The Fake Heiress's Inner Thoughts Were Heard by Her Entire Family

Chapter 138

Speaking of Shen Tu's invitation, it all started with Gu Lin.

A few days ago, Gu Lin was chatting with Shen Tu about Shen Huaichu, when he accidentally let slip about Shen Huaichu and Jing Yi...

Afterward, Shen Tu launched a series of "intense interrogations."

"You'd better tell me everything clearly! Don't hide a single thing!"

Shen Tu's eyes were full of expectation and warning. Gu Jin sat silently on the sofa, drinking tea, not daring to make a sound.

Under questioning, Gu Lin's eyes were blank. He was done for; he had accidentally revealed that his brother liked Jing Yi. His brother would definitely not let him off the hook!

He tried to muddle through, "Mom, I used the wrong words. It's not 'like,' it's... it's 'admire'! Yes, admire! My brother also watched the livestream and really admires Jing Yi's personality and character!"

His gesticulating effort to cover up made Gu Jin, who was not far away, feel a bit sad.

He shook his head silently. This skill was far too weak, not even a tenth of his own.

So what exactly had his son inherited?

Shen Tu shot Gu Lin a glare. She wasn't senile yet! How could she believe such a flimsy excuse?

"...If you're going to cover up, at least find a better excuse." He really was far inferior to his father.

Gu Lin clasped his hands together in a pleading gesture, "Mom, please let me off the hook. If my brother finds out I let it slip, you might not see your son for a long time."

Besides, Shen Huaichu hadn't even admitted it; it was all his wild guess!

Shen Tu showed no sympathy for Gu Lin. Instead, she leaned in closer, even more curious.

She coaxed, "Don't worry! I definitely won't tell your brother it was you who said it!"

Gu Lin silently looked at her. If Shen Tu showed any sign of knowing about Shen Huaichu's feelings for Jing Yi, there was only one person in all of North River who could have told her!

Shen Tu hesitated for a moment, then said firmly, "Then rest assured! I absolutely won't show any sign of knowing!"

Shen Tu's guarantee meant nothing to Gu Lin. Just thinking about it, he knew it was impossible.

Seeing that the soft approach wasn't working, Shen Tu prepared to get tough. She stood up abruptly, "Anyway, you're going to tell me now, whether you want to or not! Otherwise, I'll go ask your brother directly!"

What kind of interrogation scene was this? Gu Jin was still silently drinking tea.

Gu Lin had completely given up. No matter what, he was doomed anyway, so he might as well do his mother a favor. At least when his brother vented his anger, he might have somewhere to hide...

So, Gu Lin told Shen Tu everything about the dance and his birthday party.

"Mom, please take it easy. My brother probably doesn't know as much as you do now. If you suddenly get involved, what if you mess things up?"

Shen Tu glared at him. Was she the kind of person who didn't know her limits?

Gu Lin pursed his lips, saying nothing, but glanced silently at Shen Tu beside him. Judging by the excitement on her face, was she really someone who could keep a secret?

Shen Tu didn't care about Gu Lin's feelings now. She turned excitedly to Gu Jin, "Gu Jin! Come and think of a way! What are you doing sitting there drinking tea?"

Gu Lin looked at Shen Tu in shock, "Mom! Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere?!" Before Shen Tu could answer, Gu Jin was displeased, "Is that how you talk to your mother?"

Gu Lin: He couldn't stay in this house anymore. He might not even be able to stay in North River!

Shen Tu explained, "How am I interfering? I just want to meet Jing Yi, is that not allowed? Last time I asked you to invite her over to play, but you didn't make a sound. Now I have no choice but to invite her myself."

Gu Lin was a bit anxious, "It's not that, but even if you want to meet Jing Yi, you need a good excuse, right? Otherwise, what if she gets suspicious?"

Shen Tu rolled her eyes, "Do you really think I've been Mrs. Gu for all these decades for nothing? Even though I don't like attending parties, I've been to so many. Finding an excuse to invite someone is a piece of cake for me!"

That smug expression really made Gu Lin worried.

Seeing that her son wasn't buying it, Shen Tu looked at Gu Jin. Gu Jin immediately understood her meaning, "That's right, your mother is the perfect wife! In all these years of important 'ladies' social events,' when has she ever been absent?"

Gu Lin was speechless. He didn't know whether to mock his father's enthusiasm or the term 'ladies' social events.'

"Even if you find an excuse, how can you be sure that Mrs. Jing will bring Jing Yi along?" That was the Jing family after all. They didn't need to give face to others, and that Jing family member was known for indulging people.

This was indeed a difficult problem. Shen Tu fell silent, looking back and forth with some seriousness, "This might still require you two to go?"

Gu Lin's eyes widened. I'm involved in this too?! This was practically ensuring that Shen Huaichu would know he had leaked the information!

"Your father will go talk to Jing Beicheng, you'll chat with Yi Yi, and I'll invite Mrs. Jing!"

Gu Lin: This doesn't look good...

Gu Jin: His wife really thought highly of him...

The more Shen Tu talked, the more feasible it seemed to her!

"You just say that I'm planning to hold an art exhibition, so I'm inviting them to come and support it!"

Gu Jin and Gu Lin exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness and resignation. "Are you not planning to tell Huaichu about your art exhibition?" He didn't think this could be kept secret.

Shen Tu waved her hand dismissively, "If it can't be kept secret, then so be it. It's not like I'm doing anything sneaky."

Gu Lin lay on the chair with a look of utter despair.

"...You can casually decide to hold an art exhibition and meet people, but I'm the one who has to explain to my brother."

"Then you'd better start thinking about how to explain. I need to hurry and finalize the details of the art exhibition!" With that, Shen Tu hurried off.

Gu Jin sighed, patted Gu Lin's shoulder, and said, "Good luck." Then he waved his sleeve and calmly left.

Gu Lin looked blankly at this scene. What kind of parents were these?

The art exhibition arrived as scheduled.

Shen Tu was entertaining the guests who came to view the exhibition while frequently glancing outside.

She seemed to be waiting for someone.

On the other side, Gu Lin stood in the corner with slumped shoulders, next to Shen Huaichu, who wore an expressionless face and exuded a cold aura.

After that day, Gu Lin thought it over and decided that rather than letting Shen Huaichu find out later and get angry, it was better to confess proactively.

At least he could hope for a 'reduced sentence.'

Aliali: 673eba99c4f3f33ac4ee9836Gu Lin cautiously looked up, "Brother, maybe Mom just genuinely likes Jing Yi, that's why she invited..."

As Shen Huaichu looked over, his voice got lower and lower. Even he felt guilty saying these words.

Gu Lin silently lowered his head again.

Shen Huaichu's cold voice came, "Report to Huarui Group tomorrow."

Gu Lin knew Shen Huaichu wouldn't let him off easily, but he didn't expect it to be so soon. His leisurely, enjoyable life was over just like that.

Gu Lin looked completely deflated.

"What are you two doing standing over there?" Shen Tu called out to the two standing in the corner.

Shen Huaichu adjusted his expression and strode over, with Gu Lin following behind with his head down.

"The exhibition is about to start, why hasn't Mrs. Jing arrived yet?"

Lin Ruiqing had agreed when invited earlier, but not seeing her made Shen Tu a bit anxious.