Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: Chapter 161 Your Eyes Are Like the Starry Sky

The man’s hands were white and slender, his fingertips like jade, sliding along Lin Zhiyi’s wrist and into her palm, clutching her five fingers.

He gently exerted pressure, drawing her into his embrace.

Lin Zhiyi was startled and slowly lifted her eyes, the man was close at hand, bending over to gaze intently at her.

It was Gong Chen.

His eyes were as deep as the night sky, with stars sprinkled across the limitless expanse.

They were fearsome yet drew one in.

Under his stare, her heart was tightly clenched, and the soft, mushy voice of her daughter echoed in her ears.

"Mama, why is my name Xingxing?"

"Because your eyes are as beautiful as a starry sky."

Like your father.

During the silent and prolonged eye contact, her vision began to blur.

Not wanting anyone to see her vulnerability, she quickly avoided Gong Chen’s gaze and lowered her eyes.

The next second, a man’s jacket was draped over her head, covering most of her face.

The man’s subdued scent tightly enveloped her, emotions surged in her eyes, and she subconsciously gripped the clasped hands tighter.

Her fingertips dug deeply into the back of his hand, and he did not pull away.

"Let’s go."

Gong Chen led her forward.

Making their way down a stretch of road, a passerby respectfully addressed him.

"Third Young Master."

Lin Zhiyi, flustered, tried to withdraw her hand, but Gong Chen held it even tighter.

He responded to the other lightly, "Hmm."

Lin Zhiyi, with tears in her eyes, was taken aback, not understanding why he wasn’t avoiding suspicion.

Gong Chen led her into the empty stairwell and stopped by the window before he finally spoke slowly.

"His name is Li He, Li Huan’s younger brother. After Mr. Li died, the three of them ran the Li Family business, with Li Huan always acting as the family leader. He doesn’t know."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi tugged at the jacket over her head and looked up at him, puzzled.

"Why are you telling me this?"

"What do you think?"

Gong Chen looked down at her. His casual demeanor belied the significance in his eyes.

It all came down to that review: you’re not smart enough and will mess things up.

"..."

Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips, struggling to free her wrist from Gong Chen’s grip.

Gong Chen exerted a bit more force, so her fingers could not move, and he pulled her in front of him.

Then he grabbed the lapels of the jacket, now even her head couldn’t move, and she was forced to look up at him.

The moonlight of the late night was cold and serene.

It fell on Lin Zhiyi’s face, making it appear slightly pale and translucent. Her damp eyelashes fluttered lightly, making her eyes shimmer. Her lips, though not as rosy as usual, were faint in color and still quite pretty.

Gong Chen’s fingertips caressed the moist corner of her eye, "Why are you crying?"

For a moment, the man’s voice was cold yet calm, like the clear water of a stream meandering past.

Lin Zhiyi parted her lips slightly, nearly calling out Xingxing’s name.

But who would believe her?

Him?

"What if I said Song Wanqiu had him kill me?"

After uttering those words, Lin Zhiyi’s fingertips curled slightly, her heartbeat quickened, as though she was anticipating a silent storm.

Gong Chen stood silently, his index finger lifting her chin, bringing her closer to himself, just enough for her to catch a fleeting glimpse of displeasure in his eyes.

Lin Zhiyi turned pale.

As expected, he didn’t believe her.

She turned her face away, "If you don’t believe me, then..."

She stopped mid-sentence.