A chilling realization crept over Gu Zi like Beijing's winter fog.
All these strange occurrences seemed connected by an invisible puppeteer—someone who knew exactly how events would unfold, was intimately tied to the key players, yet maintained such a sterling reputation that no one would ever suspect her involvement.
There was really only one person who fit this disturbing profile: Jiang Nan.
"Mom?" Su Bing's voice sliced through her thoughts. The boy approached with a concerned frown, noticing her distant expression. "Are you okay?"
Gu Zi blinked, quickly reassembling her composure. These suspicions weren't for children's ears. "Just planning our weekend," she said, forcing brightness into her tone. "Any requests?"
Before Su Bing could answer, Su Li came barreling in like an enthusiastic puppy. "The amusement park!" he shouted, eyes shining. "Zhang Wei said the new one has a rollercoaster taller than our apartment building!"
