Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 264

Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Hand Over the Whip to Me

Lin Zhiyi’s vision blurred and distorted as if surrounded by fog, making it impossible to see anything clearly.

"What else did he say?"

Wen Qing watched her expression, curling her lips and said, "He also said that as long as they threaten you with your mother, you would definitely agree. So... Lin Zhiyi, resign yourself to fate."

"In this circle, you are nothing but a powerless and influential pretty woman, which means you are a resource that can be traded."

"You wouldn’t want your mom’s little video to become public knowledge, right? When that happens, it won’t just be the Gong Family that won’t tolerate her, the whole Jing City won’t be able to either."

Lin Zhiyi looked up to see Wen Qing, who regarded nobody, sadness brimming in her eyes.

"That means, no matter what I do, you won’t let me go, right?"

Wen Qing just gave a light smile, which was as good as an acknowledgment.

A few seconds later, she picked up a wine glass, "Lin Zhiyi, let me teach you a lesson today, for the... consequences of threatening me."

Splash—

Wen Qing poured all the red wine onto her own face and then started screaming.

When Lin Zhiyi came back to her senses, an empty wine glass had been stuffed into her hand.

Before she could react, an angry rebuke came from behind her.

"Lin Zhiyi! What are you doing!"

Old Mr. Gong quickly approached, followed by none other than Gong Chen and Sang Ran.

Sang Ran hurriedly pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the red wine off Wen Qing’s face.

"Auntie, how come you’re with Zhiyi?"

Wen Qing glanced coldly at Lin Zhiyi, frowning and sighing, "This child heard that I was acquainted with the Second Young Master, and for some reason, she warned me. I just said a few words, and she... never mind, I won’t hold it against her."

Sang Ran paused, then looked at Lin Zhiyi hesitantly.

Lin Zhiyi stood there in shock.

So, Wen Qing had already discovered she had overheard the matter between Gong Shiyan and herself.

All that had been said before was just to lead her step by step into a trap.

During those few seconds of Lin Zhiyi’s hesitation, there was a whoosh by her ear.

Old Mr. Gong’s palm slapped directly across her face.

Though aged, he exercised daily and his hand was powerfully strong.

Lin Zhiyi had not yet steadied herself before she was thrown onto the tabletop, her hands pressed against the edge of a burning-hot stove.

"Ah!"

Lin Zhiyi retracted her hands in pain, but the palms were already scorched red.

She clenched her teeth, "Old Mr. Gong, I am just a guest of the restaurant, what right do you have to strike me? Is this your idea of hospitality?"

"Fine, you want hospitality, don’t you? Summon the manager over," Old Mr. Gong bellowed.

The manager came quickly, bowing respectfully with his head down.

"Third Young Master, Old Mr. Gong, this area is a blind spot for surveillance. We came over when we heard the noise and only saw Miss Lin trying to put down the wine glass."

Although not explicitly stated, the implication was clear that Lin Zhiyi had splashed Wen Qing.

Wen Qing dusted the wine stains off her clothes, sarcastically said, "Old Mr. Gong, Third Young Master, there’s no need to make such a fuss for my sake, anyway, I’ve experienced Second Madam’s home training."

"Auntie, don’t say that," Sang Ran’s face was pale, and her breaths were louder than her words.

Leaning on Gong Chen, she looked at Lin Zhiyi and urged, "Zhiyi, my auntie is frank, don’t take it to heart. If it was just an accident, apologize and let’s not argue anymore, okay?

It was clear that Sang Ran was concerned about Wen Qing pursuing Lin Zhiyi’s accountability.

But if she really apologized, it would be like admitting guilt.

She didn’t want to.

Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips tightly, the searing pain in her palms causing a layer of cold sweat to form on her forehead.

She endured the pain, propped herself up, and just met Gong Chen’s eyes, as deep and dark as ink.

In an indifferent tone, he declared, "Listen to Xiao Ran, apologize, and then leave the restaurant."

Lin Zhiyi’s body stiffened, and her gaze suddenly turned cold.

"So you really determine a person’s right and wrong without any investigation?"

Gong Chen’s dark eyes obscurely watched Lin Zhiyi, his voice heavy, "No need."