Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight-Chapter 329: Interests Above All, That’s What You Taught Me

Chapter 329: Chapter 329: Interests Above All, That’s What You Taught Me

Sang Li set down the teacup and looked towards Old Mr. Gong.

"Old Mr. Gong, people online love to chase after shadows and rumors, but I believe you are not that kind of person who takes things out of context."

Suddenly being lectured by a junior, Old Mr. Gong found it hard to save face.

He slightly turned his head towards Gong Chen, hoping Gong Chen would speak up for the sake of the Gong Family’s reputation.

Unexpectedly, Gong Chen just calmly sipped his tea, as if he hadn’t seen anything.

Old Mr. Gong’s face turned an iron shade of blue, and he said no more.

Wen Qing, sitting beside them, felt like she had been stabbed by something, her whole body itching uncomfortably.

Because of Lin Zhiyi, she had not only lost a money-making tool, but she had also been bitten back by a few high-status ladies, ruining three or four of her projects in succession.

Her loss was not something that could be overturned by Sang Li’s casual indifference.

Wen Qing, holding the teacup, said with curling lips and disdain: "Sang Li, there are videos and photos on the internet as proof, you should be more cautious and not be taken advantage of by others."

The elders of the Sang Family frowned upon hearing this.

Even Mr. Sang appeared to be in deep thought.

Sang Li spoke calmly and unhurriedly: "A couple of days ago, I saw videos online of my aunt entering and leaving hotels with another man, it seems a happy event is coming soon."

"Those are fake! How can you trust such videos?"

Wen Qing, afraid of being misunderstood, hastily retorted.

Sang Li’s lips curved into a smile, but his eyes were sharp: "Aunt, don’t be too hypocritical. Or do you have other evidence to prove Zhiyi fabricated the admission notice? As far as I know, there’s not a single word in the emails between Zhiyi and the universities that indicates she believed she had been admitted."

Lin Zhiyi had always been careful, so her emails only inquired about professional topics, unexpectedly aiding her case.

Wen Qing’s cheeks puffed out twice, just about to retort when she was interrupted by a commotion at the head of the table.

Gong Chen put down his teacup; his profound eyes seemed to harbor a lurking beast, intimidating to glimpse.

"President Wen, you may not know, but after Lin Zhiyi’s issue became a big deal, many students applying to that university said they received similar scam messages, with the sender even knowing the interview details, so many students are now questioning the school’s privacy security."

"Impossible!" Wen Qing spoke without thinking.

"Why is it impossible?" Gong Chen stared at her, a coolness flickering in his eyes.

Wen Qing took a deep breath and immediately changed her tune: "It just seems too much of a coincidence."

"Whether it’s a coincidence or not, you’ll know if you look at the official news. I thought President Wen would have known about this already," Gong Chen scoffed lightly.

Wen Qing was startled and immediately checked her phone.

She discovered that the university, which was purportedly forged in the admission notice by Lin Zhiyi, had just released a statement that someone had stolen school data and posed as staff to defraud students of money.

Thus, Lin Zhiyi at most could be considered a victim.

The netizens weren’t fools either; they immediately realized that they had been misled and verbally attacked the account that posted the video until it was banned.

Sang Li said with a gentle and light smile: "Some things really can’t be understood until the end comes."

Wen Qing’s mouth twitched slightly, her gaze hovering between Sang Li and Gong Chen, as if anything was unclear.

The pair had been playing off each other just to vent anger on behalf of Lin Zhiyi.

Seeing the atmosphere was getting tense, Mr. Sang stood up.

"First of all, thank you Old Mr. Gong for your concern towards Sang Li and Zhiyi, but after all, this is a matter for our Sang Family, and we will deal with it properly."

With those words, the table fell silent.

Mr. Sang’s statement undoubtedly acknowledged Lin Zhiyi’s status as Sang Li’s girlfriend.

Wen Qing and Mr. Gong, failing in their attempt to drive a wedge, ended up feeling awkward inside and out.

After a moment of silence, Sang Ran hurriedly urged the server to bring out the dishes.

The meal was eaten in extreme silence, with a sense of urgency to finish quickly and disperse.

But this meal was destined not to be a peaceful one.

Midway through the banquet, the normally strict butler suddenly hurried over.

