Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight

Gong Yao was speechless and could only stand silently beside the old master.

The old master took a deep breath, "How about the Bai family's mother and daughter?"

Gong Yao whispered, "They got away. This Mrs. Bai is unusual; she actually got President Bai and Second Master Bai to take all the blame."

Upon hearing this, the old master squinted his eyes.

"That woman is ruthless. This cruise incident, I wouldn't believe it if you told me she had no hand in it. Be cautious, but don't be too ruthless. Keep in touch with Bai Ruoshu."

"Why?"

Gong Yao had no desire to get entangled with the Bai family again.

The old master said, "The mother and daughter are still useful. Do you have a better plan?"

"Yes."

"Go back then."

The old master got up and dismissed Gong Yao, turning to enter the room.

After a while, the butler came in carrying a bowl of Soothing Soup.

The old master looked at him and instructed, "Look into Yang Jingwei thoroughly."

The butler exclaimed, "Wasn't she the one who informed you about Second Master Bai's identity in advance? Are you planning to get rid of her?"

"No, I think she can be very useful."

"Understood."

...

At the Bai family.

The dishes on the table had gone cold.

Yang Jingwei had all of it taken away, heated some soup, and brought it to the door.

"Ruoshu, stop looking. No one will come."

"Mom! Do we have nothing left?"

The always haughty Bai Ruoshu finally realized fear.

"How could that be? You don't need many connections, just useful ones."

Yang Jingwei handed her the bowl and continued, "Don't catch a cold, quickly drink some hot soup."

Looking at Yang Jingwei, who had always protected her, Bai Ruoshu snuggled into her embrace.

She became very vulnerable.

Now she had no illustrious background, no title of a genius designer, almost all the glamour was out of her reach.

"Mom, I only have you now."

"Yes, you only have me. I'll protect you well."

Where Bai Ruoshu couldn't see, Yang Jingwei was smiling.

Now all of this finally belonged to her.

After comforting Bai Ruoshu, Yang Jingwei went into the study, and shortly after, her assistant knocked and entered.

"Madam..."

"Hmm?" Yang Jingwei looked up, slightly displeased.

"President Yang, the company is almost ready, and Miss's assets are nearly all transferred to your name, but..."

"What's the matter? There are no obstacles now, can't you handle such a small task?"

"It's just that we suddenly have a strong competitor. They immediately took away the cooperation we had previously secured, and they are pressing us hard," the assistant said helplessly.

Yang Jingwei got up and started pacing.

"Who is it? Who could establish a company as large as mine in such a short time?"

"The Jiang family, which is Third Young Master's mother's family. They are also the family of the twins the old master wants to deal with. But the Jiang family is sparse now, only leaving these twin heirs," the assistant explained.

Yang Jingwei stopped by the window as it started snowing again outside.

"No wonder the old master wants to get rid of the twins; it seems there's a tough battle ahead."

"President Yang, the lawyer said Fang Sisi has seen Lin Zhiyi and Chu Yin, and asked how you would like to handle it," the assistant asked again.

"Fang Sisi is useless now, but I know she's unwilling to give up. Give her a hand and let her deal with the Jiang family for me. Do they think a pair of kids can compete with me?"

"Understood, I've got it."

The assistant turned and left.

...

When Gong Chen returned to the room, he found Lin Zhiyi wrapped in a blanket, sitting by the window.

Upon hearing the sound, she turned her head, her eyes slightly red.

"It's snowing."

"What's wrong?"

Gong Chen approached, squatting in front of her to inquire.

Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips, "I thought you'd be like before again..."

Before she could finish, Gong Chen pulled her into his embrace.

"I won't, I'll never leave you alone again like before. I just went to his courtyard to greet as per the rules, and I didn't tell you so as not to wake you."

Listening to Gong Chen's explanation, Lin Zhiyi worried, "Did he argue with you?"

"Just exchanged a few words, in one ear and out the other."

