Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight-Chapter 145: Killing Intentions

After being reborn and meeting Gong Chen again, Lin Zhiyi was very clear that with her current abilities, she was nowhere near capable of confronting him.

She could only start with those around her, initially hoping to gradually carve out a path and one day avenge Xingxing.

However, she still overestimated herself, as it turned out that every move she made was under Gong Chen’s control.

Everything was a deception!

Lin Zhiyi got into the taxi, distraught. Her body was as rigid as dead wood, until the driver called her several times before she regained her senses.

"Miss, where are you going?"

"Guan Quan Street."

Her voice was weak; she looked out at the receding landscape from the car window as a sour swelling slowly crept up to her chest,

blurring her vision.

Before her weakness set in, she raised her hand and bit hard into the back of it, silencing any emotions that should not have surfaced.

Upon reaching her destination, Lin Zhiyi quickly got out of the car and entered a tea utensil shop.

The clerk brought out a set of twelve zodiac tea pets she had ordered.

Old Mr. Gong loved drinking tea and also enjoyed keeping tea pets.

Although he had no shortage of expensive tea pets, it was crucial she showed this gesture,

even if he wouldn’t glance at it twice.

Carrying the items, Lin Zhiyi hailed a cab to Gong Mansion, and as she passed a glass door outside the store, she saw the scarf around her neck.

She lifted her hand to gently touch the scarf—though soft and warm, it felt like shackles binding her.

Lin Zhiyi looked around and started walking towards a certain direction.

...

Gong Mansion.

After getting out of the cab, Lin Zhiyi stared at the imposing gate and was about to swipe her card when she remembered she had already returned it.

She awkwardly knocked on the security room door.

One of the security guards, who had a good relationship with her, always greeted her politely.

"Miss Lin, you’ve arrived. Please come in; the Madam and the eldest young master are also back."

He smiled, opening the pedestrian gate and beckoning Lin Zhiyi inside.

"Thank you."

Lin Zhiyi thanked him and walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped, turned back, and called the security guard.

"Are the Madam and the eldest young master here as well?"

"Yes," the security guard nodded.

"Did the old master specifically call them back for a meal?" Lin Zhiyi asked casually.

"Yeah, I saw the kitchen had quite a lot of dishes delivered early."

Suddenly, Lin Zhiyi felt this meal wasn’t going to be simple.

Still, the affairs of Chen Sulan and Gong Yan were ultimately internal matters of the Gong Family.

Why would the old master invite an outsider like her?

Lin Zhiyi frowned in thought for a few seconds, then asked again, "Has the Third Young Master returned yet?"

"Not yet."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi took a sealed bag from her purse and handed it to the guard.

"Please give this to him when he returns."

"Okay, no problem."

The security guard didn’t ask further, taking the item and going back into the security room.

Lin Zhiyi shrank her neck, buried half her face in the scarf, and quickened her pace towards the mansion.

As she approached the dining room, she heard the sound of a tea cup shattering inside.

Followed by the unrestrained accusations of Old Mr. Gong.

"How dare you speak? After the Chen Family caused such a mess, why should the Gong Family cover for you?"

Lin Zhiyi felt it was not appropriate for her to enter at this moment, so she decided to step back and wait a little longer.

"Miss Lin, you’ve arrived," the butler called out as he approached her.

The people in the dining hall were instantly alerted.

"You’re already here, why not come inside? Why stand outside sneakily?" Old Mr. Gong said displeasingly.

Lin Zhiyi frowned at the butler who had his head slightly lowered and showed no expression, she couldn’t say anything, so she obediently walked into the dining hall.

Inside, the old Mr. Gong sat on the grand chair, clutching the armrests tightly, his expression stern and majestic.

Chen Sulan and Gong Yan stood before him with their heads lowered, their previous proud demeanor nowhere in sight.

On the other side stood Gong Shiyan and Liu He, both with rather grim expressions.

Liu He carefully made a gesture to Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi immediately presented the gift box and politely greeted, "Old Mr. Gong, I’m sorry for disturbing you today, this is a gift I brought, I hope you like it."

"Hmm, you shouldn’t have," he replied indifferently.

However, he was pleased with Lin Zhiyi’s clear understanding of her place.

A guest should act like a guest, and that line must never be crossed.

Old Mr. Gong waved to the butler, who then handed the gift to a servant without even asking what it was.

Lin Zhiyi had anticipated his indifference, so she felt little about it.

She stood silently beside Liu He, remaining as unnoticeable as possible.

The room gradually quieted down, but the atmosphere became more tense.

Suddenly, Chen Sulan moved forward and knelt at Old Mr. Gong’s feet, clutching his sleeve.

"Dad, I was wrong, I will never dare again. Please help our family for the sake of us being alone and helpless," she pleaded. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

Old Mr. Gong, a titan in the business field, only became more merciless toward a loser begging for pity; he kicked Chen Sulan aside with his foot.

"Look at yourself! I warned you, don’t always try to cover your own family’s expenses with crooked ideas. What great things can your good-for-nothing brother achieve?"

"You mother and son are terrific, betraying your own family! If Lao San hadn’t seen through your plans early, subverting them, you both would be trying to overthrow me!"

After his words, the butler quickly handed freshly brewed tea to Old Mr. Gong to soothe him.

Old Mr. Gong, sipping his tea, glanced at Lin Zhiyi intentionally or unintentionally.

Noticing his gaze, Lin Zhiyi still kept her head down, but her face had turned pale, and her fingers were so tense they began to tear.

His words were meant for her.

Old Mr. Gong and Gong Chen were already aware that Gong Yan was exploiting her.

"What a counter plot."

No wonder they specifically invited her to dinner.

What could be more heart-wrenching than hearing firsthand how she was being manipulated?

Gong Yan, seeing Chen Sulan fall, quickly stepped forward to help her up, glaring with slight reproach at Old Mr. Gong.

"Grandpa, why are you treating us like this? Just because my dad died, do we not matter anymore?"

"Is that the tone you use to speak with me? Your mom realized her mistake and knelt to admit it, yet you, as a grandson, dare to oppose me? It seems we may be better off without the Chen family!"

Old Mr. Gong gave Gong Yan a cold look and leisurely sipped his tea.

Being a high-ranking figure for so long, his words naturally carried an authoritative command.

Gong Yan clenched his fists, understanding Old Mr. Gong’s implication.

To admit wrongdoing was necessary to admit wrongdoing.

To maintain his position as the eldest grandson of the Gong family, he must bow his head, or he would be submerged along with the Chen Group.

Gong Yan looked up, his eyes bloodshot, teeth clenched, and humiliatingly bent his knee.

Chen Sulan’s face went pale, ignoring her image as she frantically pulled on Gong Yan, screaming, "No, no, you are the legitimate eldest grandson of the Gong family, you can’t kneel! You can’t admit it! It’s not your fault!"

Gong Yan pushed her away, one knee already touching the ground.

Chen Sulan collapsed on the floor, her body trembling, her tear-filled eyes caught sight of the scarf around Lin Zhiyi’s neck, her look suddenly fierce as if grasping at her last hope.

She threw herself at Lin Zhiyi like a madwoman.

"You slut! Always seducing men everywhere!"

"Father! She and Lao San are having an affair! It’s all her fault!"