Reborn and Counterattack: The CEO's Powerful Sweetheart-Chapter 874 - 873: Shooting the Breeze

In short, it’s just one sentence!

Just blowing some hot air.

Gu Tong was merely responsible for speaking. As for whether people believed her afterward, it was clear that it wasn’t within her business considerations.

"Sister-in-law, you’re so lucky... To be so adored by Brother Li Yan..."

Chu Xiran sighed, but more than anything, her heart was full of envy and jealousy.

Because deep inside, she also wanted to be the woman Li Yan cherished.

Li Yan, the only legitimate heir of the Li Family. Having his love means having the world.

If Chu Xiran could replace Gu Tong, she would surely fight side by side with Li Yan. Then, with Chu Xiran’s help, Gong Qingwan would face a passive situation.

It might even be possible to conquer the entire Li Family...

Chu Xiran had been brewing this plan for a long time, yet she hadn’t had the chance to execute it because Li Yan hadn’t returned.

Finally, when Li Yan was back, unexpectedly, a Gu Tong popped up to ruin everything...

Chu Xiran was truly heartbroken.

"He said that being loved by me is a blessing accumulated from past lives."

Gu Tong was getting smoother at boasting, showing off their love, spreading dog food, sparing no expense.

Almost wanting to pry open Chu Xiran’s mouth and desperately pour it in.

No regard for whether the other person wanted to consume it or not.

"Such deep affection, indeed."

Chu Xiran was boiling inside, even wanting to beat someone up.

Yet, she maintained the composure befitting a young lady from a big family, her suppressed anger particularly uncomfortable.

She secretly grit her teeth, calmly saying, "But in a wealthy family, a young master’s loyalty is not dependable. Over time, when fresh flowers appear, butterflies always come fluttering around; that’s the nature of men."

This sentence was indeed true.

In this world, people who sell themselves for fame and fortune, whether men or women, are numerous. To them, there’s no such thing as love.

What’s left is just mutual interests, priced openly, achieving the desired outcome.

"I don’t really like the fresh flowers metaphor."

Gu Tong’s lips curved into a subtle arc, saying, "Flies don’t attack eggs with no cracks; that’s more accurate! However, generally, it’s the egg that wants to rot first, not the fly. It’s only when the egg chooses to spoil that people find the opportunity."

On the contrary, if the egg has no issues, it’s impossible for flies to attack.

"Sister-in-law really trusts Brother Li Yan."

Chu Xiran had seen many women in grand mansions, appearing flawless on the surface, yet full of issues underneath.

Schemes and plots, family problems abound, sometimes even getting a good night’s sleep is a luxury.

Gu Tong had just entered the life of a big family, unaware of the real temptations within.

So, she was just blustering verbally.

Chu Xiran consoled herself with these thoughts, but kept silent, only smiling unnaturally.

’Splash—’

As they spoke, the sky didn’t cooperate.

A downpour suddenly unleashed, with cold wind swirling around, causing the two beautiful women in the pavilion to instinctively hug their shoulders.

"This rain just comes down so suddenly... Truly caught off guard..."

Chu Xiran, fearing the rain would dirty her clothes, tugged at her white long dress, stood up, and took a step back.

Gu Tong was less pretentious, casually lifting a hand over her forehead, as if gazing into the distance.

Suddenly, the corners of her mouth curled up, spotting a tall, black silhouette with an umbrella gradually entering her sight.