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Chapter 356: The Daughter of My Mentor
Gu Zi shifted in her seat, eager to hear the full story. Her face was serious as she said, "I'm not a fool. Speak clearly and don't try to hide anything from me."
Despite her stern demeanor, a blush crept onto her cheeks, lending her an adorable look.
Su Shen nodded, slowly beginning his tale. "Hu Jie is the daughter of a mentor I had during my time in the military. Several of my superiors, including Mrs.
Zhou, attempted to match us together. Hu Jie's father was a benefactor to me. Unfortunately, he sacrificed himself during a mission to buy time for the rest of the troops. His dying wish was for me to marry Hu Jie."
Hu Jie was the only child in her family and had grown up pampered in a military compound.
She and her mother followed her father's military life, and thus, Su Shen came to know her.
Once, Hu Jie nearly drowned in the wilderness, and it was Su Shen who happened to rescue her. After that incident, Hu Jie often brought Su Shen treats and even made him new shoes. It was then that his mentor and Mrs. Zhou began to play matchmaker for them.
At that time, Su Shen had never considered marriage, nor was he like other soldiers who were constantly preoccupied with women.
However, when his mentor proposed the idea, he began to entertain the thought. After all, it was natural for men and women to marry. He saw no harm in it and, after much consideration, agreed to give it a try.
But not long after, his mentor met with an accident. His only concern as he lay dying was his daughter, and he left this wish with his comrades. After his death, Hu Jie's mother remarried, taking Hu Jie with her.
Hu Jie's mother was a strong-willed woman. Her marriage to Su Shen's mentor had been fraught with disagreements. As his wife, she wished for him to retire from the front lines and take a less demanding position.
Despite having the qualifications to retire and enjoy a peaceful life, he insisted he could never leave the front lines.
She didn't want her daughter to experience the same lonely and boring life of a military wife. She thought Su Shen, although excellent, was trained by her husband and would likely have a similar temperament. Therefore, she told Su Shen not to take the dying wish seriously, as she had already arranged another marriage for Hu Jie.
Hu Jie didn't resist her mother's arrangements. Her mother came from a good family, and if Hu Jie directly opposed her, she would be giving up everything she had.
Not long after, Su Shen received a secret mission. Coupled with some family issues, his sister's three children were left without a caretaker. He officially retired from the military and returned to Daqing Village.
For some unknown reason, Hu Jie did not go through with the marriage her mother had arranged- Instead, she had sought out Su Shen several times.
Su Shen did not meet with her. His initial agreement to date was out of respect for his mentor. Since it had ended, he wouldn't give her a second chance.
Now, Hu Jie occasionally called the pig farm office to speak with him. Sometimes, he humored her with a few words, but more often than not, he had someone else deal with her. He'd made it clear to her that there was no chance for them.
Hu Jie hadn't called in a long time, and Su Shen thought he had completely moved on from her. However, he didn't expect to run into Mrs. Zhou today, who brought up the past and caused Gu Zi to overthink.
As these thoughts crossed Su Shen's mind, a few strands of chilliness emerged in his gaze. The truth was, he had never harbored any romantic feelings for Hu Jie. Even if there had been a shred of affection, he would never have stood by and watched as Hu Jie returned with her mother to marry another man. Nor would he have remained indifferent upon learning that Hu Jie had not married.
Gu Zi, being an intelligent woman, was not deaf to the implications of his words. This man always wore a cold expression, rarely showing any other emotion except when he was with her.
Of course, Gu Zi was well aware of this.
Hearing him say it out loud, Gu Zi felt a sense of relief. She decided not to pursue the matter any further. After all, who didn't have a past?
Hadn't the original host and Gong Zhan also grown up together from a young age? Hadn't they been betrothed for a long time?
Gu Zi took the initiative to wrap her arms around the man's waist, nestling into his embrace. "I understand now, I'm not angry anymore. But Su Shen, when you were with her, did you ever think about sleeping with her?"
Su Shen's eyes flickered slightly, his rough fingertips gently kneading the soft flesh of her waist. "Would you believe me if I told you that I didn't pay attention to such matters in the past?"
This woman, who appeared to be so refined, could be quite wild when provoked.
But then again, he had noticed it when they were in bed together. This little woman could be quite wild at times. When the mood struck her, she would even climb on top of him and take control.
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Chapter 357: I Only Want To Be With You
Su Shen gazed at her, his eyes brimming with indulgence. He found her petulance today rather amusing, for it suggested that she wasn't entirely indifferent to him.
