Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon Chapter 1162: Snow

Chapter 1162: Snow

On the bright side, Gu Zi’s pregnancy had been surprisingly smooth thus far—no morning sickness, no fatigue, not even the occasional dizzy spell people liked to complain about.

In fact, she looked positively radiant. Her energy remained unshaken, her mind sharp, and she hadn’t missed a single class.

Most nights, she even studied well past midnight, imrsed in her textbooks with the sa level of discipline and rigor as always.

The only discernible change was the gentle swell of her belly, growing more prominent with each passing week. Her figure had beco noticeably fuller, likely the result of hormonal shifts, and from ti to ti she’d sigh dramatically, fretting that she was no longer beautiful.

But the truth? She was breathtaking.

Even with the added curves, she remained stunning in that effortless way only she could pull off.

These days, Su Shen didn’t dare look at her for too long while giving her a massage—afraid that one lingering glance might cause his self-control to slip and endanger both her and the baby. That woman simply had no idea how devastatingly gorgeous she was. Occasionally, she’d act adorably willful and insist on curling up in his lap with a book in hand, claiming she just wanted to feel warm. But in those monts, it was always him who suffered.

By December, the capital was blanketed in a thick fall of snow. The temperature had plumted, and Su Shen’s company was caught up in the year-end rush. With work pulling him in every direction, he barely had ti to be at ho. So, he took matters into his own hands and arranged for Gu Zi to take a leave of absence from her courses, declaring that her only task now was to rest and nurture the baby.

To her credit, Gu Zi didn’t find being at ho boring in the slightest. She filled her days watching television, walking the dog, and chatting with their lovely next-door neighbors—Grandma Gao and Grandpa Gao—who would stop by regularly, worried she might go stir-crazy from staying indoors too long.

The only minor tragedy in their dostic bliss was the family’s little vegetable patch, which had been obliterated by the snowstorm. Su Shen explained that the climate here was far less forgiving than down south, and they’d have to wait until spring before they could enjoy fresh hogrown produce again. But in his heart, vegetables were hardly a concern. His biggest worry was still Gu Zi. She was a true southern girl and had never lived in a place this cold—certainly not while carrying a baby. He needed to make sure she had a warm and comfortable winter.

The mont the snow stopped and the skies cleared, Su Shen called in a professional team to build a fireplace. Within three days, the fire crackled warmly in their living room, transforming the entire house into a cozy retreat where even a single layer of clothing felt enough indoors.

anwhile, back in Guangcheng, Gu Zi’s family had sent over a huge shipnt of New Year’s treats. In return, Gu Zi had Su Shen send back a batch of local delicacies and New Year goods from the capital, hoping that, even though they wouldn’t be going ho this year, those packages—and the accompanying letters—would carry their love and longing across the miles.

Sun Yi, ever the powerhouse, had been making impressive strides with her new national-style fashion label. The brand had launched in early December to rave reviews, and the public response had been nothing short of phenonal.

One afternoon, Sun Yi ca over in person, bearing gifts and a hefty surprise: Gu Zi’s first shareholder dividend. Wrapped in red paper, the envelope held a crisp five thousand yuan. Along with that, she’d brought several thoughtful presents.

The mont Gu Zi caught a whiff of the unmistakable sll, her eyes lit up in disbelief.

“Wait—did you bring stinky tofu?” she asked, half-laughing, half-gasping. “Where did you even find that?”

Sun Yi chuckled as she unzipped a bag filled with food. “You’ve still got the nose of a bloodhound. I hadn’t even unwrapped it yet and you already sniffed it out! I t this rchant from Hucheng recently. She invited over, and her family made this homade stinky tofu—an absolute specialty. I know it slls like a public restroom, but I swear it’s delicious. I loved it so much I had to ask her to make a batch just for you. Pregnant won usually crave strong flavors!”

She had worried at first that Gu Zi might not be able to stomach it, but was delighted to find she was already a fan. Watching Gu Zi eat with relish only made Sun Yi feel more connected to her. After chatting for a bit, she seed to rember so pressing matter and left shortly afterward.

Later that day, Su Bing and the kids ca ho from school. The mont they opened the door, a suspicious stench greeted them—sharp, pungent, and unmistakably foul.

Su Bing held his breath in alarm and made a beeline for the dog’s bed, suspecting that Big Yellow might have pooped there. The old dog was usually very well-trained, so this was uncharacteristic.

Su Li pinched his nose and glanced toward the living room, where his mother sat serenely eating sothing with evident satisfaction.

How was she not fazed by the sll? In fact, she looked like she was genuinely enjoying it.

‘Mom’s appetite is on another level,’ he thought grimly. Approaching cautiously, he asked, “Mom… did Big Yellow have diarrhea? The whole courtyard stinks! You seriously don’t sll it?”

Gu Zi bead when she saw the children return. She was just about to invite them to share the delicious treat when she noticed that both Su Li and Su Le were holding their noses in horror. In that mont, it dawned on her: the kids had never eaten stinky tofu before. Of course, they’d find the sll intolerable at first.

She decided not to spoil the mystery just yet. “I’m eating sothing really tasty,” she said with a sly smile. “Want to try it?”

Su Li was nearly gagging from the sll and had absolutely no appetite, but he didn’t want to disappoint his mother. Summoning all his courage, he stepped forward and obediently opened his mouth to receive a bite.

He had barely begun to chew when the full force of the flavor hit him like a freight train.

The sll surged straight to his brain.

“Urgh!” he retched, face contorting in absolute horror.