Gong Chen said indifferently, "When the paternity test results ca out, I knew sothing was amiss, not to ntion that it was you who suggested the live broadcast of the paternity test, you must have been completely confident."
Lin Zhiyi smiled slyly.
"Are you dying to know how I cheated in public?"
"Go ahead."
Gong Chen was indeed very curious.
He thought that without relying on the staff, there was no way Lin Zhiyi could cheat.
Lin Zhiyi smiled and began to tie her hair in front of Gong Chen.
Gong Chen observed for a bit, then leaned closer to find a section of hair separated by the elastic band at the back.
"Whose hair is it?" He imdiately guessed the reason.
"My mom’s. When we were leaving, I pretended to fall to have my mom help , and I secretly pulled out a small tuft of her hair. She scread at that mont, and I was really scared she would say sothing, but luckily she didn’t think much of it, just considering it an accident."
Lin Zhiyi swung her ponytail with a smile.
She continued, "While the butler and Old Mr. Gong were talking, I tied the hair to the elastic band, and then at the identification center, I publicly pulled out the hair. My mom and Lin Fan certainly wouldn’t have any blood relation."
Gong Chen agreed, "Because it was a live broadcast, the information spread quickly, and it’s now a fact that you and Lin Fan have no blood relation, no one can make an issue of it anymore."
Lin Zhiyi said firmly, "I never had a blood relation with him, I’m not afraid of others making an issue of it."
"Right, no relation." Gong Chen didn’t hesitate to praise her, "Really smart."
Lin Zhiyi’s smile gradually faded as she looked at him.
"But this way, I have to be my mom’s daughter, you and uncle are brothers, I’m worried this will beco a stumbling block for you."
The past was just a difficulty in life.
But what about the future?
Gong Chen leaned against the sofa, holding Lin Zhiyi’s hand.
"No, you’re never my stumbling block. We can’t control what others say, just live our own lives well."
Lin Zhiyi felt warmth in her heart after hearing that.
"Right, live our own lives well, anyway you’re a low-profile person, I’ll keep a low profile too, and people’s attention will gradually shift."
"Really smart, my wife." Gong Chen said with a gentle smile.
Lin Zhiyi blushed: "How about... you say it again?"
Gong Chen leaned closer to her, eyes filled with intrigue, and gently said, "Wife."
Lin Zhiyi lowered her eyes and chuckled quietly.
The next second, the man was already very close to her.
Just as the kiss was about to happen, the assistant knocked on the door.
"Miss Lin, the client is here to see the designs."
Lin Zhiyi snapped back to reality and patted Gong Chen on the shoulder.
"I have to work now, make yourself comfortable."
Gong Chen sighed, "Alright."
Lin Zhiyi got up and left the office.
Gong Chen watched her back, feeling much more relaxed.
It was then that Captain Xing called.
"Third Young Master, Gong Yao still wants to see you, he even tried to commit suicide for it."
"I won’t see him. He doesn’t dare to die." Gong Chen said decisively.
"He was saved, and I sensed he wants to cause you trouble, so I didn’t agree either." Captain Xing continued, "Don’t worry, I’ll handle things here well. Thank you for your cooperation this ti."
"It’s what I should do, I just hope these people won’t impact and my family." Gong Chen reminded.
"Alright. Goodbye."
Captain Xing hung up the phone.
This was the end of the whole affair.
Gong Chen leisurely picked up a teacup and took a sip.
...
In the blink of an eye, a few months passed.
The weather gradually turned to winter.
The big show that Lin Zhiyi prepared for her brand was also a success.
She leaped to beco one of the most popular jewelry designers in Jing City, and orders ca pouring in.
Lin Zhiyi didn’t waste Gong Chen’s investnt, the studio’s overall operation has stabilized.
In her spare ti, Lin Zhiyi could accompany Gong Chen and Xingxing on trips.
With the botherso matters gone, life beca beautiful.
At this mont.
Lin Zhiyi looked down at Gong Chen’s ssage.
"I’m downstairs."
"Coming."
Lin Zhiyi grabbed her bag and went downstairs.
The assistant saw this and smiled, "Boss, you’re glowing, with rosy cheeks, radiant and fresh..."
"Alright, you all have a dinner tonight, choose the place, I’m paying."
Lin Zhiyi waved to her employees.
Everyone stood up and cheered.
Lin Zhiyi smiled as she went downstairs, and as soon as she got in the car, Xingxing hugged her.
"Mom, where are we going today?"
"Back to the old mansion for dinner." Lin Zhiyi looked at Gong Chen and asked in a low voice, "Why did the elders suddenly invite us back for dinner?"
"The house feels too empty, and it’s also ti to discuss matters about the ancestral ritual." Gong Chen explained.
"Then..."
Lin Zhiyi looked aningfully at Gong Chen.
Gong Chen nodded, "He’s already been brought back, but he’s forgotten many things, and doesn’t recognize many people."
His tone was very calm, as if talking about a stranger.
Lin Zhiyi comforted, "Forgetting is good, maybe we’ll be able to have a decent al."
They exchanged a smile, not caring about these matters anymore.
Arriving at the Gong Mansion.
Lanterns were hung inside and out.
Ancestral ritual is a big deal, and the park around the mansion had already put up signs for private access.
As they got out of the car, the newly arrived butler smiled and ca forward.
"Third Young Master, Third Madam, everyone is here."
Lin Zhiyi paused for a mont, still a bit unaccustod to the title.
Coming back to her senses, she smiled and nodded.
Gong Chen said to the butler, "This year’s ancestral ritual will be prepared by my second brother, go and inform them."
The butler hesitated for a mont but did not ask further questions.
"Yes."
Lin Zhiyi said in surprise, "Isn’t the ancestral ritual sothing only the head of the family can do? Why are you suddenly letting uncle handle it?"
"After all, Second Brother is older, and there’s no issue with him conducting the ritual. When Old Mr. Gong was around, everyone fought for power, but among brothers, seniority cos first."
Lin Zhiyi nodded.
Thinking that Gong Chen seed to want to break the old feudal traditions of the Gong Family.
As they walked into the living room, everyone fell silent, slowly standing up to greet Gong Chen.
Lin Zhiyi looked at the old man in the main seat ahead and felt a bit unrecognizable.
In just a few months, Old Mr. Gong had aged a lot, his hair entirely white, with hands resting on a cane.
The once imposing gaze was now sowhat at a loss.
Gong Shiyan stepped forward, "He’s been like this since he ca back, just after introductions, he doesn’t recognize again."
Gong Chen nodded slightly to the person in the main seat.
Then, he held Lin Zhiyi’s and Xingxing’s hands and walked to the side.
As they turned, Old Mr. Gong’s voice ca from behind.
"Xingxing."
Everyone was stunned.
Old Mr. Gong could forget anyone, but it was unlikely he would rember Xingxing.
Yet he stared straight at Xingxing, as if he had known her for a long ti.
He gestured for Xingxing to co closer.
Xingxing didn’t move, just looked back at him.
Lin Zhiyi tugged on Xingxing’s hand, "Go ahead."
In such a public setting, Old Mr. Gong wouldn’t dare do anything.
Only then did Xingxing slowly walk up to Old Mr. Gong.
Old Mr. Gong placed his hand on her small shoulder, his eyes suddenly turned red.
"I... I’m sorry..."
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