He stopped behind Old Mr. Gong and whispered in his ear: "Old Mr. Gong, there is a phone call from home saying that the project you wanted has been snatched away by someone—who seems to be aware of our every move."

Old Mr. Gong spilled his glass of wine, his gaze sharp: "Impossible, I’ve put in so much effort, who could possibly know?"

"It’s..." The butler looked up at Sang Li across from them, "Mr. Sang."

Old Mr. Gong suddenly looked up, and Sang Li, as if he had anticipated this, raised his glass and smiled at him.

His chest felt tight, failing to understand how Sang Li knew so much.

Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to look at Gong Chen beside him.

Gong Chen sat upright, his presence already surpassing everyone else present.

He tilted his head, his voice low and forceful: "I’ve said it, you, don’t rush."

Because it’s not your turn yet.

Gong Chen then respectfully addressed Old Mr. Gong: "Profit above all, you taught me this."

"You... you’ve gone mad."

"I’ve long said I can get even crazier."

Gong Chen tilted his head back to drink his liquor, his pitch-black eyes radiating a cold and dangerous light.

Old Mr. Gong’s breathing hitched.

After the banquet ended.

The attendees exchanged a few polite words before dispersing.

Mr. Gong didn’t leave immediately after getting into the car.

He was waiting for someone.

After a moment, Wen Qing slipped into the car.

"Old Mr. Gong, I apologize, I didn’t expect things to turn out like this. But at least Lin Zhiyi’s hand is ruined."

Old Mr. Gong leaned back into the car seat, resting with eyes closed, speaking indifferently: "Not enough, this thorn hasn’t been pulled out thoroughly."

He opened his eyes and fixed them on Wen Qing, his gaze steeped in undeniable authority.

"If Sang Li refuses to break up with Lin Zhiyi, she’ll make a comeback. She’s just like her mother; with any man who has power and influence, they stick to him like a plaster."

"This..." Wen Qing hesitated, "But Sang Li’s father has already taken a stand, if I make another move, the Sang Family might completely lose trust in me."

Wen Qing didn’t want to offend either the Gong Family or the Sang Family.

Old Mr. Gong let out a cold chuckle and offered a hint: "Do you know why Gong Chen and Lin Zhiyi were ever involved in the first place?"

"Isn’t it because originally..."

Wen Qing, reading the room and observing expressions, instantaneously understood Old Mr. Gong’s implication.

Old Mr. Gong instructed: "Find someone trustworthy to handle it."

An idea immediately struck Wen Qing, and with a smirk: "There is indeed one brainless person that can be used."

"Good, I don’t only want to remove this thorn completely, but I also want to make good use of it in our plans."

"Old Mr. Gong, I am willing to serve." Wen Qing bowed humbly.

...

Night had fallen.

Liu He brought food to Lin Zhiyi and casually mentioned the Sang Family and Gong Family’s dinner gathering.

"Your uncle is clairvoyant, having me fake an illness to avoid going. Otherwise, it would have been nauseating to attend."

Lin Zhiyi caught the importance, asking, "Mom, did you say that the university issued a clarification statement?"

Liu He put down the bowl, nodding: "Yes, haven’t you seen it?"

Lin Zhiyi helplessly replied, "My phone number was doxxed; it’s now crashed and shut down."

Hearing this, Liu He hurriedly pulled out her own phone and opened the latest news.

"Those false pieces of news about you have been taken down, this matter was thankfully resolved by..."

As she was speaking, she suddenly closed her mouth.

Pocketing her phone, she stuffed the bowl into Lin Zhiyi’s hands: "Eat first, as long as the matter is over, that’s good." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

"Yeah."

Lin Zhiyi ate the food in her bowl, but it tasted bland as wax.

She knew the name that Liu He had left unsaid.

Gong Chen.

After eating half the bowl, Lin Zhiyi really couldn’t eat anymore and put down the bowl: "Mom, I’m a bit tired."

"Then you should sleep, I’ll be leaving now."

As soon as Liu He left, the room plunged into a dim silence.

Lin Zhiyi closed her eyes feeling drowsy and heavy.

At that moment, a stream of light slowly stretched and slanted, stopping over Lin Zhiyi’s body.