Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Wanting to Help You is Useless

Sang Ran returned to her residence dispirited.

As soon as she sat down, Wen Qing gave her a cup of warm water and placed it in her hands.

"Xiao Ran, are you still going to endure this? Third Young Master has already cast aside father-son affection for her; how could things possibly be alright in the future?"

Hearing this, the water cup in Sang Ran’s hand trembled.

She lowered her head: "Once Zhiyi goes abroad, everything will be fine."

Wen Qing, frustrated and impatient, said: "Do you really think that there will be no problem once Lin Zhiyi is abroad? Have you forgotten that the Gong Family’s business spans several countries? Business trips are a frequent occurrence; each one lasts at least ten days to half a month. Who can guarantee what happens out of your sight?"

"Enough! Auntie, stop talking."

Sang Ran put down the cup forcefully, her face growing uglier.

Seeing this, Wen Qing frowned and a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes, but her tone softened a little.

"Xiao Ran, I know my words are harsh, but you must be wary of others. Look at how deluded your brother is by Lin Zhiyi; does he not know about the connection between Third Young Master and Lin Zhiyi? You must think ahead not only for yourself but for your brother’s future."

At the mention of Sang Li, Sang Ran’s expression softened.

She twisted her fingers and hesitantly said: "I... I don’t know what to do. But my brother is truly sincere about Zhiyi, I’ve never seen him like this."

Seeing an opportunity, Wen Qing grabbed her hand and patted it.

"I know. I don’t wish to see Sang Li hurt either. If he likes her, then let’s make Lin Zhiyi unable to leave him. When he gets tired of her one day, they can just break up, it’s not a big deal. But the most important thing right now is to keep Lin Zhiyi away from Third Young Master."

Sang Ran bit her lip as her indecisive look slowly became clearer.

"Okay."

"But! Auntie, you promise me, just let Zhiyi and my brother be together, that’s enough. Don’t hurt her."

Wen Qing smiled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes: "Alright, I will make sure Lin Zhiyi is completely disillusioned."

Afterward, Wen Qing casually inquired about Lin Zhiyi’s plans to study abroad.

Since Sang Ran was Sang Li’s biological sister, it was very easy for her to find out anything she wanted to know.

So, she revealed everything about Lin Zhiyi’s study abroad plans, down to which schools and majors she applied for, and the current status of her interviews.

After chatting for over ten minutes, she was clearly exhausted.

Once Wen Qing got the information she wanted, she had a maid help Sang Ran upstairs to rest.

Exiting the courtyard, Wen Qing met Old Mr. Gong, who was already waiting under the veranda.

"Old Mr. Gong."

"How is Xiao Ran?"

Old Mr. Gong gave her a deep look, clearly not asking about Sang Ran’s physical health.

Wen Qing nodded: "She is willing to cooperate now. She even told me something that neither of us knew—Lin Zhiyi is planning to study abroad, and it’s very likely she will follow Sang Li."

Upon hearing this, Old Mr. Gong’s expression froze, and his barely concealed anger almost surfaced.

"So many people are watching Lin Zhiyi, yet such a big development has gone unnoticed. It seems Gong Chen has indeed gone mad in his efforts to protect her."

He couldn’t understand why Gong Chen, with his status, would go so far for a woman, neglecting everything else?

If Gong Chen wanted a woman after getting married and stabilizing the relationship between the two families, he could have any woman he desired with a mere gesture.

Why go to such lengths without considering the bigger picture?

Wen Qing’s eyes were fierce. She didn’t care where Lin Zhiyi went; all she knew was that Zhiyi must not be with Gong Chen.

And she absolutely must not be with Sang Li either.

"Old Mr. Gong, if Lin Zhiyi truly ends up with Sang Li, I’m afraid we’ll all have to address her as Mrs. Sang in the future. And Liu He at the Gong Family..."

She left her sentence unfinished.

The person least hoping for Lin Zhiyi’s success, aside from Wen Qing, was Old Mr. Gong.

The higher Lin Zhiyi climbs, the more it stings Old Mr. Gong, who had once declared she would degrade herself.

Old Mr. Gong stood upright, his expression grave.

"President Wen, since things have come to this, it seems you already have a strategy in mind."

"Yes."

Wen Qing’s smile was cunning.

...

Three days later.

Lin Zhiyi went to the hospital for a check-up and saw the five crucian carps in Doctor Li’s office.

Aren’t they thriving quite well?