Chapter 79: Chapter 79

Chapter 79: Chapter 79 Arson Chapter 79 -79 Arson Lin Zhiyi saw Shen Yan’s harmless smile and knew that Shen Yan and Song Wanqiu couldn’t sit still anymore.

How could these two possibly let her show herself in front of President Yu?

Instead of guarding against hidden arrows, it was better to give them an opportunity to show their cards.

On her way to the restroom, Shen Yan occasionally stole glances at Lin Zhiyi.

As soon as she opened her mouth, she implied a guess, “Zhiyi, why didn’t you stop me just now when I was speaking?”

Lin Zhiyi had anticipated that Shen Yan would come to question her, and had prepared her reasons early on.

She pulled Shen Yan’s hand helplessly, “Shen Yan, I thought you were just here to bring a gift, how could I know you’d steal the limelight? You didn’t tell me either, how could I stop you?”

“I wasn’t stealing the limelight, I really thought that ring was pretty,” Shen Yan hurriedly explained, fearing that Lin Zhiyi would become suspicious.

“Of course, I believe you, I just don’t know if President Yu will think you’re being presumptuous.”

Lin Zhiyi deliberately sighed and continued walking.

Instantly, her back was nearly penetrated by Shen Yan’s resentful gaze.

Hating her but unable to dismiss her, and still clinging to her, it must feel unpleasant, right?

But wasn’t this the path Shen Yan chose to climb upwards?

It’s just that this stepping stone was no longer obedient.

The two passed through a small garden that was planted with many camellias, blooming more vividly than those outside.

Shen Yan stopped, grabbed Lin Zhiyi, and pointed at the garden, “It seems President Yu really likes camellias. Taking care of so many flowers is painstaking; if something goes wrong, he would definitely be furious.”

“Indeed.”

Lin Zhiyi glanced at the garden and nodded.

Shen Yan gave Lin Zhiyi a fleeting look, a hint of scheming flashing in her eyes.

“Let’s go, we need to be careful not to damage the flowers, after all, President Yu has decided on our studio for the collaboration.”

“Mhm.”

The two entered a restroom stall together.

Soon after, a sneaky figure slipped out.

...

Elsewhere.

Gong Chen stood by the lake, the glistening waves reflecting on his face, strikingly handsome and deep.

Yet his expression was as indifferent as ever, without the slightest excess emotion.

However, the restraint typical of someone in a higher position still slightly moved President Yu’s mind.

Her interest in Gong Chen was not merely simple appreciation; it also included a woman’s attraction to a man, she even thought a single night would be worth it.

Unfortunately, this man was unresponsive to romance.

She had thought he was devastatingly in love with Miss Song.

Unexpected, indeed.

Interesting.

freewebnovel.cσ๓ “Third Young Master, when Miss Song spoke just now, why didn’t you stop her? Aren’t you afraid your fiancée will be embarrassed? Or are you waiting for someone else to speak?”

“Today, we are here for business, not to discuss personal feelings,” Gong Chen said blandly.

“How unfeeling.”

President Yu leaned flirtatiously on the balustrade, offering Gong Chen a cigarette, and then gesturing for him to light it for her.

Not being able to sleep with this man, enjoying a bit of privilege was also good.

Gong Chen lit the cigarette for her and then lit one for himself.

President Yu got back to the point, “My family and the Luo Feike Family from abroad had some minor associations years ago, so they agreed to this collaboration. They rarely cooperate with domestic companies, so they asked me to help pick suitable people. You should know what I intend.”

She blew a puff of smoke towards Gong Chen.

Gong Chen narrowed his eyes, “I will arrange the contract soon. I will give you a satisfactory share, but before that, no information can be disclosed.”

“That’s it? Don’t you want to ask anything else? Like who I will choose to design my jewelry?” President Yu said with a light laugh.

“You’re not foolish,” Gong Chen replied, flicking the ash off his cigarette, expressionless.

“...”

Talking with someone too smart is really boring.

As President Yu was about to discuss some content of the contract, she suddenly heard someone exclaim.

“It’s on fire! On fire! Help!”

Gong Chen scanned the pavilion and immediately ran out.

President Yu pinched out her cigarette, clicking her tongue twice; her villa hadn’t been so lively in years.

...

The villa was next to a mountain, and now being autumn, dry leaves occasionally blew in; therefore, fire awareness was particularly strong.

The fire that started was quickly extinguished by the staff of the villa.

But the most special small garden was damaged; the delicate flowers burnt beyond recognition.

Lin Zhiyi, hearing the noise from the restroom, ran out only to see Gong Chen rushing over from not far away.

As he neared the restroom, a figure rushed into his arms.

“Third Young Master, I’m fine, it’s just that the fire was so sudden, it was really frightening.”

“Mhm.”

Gong Chen responded softly, his brows clearly relaxing.

Lin Zhiyi stopped a few steps away from them, lifting her eyes to meet Gong Chen’s gaze. His dark eyes held an unclear meaning.

She didn’t look any longer, shifting her gaze directly to the burned garden.

Until President Yu’s questioning voice to the servants rose.

“What happened? Didn’t I remind you all to be careful with fire because it’s dry?”

“President Yu, we check every hour, it wasn’t our fault this time, it was...” the servants looked at each other, hesitating.

“What was it? Speak clearly!”

President Yu’s gaze oppressively focused on the servants.

One of the servants opened his hand to reveal a lighter found at the edge of the flowerbeds, explaining, “We found this lighter, it wasn’t there when we checked earlier, it’s clear someone started the fire!”

President Yu took the lighter, a valuable brand surrounded by inlaid diamonds, something the servants couldn’t afford.

That left only...

She turned back to face Lin Zhiyi and the others, “Who does this belong to?”

Chen Huan immediately declared, “Not me, I don’t smoke, and I’ve been in the pavilion the whole time, President Yu and Third Young Master both saw me.”

President Yu nodded, “I did see you, but I only saw you; where were the others?”

As soon as she spoke, the cold intent in her eyes fell on Lin Zhiyi and Song Wanqiu.

Song Wanqiu’s face turned pale and said, “This... this is my lighter, I had it custom-made for Third Young Master, but I always kept it in my bag, I don’t know how it got here!”

Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight Chapter 78 Testing Rebirth of a Village Girl Chapter 1123 - 286: Retribution, Recognizing Each Other_3 Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress Chapter 828 - 825: Prosperous Mountains and Rivers “And where were you just now?” President Yu continued to inquire.

“I was just walking around looking for some design inspiration, I only ran over when I heard about the fire. I didn’t start the fire! I really didn’t...”

Song Wanqiu was on the verge of tears, her words trailing off as she covered her chest, shaking as if she might collapse any second.

Gong Chen supported her, his brows furrowed as he looked at President Yu, “Find out what happened.”

Lin Zhiyi, silently standing by, heard his words, feeling the scabbed over part of her heart start to bleed.

Though she had always known Gong Chen would protect Song Wanqiu.

But she had thought it was because Gong Chen didn’t trust her, thus he didn’t trust the evidence she provided.

Now she understood, no evidence would influence his bias towards Song Wanqiu.

Lin Zhiyi felt both sad and laughable.

Her previous explanations were just idle talk in his eyes.

President Yu was slightly displeased with Gong Chen’s attitude, handing over the lighter, “Here’s the evidence, she admitted it, what else is there to say?”

As soon as she finished speaking, a servant suddenly shouted.

“Who? Who is there?”