Chapter 1142: Famous in The Capital

Chapter 1142: Famous in The Capital

Lin Miao stared at the newspaper Zhang Mei handed her, her mind whirling in disbelief. They had actually cracked the case—the evidence had been right there, hidden in that decrepit house all along. And this so-called “mysterious woman” mentioned in the article? It was obviously her!

But somehow, unbelievably, she had missed such a golden opportunity. How could this have happened? She had traveled all this way, spending her own money on transportation and lodging, only to accomplish absolutely nothing.

Worse yet, the only one who gained any fame out of this fiasco was the Su family’s wretched dog.

Trembling with rage, Lin Miao’s vision darkened, and she fainted dead away.

Little did she know that at that very moment, the wealthy Sun Yi—the woman Lin Miao had been desperately hoping to ingratiate herself with—was on her way to the Su family home, her car packed to the brim with lavish gifts.

Sun Yi had just returned from a trip abroad and immediately heard the sensational news: the case had been solved, and the Su family’s dog had become a hero.

Without hesitation, she carefully selected some of the finest items she had brought back from overseas and personally set off for the Su residence. As luck would have it, when she arrived, she found a small gathering of socialites already there—each of them clutching their pedigreed pets, hoping to arrange a breeding match with the now-famous Big Yellow.

Gu Zi looked at the assorted collection of dogs—different breeds, different sizes—and felt an enormous headache coming on.

Thanks to Big Yellow, their family had become a household name in the capital overnight. These high-society figures were people she would inevitably encounter in the business world; she couldn’t afford to offend them outright. So, forcing a polite smile, she said, “Our Big Yellow isn’t fully mature yet. And he’s got quite a fierce temperament—I’m afraid he might not succeed at mating and could even injure your precious pets.”

As if to validate her words, Big Yellow immediately leapt to his feet, baring his teeth menacingly at the gaggle of coquettish little female dogs inching toward him. His entire posture screamed, “Come closer and I’ll eat you alive!”

The sight terrified the pet owners. Clutching their dogs tightly to their chests, they fled the scene without a second thought—there was no way they were going to risk their beloved pets getting mauled.

Only when the crowd thinned out did Gu Zi sternly scold, “Big Yellow, get back in your bed and stay there!”

Big Yellow, utterly bewildered by the sudden outburst, drooped his head miserably and trudged back to his nest, curling up in an obedient, pitiable little ball that made anyone with a heart ache for him.

Sun Yi stepped forward at once, her voice full of indulgent affection. “Big Yellow is such a good boy, and he’s done such a great thing for everyone. Why are you being so fierce with him? Look, I promised last time I’d bring him some treats, and I kept my word!”

She waved a hand, and her chauffeur lugged in four exquisitely packaged boxes—two filled with gourmet pet food, two brimming with imported dog toys, all labeled in foreign languages.

Gu Zi blinked in astonishment. Her Big Yellow had not only achieved fame but was now dining on imported dog food and playing with imported toys.

Memories of her past life, struggling to earn a decent living and barely tasting financial freedom, floated through her mind, making her sigh inwardly with genuine envy—for a dog, no less.

She quickly invited Sun Yi inside, offering her a simple spread of tea and homemade snacks. “Since you’re here, let’s sit down and chat over some food. I made these mung bean cakes today—try one.”

Sun Yi picked up a piece, took a bite, and her face lit up immediately. The rich aroma of mung beans filled her mouth; the cake was cool, delightfully sweet without being cloying, soft yet not sticky—perfect for a hot day. “My goodness, you’re so talented! This is honestly the best mung bean cake I’ve ever tasted.”

She set down the cake, her expression turning more serious. “I just got back from overseas and heard everything that happened recently. Gu Zi, on behalf of my husband, I owe you an apology.”

It turned out the culprit had been living practically next door all along. Of all the properties Chen Yu could have left available, he had to leave this one. Now that the case had been solved and the Su family learned the full story, it was clear that Gu Zi and her family must have suffered a great deal of fear and anxiety.

Sun Yi’s visit today wasn’t merely about Big Yellow; it was also a personal apology.

Even as she spoke, the chauffeur bustled back inside, this time carrying several more shopping bags, each one more luxurious than the last.

Gu Zi, startled, quickly said, “Sun Yi, I don’t understand. Why are you giving us gifts? You have nothing to apologize for.”

Sun Yi smiled warmly and handed over the bags. “Chen Yu sold your family this house. And now, with everything that’s happened next door… well, we feel responsible. Luckily, I did a major shopping spree while I was abroad, or I would have been too embarrassed to come empty-handed. Look—this is the latest designer bag. See if you like it. If you don’t, there are more in the car—pick whichever one you want. It’s my gift to you.”𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Gu Zi instantly recognized the label on the bag. In the future, even the most basic design from this brand would cost at least fifty thousand—an eye-watering sum.

Of course, she could now afford to buy something like this herself. But to accept such a lavish gift for free made her deeply uncomfortable.

She shook her head and declined politely, “Sun Yi, Su Shen told me that the house was sold to us only after he personally agreed with Chen Yu. It was our own decision to live here. How could any of this be your fault?”

In the eyes of most people, a property in Jiangjia Village was a poisoned chalice—fraught with endless problems, hard to sell, and best avoided.

But Gu Zi, blessed with knowledge from the future, knew better. She knew these houses would skyrocket in value later on, that they would become some of the hottest real estate around. Su Shen had bought the entire project from Chen Yu for a fraction of its true worth, and in a few years, he would make a fortune.

Given that she and her family had already profited so greatly, how could she shamelessly accept even more?

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