Chapter 620: Lin Zhiyi Will Always Stand in the Sun
Lin Zhiyi initially wanted to rejuvenate before her studio opened.
The more low-key the better.
Now that she knows the codes behind Bai Ruoshu's Christmas jewelry, she can't ignore them.
She has to stand up and compete with Bai Ruoshu.
That's the only way Bai Ruoshu will reveal more information.
The reporter asked, "Miss Lin, what is the inspiration for your design?"
Lin Zhiyi paused for a moment.
Apologetically she said, "A tie. Since ties can be men's jewelry, clothes can become women's jewelry."
The reporter smiled knowingly, "A tie? Is it your driver's exclusive tie?"
Lin Zhiyi: "..."
She restrained herself, but her face was still a bit red.
Everyone else laughed.
But the smile didn't last for three seconds before they saw the man walking behind Lin Zhiyi, and suddenly didn't dare to joke.
Everyone looked at the man properly.
It was Gong Chen.
He didn't like walking on the red carpet.
He nodded politely, greeted them, and left.
As he turned, his gaze swept over Lin Zhiyi, with his slender hand pressed on a pure black tie.
Intentionally.
Lin Zhiyi's ears turned red.
In public, in front of cameras, he played this way.
The reporter noticed and pursued, "Miss Lin, haven't you answered whether it's your driver's exclusive tie?"
A gaze fell on Lin Zhiyi's back.
She swallowed, and switched topics, "Today's the Bai family's spotlight, let's talk next time."
Finishing, she turned and walked away.
Once she entered the hotel, a stranger appeared behind Chu Yin.
It was the driver sent by Bai Zhengxian, also to supervise Chu Yin.
Lin Zhiyi whispered worriedly, "Chu Yin, it's enough, find a way to escape."
"I finally gained President Bai's trust, can't give up halfway, wait a bit more. He's been busy these days, seems to be handling something, I feel we're getting closer to the truth."
"But..."
The man behind suddenly leaned in.
Chu Yin immediately said, "Zhiyi, I'm going to touch up my makeup, you go ahead."
Before Lin Zhiyi could respond, Chu Yin was already gone.
Lin Zhiyi could only turn around to find Liu He.
As she walked out a distance, a side room door suddenly opened.
Lin Zhiyi paused, her body pulled into the room, falling into a man's embrace.
"Miss Lin, answer whether your inspiration comes from your exclusive driver?"
"Don't you already know?"
Lin Zhiyi moved her body slightly.
Gong Chen's palm held her waist, the slender waist seemed to fit perfectly in his grasp.
Following the curve upward, he held her tighter.
Looking down at her face, his gaze expectant yet direct.
"I want to hear it directly from your lips."
Lin Zhiyi lowered her eyes, just meeting his chest tie, and felt a sudden heat.
"Uh-huh."
She responded lightly, before she could speak, Gong Chen leaned down.
The floral scent on the lips followed his deepening, spreading into her mouth.
Inching by inch entwined her.
Lin Zhiyi felt a bit unsteady, and he pressed her against the wall.
He cupped her cheeks, "Looking great today, at home I didn't want you going out, those cameras too close to you."
Lin Zhiyi looked up and smiled, "Then I'll also learn from the Third Young Master next time, avoid the cameras."
He smiled faintly.
"I might not want it, but you don't need to hide."
"Lin Zhiyi will always stand in the sunlight."
Lin Zhiyi's heart swelled, standing on tiptoe, trying to get closer to him.
Her slender hand wrapped around the man's tie, pulling hard and kissing his lips.
The man's breath gradually deepened, gripping her waist tightly and pulling her closer.
His voice was hoarse, "No, not enough time."
Lin Zhiyi understood his meaning, her face turning red.
"I didn't want to..."
"Wear this when we get home."
"My mom tailored it for me."
She didn't want to end up with just two pieces of fabric.
"I'll repay you with ten pieces."
