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

Chapter 1034: Top scorer, Do You Hear Me?

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

As Lin Miao anxiously waited for Gong Zhan’s arrival, her heart fluttered. What if he didn’t show up? But just as her worry peaked, there he was.

With a sense of relief, Lin Miao eagerly stepped out of the private room to greet him.

At that moment, some of the Gu family members, emboldened by his arrival, turned to Mrs. Chen, eager to make conversation. “Seems like Young Master Gong still holds Lin Miao in his heart. How wonderful! They make such a perfect pair,” one of them remarked.

Mrs. Chen, however, remained stoic, her expression as cold as ever. Her purpose for being here was clear: she had come to discuss the divorce. Whether Gong Zhan showed up or not, it wouldn’t change her intentions. She knew these Gu relatives would be of no help in this matter, so she simply responded, “Children grow older, and they have their own concerns. Even as a mother, I cannot control what my son feels.”

The Gu family members, taken aback by her sharp words, fell silent, forced to offer only strained smiles. They respected Mrs. Chen’s position and knew they couldn’t afford to anger her. Yet, beneath their polite expressions, frustration simmered—an itch for some way to vent.

Meanwhile, outside the room, Lin Miao had reached Gong Zhan. Although they had once been married and had gone through their ups and downs, she was confident he still cared for her achievements. After all, he had come all this way for her celebration, hadn’t he?

Gong Zhan, dressed casually, stood tall as always, exuding an air of cool detachment. Sunlight bathed him, his presence radiating an almost magnetic charm.

Lin Miao’s cheeks flushed, and though her heart raced, she forced herself to steady her breath. “Gong Zhan, you’re here! You know I got my results, right? I didn’t do too well… only scored 400 points. But I promise, when I get to university, I’ll work even harder.”

Gong Zhan paused, his brow furrowing as he glanced at her, an expression of feigned disappointment crossing his face. Truthfully, he didn’t care much about her score or whether she got into university. He was here today because of the divorce discussions, not to celebrate her so-called success. Honestly, he couldn’t understand why a 400-point score warranted such an elaborate celebration.

“Well, that’s good then,” he said in a neutral tone. “Let’s go inside. We need to clear some things up. My mother’s inside, right?”

With that, he made to enter the room, but Lin Miao stopped him, her hand resting on his arm. She withdrew it shyly, though there was a subtle desperation in her voice. “Gong Zhan, do you know how much Gu Zi scored? I haven’t heard the news, but I’m so concerned about her. It would be wonderful if we could attend the same university. We could look out for each other, as sisters should.”

Gong Zhan smirked. Gu Zi had scored 688 points—almost 300 points more than Lin Miao’s measly 400. The idea of them attending the same university was laughable. He looked at her with a mixture of incredulity and amusement. “You really want to attend the same university as Gu Zi?”

Lin Miao, feigning innocence, nodded earnestly. “Yes, of course. With her abilities, it wouldn’t be difficult for both of us to get into the same school. So, Gong Zhan, do you know how much she scored?”

Gong Zhan was nearly at his wit’s end. His patience with her was running thin. He let out a derisive laugh, the words laced with sarcasm. “If you’re so interested, why don’t you ask Gu Zi yourself?”

He couldn’t help but wonder how Lin Miao would react if she knew that Gu Zi was the provincial top scorer. The thought was almost amusing—this woman, who had been obsessed with comparing herself to Gu Zi from the beginning, couldn’t even measure up in the slightest. It was as if she was willingly setting herself up for humiliation.

Not wanting to waste any more time with her, Gong Zhan bypassed Lin Miao and entered the private room.

Lin Miao stood frozen, a wave of unease washing over her. What did he mean by that? Did Gu Zi really score that well? Her anxiety grew, and she decided to ask Zhang Mei to make some calls and find out Gu Zi’s score—just to be sure.

Before she could leave, however, she spotted a familiar face by the door: Jin Long, that errand boy who always shadowed Su Shen. What was he doing here, bustling about and making preparations? The sight was suspicious. Lin Miao couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding.

Jin Long, noticing Lin Miao, pretended not to see her. He had already heard from the lobby manager about the Gu family’s persistence in reserving the private room for Lin Miao’s graduation banquet.

It seemed they were celebrating her 400-point score—something Jin Long found amusing. He had deliberately arranged for the room to be set aside, hoping it would be the perfect moment to make a point. After all, the Gu family had always mistreated his sister-in-law, Gu Zi, and this was his chance to get back at them.

Feigning indifference, Jin Long raised his voice to his subordinates. “Get to work, everyone! We need this place to look perfect. Today’s a big day for my sister-in-law, Gu Zi—she’s the top scorer in the province! Top scorer, do you hear me? The best in the entire province! Her graduation banquet must be grand and spectacular. Anything less would be unacceptable!”