Gu Zi bit her lip, lazily retorting, "Sure, I'll believe whatever you say. But what if she comes to you using her father's last wish as an excuse? What will you do then?"
Su Shen replied, "I've given her a chance. We're in the past now. You're my wife, and I'll introduce you to her."
Gu Zi scoffed, "Oh, so you've actually considered the possibility of her coming back to pester you. Mr. Su, you're quite the romantic, aren't you?"
Su Shen was helpless. This woman, it seemed, had been waiting for him to say this.
She was rather unreasonable, but why did he find that so endearing?
In truth, he wanted to tell her that Hu Jie did seem to have intentions of coming back to pester him, but he decided against it. This woman's jealousy would drown him.
He simply kissed her forehead and said with firm conviction, "In any case, I only want to be with you. Truly."
Gu Zi hadn't expected him to say this. Her heart fluttered, but she didn't let it show.
She asked, curiosity piqued, 'When did you start thinking this way?
So, it wasn't just her who had been lusting after the older man. The older man had wanted to bed her for a while now, hadn't he?
He was quite the actor. She hadn't seen it coming at all, which had led her to mistakenly believe that the older man was impotent. She had almost dragged him to a urologist.
Listening to her soft voice, Su Shen's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. He leaned in, his hand on her lower back, and whispered in her ear, "I think it was after our first kiss."
His voice was low and deep, like the rich notes of a cello. The tenderness and indulgence in his tone were uniquely his, enough to make anyone weak in the Imees.
Gu Zi pushed him away, "Enough of this. Go put Lele to sleep. Saying such cheesy things in front of the child, don't you feel embarrassed?"
But the man held her even tighter, unwilling to let go just yet. He looked at their daughter gnawing on a pillow and said, "Let's be fair here. Who started this, hmm?"
Feeling the warmth from the man's body, Gu Zi shivered slightly, "Regardless, it's your turn to put Lele to sleep tonight."
With that, Gu Zi freed herself from his grasp and sat down at the vanity, taking care of her skin.
Su Shen watched her. Her silhouette was beautiful. Her hair was swept to one side, revealing her fair, swan-like neck. She applied a white cream to it.
Her round fingertips rolled over her skin, gently spreading and massaging the cream. She was meticulous and feminine. Every movement held a fatal attraction for him.
After a while of observing, Su Shen finally picked up Su Le, cradling her in his arms and pacing back and forth in an attempt to soothe her. However, no matter how much he cooed and cajoled, the little one's eyes remained wide open, occasionally reaching out to touch his stubbly chin, followed by a delighted giggle.
This situation was enough to worry Su Shen, the doting father. Suddenly, an idea struck him and he headed for the door.
By the time he returned, his arms were noticeably lighter, free of the child's weight.
Gu Zi had just finished her skincare routine when she turned around to see the man entering the room empty-handed. He walked straight towards her, lifting her from the vanity table and carrying her to the bed, where he began to shower her with kisses.
Finding a moment to speak, she asked, "Did you leave Lele with the eldest or the second one?"
Without pausing his actions, the man replied, "The second one, he enjoys looking after the child, doesn't he?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Zi's underwear was removed, her legs positioned into an 'M' shape under his weight. The man gazed at the sight before him, his breath heavy.
From that point on, Gu Zi had no chance to say anything else. Her head felt fuzzy, the only sound she could hear was the man's soft lapping. Her body was left in a wet mess under the man's tongue.
Gu Zi was left blushing and flustered, her lower body completely under his control. She was so weak she couldn't even sit up.
Under his teasing tongue, her waist tightened again and again, her mouth letting out soft moans. Her body was spread open by his wet, hot tongue, sucking hard and fast. She felt a rush of wetness below, her breathing becoming faster, her nipples hardening. She felt like she was being driven to her limit.
At the height of her embarrassment, he deliberately voiced out, "Baby, you're squirting. Let it flow more, hmm? All of your honey is mine."
Gu Zi was embarrassed and shyly turned her head away.
Under the lamplight, the tiles by the window reflected their figures. She was revealing a large expanse of skin, her nightgown bunched around her waist, one strap slipped off her shoulder. Her full breast was swollen, trembling with her movements.
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Chapter 358: Dad Is Quite Scheming
No one knew how long he had been with her, but the reflection in the ceramic tiles painted a picture of their escalating passion.
Gu Zi was completely bare, her legs spread wide apart. The man's powerful hips thrust back and forth, causing her to sway with each movement.
