Back To The Past 2 : The Rise Of The False Heiress Marrying The True Tycoon

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Chapter 356: The Daughter of My Mentor

Gu Zi shifted in her seat, eager to hear the full story. Her face was serious as she said, "I'm not a fool. Speak clearly and don't try to hide anything from me."

Despite her stern demeanor, a blush crept onto her cheeks, lending her an adorable look.

Su Shen nodded, slowly beginning his tale. "Hu Jie is the daughter of a mentor I had during my time in the military. Several of my superiors, including Mrs.

Zhou, attempted to match us together. Hu Jie's father was a benefactor to me. Unfortunately, he sacrificed himself during a mission to buy time for the rest of the troops. His dying wish was for me to marry Hu Jie."

Hu Jie was the only child in her family and had grown up pampered in a military compound.

She and her mother followed her father's military life, and thus, Su Shen came to know her.

Once, Hu Jie nearly drowned in the wilderness, and it was Su Shen who happened to rescue her. After that incident, Hu Jie often brought Su Shen treats and even made him new shoes. It was then that his mentor and Mrs. Zhou began to play matchmaker for them.

At that time, Su Shen had never considered marriage, nor was he like other soldiers who were constantly preoccupied with women.

However, when his mentor proposed the idea, he began to entertain the thought. After all, it was natural for men and women to marry. He saw no harm in it and, after much consideration, agreed to give it a try.

But not long after, his mentor met with an accident. His only concern as he lay dying was his daughter, and he left this wish with his comrades. After his death, Hu Jie's mother remarried, taking Hu Jie with her.

Hu Jie's mother was a strong-willed woman. Her marriage to Su Shen's mentor had been fraught with disagreements. As his wife, she wished for him to retire from the front lines and take a less demanding position.

Despite having the qualifications to retire and enjoy a peaceful life, he insisted he could never leave the front lines.

She didn't want her daughter to experience the same lonely and boring life of a military wife. She thought Su Shen, although excellent, was trained by her husband and would likely have a similar temperament. Therefore, she told Su Shen not to take the dying wish seriously, as she had already arranged another marriage for Hu Jie.

Hu Jie didn't resist her mother's arrangements. Her mother came from a good family, and if Hu Jie directly opposed her, she would be giving up everything she had.

Not long after, Su Shen received a secret mission. Coupled with some family issues, his sister's three children were left without a caretaker. He officially retired from the military and returned to Daqing Village.

For some unknown reason, Hu Jie did not go through with the marriage her mother had arranged- Instead, she had sought out Su Shen several times.

Su Shen did not meet with her. His initial agreement to date was out of respect for his mentor. Since it had ended, he wouldn't give her a second chance.

Now, Hu Jie occasionally called the pig farm office to speak with him. Sometimes, he humored her with a few words, but more often than not, he had someone else deal with her. He'd made it clear to her that there was no chance for them.

Hu Jie hadn't called in a long time, and Su Shen thought he had completely moved on from her. However, he didn't expect to run into Mrs. Zhou today, who brought up the past and caused Gu Zi to overthink.

As these thoughts crossed Su Shen's mind, a few strands of chilliness emerged in his gaze. The truth was, he had never harbored any romantic feelings for Hu Jie. Even if there had been a shred of affection, he would never have stood by and watched as Hu Jie returned with her mother to marry another man. Nor would he have remained indifferent upon learning that Hu Jie had not married.