indeed not one to be taken advantage of. Damn it, she was asking for five dollars!

She pulled out the money from her pocket and reluctantly handed it over. Su Jing snatched it up, handed over the paper, and said, “Deal. Now you should go. Gu Zi is about to come out. It won’t be easy to explain if she sees you.”

What saddened Aunt Yang was that they even spread rumors and slandered her, claiming she was incompetent, mistreated her daughter-in-law, was inadequate as a mother, favored her daughter, hoarded her husband’s wealth, and was selfish. In short, all her troubles were of her own making, and she deserved her current suffering.

She had always been puzzled by this, but gradually, she began to understand. Perhaps, only by portraying her as such a terrible person could those who had once benefited from her kindness conveniently ignore her suffering. After all, if they did not acknowledge the favor, then there was no favor.

Moreover, most of the time, it was her who willingly helped others, even when they did not ask for her help. Her kindness knew no bounds.

If she had been like Gu Zi from the beginning, she wouldn’t have ended up where she was today. To say she had no regrets would be a lie, but as An Yun had said, living well in the present was what truly mattered.

She was uncertain how long Yuan Yuan would stay with her, but as long as the child was by her side, she would strive to help him overcome his trauma.

Gu Zi watched from the side as Aunt Yang carefully put away the piece of paper, feeling somewhat moved. Perhaps Aunt Yang did not realize whether this piece of paper would serve its purpose.