Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 513 - 514: He Discovered a Secret

Chapter 513: Chapter 514: He Discovered a Secret

After arranging everything for Li Fugui, Chu Lian returned to Shibao Town. As soon as he entered his home, he heard his sister’s voice.

"Brother, why are you back so soon? Weren’t you going to cook for that lady?"

Chu Huan had heard from the servants that he had left with the ingredients to make "Golden Splendor." Certainly, he had gone to see that lady. Chu Huan’s lips curved into a smile; her brother was still putting on a tough front, yet he had scurried off to see that lady nonetheless.

Seeing her brother not responding, Chu Huan continued to tease him, "Brother, did you fail? Did the lady not like the dish you made?"

This time Chu Lian responded, "Me, fail? What a joke."

No matter what, he had scored a victory by sending Li Fugui away, a sly smirk appearing on his face.

"..." When had her brother started smiling so sinisterly? But that implied he indeed went to see that lady, "Brother, what did the lady say? Did she like your cooking?"

Chu Lian felt bitter inside. It seemed she preferred the "Golden Splendor" made by Li Fugui. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed his sister’s grin. She was clearly fishing for information; he nearly fell for it.

"Mind your own business about your brother."

Lady Chu was speaking with Lord Chu, "My lord, our son is really thoughtful. If I were that lady, I would surely be moved to pledge myself to him."

"..." Chu Lian was speechless. Pledge herself to him? That overbearing woman? Absolutely not.

Seeing his son’s expression, Lord Chu continued, "Son, from your father’s years of experience, you might be falling for that girl. Think it over when you get back."

"..." Chu Lian hadn’t expected his father to say such a thing, and he retorted without thinking, "Impossible, that girl is crude and overbearing, who would like her?"

The family didn’t say much after hearing this, all mentally noting that he would regret it one day.

After dinner, Chu Lian went back to his own bedroom, and soon Acheng arrived.

"Young master."

"Acheng, the information you gathered last time wasn’t accurate. Look into it again—what exactly is the relationship between Li Fugui and Wang Xiangxiang, and also about a three-year-old child named Fufu."

"Young master, Acheng has something to say but doesn’t know if it should be said."

"Speak."

"Do you like Miss Wang from the Wang Family? Otherwise, why would you be so eager to investigate her past and prevent her from finding a husband?"

Chu Lian’s brows furrowed. Why did Acheng say the same? He quickly denied it, "You’re thinking too much; go on."

"Yes, young master."

After washing up, Chu Lian lay on his bed and began to let his thoughts run wild. If one person said it, he could dismiss it, but when everyone said it, he couldn’t help but pay attention.

As he remembered the proximity he had to the obstinate woman, their first kiss came to mind, and he unconsciously touched his lips, feeling them warm.

He thought of her tear-stained face, her brimming confidence, her frosty demeanor, her radiant smile, her blushing cheeks.

He had to admit, she had successfully caught his attention. Could it be that he had sent Li Fugui away out of jealousy?

He rose, opened a drawer, and took out a portrait of them together.

His lips curled up unconsciously, his heartbeat quickening—a secret realized.

He seemed to truly be falling for her.