Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight-Chapter 1054: She’s Worth It

Zhou Zhao explained while driving, "Chu Yin, sometimes just doing your own thing can reassure the other person, there’s no need to always think about solving the other person’s problems yourself."

Chu Yin mumbled, "Why are you guys here lecturing me?"

Zhou Zhao said, "I’m afraid you’ll overthink and get distracted. After all, you have a lot to face right now."

Chu Yin gave up her persistence, "Got it, thank you, three teachers. I’ll treat you to a meal another day."

Zhou Zhao casually replied, "No need, just give me a raise later."

"What qualification do I have to give you a raise? Why do you want so much money? Aren’t you still receiving Chen Jin’s salary? Are you planning to stage a rebellion?" Chu Yin asked.

Zhou Zhao frowned, "I already told you, it’s the money he owes me."

Lin Zhiyi said, "Assistant Chen hasn’t explained, why are you so anxious?"

Zhou Zhao was left speechless.

Just then, Chu Yin received a message from Sang Li.

"Mr. Sang said he’s done with work, we can go have dinner together later."

"Sounds good."

Lin Zhiyi instinctively checked her phone, wondering if Gong Chen was finished too.

...

Inside the office.

Gong Chen’s old friend Jia Xin looked at the resurrected person with mixed feelings of anger and relief.

"You did all this for a woman and then..."

Realizing he might have gone too far, Jia Xin promptly shut his mouth.

However, his expression showed his dislike for Lin Zhiyi.

Gong Chen lifted his gaze, "She is my wife."

His voice remained cold, yet his tone carried a hint of warmth that Jia Xin could feel.

He was stunned for a moment.

Until Sang Li spoke up, "Let’s talk business."

Jia Xin was surprised again; this wasn’t the first time he had met Sang Li.

He remembered Sang Li as being stable and courteous before. When did he become so impatient?

Gong Chen, half smiling, said, "He’s afraid of keeping people waiting."

"Mr. Sang, you, are you finally willing to find a woman? Last time I heard you were engaged and then it was called off, I thought you had decided to seal your heart," Jia Xin half-joked.

Gong Chen burst into laughter.

Sang Li glanced at him, murmuring, "Petty."

Jia Xin laughed, "Back to business, I had my assistant check on what you mentioned before. As you said, that woman has been secretly targeting the Sang Group."

Sang Li frowned.

Gong Chen said, "Now that I’m ’dead,’ she can only target Sang Li."

Jia Xin expressed concern, "The Sang Group holds sway over many key sectors in Hai City. Some people have wanted to slice off a share for a long time. These people might seize the opportunity to ally with them. Individually, they’re not a threat, but collectively, they can severely injure the Sang Group."

Gong Chen looked at Jia Xin, "That’s why we came to you. Even small scraps are still meat, especially when such a large platter is being handed out."

Jia Xin laughed, "I was wondering why you suddenly sought me out; you’re making me pick sides so quickly."

"It’s a partnership," Gong Chen corrected.

"It’s me now, but if it’s known in the future that you’re a friend of the Third Young Master, I’m afraid the locust army will come for you too," Sang Li reminded.

Jia Xin laughed heartily, "I like your metaphor. Their current positioning indeed suits the name of locusts. That woman is indeed someone from the Bai Family, swallowing up smaller companies ruthlessly. If they really rise, we might all be in trouble."

Everyone is on the same chessboard; there’s no such thing as walking away unscathed.

Gong Chen checked his watch, stood up, and said, "It’s getting late; you can discuss the details with Mr. Sang."

As he was about to leave, Jia Xin called out to Gong Chen.

"Gong Chen, is it worth it?"

Gong Chen smiled, "It’s worth it."

From his smile, Jia Xin saw unprecedented happiness.

Jia Xin stopped questioning whether it was worth it, smiled, and said, "Congratulations."

"Thank you."

...

At the restaurant.

Lin Zhiyi had just ordered the dishes when she saw Gong Chen and Sang Li coming in.

