Gu Shan Is Having An Extramarital Affair

"They're just stalling, plain and simple," Gong Xin fumed, her arms flailing slightly for emphasis. "They don't want the divorce to go through. My parents, being the 'keep-it-classy' types, don't want to make it a public spectacle. They're worried about people gossiping, so they're putting everything off until after the college entrance exams. But honestly, it's disgusting."

Gu Zi listened to Gong Xin's tirade, easily picking up on her frustration. She could practically feel the irritation radiating off her friend. Lin Miao was clearly exploiting the Gong family's tendency to prioritize appearances, weaponizing moral guilt to her advantage. But something about the situation nagged at Gu Zi.

"Wait a minute," she said, narrowing her eyes. "Why is Zhang Mei in the hospital? What happened?"