Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight-Chapter 253: Kept by a Mysterious Man?

Lin Zhiyi returned to the yard, feeling dazed as she leaned against the sofa and dozed off for a while.

Around lunchtime, Liu He called her to go have lunch.

After hanging up the phone,

Lin Zhiyi got up and straightened her clothes.

Then, looking into the mirror, she applied the red lipstick she had never used before, adding allure to her somewhat pale face.

She walked out of the yard and hadn’t gone far when she saw Gong Shiyan hurriedly walking toward the rockery.

She was about to call out to him but then noticed there was someone following him.

Wen Qing.

From their previous conversation, Lin Zhiyi had felt that these two seemed to know each other.

She tiptoed closer to the rockery, just in time to see Wen Qing reaching out to grab Gong Shiyan’s arm.

She said mockingly, "So, was it for such a woman that you broke up with me back then?"

Gong Shiyan frowned as he looked at her, his face still maintaining the proper demeanor.

"Wen Qing, you misunderstand. I broke up with you first, and it was only later that I met Xiao He."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi covered her mouth in shock.

Gong Shiyan and Wen Qing had been together!

Lin Zhiyi looked at the two of them and suddenly had an illusion.

The figure of Gong Shiyan actually resembled Wen Qing’s mysterious husband from her previous life.

The Gong Family had excellent genes.

Except for the one-in-a-million Gong Chen,

there were almost no unattractive people in the Gong Family.

Even as Gong Shiyan reached middle age, he still had a face that belied his actual age, distinguished and scholarly.

No wonder Wen Qing still remembered.

But if Lin Zhiyi remembered correctly, in her previous life when Wen Qing married the mysterious husband, Gong Shiyan and Liu He had already perished accidentally.

The thought of this made Lin Zhiyi’s heart tighten.

Because their accident was also related to her.

That’s why in this life, she was so anxious about both of them.

While she was thinking, a cold snort from Wen Qing came from ahead.

"Men always like to make excuses for their affairs."

"But seeing you so undervalued in the Gong Family because of her, I feel a great sense of satisfaction."

"If you hadn’t broken up with me, after Gong Shize’s death, with your capabilities, wouldn’t the Gong Family still be under your control? Why bother playing the fool?"

Gong Shiyan immediately had a stern expression, warning, "Wen Qing, considering you’re a guest, I won’t take your nonsense seriously."

With that, he shook off Wen Qing’s hand and turned to leave.

"Am I wrong? We were discussing marriage back then, and you suddenly broke up with me to be with a woman who came with a child; you clearly did this to embarrass me! Do you have any idea how people laughed at me behind my back?"

Gong Shiyan stopped, saying seriously, "Wen Qing, the breakup was with your agreement. Xiao He doesn’t know about these things. After all these years, I hope you won’t bring it up in front of her."

"Gong Shiyan!"

Wen Qing raised her voice involuntarily, but Gong Shiyan did not stay.

She looked at the man’s retreating back, her face a complex mixture of emotions and unwillingness.

Feeling uneasy, Lin Zhiyi took a detour to catch up with Gong Shiyan.

"Uncle."

"Zhiyi, going to have lunch? Let’s go together," Gong Shiyan replied with a warm smile.

Lin Zhiyi stopped him and got straight to the point, "Uncle, I heard everything."

Gong Shiyan’s smile disappeared, and he quickly explained, "There really is nothing between Wen Qing and me. We dated when we were young, but later we broke up because it wasn’t suitable. It’s not that complicated, and your mom is definitely not a mistress." ƒгeewёbnovel.com

"I know. It’s just that I have something to ask of you, uncle."

Lin Zhiyi looked at him with trust.

Gong Shiyan heaved a sigh of relief, "What do you want to ask?"

Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips and confided the secret Liu He had kept in her heart to him.

"Uncle, it’s not that my mom couldn’t get pregnant after giving birth to me, it’s because..."

"What did you say? You’re telling me I... originally had a child?"

Gong Shiyan widened his eyes, his eyes turning bloodshot, his lips trembling.

