Chapter 208: Chapter 208: What Kind of Man Are You?
Lin Zhiyi awoke again to find someone standing by her bed, their eyes dark and foreboding as they stared at her.
Upon recognizing the face, she panicked, getting up and looking at the other person defensively.
It was Chen Sulan.
She bore little resemblance to the elegant and dignified Madam she remembered.
Perhaps the decline of the Chen Family had struck her hard; her hair was now streaked with silver, and there were dark circles under her eyes.
Once she had seemed only frail, but now she exuded an air of death.
Lin Zhiyi got out of bed and took a step back, "Madam, what do you want to do?"
Chen Sulan didnât speak, instead she smoothed her hair at her forehead and slowly sat down on the chair opposite, every movement reflecting the poise of a lady of high status.
Once seated, she lifted her eyelids and looked at Lin Zhiyi with disdain.
"We were so close last time, you and Gong Chen would have been beyond redemption."
Lin Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, then understood.
"That night was you."
The events of that night became clearer in her mind as she stared at the face before her.
Autumn was crab season.
Chen Sulan had booked a crab feast at a hotel owned by the Gong Family.
The Gong Family had many banquets each year, usually prepared by her as the eldest daughter-in-law, so no one thought much of it at the time.
After eating the crabs, they would all have some wine to warm themselves.
Lin Zhiyiâs memory was fragmented from after that small cup of warming wine.
She had no idea how she ended up in Gong Chenâs room.
So when the Gong Family accused her of drugging and climbing into bed, she was left speechless.
But everyone drank from the same bottle, why did only she and Gong Chen react?
Chen Sulan noticed her thoughtful expression and sneered, "Donât bother thinking, the food and drink I prepared for you had no issues, it was just the dipping sauce for your and Gong Chenâs crabs that I added different seasonings to, which happened to react differently with the wine."
Lin Zhiyi looked at the elder she once respected, her heart filled with anger and desolation.
"Why would you do such a thing? I had no grudges with you! I never even took part in any of the Gong Familyâs affairs!"
Chen Sulan laughed softly at this, lifting her eyes to observe Lin Zhiyiâs face.
"Because it could only be you!"
"According to the plan, Gong Chen would have to take responsibility for you, your relationship would inevitably make him the laughing stock of the city, and the old man would definitely find ways to get rid of you, at which point father and son would turn against each other because of you."
"When the old man no longer relied on Gong Chen, the entire Gong Family would have no choice but to trust Gong Yan!"
At these words, Lin Zhiyiâs body swayed, her complexion pale as paper.
So her and Xingxingâs tragic lives were merely pawns in their power struggle.
She leaned against the wall, slowly moving closer, and scoffed, "What a pity, your perfect plan was wrong, with or without me, you and your son were always bound to be losers!"
Her words enraged Chen Sulan, whose lifeless eyes suddenly blazed with madness.
The one who was supposed to be dignified lunged at Lin Zhiyi.
"Itâs all because of you, whore! If you had obediently admitted to what happened that night, everything of the Gong Familyâs would belong to the Chen Family now!"
Chen Sulan was delusional.
In a past life, she had admitted to it, but every one of them met with a bad end!
But why did Chen Sulan say the Gong Family belonged to the Chen Family?
Logically, shouldnât she say it was Gong Yanâs?
There was no time to think further, as Lin Zhiyi raised her hand to grab Chen Sulanâs neck, her body pressing down on her.
To immobilize her, to silence her.
While she might not be able to deal with bodyguards and Gong Yan, Lin Zhiyi was more than capable of handling a sickly woman.
Taking advantage of this, her hand reached for Chen Sulanâs phone on the small table.
Private planes have signal, but she wasnât foolish enough to make a call.
She opened Chen Sulanâs WeChat; several Gong Family members were at the top. Not finding Liu He, she clicked on Gong Chenâs WeChat.
She sent Gong Chen a string of numbers, then swiped left to delete the conversation.