Lin Zhiyi chuckled, "Even Third Young Master would be so perfunctory."

"Some things just need to be done perfunctorily."

Gong Chen rubbed Lin Zhiyi's palm.

Lin Zhiyi glanced at him, this man was getting more and more flirtatious.

But when she felt his slightly cold palm, she couldn't help but ask, "Is it very cold outside?"

Gong Chen pulled off her blanket and squeezed in, then wrapped them both tightly.

Her body instinctively leaned closer, soft and fragrant.

Gong Chen said in a low voice, "Now it's warm."

Lin Zhiyi: "..."

Before she could react, she was already seated on Gong Chen's lap.

He leaned into her neck, "Just hold for a bit."

Lin Zhiyi leaned against him, watching the snow falling over the lake through the floor-to-ceiling window.

"I want to go home."

She still didn't like the Gong family.

Gong Chen thought of Xingxing, and said softly, "We'll leave first thing in the morning."

"Okay."

"Your aunt is waiting for you to visit for New Year's greetings, and the twins are also hoping for your visit," Gong Chen shifted the topic.

"Okay, I'll go buy some gifts tomorrow."

"No need, as long as there's company, your aunt will be happy."

"Then I'll visit her often."

Lin Zhiyi liked Zhong Min very much, friendly yet open-minded, always speaking in a trendy manner.

"Alright, the household will follow your arrangements," Gong Chen said.

Listening to this, Lin Zhiyi felt joyful and fell asleep without realizing it.

Gong Chen looked at her in his arms, the corner of his lips gently lifting, but soon his smile was interrupted by Chen Jin, who was on vacation.

Chen Jin sent over several documents.

After opening and reviewing them, Gong Chen deleted them all.

He sent a message back as well.

"Don't let others know."

"Understood."

"How's Hai City?"

"Third Young Master..."

"The year-end bonus has already been sent to you, treat Zhou Zhao to something good, after all, he helped you a lot."

"..."

A seven-figure year-end bonus, taking him out for something good, he should be thrilled.

...

Northern City, Li Family.

"Li Huan, no girlfriend again this year?"

"I told you, doctors easily stay single, busy day and night all year round."

"Aren't there any young nurses in the hospital? If you've got your eye on one, be bold."

Li Huan played dumb, toasting.

After Li He's passing, his marriage became a must-discuss topic at the Li family dinner table.

Suddenly, the most talkative Fourth Uncle stood up.

"Li Huan, since you don't want to get married, let's talk about business."

"Although our Li family is not what it used to be, we are still a well-known scholarly family in Jing City. Over the years, you've been with Third Young Master, and the industry has been stabilized. In my opinion, it's time to develop well."

Hearing this, Li Huan frowned.

The Li family had many talents in its ancestry, but few with business acumen.

The current industry could only be considered as accumulated fortune passed down by ancestors' virtue, inherited over generations.

But in today's business world, things change rapidly.

It's really not something that can be achieved through mere virtue.

The industry Li Huan maintained could at least ensure the Li family's survival without worries.

That was actually enough.

With an industry as the backbone, everyone was free to do what they loved in their respective fields.

Most people couldn't even dream of such a life.

Greed could lead one to end up like his father.

Always thinking of taking the family to new heights, the result was failure after failure, nearly driving the whole family to bankruptcy.

Li Huan smiled, remaining courteous.

"Fourth Uncle, I am Third Young Master's personal doctor. Out of friendship, he gave some business advice, but family cooperation must be reciprocal. What can our family offer in return?"

"Then create value," Fourth Uncle said sternly.

"I'm just a doctor, should I give him a few more injections?"

Li Huan joked, his eyes already cold.

Signaling that he'd had enough.

If one gets greedy, they'll end up like his father.

Always wanting the family to rise higher, resulting in repeated failures.

So that was enough, he ensured they wouldn't worry about survival.

With a steady base, everyone could pursue their interests in their fields.

Most couldn't even achieve this.