Reborn to outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight

Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Cat Rubs Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Cat Rubs The tea was properly brewed, and Lin Zhiyi carried it to the living room.

It was rare to have so many people together in such harmonious spirits today, even Old Mr. Gong’s stern face broke into a few more smiles.

After distributing the tea, Lin Zhiyi stood behind Liu He and Gong Shiyan, continuing to be the dispensable person.

At this moment, Gong Chen entered, the water stains still on his collar.

Chen Sulan exclaimed, “Lao San, you usually love cleanliness, why is your shirt dirty?”

Gong Chen sat down, picked up the teacup, glanced at Lin Zhiyi, and indifferently said, “A cat rubbed against me.”

Chen Sulan took a sip of tea and smiled, “That cat is quite interesting, did it hit your mouth?”

Gong Chen blew on the tea and responded lightly.

“Yes. It was quite strong.”

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyi immediately lowered her head, the heat flushing her face in waves.

After some idle chatter, Old Mr. Gong decided to take a nap, and everyone began to get up and prepare to leave.

“Gong Chen, accompany me back to the yard.”

“Hmm.”

Gong Chen got up and walked alongside Old Mr. Gong.

Lin Zhiyi, who kept her head down, always felt a seemingly intangible gaze sweeping over her.

But she didn’t look up, pretending as if nothing had happened.

However, this two-second glance was caught by Song Wanqiu.

Song Wanqiu clenched the fruit fork in her hand yet didn’t dare let the Gong Family see anything amiss.

She still maintained a gentle smile, “Then let’s sit down and chat some more.”

In the past, people would have kept her company, seeing that she was Gong Chen’s fiancée.

However, today, after what happened at the press conference, most people understood that Song Wanqiu was not as simple as she seemed on the surface, so everyone was in a wait-and-see mode.

After all, as long as Song Wanqiu didn’t officially become a part of the Gong Family, she was not really one of them.

Several people got up and left under various pretexts.

Song Wanqiu, unable to save face, stood up and said she would take a walk in the yard before leaving.

When passing by Lin Zhiyi, she gave her an indistinct glance before walking away.

Finally, only Liu He and Lin Zhiyi remained in the living room.

Liu He, sipping her tea cheerfully, laughed, “Hehe, she hasn’t even married into the family and she’s already bossing people around. She really hit the iron plate this time.”

Lin Zhiyi directly pressed the teacup to her lips, “Mom, say less. Be careful that someone hears.”

Liu He opened her lips to drink some tea, her gaze fixated on Lin Zhiyi, she lifted her chin, “Why is your face so red?”

Lin Zhiyi shook off her hand, “With so many people just now, how could it not be hot?”

If Liu He knew what Gong Chen did to her, she would probably think about getting her married to Gong Chen again.

Liu He clicked her tongue, looking at her drab clothes discontentedly, “You’re a woman after all, can’t you dress up a bit? Why do you have to spoil your face like this? How will you get married in the future?”

“I won’t marry, I’ll just depend on you,” Lin Zhiyi retorted.

“You… you really want to infuriate me to death.”

Though Liu He said she was furious, there was laughter in her eyes.

She might not be very capable, but her love for her daughter was genuine.

They talked as they walked back to the yard.

…

On the other side.

Gong Chen followed Old Mr. Gong in silence as they walked along the corridor.

The old man had his hands clasped behind him, his gaze resting on Gong Chen’s side profile, he frowned and asked, “Since when did we start keeping cats at home?”

Gong Chen calmly replied, “There are quite a few stray cats in the outer parks, it’s not hard for them to sneak in.”

Old Mr. Gong nodded, then changed the topic, “How is the Zhao Family doing?”

Gong Chen twirled a ring on his finger and indifferently said, “The acquisition plan is already in progress, and the Zhao Family no longer has a choice.”

Hearing this, Old Mr. Gong stopped, raised his hand, and patted Gong Chen on the shoulder.

“I knew you wouldn’t disappoint me. I didn’t expect that girl Lin Zhiyi to be somewhat useful.”

Mentioning Lin Zhiyi, Old Mr. Gong specifically glanced at Gong Chen.

“Hmm.” Gong Chen responded coldly, his face showing no emotion.

Old Mr. Gong was pleased with his reaction.

Lin Zhiyi and Gong Chen had slept together, and any remaining affection would not be good.

Old Mr. Gong continued walking forward, suddenly saying, “Gong Chen, you are always cautious in your dealings, so I’m not concerned about what kind of woman you find. But given Song Wanqiu’s current situation, it’s impossible for her to marry into our family unless she wins first place in this competition to restore her reputation, you understand?”