Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 1148

Chapter 1148: Contrast

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Despite her disdain for the decision, Sun Yi was always someone who prioritized the bigger picture. She was a veteran of the business world, and no matter how upset she was with her husband, she would never embarrass him in public. That would not only be a slap in his face but a blow to her own image as well.

So, she bit her tongue. When she sat down beside Gu Zi, she leaned in and warned her quietly, "This woman is good at provoking people in public. Don’t fall for her tricks."

As predicted, once the meal began, Chen Ting wasted no time making her move. Without even consulting Su Shen, she stood up and took it upon herself to block the wine for him.

"Mr. Liu, Mr. Zhao," she said, addressing the two senior figures, "On behalf of Mr. Su, I’ll toast you. He drove here today and can’t drink, so please don’t take offense."

With just a few words, she charmed the men, getting them to laugh and drink freely. The atmosphere around the table grew livelier, a clear indication that she was a woman with a good sense of social dynamics—though a bit too calculating for Gu Zi’s taste.

It wasn’t hard to see that this was all part of an elaborate scheme to provoke her. Chen Ting was deliberately trying to make Gu Zi, the wife of Su Shen, lose face in front of everyone. But to her disappointment, Gu Zi remained unfazed. She was no amateur when it came to these games.

Su Shen, noticing the tension, opened his mouth to intervene, but Gu Zi gently stopped him. "Secretary Chen is just doing her job, looking out for you. Surely, as a boss, you don’t mind letting your employees have a chance to show their initiative?" she said, her voice smooth and calm.

Chen Ting, hearing this, immediately put down her wine glass, a look of panic crossing her face. "Mrs. Su, please don’t misunderstand," she stammered. "I’m only trying to look out for Mr. Su’s safety while driving. I wasn’t trying to show off or do anything to upset you. Please, don’t be angry with Mr. Su."

Her words, though seemingly humble, made it sound as though Gu Zi was some unreasonable woman ready to lash out at her. It was a delicate play, one that might have worked on someone else, but not on Gu Zi.

With a smile tugging at her lips, she replied, "Secretary Chen, you’re very upfront, so how could I misunderstand? After all, one of the key duties of a secretary is to handle these social events, right? Su Shen, from now on, let her drink for you. A good employee like her deserves the chance to shine."

Su Shen, clearly amused by the way the situation was turning, didn’t feel the need to explain himself further. He nodded in agreement, then turned to the gathered executives. "Yes, let Secretary Chen take care of the toasts today."

Chen Ting, stunned, stared at Gu Zi in disbelief. The way Gu Zi carried herself—so gracious and composed—was the exact opposite of what she had hoped for. She had expected her to explode, but instead, she seemed so magnanimous.