Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Leaving the Gong Family

The hall was spacious, but the air around Gong Chen was cold to the extreme, suffocating everyone present.

He remained silent.

But everyone knew he was angry.

He took out a cigarette case and lit a cigarette.

He exhaled a white mist that shrouded his face, and through the hazy fog, he looked at Lin Zhiyi with an indiscernible expression on his face.

"Get out."

Following that, Old Mr. Gong also waved his hand displeasedly.

Liu He helped Lin Zhiyi up.

Lin Zhiyi pulled away her hand, standing upright in the middle of the hall, and spoke with force, "Since my presence here is inconvenient, I will move out immediately. Old Master, thank you for your years of care."

She intended to leave with dignity, decisively.

She would never again be as cautious and frightened as she had been in her past life.

After finishing, Lin Zhiyi turned and left.

The gazes that fell on her back were dangerous and stern.

...

Stepping out of the hall, the reaction from the multiple birth control pills swept over, causing her to feel dizzy and nauseous.

Lin Zhiyi hadn't walked far when she fainted.

When Lin Zhiyi woke up, Liu He was sitting by her bed, her eyes somewhat red.

Seeing her awake, Liu He slapped her - not hard, more like a tickle.

"You wanted to scare me to death, didn't you? Are those pills something to be taken recklessly?"

"Mom, it's pointless; I can't escape the Gong Family in this lifetime," Lin Zhiyi said weakly.

"You... it's a hard life! I told you to mingle with the children of rich families earlier. If you had married well, you could have had a peaceful life," Liu He advised.

"Like you?"

What kind of peaceful life was that?

Liu He stopped herself from saying more.

Just then, the door opened, and Gong Shiyan came in with a bowl of porridge.

"Zhiyi, you're awake, have a few sips of porridge to feel better."

Lin Zhiyi was about to say thanks when she noticed Gong Shiyan's ear was torn, seemingly hit by something sharp.

It must have been Old Mr. Gong.

He had never favored their household, displeased with his second son who was foolish and insisting on marrying a woman with a child.

"I'm sorry, Uncle, for the trouble. I will leave as soon as possible," Lin Zhiyi apologized.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Liu He was displeased.

Gong Shiyan gently patted her shoulder, "The doctor said Zhiyi has to take medicine after waking up; go get a cup of warm water."

Liu He immediately stood up and left.

Gong Shiyan sat beside the bed, sighing faintly, "Zhiyi, do you really have to go?"

"Uncle, staying here will cause trouble for you and mom. I'm grown now; I can take care of myself."

"It's my fault for being incapable." Gong Shiyan pulled out a card and stuffed it under Lin Zhiyi's pillow, "Don't refuse. As a girl, you'll have plenty of places to spend money outside. The pin is your birthday. Be careful out there. Call me or your mom if you need anything."

"Thank you, Uncle," Lin Zhiyi said gratefully.

Gong Shiyan looked at Lin Zhiyi and suddenly remarked, "Lao San was really strange today, too out of character."

"What happened?" Lin Zhiyi asked, puzzled.

"When your mom yelled that you fainted, Lao San actually dashed out and carried you away. If Old Master hadn't called people to bring you back, you'd still be lying in his courtyard."

"What?" Lin Zhiyi clenched her blanket in shock.

"Don't worry, Lao San said he was afraid you'd die in the Gong Family, risking gossip."

"Hmm."

That was just like Gong Chen, Lin Zhiyi thought bitterly.

Everything from the night before seemed like a dream.

After taking her medicine and resting for a while, Lin Zhiyi got up and packed a bag.

When leaving, she avoided Liu He, as she would surely have been crying.

Walking out of Gong Mansion, all the servants lowered their heads, as if afraid to make eye contact.

She stood under the porch, watching the skies gradually darken.

The day was finally coming to an end.

Autumn arrived early in Jing City, the wind in the evening was rustling and chilly.

Lin Zhiyi held her bag strap tightly and quickened her pace as she left.

Gong Mansion, a standalone garden-style mansion located in Jing City's best district, was secluded due to the Gong Family's early purchase of the surrounding grounds as well.