Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight

The New Year is approaching.

Lin Zhiyi received a message from the studio's designer.

"It's time for a break. Miss Lin, come and take a look at the progress, so we can discuss things."

"Okay."

Lin Zhiyi prepared some red envelopes, and Gong Chen conveniently drove her over.

On the way, she received a message from Chu Yin.

"I'm going to film an advertisement out of town. I might have to walk the red carpet for the New Year; I won't be back. Don't miss me too much."

"Big star, remember to get an autographed photo from a certain handsome guy for Xingxing."

"Someone so young chasing stars. Won't the Third Young Master put that male celebrity on ice?"

"Secretly."

Lin Zhiyi sent a sneaky emoticon.

Chu Yin replied with "Sure."

Gong Chen noticed Lin Zhiyi smiling furtively and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing." Lin Zhiyi immediately put down her phone.

Gong Chen didn't ask further but instead said, "Tomorrow I'll take you and Xingxing to Second Brother's."

"What's up?"

"It's almost New Year." Gong Chen said indifferently.

Lin Zhiyi pressed her lips together, remembering that Gong Chen had to return to Gong Mansion.

She and Xingxing definitely couldn't go.

He didn't want the mother and daughter to spend the New Year alone, so they could only spend it at Liu He's.

"No need, my mom and uncle still have to go back to the mansion. It's not like I can keep them from moving around, right? Xingxing and I spent it alone before, and it's fine now."

Gong Chen wanted to say something, but the car just stopped.

Lin Zhiyi offered an excuse, "We're here. I'll leave first; you go to the company."

After saying that, she quickly got out of the car.

She didn't want to make things difficult for Gong Chen either.

When she entered the studio, Gong Chen sent her a message.

"I'll come pick you up later."

"Okay."

Putting down her phone, the designer happened to walk over.

Looking at the studio starting to take shape, Lin Zhiyi's recent bad memories vanished.

After checking the progress, Lin Zhiyi handed over the red envelopes.

"You've worked hard with the rush lately; see you next year."

"Thank you, Miss Lin."

After giving out the red envelopes, someone walked up to Lin Zhiyi.

"Miss Lin, someone outside says they're looking for you."

Lin Zhiyi was a bit puzzled; she hadn't told outsiders about opening the studio.

When she walked out, she saw someone unexpected.

Xue Man.

Xue Man wore a coffee-colored long coat, no makeup, calm and collected.

"I never thought I would hear news about you from Chen Huan one day."

"Chen Huan?"

Lin Zhiyi was very surprised Xue Man would mention this name so calmly.

"Sit outside?"

"Sure."

Lin Zhiyi pointed to the coffee shop at the edge of the square.

The sunshade had many flowers and plants around it, creating a nice atmosphere.

She ordered two cups of coffee and looked at the woman across from her.

"President Xue, why are you looking for me?"

"I've handed over management of the studio to someone else. Tomorrow I'm going abroad to find my former teacher for further studies." Xue Man smiled gently.

"..."

Lin Zhiyi was slightly stunned.

Xue Man tidied her wind-blown hair, "I still need to thank you for helping design those works. They saved me from too much loss during the Bai Family turmoil."

"Why are you telling me this?"

Lin Zhiyi looked at her, ultimately not speaking harshly.

Xue Man took a deep breath.

"My ex-husband has asked me to remarry."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi frowned deeply.

She knew the ex-husband was very important to Xue Man.

But even as a stranger, she didn't want Xue Man to jump into the fire pit again.

"President Xue..."

"Let me finish first."

Xue Man seemed to know what Lin Zhiyi wanted to say and immediately interrupted her.

"After he came to me, Chen Huan also found me, advising against reconciliation because he cheated again, almost leaving penniless."

"She's smarter than I am. As soon as she found out he was cheating, she started pushing him out."

The waiter brought the coffee during this.

Xue Man took a sip, feeling refreshed.

"He had no money, so he thought of me. But do you know? I was actually quite happy back then."

"I thought he regretted it, realizing I'm the only woman who could be good to him in this world."

"I drank a lot of alcohol, excitedly calling Chen Huan to tell her she lost."

"But Chen Huan said he was abandoned by his new love and owed a lot of money outside, seeking me as the scapegoat."

"I felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over me and then fainted."

"You would never guess that the person who took me to the hospital was actually Chen Huan."

Xue Man mocked herself with a smile.

Recalling the scene of waking up in the hospital with Chen Huan at the foot of the bed.

Chen Huan coldly said, "President Xue, you always think of making men regret, but the one regretting the divorce now is you, and he feels no regret at all. Without me, there will be another new love. Why bother?"

"I admit that approaching him and pressuring you to step aside was indeed with ulterior motives. But I'm clearer about not loving this man, and this man is only after novelty."

"The doctor said if you keep drinking, you'll have to remove your stomach. You decide whether to die for a man like him or live well."

Ultimately, it was Chen Huan who enlightened Xue Man.

This is indeed ironic.

But everything Chen Huan said was true.

Xue Man's ex-husband would never settle down.

Regaining her composure, Xue Man put down the tea cup.

"Isn't it dramatic?"

"It is a bit."

Lin Zhiyi never expected Chen Huan to lend a helping hand.

But Xue Man's eyes wouldn't deceive; going through all this, she had truly let go.

"Zhiyi, I'm sorry for how I treated you before..."

"President Xue, I'm glad you could pick yourself up, but as for forgiveness, I can't. Still, I wish you a smooth journey."

"Alright." Xue Man stood up and extended her hand towards Lin Zhiyi, "I wish you all the best."

"Hmm."

Lin Zhiyi politely shook her hand.

...

New Year's Eve.

After cleaning the house, Gong Chen returned to Gong Mansion.

As he was leaving, Xingxing was still asking.

"Dad, where are you going? Isn't it New Year?"

Lin Zhiyi quickly hugged Xingxing.

"Dad has something to do. We'll celebrate like we did before."

"Okay then."

Xingxing's eyes were full of disappointment, but she didn't ask more.

Lin Zhiyi nudged Gong Chen, "You should leave quickly, or she'll definitely ask again later."

Outside the door, Gong Chen caught her hand.

"Anything you want to say to me?"

"No."

Saying it wouldn't help.

Lin Zhiyi knew the difficulties he faced being stuck in the middle.

Gong Chen frowned slightly, "Hmm, I'm leaving."

Then, he left without turning back.

Lin Zhiyi watched the elevator doors close.

Sigh, he's angry.

She's not angry; why is he?

Returning to the apartment, Xingxing immediately turned to glance behind Lin Zhiyi.

After confirming no one was there, she walked to the dining table dejectedly.

Lin Zhiyi sat beside her.

"Xingxing, it's okay. I'll be with you."

"Why can't we be together?"

"..."

Lin Zhiyi didn't know how to answer.

Just then, the doorbell interrupted their conversation.

Lin Zhiyi opened the door and found it was the driver.

"What's wrong? Did the Third Young Master leave something behind?"

"Miss Lin, the Third Young Master asked me to give you this, saying for you and Miss to get ready."

The driver handed over two large boxes.

"Ready for what?"

Lin Zhiyi was puzzled.