Her long hair cascaded down her back like soft, black silk, accentuating her voluptuous body, which was as fair and pure as jade.
Afterward, the man carefully cleaned her up and held her as they slept. Her body was flushed a light pink, making him afraid to hold her too tightly for fear of breaking her.
But if he didn't hold her tight, he couldn't satisfy his possessive desire. He was genuinely afraid that if he didn't hold her close, he might lose her.
The next morning, the second son knocked on the door. Su Shen was awake and was just about to kiss the woman in his arms.
Upon hearing the knock, he covered the woman with a blanket before saying, "Come in."
The second son brought in Lele, and Su Shen took the child and placed him on the side of the bed where he slept.
Su Li wanted to call out to his mother when he saw that she was still asleep, but his father stopped him, and his tone was somewhat harsh.
Feeling wronged, Su Li left the room.
The two brothers made themselves some food and prepared simple lunch boxes for school.
Su Li couldn't help but complain to his older brother, "Our father is such a scheming man. He was afraid I would curry favor with mom, so he didn't even let me talk to her."
Su Bing was silent for a moment before saying, "He was afraid you would wake his wife. Mom has been running around a lot lately and needs more rest. It's not that dad is scheming."
Although Su Bing admitted that their father was indeed cunning, he also thought that Su Li wasn't too bad himself in that aspect.
Su Li blinked and said, "Is that so? Alright then, I'll talk to mom tonight. I took good care of Lele yesterday. Dad couldn't soothe Lele, but I managed to do it quickly."
Su Bing shook his head. This competition for favor was hopeless!
In the city, Gu Shan and Zhang Mei went to the police station early in the morning with a fruit basket and an invitation, intending to invite Deputy Chief He to their daughter Lin Miao's wedding banquet.
However, it was a coincidence that Deputy Chief He was not there that day. Just as Gu Shan was thinking of another way to contact him, he ran into Captain He, who was returning from work, at the entrance of the police station.
Captain He was Deputy Chief He's son, so it was perfect to have him deliver the message....
Immediately, Gu Shan implored Captain He to accept the invitation and fruit basket on behalf of his father. He also extended an invitation to Captain He himself.
Zhang Mei also exchanged a fair amount of pleasantries. Seeing Captain He's satisfaction, she felt a sense of accomplishment. She had heard rumors about the Deputy Bureau Chief He's son being a rising star in the military, a rare talent indeed. Today, upon meeting him, she found him to be extraordinary, no less impressive than Gong Zhan.
Zhang Mei quietly hatched a plan. Once she established a relationship with Deputy Bureau Chief He's family, she intended to introduce her own relative's children to Captain He.
With family ties strengthened, who in the military compound would dare not give them some respect?
Captain He, unaware of their ulterior motives, saw this as a good opportunity to advance his case. He laughed gracefully, saying, "Even if you hadn't invited me, I would have come on my own."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shan and Zhang Mei felt that the young man was indeed eloquent, truly worthy of being Deputy Bureau Chief He's son. They left quite satisfied.
After they left, one of Captain He's subordinates, a public security officer, came over, frowning. "It's the Gu family again. I don't know what's going on. Recently, that old man Gu Shan has been frequently visiting the police station to see your father, and your father has had to find excuses to avoid coming in."
Deputy Bureau Chief He didn't want outsiders to think he was too familiar with the Gu family, hence his evasiveness. Little did he know, the Gu family had completely missed his intentions. Despite the fact that their daughter was marrying into the Gong family, the sworn enemy of Deputy Bureau Chief He, he still received an invitation from the Gu family. It was truly baffling.
Captain He raised his eyebrows, correcting him, "What do you mean 'my father'? In the bureau, there is only Deputy Bureau Chief He, not 'my father'. Call my father and tell him his son says he should stop hiding. He can't avoid it, tell him to come and accept the fruit basket and invitation."
His subordinate gave a thumbs up, "Captain He, you're the best!"
Upon returning to his office and seeing the invitation and fruit basket, Deputy Bureau Chief He couldn't help but smirk, complaining, "The Gu family is like a persistent adhesive plaster, impossible to shake off. We only met once at Su Shen's wedding, and they just won't let it go! Look at their greed, not only do they want me to attend, but they also want me to bring the other two old fellows to boost their event's prestige!"
The content of the invitation was essentially a sincere request for someone to attend a banquet at the Golden Sun Hotel, and to help invite Boss Huo and the old leader.
