Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 858

Chapter 858: Chapter 858: Cooperation

"Yeah, I’m swamped."

Lin Zhiyi listened, half-understanding, and glanced at Gong Chen.

"Is it to distract you guys? So whether or not Wu Ying and her sister succeed, it doesn’t matter to Fu Xiuzhu, because their target isn’t there."

Ren Xiya nodded, "If that’s the case, it would explain why Gong Yao and his mother have suddenly been so low-key. They’re definitely plotting something in secret, but I haven’t heard about anyone around them recently."

Lin Zhiyi hadn’t paid attention to Gong Yao’s affairs for a long time either.

Gong Chen said in a deep voice, "Wu Ying mentioned something, that there’s a doctor around Fu Xiuzhu. If she’s not ill, why would she need a doctor by her side?"

"Are you saying there’s something wrong with this doctor?" Lin Zhiyi asked.

"Not sure, but we can look into what they’ve been up to recently," Gong Chen replied.

Ren Xiya worriedly said, "They guard against us like we’re thieves, how do we investigate?"

"Gong Yao may be cautious, but Fu Xiuzhu might not be as careful," Gong Chen said calmly.

It was obvious he had already planted someone around Fu Xiuzhu.

Lin Zhiyi knew Gong Chen was not one to take things lightly; it was odd there was no movement from Gong Yao and his mother.

"What about the Wu sisters? Fu Xiuzhu will definitely ask Wu Ying about the situation."

"Then let Wu Ying say what Fu Xiuzhu wants to hear, so she thinks we’re focused on the Wu sisters," Gong Chen suggested.

Lin Zhiyi and Ren Xiya nodded.

Luckily, everyone aware of the situation had been silenced.

At this moment, the doorbell rang.

Chen Jin went to open the door, then hesitated and returned to the room.

"Third Young Master, the Wu sisters are here."

"Let them in," Gong Chen said, motioning to Lin Zhiyi and Ren Xiya.

As the two nodded, the Wu sisters entered.

The first to speak was the younger sister, Wu Yun.

"Third Young Master, Miss Lin, I’m sorry, please forgive my sister?"

Lin Zhiyi remained silent.

She couldn’t forgive anyone who hurt Xingxing.

Wu Yun explained, "My sister and I never intended to harm Xingxing. I checked around the tree when I tricked Xingxing to leave, and my sister also ensured it was safe before placing Xingxing there."

Lin Zhiyi sneered, "So I should thank you for showing mercy? Did you not consider the aftereffects of using a drug on a child? Xingxing had major surgery; even a slight overdose is dangerous. This isn’t an apology, just a way to alleviate your guilt."

The Wu sisters turned pale.

Both lowered their heads, knowing nothing they said would help.

Wu Ying said, "It’s all my fault, I was possessed, and Yunyun was used and framed by me—it has nothing to do with her."

Lin Zhiyi, resting her chin on her hand, coldly asked, "Oh? So you can only save one of you—have you decided?"

"Sister!"

"Yunyun!"

The sisters defended each other.

Lin Zhiyi sighed, "You both care about each other, yet you chose the wrong method. Instead of apologizing, why not do something practical to make amends?"

The sisters looked at her in surprise.

Lin Zhiyi continued, "I think you know what I mean."

Wu Ying realized, nodding firmly, "Alright, I know what you want to do, I agree with you."

"Hold on, we’re not forcing you, think it over carefully," Lin Zhiyi advised.

"I’m sure of what I’m saying now, I won’t regret it anymore. In the past, I was too afraid to resist, but not anymore." Wu Ying met Lin Zhiyi’s gaze.

Lin Zhiyi nodded and looked at Gong Chen.

Gong Chen spoke, "I want you to mislead Fu Xiuzhu, so she thinks we’re still entangled."

Wu Ying didn’t fully understand, but since Gong Chen spoke up, there must be another purpose.

It wasn’t her place to ask.

"I understand."

"Do you know the name of the doctor around Fu Xiuzhu?"

"I think it’s... Albert," Wu Ying recalled.

"Alright, go on, think about what to say, don’t let her see through it. Just say we’re handling the matter privately," Gong Chen instructed.

"Yes, Third Young Master."

The sisters thanked and apologized repeatedly before leaving.

"To help you wash first," Gong Chen whispered, looking down.

"Hmm." Lin Zhiyi’s eyes suddenly widened, "Hmm? Help... help me wash first? I’m not a child, put me down."

"I’ve prepared a bath for you."

Gong Chen held her tightly and carried her into the bathroom.

Inside, steam filled the air, and the bathtub was already filled with hot water.

Lin Zhiyi looked at the rippling water, feeling her pores scream.

She wished she could jump in right now.

But Gong Chen was still there. Even if they’ve done everything, she still had to hold some modesty.

She said helplessly, "I haven’t brought any clothes."

Gong Chen saw through her excuse but didn’t expose her.

"I’ll get them for you. Which set do you want?"

Lin Zhiyi didn’t decline, "There’s a pajama box in the suitcase; I was afraid it would wrinkle, so I brought it in the box."

"Alright, soak for a while, I’ll check on Xingxing too."

Gong Chen left the bathroom.

Lin Zhiyi looked in the direction he disappeared to, feeling like her heart was already soaking in warm water.

Coming to her senses, she quickly undressed and slipped into the bathtub.

The bathtub was so big that she almost floated away, barely steadying herself by grabbing one of the handles.

She stretched her legs in the warm water, feeling the flow of water on her skin.

So comfortable.

She was having so much fun that she didn’t even notice Gong Chen coming in after knocking.

When she turned, she saw Gong Chen leaning against the sink, casually unbuttoning his shirt, watching her with interest.

"Ah! How long have you been watching?" Lin Zhiyi shrank back a bit.

"Not long, just saw you playing mermaid," Gong Chen teased.

"..."