Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 1007

Chapter 1007: Chapter 1007: Out of Contact

Studio.

As soon as Lin Zhiyi entered the office, she slumped onto the sofa.

Gong Chen poured her a glass of water: "Calm your nerves."

Lin Zhiyi got up and leaned directly into his arms, taking a deep breath to settle down.

"Thank you for always being with me."

Gong Chen said lightly, "I thought you were starting to get tired of me."

"Not at all."

"After all, I’m a man without a job." Gong Chen chuckled.

"Even without a job, you earn more than I do." Lin Zhiyi pouted, "I said I’d support you, but it gives me no sense of accomplishment."

Gong Chen laughed but said nothing.

Just then his phone vibrated, and he took it out to take a look.

Lin Zhiyi looked up, "What’s wrong?"

Gong Chen put down the phone and said, "I have to go on a business trip to Country M."

Lin Zhiyi was surprised: "Business trip? Weren’t you done with Gong Group’s affairs?"

"It’s a previous partnership, the other party insists on me. After all, I was the one who facilitated the deal. If I don’t follow up, it’ll make Second Bro hard, and people might think we’re not getting along."

Gong Chen’s explanation made sense.

Lin Zhiyi nodded, "How long will you be gone?"

"At most half a month."

"Half a month?"

Lin Zhiyi immediately sat up straight.

Ever since they got married, they’ve been together almost every day.

The sudden absence for half a month made Lin Zhiyi a bit uneasy.

Gong Chen raised his hand and smoothed her hair.

"Don’t worry, this will all pass soon, and then everything will be fine."

Lin Zhiyi stared at him, "It’s just a business trip, why do you sound so poetic?"

Gong Chen held her hand tightly.

"Wait for me to come back."

"Alright. But... you have to report back to me." Lin Zhiyi reminded him.

Gong Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Afraid I’ll fool around? That makes me happy, it shows you’re still concerned about me."

Lin Zhiyi poked his chest.

"I’m not that petty, I just saw the news that there are lots of protests in Country M lately. If anything happens, I can be your knight in shining armor."

"That’s our President Lin." Gong Chen pulled her into his arms, "Alright, I’ll report back promptly."

Lin Zhiyi had a sudden idea.

"Should we have a secret code?"

"Like what?"

"If you really encounter something and can’t tell me directly, leave a code I can recognize immediately."

"Then you come up with one."

"110? Foreigners won’t get it." Lin Zhiyi laughed.

"Alright."

On the day of Gong Chen’s departure, Lin Zhiyi made a point to see him off at the airport.

For some reason, her eyelid had been twitching all morning.

She said to Gong Chen, "I’m a bit worried, can you not go?"

Gong Chen laughed at her, "Tossing and turning all night and now you’re superstitious."

"But..."

"Zhiyi, don’t worry, I’ll handle everything."

Gong Chen gently hugged her.

Feeling his presence, Lin Zhiyi couldn’t help but hold him tighter.

"I’ll wait for you to return."

"Okay."

Just then, the airport started announcing flight information.

Gong Chen released Lin Zhiyi and left with Chen Jin.

It wasn’t until the two were out of sight that Lin Zhiyi turned to leave.

After walking a while, she suddenly paused.

In the line of people ahead, she seemed to spot Captain Xing.

He seemed to be on the same flight as Gong Chen.

"Captain Xing almost got spotted by Lin Zhiyi; it was a close call."

"Captain Xing noticed and backed off early. If she asks, just deny it." Chen Jin instructed.

"Got it, be careful and message me if anything comes up."

"Okay."

...

Half a month later.

Lin Zhiyi routinely tried to video call Gong Chen, with the three kids eagerly waiting by her side.

But there was no response when she called.

After trying three times, it just showed it couldn’t connect.

She called Gong Chen, but his phone was off.

Not even Chen Jin’s phone could be reached.

Realizing something might be wrong, Lin Zhiyi got up, comforted the children, and glanced at Liao Yi.

Liao Yi nodded and took the children’s hands.

"How about I tell you a story? Third Young Master is probably just busy."

"Okay."

The three kids, being sensible, followed Liao Yi back to the room.

Lin Zhiyi paced in the living room, a voice in her head telling her to find Chu Yin.

When the call connected, Chu Yin’s voice came through.

"Zhiyi, what’s up?"

"Can you... help me reach out to Mr. Sang?" Lin Zhiyi asked.

She suddenly thought of it.

Chu Yin paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Zhiyi, are you trying to avoid me? You guys are good friends, just contact him, I won’t overthink it."

"No, I just want to confirm something." Lin Zhiyi’s voice was serious.

Chu Yin sensed the issue and said, "Okay, I’ll contact him. I messaged him this morning and he replied, so there shouldn’t be anything wrong."

Five minutes later.

Chu Yin’s voice turned anxious, "Zhiyi, I can’t reach Mr. Sang; both his personal and work phones are off."