Mr. Gu, Your Replacement Bride Is A Big Shot! Chapter 1858 -: Hatred

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

A discreet black sedan was parked a short distance away from the villa.

Gu Zhou lowered the car window, allowing fresh air to enter.

Qiao Nian wore a mask while gripping a listening device.

“Any activity yet?” Gu Zhou straightened up a little and glanced at Qiao Nian. Qiao

Nian offered him one of the earphones and stated, “It seems we’ll uncover the truth shortly.”

Inside the villa.

Song Yu glanced down at the buttons on her dress. She only hoped the people there wouldn’t notice anything off about her outfit. Prior to arriving, she had fretted over the possibility of them searching her clothing.

“Auntie Cao, she’s…” Song Yu turned to Auntie Cao and inquired.

Auntie Cao approached Song Ling, her gaze brimming with warmth. She explained, “Sixth Miss, this is Song Ling. Years ago, your real mother passed away after giving birth to your sister, Song Xue. She’s your aunt. I’m your third aunt.”

Song Yu’s face shifted upon hearing Auntie Cao’s explanation. “How… how could this be? How are you my family? I was obviously abducted from the orphanage…”

“Yu’er, I understand it’s tough for you to take in all this, but I truly am your aunt. Your mother and I were the closest back then. Please, have a seat first.” Song Ling guided Song Yu to the sofa as she spoke. “In truth, you’re a Song family child. We had no other option but to place you with the Lu family all those years ago.”

Song Yu furrowed her brow slightly and pulled her hand back from Song Ling’s grasp, her face resolute. “I don’t get what you’re saying.”

“Sixth Miss—no, Yu’er now.” Auntie Cao regarded Song Yu kindly and continued, “Our current plan is to reclaim everything the Lu family owes your aunt. But we’re not strong enough on our own, so we must resort to this indirect approach.”

“I don’t follow you. And why did you summon me here?” Song Yu cut to the chase, her eyes clouded with bewilderment.

“Yu’er, we require your assistance. With how ruthlessly the Lu family has treated you, don’t you wish to rise above them?” Song Ling smiled at Song Yu, her crimson lips exuding irresistible allure.

Song Yu creased her forehead and stayed silent for a moment, appearing torn.

“Song Yu, allow me to share a tale!” Song Ling grinned at Song Yu, showing no irritation at her pause. “Long ago, Su Yan and I were close friends.”

Song Yu’s eyes widened in shock. She stared at Song Ling, unable to believe it. “You and Mom were close friends?”

Auntie Cao shook her head at Song Yu’s reaction and gently warned, “They’ve already expelled you from the Lu family. The Lus have been so harsh to you, and even Madam won’t stand up for you. Why still call her Mom?”

Song Yu bowed her head blankly, sorrow filling her gaze.

Song Ling shot a look at Auntie Cao before softly telling Song Yu, “No need for sorrow. Su Yan is a monster in disguise. It involves my husband, Zhou Jin. The spot where the Lu family built in A City was land my husband and I eyed first. During the demolition back then, tenants had to relocate, but no one wanted the hassle. We saw the huge potential profits, so we convinced everyone to move.

“Only an elderly lady of eighty remained, childless. We were negotiating with her to sign and vacate, but she insisted it was her lifelong home and wouldn’t budge.

“Eventually, she agreed but knocked over the table’s candles by mistake. As she hurried to douse them with water, panic made it worse. She stumbled and fell toward the nearby coal stove. Dressed in cotton garb, her clothes ignited quickly.”

“My husband tried to help her up, but the flames leaped to him. He shoved her away instinctively, unaware she’d strike her head on the table’s edge and perish.”

“Su Yan witnessed it all. We planned to alert the authorities, but she claimed it was clearly accidental. As a forensic expert, she promised to prove it wasn’t murder. Yet she betrayed us instead. The Lu family then seized our land, and thanks to it, they rose to their present power..”