Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight

At Bai Zhengxian's signal, Chu Yin answered the phone.

Lin Zhiyi sounded angry: "Chu Yin, why did you leave the hospital without a word? I've been trying to call you, but I can't get through!"

Chu Yin was startled for a moment, then instantly understood what Lin Zhiyi meant.

She was asking about her current state.

"It's nothing serious, so I didn't stay in the hospital. I'm about to go back now. What do you need from me?"

Lin Zhiyi gently sighed and continued, "Your variety show has become a hit. I just designed a little piece and want you to wear it to an event."

Chu Yin was stunned for a while, but then she thought that Lin Zhiyi must have a reason for saying this.

"What event? I don't have any special work recently."

"The Bai Family's banquet. I heard from Third Young Master that a lot of powerful people will be attending. I want to try my luck. You know I've been out of work since leaving Xue Man's Studio. Don't worry, I'll help you make adjustments in the design and tailor it for you."

Lin Zhiyi deliberately emphasized the tailoring.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yin glanced at Bai Zhengxian next to her.

Bai Zhengxian thought for a few seconds, then nodded, expressing his agreement.

Lin Zhiyi had been staying by Gong Chen's side, and he was worried he wouldn't have a chance to get close to her.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity came his way.

Chu Yin was good, but still lacked something.

If anyone bears resemblance, it's Lin Zhiyi, but unfortunately, she's Gong Chen's woman.

She can't be touched for now.

Chu Yin immediately responded, "Alright, I'll wait for you."

"Hmm. Take care and recover well."

Lin Zhiyi hung up the phone.

Chu Yin, clutching the phone, heard Bai Zhengxian's low laughter.

"Chu Yin, for your own good, you should know what to say and what not to say."

"I understand."

Bai Zhengxian didn't send Chu Yin back but directly brought her to his apartment.

After leaving a maid there, he left.

Chu Yin officially became Bai Zhengxian's goldfinch.

Indifferently, she stood by the window, looking at Jing City's winter.

Indeed, it's the same every winter.

Day after day, year after year.

As she gazed out, Chu Yin suddenly noticed a maid secretly watching her from outside the door through the reflection on the glass.

She paused, pretending not to notice, and turned around to sit down and rest.

After the gaze from the doorway vanished, Chu Yin immediately got up and tiptoed out.

Standing at the kitchen door, she heard the maid talking on the phone.

"Madam, she hasn't acted out, and President Bai didn't spend the night."

Madam?

Yang Jingwei?

So, Yang Jingwei is aware of Bai Zhengxian looking for women outside?

The maid was older, so her phone voice was also louder.

Before Chu Yin could react, Yang Jingwei's voice came from inside.

"Keep a close eye on her, and report any issues directly to me."

"Yes, just now President Bai said he will take her to attend the banquet," the maid said truthfully.

Yang Jingwei paused, then snorted coldly.

"He's really showing face to Lin Zhiyi, having to take care of even her friends, but I'm afraid Lin Zhiyi won't be able to help her much that day."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yin pressed herself against the wall, not daring to move.

The maid replied a few sentences and then hung up the phone.

Chu Yin quickly returned to her room and sat down, pretending to be asleep.

The maid stole a glance and then went about her work.

Chu Yin lay sideways, eyes open, but her heart was wildly uneasy.

What does Yang Jingwei plan to do at the banquet?

...

The next afternoon, with Bai Zhengxian's approval, Lin Zhiyi brought a semi-finished product to the apartment to visit Chu Yin.

As soon as the door opened, Chu Yin's peripheral vision caught sight of the maid nearby, then glanced at Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi reacted: "Chu Yin, you moved? When did you start living in such a nice place?"

"The variety show's popularity is good, earned some money, so I changed the environment."

After speaking, Chu Yin looked back at the maid: "Go pour Miss Lin a cup of tea."

The maid, seeing Chu Yin not speaking out of turn, turned to pour tea, but her eyes kept watching the two of them.

Lin Zhiyi's eyes shifted, and she directly opened the box.

"This is the jewelry I designed for you. It's just a semi-finished product, I came to measure your size."

"Alright."

Chu Yin immediately stood up.

Lin Zhiyi picked up the tape measure and circled around behind Chu Yin, conveniently covering herself.

