Chapter 1177: Visit From The Dormmates

Chapter 1177: Visit From The Dormmates

As Gu Zi listened to them speak, she wasn’t the least bit surprised that Li Juan had come to visit. From what she’d observed, Li Juan genuinely cared about her roommates.

But the sight of Tang Xue and Zhao Ling had caught her slightly off guard. Still, she responded with gracious composure, “Marriage and children… it’s all part of life, isn’t it? Feels pretty wonderful, actually. Thank you all for coming. Please, come in and have a seat.”

They were already standing at her door with gift bags in hand—how could she possibly leave them standing there awkwardly in outside? With the most polite smile she could manage, she ushered them into her home.

Almost immediately, Zhao Ling spoke up, her tone half-concerned, half-critical. “Gu Zi, you’re so brilliant. Honestly, you should be focusing on your studies and planning for grad school abroad. Don’t you think having a child now is just… holding you back?”

Zhao Ling had once scoffed at the idea of a married woman still pursuing a university degree—it hadn’t sat right with her. But over time, as she’d come to realize Gu Zi’s exceptional capabilities, her opinion shifted. With proper focus, Zhao Ling was convinced Gu Zi had what it took to become a diplomat someday. So hearing that Gu Zi was pregnant—and had already spent months on bed rest—struck her as an unfortunate waste of potential.

But Gu Zi understood Zhao Ling too well. She was fiercely ambitious and likely believed that Gu Zi was sacrificing her academic future out of ignorance. So Gu Zi didn’t take offense. She responded calmly, “I can study from home. It’s not like I’m taking a leave of absence just yet—I’ll be back in class soon enough.”

As they chatted, the group made their way into the living room and settled onto the plush seating.

Tang Xue’s eyes roamed greedily over the furnishings—the tasteful décor, the expensive artwork, the unmistakable aura of wealth. Clearly, Gu Zi came from money. Or perhaps, more accurately, she had married into it. And her husband? Probably well-connected, successful, powerful.

If Tang Xue could cozy up to Gu Zi now, who knew how many affluent men she might end up meeting?

Her own family wasn’t exactly poor by capital standards, but they were far from lavish. Her parents’ monthly allowance barely covered her shopping needs, and she’d had to take up odd jobs just to get by. But if she could snag a man like Su Shen—successful, generous, and clearly loaded—then wouldn’t life become one long, glittering spree of unlimited spending? The thought alone made her giddy.

Gu Zi, meanwhile, had noticed Tang Xue’s wandering gaze. She glanced at her coolly. Tang Xue’s appearance had changed dramatically over the past few months—her clothes more revealing, her makeup bold and theatrical. The difference from when she’d first entered university was staggering.

There was some truth to that old saying: college is a giant dye vat—those with weak willpower never make it out clean.

Not that Gu Zi cared enough to ask what had caused such a transformation in half a year. She had no intention of becoming too close to Tang Xue again. Civility was enough.

Noticing the silence between them, Tang Xue leaned forward with exaggerated sweetness. “Gu Zi, you have no idea how much I’ve missed you! It hasn’t been the same without you. I kept hoping you’d show up in class.”

Gu Zi couldn’t be bothered to call her bluff. She merely offered a lukewarm smile. “Really? I do miss the classroom sometimes too.”

Then she turned her attention toward the others. “Li Juan, Zhao Ling—don’t just sit there. Have some tea and biscuits. I’m quite heavily pregnant now, so I can’t really play hostess properly.”

Truthfully, it wasn’t that she couldn’t host them properly—she simply didn’t want to. Especially with Tang Xue there. The very sight of her brought back memories of the bracelet incident, and it made Gu Zi feel vaguely sick.

Tang Xue, sensing her cool demeanor, hurried to change the topic, throwing out questions and small talk in a flurry. But no matter what she said, Gu Zi merely responded politely, never once offering to pick up the thread of conversation. Even Li Juan and Zhao Ling picked up on the chill in the air and stood up.

“You really should rest more,” Li Juan said kindly. “We won’t stay long and tire you out. Tang Xue, let’s go.”

But Tang Xue clearly had no intention of leaving just yet. She hadn’t even gotten a proper one-on-one with Gu Zi. Unfortunately for her, Gu Zi had already risen and was walking them to the door. “Thank you all for coming. You should head back to the university soon—it’s not easy finding transport later in the day.”

With no valid excuse to stay behind, Tang Xue had no choice but to trail out with the others. But in her mind, she was already plotting. She needed to talk to Chen Xi—maybe get him to arrange another visit, just the two of them. Gu Zi would be far easier to handle in private.

As soon as the door closed and peace returned, little Su Li came bounding in with something clutched in his arms. “Mom!” he chirped excitedly, “This is the gift I picked for Xu Sheng. Isn’t it pretty?”

Gu Zi looked at what he was holding and instantly recognized it. “Wait… isn’t this the set of building blocks Auntie Sun Yi gave you?”

Su Li scratched his head sheepishly. “Yeah, but I thought about it. I already have so many toys. Instead of spending more money to buy a gift, why not choose something nice from what I have? I’ve only played with this one a couple of times—it still looks brand new in the box. And I want to save all my money for the baby in your tummy! Every dollar I spend now is one less for the baby later, right?”

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