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

Summary

Gu Si Rou's second aunt has died, raising suspicions about her involvement in a murder. Gu Jiang Yu suspects that their adoptive parents' deaths were not accidental and has initiated an investigation, but all evidence has been destroyed, and the only witness is gone. He believes Gu Si Rou is involved, possibly with a more powerful entity behind her. Gu Xi Zhi learns that Gu Si Rou borrowed five million from Zhang Ming without family consent and urges her parents to sever ties with her to protect themselves. Gu Shi Cheng agrees but is concerned about Lin Man Ni's reaction. Meanwhile, Gu Xi Zhi contemplates her family's fate, realizing they may no longer be cannon fodder in the collapsing plot. They discuss the resolution of issues concerning Sang Yan Ming, who is now a prominent figure in Jing City, which could strengthen the Gu family's position. Gu Xi Zhi expresses relief that Sang Yan Che will remain in Jing City until after the college entrance exam. Later, during a barbecue, Gu Jiang Yuan accuses Gu Xi Zhi of cooking secretly, but she denies it. He offers to keep her secret in exchange for her help grilling skewers. As she grills, the delicious aroma attracts the attention of Old Master Gu.

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