"He hasn't done anything, right?"

"No. But you should be careful, Madam Bai plans to act against you at the banquet, and she knows about me and the other women."

Chu Yin spread her arms, lips not moving, voice silently flowing from her throat.

Lin Zhiyi paused, continuing her actions.

"We've discovered..."

She revealed the art museum and the jewelry cryptic language matter to Chu Yin.

Chu Yin immediately recalled the woman calling for help on the ship.

Though it was fake, they acted better than her as an actress, either having experienced or seen it.

Chu Yin whispered: "There were three girls on the ship, at most eighteen or nineteen. Old hands. There's a problem."

"Also, pay attention to the movements of Jing City's elites. The Bai Family has been cozying up to many people. Today, the lecher I saw was from the officialdom, not sure what he's up to."

Chu Yin silently mouthed a name.

Lin Zhiyi responded softly.

"Miss, tea is ready."

The maid approached silently, startling both of them.

Chu Yin immediately said: "Just put it there, can't you see I'm busy?"

"Alright."

The maid stood two steps away, constantly watching the two.

At this rate, they couldn't say a single word.

Chu Yin smiled: "Zhiyi, have some tea, there's no hurry, stay and chat with me."

Lin Zhiyi nodded, took a sip of tea, then frowned.

"This tea..."

Chu Yin understood, took a sip and spat it out immediately, turning to look at the maid.

"What kind of tea is this? How is President Bai supposed to drink this later?"

Implying that Bai Zhengxian would soon arrive.

Lin Zhiyi chimed in: "Chu Yin, how did you meet President Bai?"

"President Bai also approached me for collaboration."

"Well, this tea certainly won't serve President Bai well, make a fresh brew." Lin Zhiyi put down the teacup.

Reluctantly, the maid had to go make more tea.

Lin Zhiyi continued measuring for Chu Yin.

"Why is he coming?"

"To see you." Chu Yin whispered.

Lin Zhiyi felt an inexplicable chill and hastily changed the subject.

"There's a pill at the end of the roll, to induce menstruation."

"Mr. Sang prepared it for you, he's downstairs, actually..."

Chu Yin interrupted: "Zhiyi, I'm just doing my job. Remember, no matter what happens, always act like you don't know, absolutely don't expose yourself."

Filled with concern, Lin Zhiyi didn't dare to show it.

"Chu Yin, I'm sorry."

The tape measure slowly untangled, reaching Chu Yin's palm, and the pill conveniently fell into her hand.

As Chu Yin turned, she'd already put the pill in her mouth.

Just as she finished speaking, the doorbell rang, and the maid immediately opened the door.

"President Bai."

Bai Zhengxian entered with gentlemanly manners, smiling at the two in the living room.

"Miss Lin is doing jewelry design, is it necessary to use a tape measure?"

Lin Zhiyi had already prepared a response: "President Bai, it's about making it tailor-made. Certainly, it requires measurements of the client's height and shoulder width to design jewelry sizes properly; otherwise, too big or too small would make it unbalanced."

While talking, she also demonstrated her recent good data.

Bai Zhengxian glanced, confirmed everything was normal, then sat down.

"Miss Lin, what kind of jewelry are you designing?"

"President Bai, it's a secret," Lin Zhiyi casually said, as if having a heart-to-heart conversation, "Wouldn't it ruin the surprise if said now? When you see it at the banquet, that's when the excitement comes. But compared to Miss Bai's Christmas special jewelry, I'm still lacking."

Bai Zhengxian nodded with satisfaction.

Bai Ruoshu's jewelry sales this time were very good, enhancing her reputation domestically considerably.

Lin Zhiyi finished a cup of tea slowly and stood up.

"President Bai, I'll head back and work on it."

"Let's have a meal together."

Bai Zhengxian stood up as well.

Lin Zhiyi replied directly: "No need, I won't disturb your collaboration discussions anymore."

Chu Yin said: "Then you should hurry and work."

"Take care."

Bai Zhengxian gave Lin Zhiyi way, sporting a smile without warmth.

Yet his gaze lingered on her back until she vanished.

...

As soon as the door closed behind Lin Zhiyi, a loud slap sounded.

Smack!