Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon Chapter 1186: Calming Presence

Chapter 1186: Calming Presence

Su Shen had gone ahead to handle the boarding procedures, and by the ti everything was finally sorted, it felt like forever.

The plane they were taking turned out to be a small aircraft with just over forty seats. Despite its size, Gu Zi was quietly pleased—it was exactly the sort of plane she preferred.

Small planes, while more exclusive, were surprisingly comfortable, less turbulent, and, most importantly to her delicate pregnant state, free from the stuffy, tallic odor that often clung to the larger aircraft. All in all, this was a very considerate option.

They soon found their seats and settled in. In this era, flying was still a rarity reserved for society’s upper crust, the sort of people who wouldn’t blink twice at casually requesting a flight.

Before long, the stewardess began making the rounds, distributing not just the usual drinks and peanuts but an entire collection of treats—chocolates, biscuits, candy, and even an array of limited-edition aviation-thed souvenirs. The air was filled with a genteel excitent that reminded one more of a private club than an airplane cabin.

Gu Zi couldn’t help smiling. It felt oddly festive. The stewardess handed her and Su Shen each a toy, a collectible ant for keepsake. But when Gu Zi took a mont to think of her children—three at ho and one still curled safely in her belly—she gathered her courage and asked the stewardess, just a touch bashfully, “Could I trouble you for two more? I have… well, four little ones.”

The stewardess laughed warmly, entirely understanding, and handed her two more toys with a generous smile.

With all four cradled in her hands, Gu Zi murmured with a soft satisfaction, “Perfect. One for each of the kids. No fighting.”

Su Shen, watching her beam with such genuine contentnt, finally relaxed. He’d half expected her to be nervous on the flight, but clearly, she’d found her stride. Not scared at all—just happy.

Once the plane ascended and leveled into a smooth cruise, sleep crept up on Gu Zi like a warm tide. Leaning against Su Shen, she drifted off quickly, completely unaware that her short nap would last a full three hours.

When Su Shen gently nudged her awake, she blinked, disoriented. “Is it ti to eat?”

He chuckled, reaching over to tap the tip of her nose. “We’ve landed. Welco to Guangcheng.”

Startled, Gu Zi sat up straighter. “Already?”

Clearly, she hadn’t yet adjusted to just how efficient dostic flights had beco in this modern era. She stretched and yawned, still shaking off the grogginess, and followed Su Shen off the plane.

As they stepped outside, the warm, humid breeze of the southern city swept over her face. It carried a scent of moss and blossoming trees, and just like that, her spirits lifted. Everything felt… fresh. Real.

They stopped at a small local eatery to grab lunch—her stomach had started growling the mont they’d deplaned. After a satisfying al, they hailed a cab and headed straight for the city’s central hospital.

Gu Zi’s mother, An Yun, had fallen ill from the stress of Li Hua’s situation and was currently hospitalized. If they were to help Li Hua, they’d need to fully understand what had happened, and that ant starting with her mother—who, no doubt, was still worried sick.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Su Shen efficiently led the way to An Yun’s room. He opened the door and stepped aside for Gu Zi to enter. What greeted her was the pale, visibly fatigued face of her mother lying in bed. The mont Gu Zi stepped inside, she called out, “Mom, I’m back.”

At the sound of her daughter’s voice, An Yun instinctively turned her head. Her eyes widened as if unable to trust what she was seeing. She blinked, rubbed at her eyes, and whispered in disbelief, “It’s really you… you ca back!”

In the next second, she was already climbing out of bed, shakily making her way toward Gu Zi. The two won reached for each other at the sa ti, their hands eting and clasping tightly. In that simple mont of touch, sothing inside both of them relaxed.

But then An Yun seed to rember the obvious—her daughter was heavily pregnant. Her eyes shimred with unshed tears, her throat tightening as she said, “Oh, my dear girl… I’ve missed you so much. And now, because of us, you’re here in this condition, running around with that belly. We’re just… so useless.”

Guilt lay thick in her voice, and Gu Zi felt it instantly.

She smiled and held her mother’s hand tightly. “Oh, co on, how could this possibly be your fault? Didn’t you always say I was your lucky star? Now that I’m here, everything’s going to be fine. Let’s start by telling what’s going on at ho.”

An Yun allowed herself to be guided back onto the bed while Gu Zi sat beside her. Slowly, carefully, An Yun began to explain. “Your sister-in-law and Aunt Yang are still being held at the detention center. Yang Zhen went to visit them yesterday, but the center wouldn’t allow any contact. Your brother just got out of the hospital recently—he should be resting, but he can’t sit still. He’s been limping between the hospital and the center every day on his crutches. Just now, Jin Long ca by, and the two of them went out together. Your father’s leg is better now, so he’s been taking care of these past few days. But Gu Zi… can we save your sister-in-law?”

It was just as An Yun had always believed—Gu Zi really was the family’s little star. An Yun, who had been overwheld with anxiety monts ago, seed calr now. Seeing her daughter had breathed new hope into her weary soul.

Gu Zi listened, her brows furrowing. “Since I’m here, we have to fix this. But first, I need to understand what exactly happened that day. I can’t help unless I know where to start. Mom, try to rember everything clearly. Take your ti—don’t rush.”

The events had unfolded so quickly that An Yun still felt as though her mind was wrapped in fog. But hearing her daughter’s calm, steady voice gave her sothing to hold on to. She nodded and began to recall everything, piece by piece, ready to give her daughter the answers she needed.