Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 1167

Chapter 1167: Big Boss President Su

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi delicately popped the last piece of crispy pork into her mouth, dabbed at her fingers with a napkin, and replied with a calm, almost dismissive smile, "No need. My husband doesn’t butcher pigs anymore—he’s moved on to something new."

The second Zhao daughter-in-law looked instantly displeased. A former butcher, finding a respectable job in the capital? That seemed about as likely as a goat winning a horse race. She had only offered to introduce him to someone out of pity, and now this woman was acting like she didn’t need the help?

The elder daughter-in-law jumped in quickly, attempting to smooth things over. "Oh? So what does your husband do now?"

Gu Zi gave them a bright, almost teasing smile. "He started a company with a friend—he’s the boss now. Most of his days are spent eating, drinking, and sealing business deals. He’s surprisingly busy."

The room fell into stunned silence.

They both blinked at her, as if waiting for the punchline.

"You’re not... making that up, are you?" the elder daughter-in-law finally asked, suspicion thick in her voice. "Your husband was a butcher. How could he start a company? Where did he even get the money?"

The younger one chimed in, arms folded. "Exactly! That sounds ridiculous. A butcher turning into a boss? That’s a first for me. And I’m guessing it’s a first for you too, right?"

Gu Zi caught the incredulous, almost mocking glint in their eyes and found herself stifling a laugh. She arched a brow and said, coolly, "He ran a pig farm back home. Do you think pig farming doesn’t make money? He was slaughtering pigs right on the premises every day. Not hard to imagine, is it?"

Both women froze.

A pig farm? That wasn’t some piddly little backyard operation. That could mean serious money. But if he was such a local tycoon, why on earth had they dragged their whole family to the capital? And why were they living in this shabby little village house?

The sisters-in-law exchanged knowing glances. Something didn’t add up. Clearly, Gu Zi was just putting on airs.

"So what are you two doing here in the capital then?" they asked, voices dripping with skepticism.

Gu Zi could see where this was going and decided it was best to spell things out before rumors took a life of their own. "I was admitted to the Imperial Capital University," she explained patiently. "He didn’t want me coming here alone, so he brought our children and came along to take care of us."

Their jaws practically hit the floor.

Imperial Capital University?

That was the top university in the country, the stuff of national prestige and parental bragging rights.

Gu Zi already had three children. And she still had the energy to study, let alone get accepted into Imperial Capital University? Surely that was just another over-the-top boast.

Just then, a voice called from the courtyard. "Gu Zi, my dear! Auntie made some sweet-and-sour pork for you—come try it and tell me if it’s to your taste!"

Hearing that there was food, Gu Zi didn’t bother replying to the two women still stewing in disbelief. She stood up and headed outside, her steps light and unhurried.

The sisters-in-law were certain of it now—she was clearly trying to escape. Her story had run its course, and she was ducking out before it collapsed under scrutiny.

But at that very moment, the second Zhao son came bursting in, his face practically glowing with excitement. "Honey, you won’t believe who I just ran into!" he said, almost bouncing. "Turns out Mom made the right call bringing us to Jiangjia Village! Guess who’s living here? Our company’s big boss! He’s here too! Come on, I’ll introduce you!"