Only when Chen Sulanâs eyes began to roll did she release her grip.
She really wanted to strangle Chen Sulan to death.
But in this life, her life was just beginning, and she had promised Xingxing to be a different person.
She would never let such a person ruin the second half of her life.
After breaking free, Chen Sulan screamed like a madwoman, "Help me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the door burst open, and Gong Yan, who had just bandaged his wounds, rushed in with his bodyguards.
Gong Yan pulled Lin Zhiyi away immediately, "Zhiyi, calm down! If it werenât for Gong Chen, our mother and child wouldnât have ended up like thisâit was all forced by him!"
After hearing this, Lin Zhiyi instantly quieted down. Her already pale face became even more bloodless, and her eyes, reddened with fury, glared at Gong Yan.
"You knew? You were involved too?"
It was then that Gong Yan realized he had spoken too hastily.
Chen Sulan, propped up, clutched her neck and said in a fury, "Of course he knew! Because he personally sent you into Gong Chenâs room!"
Lin Zhiyiâs eyes narrowed, and she struggled for breath in Gong Yanâs arms.
"You say you like me, and then you use me to scheme against Gong Chen for power? Gong Yan, what kind of man are you?"
"Shut up! I didnât despise you, what right do you have to criticize me! Lin Zhiyi! Now you can only rely on me!"
Gong Yan, seemingly enraged by some remark, abandoned all pretense of tenderness. His face contorted with unrestrained fury, like a grotesque painting that laid bare the darkness of his soul.
Lin Zhiyi was pushed to the ground by Gong Yan, who was infuriated with embarrassment.
She looked at the man before her in absolute terror, even more of a stranger than before.
Gong Yan took a deep breath and immediately regained his smile.
"Zhiyi, Iâm sorry, I didnât mean it, let me help you up."
"Donât touch me!"
Lin Zhiyi evaded him and stood up a few steps away.
Gong Yanâs expression darkened, and he stopped pretending, "Cool down by yourself, weâre almost there."
After speaking, he picked up Chen Sulanâs phone, assisted her, and left the room.
Upon hearing the sound of the lock, Lin Zhiyi collapsed to the ground, drained of strength.
After some time had passed, the door was pushed open again, and Gong Yan had a flight attendant help Lin Zhiyi into a warm down jacket.
Then, ignoring her resistance, he pulled her outside the cabin.
Looking at the vast expanse of snow, Lin Zhiyi stood still, letting Gong Yan lead her into the car.
The car stopped in front of a large red house, the courtyard adorned with colorful lights.
Gong Yan gripped Lin Zhiyiâs hand, smiled warmly, and said, "Merry Christmas, Zhiyi."
As they approached the house, a great fear enveloped Lin Zhiyi.
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Hospital.
Liu He looked sorrowful when the door to the hospital room was abruptly flung open with force.
She shuddered, and as she lifted her eyes, she saw a dark figure looming quickly over her.
"What does this mean?"
Gong Chen held a cell phone close to Liu He.
For a moment, Liu He was paralyzed by Gong Chenâs icy presence, unable to regain her senses.
Gong Chen, growing impatient, said, "Speak!"
Liu He, trembling, focused her gaze on the screen, "5055, 5055..."
She repeated, though her mind went blank, just as she noticed the name on the notes.
"Chen Sulan! Did she take Zhiyi away? Was it her?"
Her emotions surged uncontrollably, and she forgot what the numbers even meant.
Gong Chenâs eyes narrowed, his presence exuding an intimidating majesty.
Sensing trouble, Gong Shiyan quickly approached and wrapped his arms around Liu He, soothingly saying, "Xiao He, donât get worked up. Answer Lao Sanâs question first."
Liu He took a few deep breaths, "This is the code Zhiyi and I use. 505 means asking for help in danger, and the number at the end indicates the general location. But we havenât even confirmed what 4 stands for, so how could there be a 5?"
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