Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 1178

Chapter 1178: Birthday Party

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The moment Gu Zi heard it, everything made sense. No wonder Su Li was reluctant to spend money—he had been thinking about the baby growing inside her. That thought alone filled her heart with warmth. He was so considerate, so tender in the quietest of ways.

To Gu Zi, the three children already felt no different from her own flesh and blood. They were sweet, well-mannered, heartbreakingly thoughtful. How could she not adore them?

She crouched slightly to speak at eye level. "It’s perfectly fine if you want to save money for the baby," she said gently. "But giving your friend a toy you’ve already played with—it feels a little too perfunctory, don’t you think? How about this? Go choose a brand-new toy, one you haven’t unwrapped yet, and make that your gift."

Su Li hesitated for a brief moment—he did feel reluctant—but even he knew his mother had a point. Xu Sheng had always been good to him, and friendships deserved sincerity, not afterthoughts. With a firm nod, he ran back into the room and returned moments later with a brand-new toy, carefully chosen as a birthday present.

When the day of Xu Sheng’s birthday finally arrived, the Xu family car pulled up early to fetch them. The elders of the Gao family were away, so Gu Zi went with the three siblings and Gao Ming in tow. After about twenty minutes of driving, they arrived at the Xu family’s ancestral home—and Gu Zi was taken aback.

The villa stood three stories tall, an imposing old-world structure with carved wood details and a quiet authority about it. So the Xu family really did come from money, she thought, trying not to let the awe show too obviously on her face.

Xu Sheng wasn’t used to having many friends, so his birthday guest list was short. The only people he had invited were the three Su siblings and Gao Ming. He and his grandmother were already waiting at the front gate when they arrived. As soon as they stepped out of the car, several uniformed nannies emerged to greet them and escorted the group into the party room.

The room was done up in cheerful reds and golds, with a small bar at the center that held a lovely cake, assorted sweets, and an array of brightly colored drinks.

Yu Fang, who seemed especially attentive to the Su siblings, bent down and said to Su Li warmly, "Help yourself to anything you like. If you can’t reach something, ask one of the nannies for help. Treat this place like your own home, no need to be shy."

Su Li, gracious and confident as ever, immediately produced the gift he had picked out. "Xu Sheng, this is your birthday present from me. Happy birthday! Once you’ve opened your gifts, let’s go grab something to eat together, okay?"

Su Bing and Gao Ming had also brought gifts, which Xu Sheng accepted one by one, before they all wandered off together to the food table. That left Gu Zi and Yu Fang seated on the plush velvet couch by the side.