The real heiress's image collapsed after being subjected to mind reading.

Summary

The chapter follows the manager of Jiang Yan as he visits the Gu family. He feels pain in his stomach but tries to maintain composure. He interacts with Gu Jiang Yuan, who vaguely recognizes him, and the group of young men, including Xu Yi, dismiss the manager as they head for a late-night snack. The manager feels unwelcome and waits alone, messaging Gu Jiang Yan about his status in the family. While the Gu family enjoys their meal, the manager sits awkwardly on the sofa, waiting for an opportunity to speak with Gu Jiang Yuan. He sends a frustrated message to Gu Jiang Yan, suspecting he has been removed from the family tree. After the meal, Gu Jiang Yuan and his friends play games, ignoring the manager's attempts to engage. Gu Si Rou, another family member, arrives and interacts with the manager, who is touched by her warmth. However, Gu Xi Zhi criticizes the manager for his lack of emotional intelligence, pointing out that he inadvertently insulted her. After Gu Xi Zhi leaves, the manager finally broaches a serious topic with Gu Jiang Yuan, inquiring about his martial arts training and expressing interest in the teacher.

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