Deputy Bureau Chief He took a drag from his cigarette, shook his head, and laughed wordlessly.
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Chapter 359: Truly Unkind
It was one thing to ask him for help in inviting Boss Huo, the old man would probably be willing to come even from the South Pole if he knew that Su Shen was attending. However, he doubted the need to inform the old commander.
Lately, the Central South Military Region had been bustling with activity, and he would not bother the old commander with such trivial matters.
Moreover, what was his obligation to the Gu family? If it weren't for his connection with Su Shen, even if the old man from the Gong family were to invite him, the three of them might not necessarily attend.
"Deputy Director, Captain He means that at least you should go," one of Captain He's subordinates whispered into the Deputy Director's ear.
Deputy Chief He instantly understood, laughing as he replied, "Tell your Captain that his father said he should invite Uncle Huo himself, and mention that Su Shen will be there."
The subordinate immediately understood and left to find Captain He.
Exiting the Deputy Director's office, he headed straight for Captain He's desk. The surrounding people, sharp-eyed as they were, couldn't help but wonder when the Gu family had become so close with Deputy Chief He. They were even inviting him to a banquet, and he didn't seem to have refused.
Whispers and speculations spread amongst the crowd, quickly reaching the ears of Aunt Wang, who had been transferred to the cleaning department.
Just having finished cleaning the bathrooms, she looked at her reflection in the mirror, despising the cleaning uniform she was wearing. A strong sense of hatred and jealousy flashed in her eyes.
Her current predicament was all thanks to the Gu family. They were getting along well, but they didn't help her speak to Deputy Chief He Ming to get her position back. The Gu family was truly unkind!
It seemed she would have to rely on herself. On the day of the wedding banquet, she would have to butter up Deputy Chief He Ming with her husband, offering him a few drinks. There might still be hope to get her old job back.
Gu Shan, having managed to invite Deputy Chief He and his group, felt refreshed and cheerful all the way home. He even hummed a little tune. Zhang Mei was also happy, following behind Gu Shan with a straighter back than before.
Although the Gu family lived in the military compound, there was a difference between those who lived in apartment buildings and those who lived in detached houses.
The Gu family lived in the most common type of apartment building, while the Gong family lived in a high-end detached house. It was clear to everyone which family was of higher status in this marriage alliance.
If it hadn't been for Mrs. Chen's appreciation of Gu Zi's beauty and excellence, and her initiative to propose Gu Zi as a daughter-in-law for the Gong family, this marriage would not have happened. But it was precisely because of this marriage that the Gu family began to make a name for themselves in the compound.
To outsiders, although the Gu family was not on par with the Gong family, at least the Gu family's daughter was presentable, leaving no room for gossip.
However, it was later discovered that Gu Zi was not their biological daughter. Their real daughter, Lin Miao, had been raised in the countryside for over a decade and couldn't compare to Gu Zi in any way.
Now that the bride was Lin Miao, the gossip behind their backs increased, with many feeling that the marriage was unequal and inappropriate.
In the grand courtyard, there were more eligible girls than just those from the Gu family. They all paled in comparison to Gu Zi, but not one of them would admit to being inferior to Lin Miao. Why should it be Lin Miao who marries Gong Zhan? It was simply an insult to Young Master Gong.
As Zhang Mei pondered this, she exhaled a sigh of relief, "At the wedding banquet tomorrow, when Deputy Chief He and his group make their appearance, I'd like to see who dares to say that our Lin Miao is not worthy of the title of Mrs. Gong. Who dares to belittle our Gu family."
Gu Shan lounged comfortably on the sofa, taking a sip of water before speaking, "Don't worry, as soon as He Ming and his group arrive, no one will think that our Gu family lacks connections or support. Even those relatives of the Gong family who look down on people will have to come and curry favor with you. Just wait and see how they try to please our family, hahaha..."
Speaking of the weight of the old leaders, one of them was even more influential than Gong. Even if Deputy Chief He and Boss Huo, these two big figures, were present, they wouldn't be inferior to the Gong family.
After the wedding banquet, even the Gong family would have to give the Gu family some respect.
Listening to her parents' conversation, Lin Miao was secretly delighted. She hadn't expected that they could really invite those big shots to the event. Humph, she was looking forward to seeing how those high-ranking children who grew up in the courtyard would grovel before her, Lin Miao!
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Chapter 360: Very Fruitful
In the quaint village of Daqing, within the Su household, Gu Zi awoke near noon.
