Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon-Chapter 1148: Contrast

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.

Su Shen, of course, followed along, giving his full support to his wife’s words.

It was clear now: Chen Ting’s casual remark about having the secretary drink for Su Shen had backfired. She was now stuck with the task of keeping up appearances and drinking her way through the rest of the evening.

From across the room, Sun Yi, who had been observing the scene, couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Gu Zi was sharp, and with Su Shen backing her, she had nothing to worry about.

What did concern her, though, was her own clueless husband. Upon hearing that Chen Ting would be drinking all of Su Shen’s toasts, he quickly intervened. "It’s not right to have a woman drink all the time. Today, I’m not driving. You can all toast to me instead."

As the evening progressed, Chen Yu was soon tipsy, his face flushed with alcohol. He began to get affectionate with Sun Yi, attempting to kiss her in a drunken display of affection.

Disgusted, she pulled away sharply, raising her hand to call for help. "Take him to rest," she instructed the bodyguards, "He’s had too much to drink."

She turned to the table, where Chen Ting was still managing to entertain five older, powerful men. "Chen Ting," she called out, "Make sure the gentlemen are well taken care of."

With that, Sun Yi walked off, leaving Chen Ting to face the increasingly difficult task of appeasing the older men.

Meanwhile, Su Shen, sensing the tension, gently steered Gu Zi away from the main table. They made their way to a quiet corner with a small dining setup, allowing Gu Zi to enjoy her meal in peace. freewēbnoveℓ.com

Su Shen, always attentive, knew that Gu Zi loved shrimp, so he took the time to peel them for her. She didn’t have to lift a finger. Within moments, her plate was empty, and she sat back contentedly.

Sun Yi, passing by, shot a glance at them. The sight of Su Shen doting on Gu Zi filled her with a quiet envy. She remembered when Chen Yu had once done the same for her, but those days felt like a lifetime ago. She and Chen Yu were now like a contrast to Su Shen and Gu Zi—once so close, now so distant.

Meanwhile, as Sun Yi left the banquet hall, she had to escort her drunk husband to the room upstairs. The bodyguards helped Chen Yu into bed and then left. Sun Yi wiped his face with a warm towel, preparing to return to the social event.

Just as she turned, however, her husband grabbed her wrist with surprising strength. His military training had left him remarkably fit, and before she could react, he pulled her into his arms.

He flipped her onto the bed, pinning her down as he sought her lips with an urgent kiss. The heat of the moment was palpable, but Sun Yi, repulsed by the alcohol on his breath, pushed him away with all her strength, slapping him across the face. "Chen Yu, what’s with this drunken behavior?" she snapped.