Lin Zhiyi watched Gong Chen’s car disappear and turned to walk into the studio.
An assistant quickly ca up.
"Boss, Second Madam is here."
"My mom?"
Lin Zhiyi frowned slightly and quickly walked into the office.
Liu He sat on the sofa holding a sleeping child.
When she saw Lin Zhiyi arrive, she smiled slightly and placed the child on the sofa blanket.
Then used a pillow to shield.
Lin Zhiyi lowered her voice and said, "Mom, why did you suddenly co?"
Liu He got up and pulled Lin Zhiyi to sit on the chair by the window.
"Several madams ca to asking about you, saying you haven’t been eting clients recently. I’m a bit worried, is sothing wrong?"
Hearing this, Lin Zhiyi smiled reassuringly.
"Mom, it seems you’re getting along well with those madams recently."
"Well, people always need to grow. I’ve finally understood that instead of just enduring things, you can firmly stand up, and those people won’t dare to cause trouble."
While speaking, Liu He straightened her back.
Lin Zhiyi watched her transformation, and her unsettled heart found calm.
Liu He returned to herself: "How co we’re talking about ? I’m asking about you. You’re doing so well now, why aren’t you eting clients?"
Lin Zhiyi lowered her head and explained: "I’m fine, just want to take a break."
Liu He pursed her lips briefly and held Lin Zhiyi’s hand tightly.
"Zhiyi, do you already know everything?"
"Mom..." Lin Zhiyi hesitated to speak.
"Don’t worry, mom understands your intentions. Since you beca sensible, I haven’t had to worry about you, but I’ve been the one who’s always confused. When I saw you with Lao San back then, I was selfish, thinking that if you married him, his ability would protect you for a lifeti, and I, as a useless mom, could be at ease."
Liu He let out a bitter smile, her eyes slightly red.
She continued: "I thought now that I could speak up, I could protect you, but who knew I would still drag you down, so I’ve figured it out, I plan..."
Lin Zhiyi reversed her grip on her hand, interrupting, "Mom, I just need you to be my mom, but soon I might not be able to help you anymore."
"Zhiyi, mom knows you’ve been thinking differently." Liu He choked and shook her head, "You’re still young, how can you give up such a great opportunity?"
"Mom, you’ve borne the burden of a bad reputation for half your life, and the remaining ti should be for yourself to live. Moreover, you’re more suited to this circle than I am, having experienced so much—having you all accompany is more than enough."
Lin Zhiyi snuggled into Liu He’s embrace, just like when she was a child.
Liu He stroked her head and smoothed her hair.
"Zhiyi, mom is here."
"Hmm."
Lin Zhiyi felt a sourness in her nose.
In a previous life, she and Liu He never got to say a proper goodbye.
Now hearing these words again, she feels everything is worthwhile.
Whether it’s love or family ties.
Now she is truly happy.
Monts later, Liu He asked, "Zhiyi, does Lao San know your decision?"
"I haven’t told him, I plan to discuss it after handling studio matters; otherwise, he definitely won’t agree." Lin Zhiyi added, "Mom, don’t tell uncle either."
Liu He sighed.
"Reach out to mom if there’s anything."
"Okay, mom."
Lin Zhiyi suddenly felt supported again.
Liu He thought for a mont, continued, "But recently your uncle’s particularly busy, saying Lao San’s injury gave him lots of work."
Lin Zhiyi closed her eyes and humd.
The next second, she suddenly opened her eyes.
"A lot of work?"
"Yes, your uncle’s so busy he’s moved into Lao San’s office," Liu He said.
Lin Zhiyi sat upright, frowned, "Third Young Master is handling work in the hospital, Chen Jin even pulled Zhou Zhao over to help; with so many matters handled, why is uncle still so busy?"
"Well...haven’t heard about any big projects at the company," Liu He said.
Lin Zhiyi imdiately stood up.
"Mom, I’ll go out for a while."
...
Gong Group.
Gong Chen entered the office, Gong Shiyan was busy.
Noticing his arrival, he hurriedly wanted to stand up.
Gong Chen raised his hand: "Second Brother, sit down."
Gong Shiyan wanted to refuse, but Gong Chen directly sat opposite.
He didn’t refuse further, directly opened the file on the table for Gong Chen.
Gong Chen glanced at it, "Second Brother, you handle it."
Gong Shiyan solemnly said, "You are the company’s overseer, these important docunts need you to review."
Gong Chen pressed down the docunts.
"Second Brother, I’m saying you’ll handle them from now on."
At this, Gong Shiyan was stunned.
"Lao San."
Gong Chen leaned against the chair back, played with the ring on his finger.
After habitually turning two circles, he took the ring off, placed it on the table.
"Second Brother, you’re more suited for this position than I am."
Saying this, Gong Chen pushed the ring toward Gong Shiyan.
Gong Shiyan paused for a few seconds, imdiately reached out to block.
"Lao San, your ability far surpasses mine, the Gong Family needs you, I’m satisfied with my position."
"Have you heard soone say sothing? Outsiders can’t wait for us brothers to fight, don’t take it to heart."
"If worried, I can go back to the previous departnt..."
Gong Chen imdiately interrupted: "Second Brother, I’m serious, no one said anything, this is my decision."
"Lao San, what are you doing?" Gong Shiyan frowned.
"Second Brother, before I protected the Gong Family and Jiang Family, but couldn’t protect my own wife and daughter, now the situation is set, I can’t let Zhiyi and Xingxing keep waiting for ."
Gong Chen’s voice was low, full of warmth.
Gong Shiyan said nothing more.
Gong Chen appeared calm: "Liu He and Zhiyi are mother and daughter, this cannot change, once our marriage is public, so will use this to make issues."
"I’ll let Xiao He be low-key, for Zhiyi and Xingxing, she’d surely be willing," Gong Shiyan retorted.
"Second Brother, are you willing?" Gong Chen countered.
"I..."
Gong Shiyan couldn’t continue.
In private, he definitely wasn’t willing.
Liu He was his openly married wife, and their child was born with careful tenderness.
Lin Zhiyi was also a stepdaughter he watched grow up.
Why must they live in shadow?
He couldn’t bear their grievances.
Besides, they’ve suffered enough grievances before now.
Gong Chen wasn’t surprised by Gong Shiyan’s reaction.
"Second Brother, I also am unwilling, back then you aided to beco the Gong Family successor, bearing grievances and being slighted, I could only watch helplessly as the woman I liked was bullied for family glory."
"Zhiyi said it best, what happened did happen, any compensation afterward is aningless."
"To complete you, to complete , to complete the Gong Family, they’ve been enduring, sacrificing, waiting all along."
"Now, it’s my turn."
Saying this, Gong Chen again pushed the ring toward Gong Shiyan.
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