Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Chapter 111: The Truth is Crueler than Reality

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The next morning, drizzling autumn rain fell, thin and continuous like some kind of icy gas, startling Lin Zhiyi.

She arrived at the hospital carrying a steaming breakfast, and just as she reached the entrance of the inpatient department, her phone rang.

An extremely urgent call from Liu He!

“Have you seen the trending searches?”

“No.” Lin Zhiyi didn’t pay much attention and continued walking.

“You better look now!”

It was the first time Liu He had spoken to Lin Zhiyi in such a stern tone.

Lin Zhiyi froze for a few seconds, then brought her phone in front of her eyes and clicked on the trending headlines.

In the next second, her pupils shook, and the breakfast in her hands fell to the ground, scattering everywhere.

“Chen Group usurps Gong Group in the year’s biggest cooperation agreement signing!”

Chen Group.

Madam Chen Sulan.

How could this happen?

She had clearly arranged for Gong Yan to represent the Gong Group in signing the contract, so why did it become the Chen Group?

Liu He’s voice escalated over the phone, and her tone grew heavier.

“Zhiyi, your uncle said you’ve been to the Gong Group. Does this have anything to do with you?”

“Mom…”

Lin Zhiyi’s throat was dry and painful, unable to utter a complete sentence.

The booming of her heartbeat was so intense it pained her eardrums. She hadn’t absorbed a word Liu He said next, nor did she even know when the call ended.

Lin Zhiyi entered the ward in a daze, pushing open the hospital room’s door, and Chen Sulan was also there.

She looked straight at Gong Yan on the bed, seeking an explanation from him.

Gong Yan’s gaze swept over her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and ultimately, he turned his face away without saying a word.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Chen Sulan got up and walked over to Lin Zhiyi, gently holding her hand as she used to.

“Zhiyi, we truly appreciate your help this time. The Chen family has always been suppressed by Gong Chen; today, we finally got our moment of relief. We remember your kindness to Gong Yan, our eldest brother.”

Chen Sulan’s voice was as gentle as ever, but she emphasized the words “eldest brother.”

It was as if she was deliberately reminding Lin Zhiyi that although she had helped Gong Yan, they were merely siblings and she shouldn’t overstep her bounds.

Lin Zhiyi felt a chill all over, her face paling.

Previously, she understood that Chen Sulan didn’t want her getting too close to Gong Yan.

After all, being the Gong Family’s eldest grandson, he was bound to marry into a wealthy family.

No mother wouldn’t want the best for her son, especially as they were like orphans without a father’s support.

Now, Lin Zhiyi realized that while she was considering their interests, they were scheming against her, even guarding against her demanding too much.

Lin Zhiyi quickly withdrew her hand, her mouth curling into a mocking smile, “Madam, I dare not pretend to be the young master’s sister; I’m not so fortunate.”

Chen Sulan’s hand froze mid-air; no longer did she conceal her disdain for Lin Zhiyi.

“Zhiyi, I am also looking out for you. One must recognize their position, know what to ask for and what not to ask for, and besides, we both know that you’re no innocent girl. Even giving yourself away might not attract any man.”

At those words, Lin Zhiyi’s shoulders trembled slightly, her mind buzzing as if she had been punched hard, dizzy enough to make her want to vomit.

In her previous life, until Chen Sulan was sent abroad, she had been warm and considerate towards Lin Zhiyi, even secretly crying when she saw her unhappy around Gong Chen.

But the present Chen Sulan had ruthlessly trampled her dignity into the mud and even spat on it dismissively.

Lin Zhiyi swallowed her nausea, glaring coldly at Chen Sulan and reminded, “Madam, I am somewhat acquainted with President Yu. I believe she must be very curious why the Luo Feike Family suddenly decided to sign with you.”

Chen Sulan recoiled, her typically sickly complexion now twisted in ferocity.

“Don’t you dare spread rumors! The contract is signed, and the company cooperating with the Luo Feike Family can only be my Chen Group!”

“Besides… Lin Zhiyi, you walked into this yourself! You were the one who volunteered to help Gong Yan, no one forced you.”