Chapter 85: Vixen

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation      Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In the Su family home, Gu Zi had just finished steaming the vermicelli when she heard a commotion outside the door.

Even Big Yellow in the courtyard seemed to sense something amiss and began to bark.

Quickly cleaning up the stove, Gu Zi rushed outside, only to find that Su Shen was no longer in the living room. Her two brothers were trying to comfort Lele.

Earlier, Su Bing had been playing with Lele in the courtyard, but she was frightened to tears by Chu Xi’s parents-in-law.

Su Bing hurriedly scooped Lele up, and Su Shen had gone outside to handle the situation.

Upon realizing the situation, Gu Zi made her way toward the door, but Su Li initially blocked her path. However, in the very next moment, he stepped aside quickly.

“Dad said he can handle this. You don’t need to go out,” Su Li informed her.

Chu Xi’s parents-in-law had arrived with a confrontational air, likely driven by Chu Xi’s arrest, and their primary target was Gu Zi.

Though it had only been a short while, the children had already heard people outside calling her a vixen multiple times.

Of course, they knew that the insult was aimed at their stepmother. Yet, judging by her behavior so far, she appeared to be a good person.

Consequently, their father did not want her to face harsh criticism, and they felt the same way.

Gu Zi turned to Su Li and said, “Your father and I are about to get married. In a marriage, problems must be faced together. I can’t let him cover for me. It wouldn’t be right for me to hide behind him.”

After her declaration, she turned and walked outside, leaving her stepsons impressed by her bravery.

Holding Lele, they took refuge by the living room window to observe the situation outside.

As Gu Zi stepped outside, she was met with an old woman berating her, alongside Su Shen.

Upon seeing that harsh visage, Gu Zi couldn’t help but be taken aback. No wonder Lele had been reduced to tears by them; they appeared extremely mean.

There was a saying that daughters-in-law resembled their parents-in-law, and it seemed to hold true for Chu Xi and her in-laws.

The old woman’s tone when addressing Su Shen was calm, but her words toward Gu Zi were laced with vitriol. “You’re that vixen, aren’t you?

That old man also looked over coldly. He looked at Gu Zi as if he was looking at an enemy.

“So you’re the vixen who bewitched Su Shen! Before you came, there was no one to look after the Su family’s children. Our Chu Xi was the only one who took good care of all of them. The moment you arrived, you instigated Su Shen to fire her. Now, you’ve even taken her to the police station. How heartless!”

At that moment, another plump girl stepped forward. Gu Zi recognized her; she was Chu Xi’s daughter, whom she had encountered when delivering food last time.

“Miss Gu Zi, please be compassionate and let my mother go!” she pleaded timidly.

Gu Zi was so astonished that she was almost amused. Were these people in their right minds? Why were they branding her as such a wicked person?

Despite her anger, Gu Zi remained composed and said slowly, “You both look quite mature. I didn’t expect you to have such sharp eyes. Thank you for the compliment. As for Chu Xi, I suggest you visit the police station to inquire further.”

“What did you say? We’re calling you a vixen, do you not understand?” the old woman reiterated.

Gu Zi shrugged. “That’s a compliment to my beauty. In this world, only exceptionally attractive people are referred to as vixens.”

The old woman seethed with rage, trembling with anger. She then turned to Su Shen and slandered Gu Zi further.

“How shameless! Is she implying that she can seduce men just because she’s attractive? Su Shen, this woman has a lover in the city!”

Su Shen’s face had already darkened considerably. When he heard them making unfounded accusations against Gu Zi, his demeanor grew even graver.

“Stop slandering my fiancée! I know exactly what kind of person she is. However, I will definitely pursue the matter of Chu Xi poisoning my children. You all need to leave immediately! ”

His ability to command respect was remarkably strong. The two elderly men were taken aback by his initial statement.

Chu Tian was trembling all over and momentarily speechless, and Su Shen’s subsequent words almost left them off balance.

Chu Tian had assumed her mother had, at most, stolen some valuable items from the Su family. She never expected it to involve poisoning!

She had heard about Su Li’s hospitalization yesterday and that her mother had been taken away by the police. Could this really be true?

Chu Tian felt an overwhelming fear and left the Su family’s residence dispiritedly.

The two old men stood there without moving. They really didn’t expect this old b * tch to be so bold!

The two elderly couple remained standing, unwilling to back down. They knew Su Shen had no concrete evidence yet, so if they remained steadfast in their denial, it would be hard to pin anything on them.

After a while, the old man retorted defiantly, “Did you witness her poisoning it?

Perhaps this vixen is the one who framed my daughter-in-law..”