Marriage Substitute
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Today was the day when Gu Zi was to marry the older man.
The older mans name was Su Shen. He was thirty years old this year and owned a pig farm. To make it easier to manage the farm, he had moved his home close to the pig farm and lived in the countryside.
He had three children, none of whom were his biological children; they were orphans from his sisters family.
It was precisely because he had three children to take care of at home that he had planned to get married last year. However, not long after getting married, the woman had insisted on a divorce.
Su Shen not only had to handle the farms affairs but also care for the three children. So, he was eager to find another wife.
Money makes the world go round.
And Lin Miao was more than willing to go the extra mile for that.
Everyone thought it was the Lin family wanting to marry Lin Miao off to Su Shen for money, but in reality, Lin Miao had volunteered herself.
However, as soon as Lin Miao found out her true identity as the real heiress, she immediately returned home and passed the responsibility for this marriage onto Gu Zi.
The Su family was in the countryside. Gu Zi had to take a bus to the countryside. Gu Shan and Zhang Mei were worried she might get lost, so they gave her a map with directions to Sus home.
Gu Zis thoughts were quite different from Lin Miaos. In her previous life, she didnt want to have children at all, which had driven away many potential suitors.
There was nothing more beautiful than finding a man with three children and becoming a mother without the pain of childbirth.
When Gu Zi arrived at the village entrance, she got off the bus and started walking towards Sus home.
Gu Zi could have a reasonable conversation with Gu Shan and Zhang Mei because she was acting more submissive, not wanting Lin Miao to make fun of her.
As for clothing and jewelry, she doubted that the Gu family would let her take anything with her. She figured it was better to leave without taking anything with her.
The path beneath her feet was rough and muddy, and Gu Zi almost twisted her ankle several times.
While looking at the hand-drawn map, Gu Zi walked toward Sus home. When she arrived, she saw a two-story Western-style bungalow.
Gu Zi glanced at the other houses in the village, which were all made of stacked stones, and they couldnt compare to this house.
Could this really be Su Shens home?
No way!
Su Shen was just an ordinary person. Logically speaking, such a grand house was much better than a house in the city. It cost a lot of money, and the Su family couldnt possibly have that much money.
Seeing someone passing by, Gu Zi quickly approached and asked, Excuse me, do you know where Su Shens house is?
Brother Shen? The youth carrying the pole looked at Gu Zi with confusion in his eyes. Who are you?
He had been lost in thought just a moment ago, and now this young lady, who looked like she came from the city, was talking to him. She seemed pretty.
I see you know Su Shen. Well, I am his wife, Gu Zi explained simply.
Hearing Gu Zis words, the young man was puzzled. If he remembered correctly, wasnt Brother Shens wife unwilling to come here?
It was rumored that the woman had initially agreed to marry Brother Shen, but then changed her mind. He hadnt expected that this girl in front of him was that wife.
The young man impatiently pointed at the small bungalow with a hint of disdain in his eyes. Its this one.
Thank you! Gu Zi expressed her gratitude and quickly walked toward the house.
Honestly, she didnt have time to pay attention to the young mans expression. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the two-story Western-style bungalow!
She really didnt expect that the wealthiest person in the village would be Su Shen.
Well, this turned out to be quite profitable!
The Gu family had a respectable position in the military, but their house was not as good as Su Shens. In any case, it was far inferior to the Su family residence.
It seemed Su Shen had excellent conditions.
Gu Zi walked to the door of the house and was about to knock when he saw a middle-aged woman coming out with fruits in her hands.
Gu Zi smiled. Hello, Im Su Shens wife. I
Unexpectedly, the middle-aged woman frowned and interrupted her mercilessly. Her tone was cold as she said sharply, What are you here for?
I am Su Shens wife. Who are you Gu Zi looked at the middle-aged woman in confusion.
The middle-aged woman not only didnt answer Gu Zis question, but she also criticized her harshly, So, you are Lin Miao, huh? How shameless can you be? You refused to return the 3,000 yuan dowry that Su gave you, and last month, you made such a big fuss. How dare you come here now and claim to be Su Shens wife?
I think theres a misunderstanding. My name is Gu Zi, Gu Zi patiently explained, her gaze shifting on the middle-aged womans face. And you are
The middle-aged womans face flashed with embarrassment as she muttered softly, Gu Zi? I remember Su Shens wifes name is Lin Miao.
She snapped back to reality and looked at Gu Zi coldly. Well, heres the thing. I am the nanny Su Shen hired to take care of the children. Just call me Aunt Chu. Whats your relationship with Su Shen?
She looked at Gu Zi with hostility.
Gu Zis eyes briefly showed confusion, but she quickly regained her composure and patiently explained, Let me clarify. Originally, the one getting married to Su Shen was the daughter of the Lin family. But as you may have heard, Lin Miao found her biological parents, and I am the real daughter of the Lin family. Now, I am fulfilling the marriage contract according to the agreement between the two families.
Aunt Chus pupils dilated, and she looked at the well-dressed city girl in front of her with disbelief.
However, she quickly calmed down and said coldly, Leave! Get out of here! Do you think were playing house? Whats with the exchange? Were all honest people here. We wont listen to your deceit. Let me tell you, you better leave now, or dont blame me for not being polite!