"Uncle, mom kept it from you because she didn’t want you to feel sad. I’m telling you this so that you can protect her better in the future."

Lin Zhiyi supported him, tightly grasping his arm.

Gong Shiyan took a deep breath, but then something didn’t seem right.

"Zhiyi, why are you suddenly telling me this?"

"You’ll know soon enough. Let’s go, time to eat."

Lin Zhiyi smiled, feeling like one of her concerns had been resolved.

No matter what happened in the future, Gong Shiyan would surely protect Liu He because of this.

The restaurant.

As soon as they entered, the bustling atmosphere seemed to hit the pause button.

People lifted their eyes from their mobile phones and then glanced at Lin Zhiyi with utmost disgust.

Their looks mirrored exactly what Old Mr. Gong wanted to convey.

"See, I told you she was that kind of woman."

Before Lin Zhiyi could step forward, Liu He rushed over, gripping her phone.

"Zhiyi, the photos online are fake, aren’t they? How could you possibly be kept by someone?"

Lin Zhiyi glanced down at her phone.

A shocking headline.

"Gong Family’s Second Stepdaughter Kept by a Mysterious Man."

In the photo, Lin Zhiyi was seen actively embracing and kissing a man.

Although the man was only shown from the back, the intense kiss made it clear how intimate they were.

Lin Zhiyi withdrew her gaze and slowly stepped forward, looking up at the man seated at the main table.

Their eyes met, his were deep and unfathomable, like ink.

Despite the short distance, it felt like there was a vast chasm between them.

Lin Zhiyi curved her eyes into a smile.

Gong Chen, Happy New Year, this is my gift to you.

The headline had been a product of her careful contemplation.

As long as the name "Gong Family" was attached, the news would explode.

Lin Zhiyi sneered and said nonchalantly, "It’s true."

Suddenly, whispers filled the hall.

"She’s shameless, how can she admit it so comfortably?"

"When she first came to the Gong Family, dressed in those fancy clothes, I knew what she was up to—a child up to no good."

"How unlucky! How does she even count as a Gong Family member? She’s embarrassing us all!"

Lin Zhiyi listened in silence; despite her outward calm, the oppressive atmosphere was nearly crushing her.

"Who is it!"

Old Mr. Gong stood up in a rage, his voice echoing through the dining hall.

He wouldn’t miss this opportunity to dispose of Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi didn’t reply immediately but instead glanced at Gong Chen from the corner of her eye.

She wanted to see how he would choose under these circumstances.

He had threatened her to submit, so she would force him to personally bring things to an end.

After a few seconds of silence, Gong Chen clenched his jaw tightly, his cheeks twitching slightly, his deep eyes sweeping across her face as if a storm was about to erupt.

Humans are always contradictory, and Lin Zhiyi was no exception.

For a moment, she even thought he would stand up.

Until Sang Ran reached out and took his hand, looking at him.

The brewing storm instantly dissipated, and the surrounding mockery overwhelmed Lin Zhiyi.

She proudly raised her head, blinked back the sting in her eyes, and let out a laugh.

"Who? Heh... Who is it? What does it have to do with you? What does it have to do with any of you?"

Publicly embarrassing the old man, she made his face turn blue with anger.

Only then did Gong Chen stare at her coldly, "Lin Zhiyi! Shut up!"

"Shut up? Are you afraid I’ll say something? If you’re capable, then kick me out!"

Lin Zhiyi’s roaring voice trembled and even distorted.

Old Mr. Gong pointed at her in anger, "You really think too highly of yourself! Get her out of here! From now on, Lin Zhiyi is to have no connection with the Gong Family ever again! She is forever barred from entering this place!"

"Wait!"

Gong Chen suddenly stood up and walked over, stopping in front of Lin Zhiyi.

He seized Lin Zhiyi’s wrist in one swift movement.

Lin Zhiyi paused, looking at him hesitantly.

Gong Chen’s eyes were deep, exuding chilling coldness, and he commanded, "Apologize."

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