Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280: Chapter 280 From the Beginning, She Was the Bait

"Third Young Master? Third Young Master?"

Sang Ran tugged at the arm of the man beside her.

Gong Chen came back to his senses, his expression indifferent, "What’s the matter?"

Sang Ran’s face stiffened for a moment, then she smiled and said, "We’re heading back now."

"You and President Wen head back first; I’m going to the company," Gong Chen withdrew his hand and swept a cold glance over Wen Qing.

Wen Qing felt a chill down her spine. She had wanted to urge Sang Ran to follow Gong Chen, but under his gaze, she could only fake a calm smile.

"Xiao Ran, I’ll accompany you back. Let’s not delay the Third Young Master’s work."

"Alright."

Sang Ran nodded and got into the car with Wen Qing.

After they left, Chen Jin parked the car in front of Gong Chen and opened the door for him.

Gong Chen, pressing down on his suit jacket, said in a low voice before getting in the car, "You personally follow Lin Zhiyi."

Chen Jin was perplexed, "She has nothing in her hands now, she shouldn’t dare to act rashly."

"You don’t understand her."

"Yes."

...

On the way back to the Gong Family residence.

Sang Ran gazed thoughtfully out of the window.

Wen Qing furrowed her brows, "Xiao Ran, why aren’t you happy? Now that the Third Young Master has also moved back in, you and your husband should have more opportunities to spend time together."

Hearing this, Sang Ran turned to stare at Wen Qing.

"Auntie, was it you who went to the elder and had all the Third Young Master’s things moved back from Su He Bay?"

"I did it for your own good," Wen Qing declared as if it were a matter of course.

"Auntie! What would the Third Young Master think of me? Am I that desperate for a man? Can’t I even wait until we’re married?"

Sang Ran was so angry she could hardly breathe.

Seeing this, Wen Qing quickly took a pillbox out of her bag and fed Sang Ran the medicine.

While helping to calm her down, she spoke earnestly, "Xiao Ran, I just want you two to get along well."

Sang Ran took a deep breath and asked, "Auntie. did you already know about Zhiyi’s marriage to He Yao?"

Wen Qing paused, then vaguely admitted, "I heard it from Mrs. He while playing mahjong. Besides, given Lin Zhiyi’s status, it’s her good fortune to marry into the He Family."

Sang Ran had almost been raised by Wen Qing. She didn’t want to speculate too much about Wen Qing’s intentions.

"Auntie, I don’t want to have encounters like today’s anymore. I don’t want to compare myself with others. Zhiyi may have her faults, but she’s not a bad person."

"You... you really are naive!" Wen Qing looked at Sang Ran with a mix of frustration and disappointment.

Sang Ran’s status and background were top-notch, whether in Hai City or Jing City.

Yet, she always adopted a non-competitive, non-aggressive attitude.

If she had Sang Ran’s power and status, not only Lin Zhiyi and Liu He, even Gong Shiyan would have begged for her favor.

Without showing any signs on her face, Wen Qing pursed her lips and advised, "Xiao Ran, you may be kind, but that doesn’t mean others think the same. I didn’t invite Lin Zhiyi over, and you didn’t have time to notify her, so how did she know to be here?"

Sang Ran bit her lip and remained silent for a long time.

Wen Qing took her hand and gently patted it twice, "Xiao Ran, I saw her and knew she was up to no good. I wanted her to back off. I consider you my own daughter and will not allow anyone to ruin your wedding."

Sang Ran wanted to argue, but she also harbored her own selfish interests.

In the end, she just sighed, "Let it be, auntie. She’s going to be married soon anyway; let’s put past rumors behind us."

Wen Qing hummed in agreement, then turned to look out the car window, her lips curling into a sly smile.

...

In the car.

Lin Zhiyi propped her chin in silence.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated twice.

She opened it up to find a message from He Yao.

"Where are you!!"

It was not a question but a demand, which showed how furious He Yao was.

Lin Zhiyi deliberately ignored He Yao’s messages.

Clearly, He Yao couldn’t stand being ignored, as in the next ten minutes, he sent all kinds of harassing texts.

Lin Zhiyi still didn’t respond.