"Why did you come together?"

"Just happened to meet at the restaurant door," Gong Chen said, pulling out a chair and sitting down.

"How did the talk with your friend go today?" Lin Zhiyi asked.

"Went pretty well."

"Good."

Lin Zhiyi felt relieved, as she was quite worried the other party wouldn’t recognize Gong Chen as a friend because of her. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Chu Yin organized, "We’ve already ordered some dishes. You two can see if there’s anything else you want to add?"

Sang Li glanced at the list, "No, that’s enough. Where did you hang out today?"

At the mention of fun, Chu Yin looked at the two silent people across the table.

"Thanks to Assistant Zhou, we had a good time today."

"Yes, it was especially fun," Lin Zhiyi laughed.

Chen Jin rubbed his forehead, saying nothing.

Zhou Zhao hesitated to speak.

Luckily, the waiter started serving the dishes.

Zhou Zhao said, "Let’s eat first, I’ll go pick out some wine for you."

With that, he ran off.

Halfway through, Lin Zhiyi got up to go to the restroom.

Unexpectedly, when she came out, she bumped into Sang Li who was in the smoking area.

"Mr. Sang, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, just came out to take a call and smoke a cigarette," Sang Li immediately extinguished the cigarette.

Lin Zhiyi looked at him, "Chu Yin is quite worried about you. Although you asked Assistant Zhou to talk to her, she actually hopes you can speak directly to her."

Sang Li teased, "Is it that obvious?"

Lin Zhiyi laughed, "It’s very obvious."

Sang Li felt a bit embarrassed.

"My acting is so bad."

"Needs improvement. Let’s go."

The two joked as they walked towards the seats.

Unexpectedly, there was a spill on the floor, and Lin Zhiyi accidentally slipped when she stepped on it.

Luckily, Sang Li reached out and caught her.

"Are you okay?"

"I’m okay, just got a scare."

Lin Zhiyi patted her chest, and as she prepared to move forward, her foot still hurt.

Sang Li said, "I’ll help you over there; I don’t think anyone will get jealous over this."

Lin Zhiyi chuckled, "You’re joking too."

Sang Li helped Lin Zhiyi forward.

As they left, a figure appeared behind them, watching everything with a cold smile.

Soon after, she intended to leave.

But just as she turned around, two tall, strong men blocked her way.

"What are you doing?"

The men said nothing, simply restraining her shoulder so she couldn’t move.

"Help... umph..."

The woman was taken, stuffed into a car, and driven away.

Meanwhile, the people in the restaurant had no idea what had happened.

They continued eating and chatting until they left late at night.

...

Back at the house.

Chu Yin returned to her room and saw her suitcase at the foot of the bed, which instantly made her mood drop.

She had forgotten that she was leaving tomorrow.

Reflecting on the past two days together, she really didn’t want to go.

Just a little bit more.

Chu Yin thought for a while, took out her phone to check the vacation in Hai City, hoping to be closer to Sang Li.

After checking, she sighed and collapsed onto the bed.

Can’t afford it; can’t afford it. The housing prices here are even worse than in Jing City.

Chu Yin was unwilling to just waste time lying on the bed, so she quietly left the room but didn’t see Sang Li in the living room.

As she turned, she heard Sang Li and Zhou Zhao talking in the study.

Sang Li said, "You should secretly arrange for bodyguards to protect Chu Yin."

Zhou Zhao replied, "Alright."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yin pressed her lips together and turned into the kitchen.

After a while, she came out with a cup of tea.

Just as Zhou Zhao exited the study, he smiled at her.

"Young master’s head hurts a little."

"Got it, leave it to me."

Chu Yin didn’t hesitate, carrying the tea into the study.

Sang Li didn’t lift his head, thinking it was Zhou Zhao who had forgotten something.

As he rubbed his brow, a pair of soft, slender hands reached up from behind to touch his head.

Sang Li was taken aback and turned his head slightly.

"Why didn’t you speak when you came in?"