Her daughter, Su Le, had risen earlier and was entertaining herself in bed. Upon seeing her mother awake, the little girl clapped her hands in delight, encouraging her mother to rise and start the day.
After dressing, Gu Zi picked up her daughter, pinching her chubby cheeks affectionately before heading downstairs.
In the kitchen, she found breakfast left for her by her husband.
She picked up a large dumpling to eat. The dumplings, as always, were generously sized.
However, they had cooled, so after eating one, she took the plate of dumplings into the kitchen and fried them into potstickers. She and Su Le enjoyed a small feast.
She then steamed some rice and prepared a few simple dishes before heading upstairs to read.
Gu Zi calculated that she had more than half a year before her advancement exams. This was ample time for her, but she didn't want to slack off. Whenever she had spare time, she would flip through her books.
Seeing her mother reading, Su Le imitated her, picking up a dictionary to flip through. The little girl looked as if she could truly understand the words, and Gu Zi found her heart filled with joy whenever she saw this.
Her little Lele was simply too adorable!
When it was nearly time, Gu Zi put down her book, tidied up her desk, and lifted Su Le onto her lap, straining slightly with the effort.
She suddenly realized that her little girl had gained quite a bit of weight, her face now plump with baby fat. This was proof that her efforts in raising her child were fruitful.
She decided to take Lele to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up when she had the time, just to be completely at ease.
For lunch, Gu Zi prepared pickled cabbage fish slices, a cold mixed three-shred dish, and a fresh vegetable soup. She wasn't particularly hungry, so she packed everything up, planning to take it to the pig farm to share lunch with Su Shen.
Before leaving the house, Gu Zi prepared a bottle of milk for Lele to drink. The little girl accepted the bottle and began to drink eagerly.
On their way, they ran into Aunt Zhang and Shi Tou. Little Lele waved her milk bottle in greeting, amusing Aunt Zhang to no end.
Upon arriving at the pig farm, Gu Zi was greeted with warm welcomes, with people affectionately calling her "sister-in-law."
As they observed the plump and joyful Lele, their admiration for Gu Zi's beauty and kindness only grew.
Jin Long hurried over, eager to know what delicious treats Gu Zi had brought that day. However, before he could finish his sentence, Su Shen appeared and led his wife and daughter away to his office.
Jin Long tried to follow, but found the office door locked against him. He could only sigh at his brother's protective nature.
Gu Zi watched Jin Long's retreating figure with a sympathetic smile, remarking, "Jin Long just wanted to share in the food. I made plenty, it's no trouble."
She then served him a piece of fish and a large, round fried egg. The egg, having been deep-fried and then soaked in vegetable soup, was filled with a fragrant broth.
One bite released a burst of crisp, savory flavor that was utterly satisfying.
The man, while eating, casually remarked, "Don't worry about him, he won't starve. You should eat too."
He was a man of few words, but his love was evident in his actions. He served her food, handed her napkins, fed their daughter, and even draped his coat over her when he felt a chill in the air, always fearing she might catch a cold.
Knowing how busy he was with work, Gu Zi didn't plan to stay long. After sharing lunch with him, she left with their daughter, inviting her sister-in-law who was delivering food to Lin Cheng to continue learning how to make spicy soup at her place.
Li Hua was a quick learner. The spicy soup she made this time showed significant improvement, and Gu Zi estimated that she would soon master the dish. However, Gu Zi reminded her that she still needed to practice the technique of washing the gluten.
After finishing the spicy soup for the day, the two sisters-in-law chatted for a while. Li Hua had visited her father in the city the day before and assured Gu Zi that he was recovering well.
As for Lin Miao's wedding banquet, their parents had decided not to attend, deeming it unnecessary.
Lin Miao's parents, who had raised her for over a decade, couldn't bear to see her taken away by the police for investigation on her happiest day. They thought it best not to attend.
On the day of Lin Miao's wedding banquet, a light rain began to fall. Lin Miao's parents rose early, watching the rain outside the window and reminiscing about their memories with their daughter. Despite their efforts, tears inevitably welled up in their eyes.
But this would be the last time. They were determined to sever ties with the daughter who was no longer theirs, hoping that she would mend her ways and live a good life with Gong Zhan.
In Daqing Village, Su Shen and Gu Zi prepared to leave after breakfast. Gu Zi reminded the boys to take good care of their sister, assuring them that Aunt Zhang would come to help look after her once she finished her farm work.
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