The man brushed her lips a few times.
"..."
Ding ding.
The sound of WeChat broke the intimate atmosphere.
It's Liu He's message.
After reading, Lin Zhiyi patted Gong Chen's chest.
"My mom's looking for me."
Gong Chen quickly regained his composure, released Lin Zhiyi, and spoke coolly.
"Uh-huh."
"I'm leaving."
As she spoke, Lin Zhiyi adjusted Gong Chen's tie.
Gong Chen touched her head.
"Be careful."
"Uh-huh."
...
Lin Zhiyi slipped out of the room, followed the WeChat message to the room behind the banquet hall to find Liu He.
Before entering, she heard Liu He's struggling voice from inside.
"What do you want?"
"Xiao He, don't be so cold to me, after all, I'm the father of the child in your belly."
Another unfamiliar man's voice.
Liu He was panicked, "What nonsense are you saying? Do you know who I am?"
The man said, "Yes, Gong Family's Second Madam, Second Young Master's wife, my child's mother! Xiao He, didn't we agree that once the child is born and inherits Second Young Master's assets, you'll take care of Second Young Master, and we can be together forever."
"I didn't! I don't even know you!"
The man angrily, "Liu He, are you trying to double-cross? You've already birthed one bastard, do you want to make my child a bastard too?"
"No! I haven't birthed a bastard!"
Liu He loudly retorted.
Lin Zhiyi froze.
She inexplicably felt Liu He's words were somehow wrong.
Before she could think further, a waiter nearby glanced over here and turned to run.
Lin Zhiyi immediately pushed open the room door.
She saw a tall middle-aged man in a well-tailored suit, with a solemn expression.
At first glance, he seemed like a well-cultured successful person.
Instinctively, one would think his words carried weight.
Liu He guarded her belly hiding behind the sofa, seeing Lin Zhiyi like seeing a savior.
But due to being scared, she couldn't speak for a while.
The man turned and looked at Lin Zhiyi, approaching with a smile.
"Zhiyi, we're family now, no need to be distant."
"You know me?" Lin Zhiyi asked.
"Of course, your mom told me. I'm the father of the child in her belly."
The man pointed at Liu He.
Liu He shook her head vigorously, "Zhiyi, I really don't know him."
Lin Zhiyi frowned, "Sir, I advise you to watch your words, considering today's guests, you should be well aware that if you misspeak, the Gong Family won't forgive you."
"I dare say, naturally I have evidence."
The man instinctively touched his pocket.
Lin Zhiyi extended her hand, "If you have evidence, show it."
"Trying to trick me? Young girl, you're still too green. If you really want to see it, I don't mind letting everyone see, just don't know what your mom would do afterwards. With the means of the Gong Family's elder, not only the child might not be kept, but your mom might not either?"
The man folded his hands, chuckled lightly.
Lin Zhiyi gritted her teeth, suppressing her anger.
Seeing his impressive demeanor, he didn't seem to be lacking money, what benefit in framing Liu He?
Seeing the mother and daughter's faces looking grim, the man continued adding fuel to the fire.
"Men indulging is normal, who blames them? But women are different. Your mom's far along, with such turmoil, people say and she's gone."
Upon hearing, Liu He's face turned pale.
The child in her belly, even if amniotic fluid puncture could do a paternity test to prove her innocence.
But she's old, previously because of the elder's medication, was difficult to conceive.
She couldn't afford the risk.
But gossip in this circle can be devouring.
Lin Zhiyi looked at the man who seemed completely confident and laughed coldly as she approached.
"Sir, actually solving this is simple."
"Haha, you don't even have the means... ugh ugh ugh."
The man was laughing, his expression suddenly twisted.
Looking down, his waist and abdomen were pressing against a stun stick.
The man trembled all over, eyes widened.
Lin Zhiyi looked at him, "Just close your mouth."
With that, she pushed the unconscious man to the floor.