Reborn to outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight
Chapter 194 I Want You to Be My Bridesmaid

Chapter 194: Chapter 194 I Want You to Be My Bridesmaid

There was no news from Gong Chen, and just as Li Huan was about to put down the phone, a portrait popped up.

"How about this?"

Li Huan had no idea what had gotten into Gong Chen in the middle of the night, asking someone to draw a portrait.

But he still patiently opened the portrait.

Just one look, and he was so startled that he froze in place.

Especially since he was standing alone in the empty hospital corridor, it always felt like a chill was running down his neck.

He quickened his pace as he responded.

"Exactly the same."

"I used to think it was a picture of Lin Zhiyi as a child, but now I finally see the difference, these eyes are just like yours!"

Li Huan closed the office door and took a sip of water to calm himself down.

He had always thought dreams were just illusions, but now... he couldn’t be sure.

"I understand."

Gong Chen didn’t send any more messages.

Li Huan was so scared he couldn’t sleep all night.

...

Lin Zhiyi, having been given a sedative, slept well and didn’t feel so exhausted when she woke up.

Seeing Liu He pouring porridge by the bedside, she immediately propped herself up and grabbed Liu He’s arm.

"Mom, I know that doctor."

"What doctor?" Liu He was startled, almost spilling the porridge.

"The doctor who performed surgery on Song Wanqiu, Mom, can you help me look into his background?"

That doctor was the one who had prescribed the abortion medication for Song Wanqiu last time.

It couldn’t be a coincidence that this doctor was involved in Song Wanqiu’s miscarriage again.

Lin Zhiyi felt that there must be something wrong.

She looked to Liu He with a last glimmer of hope.

But Liu He’s expression was strange, as she gently pulled Lin Zhiyi’s hand away and lowered her head to stir the porridge, "Zhiyi, let it go."

Lin Zhiyi was stunned, "Mom, what’s wrong?"

"That doctor, along with the nurses in the operating room yesterday, were all sent out for an exchange program and won’t be back for at least three months. The congratulatory notice is posted at the door."

"Congratulatory... notice?"

Lin Zhiyi’s lips quivered before she managed to finish the sentence.

Those words were truly ironic.

Liu He’s eyes reddened, her voice choking, "This is just forcing us to admit guilt, we... have no choice, Zhiyi, we have to accept this."

"What about uncle? Even if I have to suffer, he’d never let you admit it too!"

Lin Zhiyi threw off the covers and was about to get out of bed, but Liu He held her down.

"Your uncle is on a business trip and has no idea about any of this. I didn’t tell him."

"Why didn’t you tell him? Be..." Lin Zhiyi suddenly understood something and collapsed heavily back onto the hospital bed, "Old Mr. Gong threatened you, didn’t he?"

Liu He wept in self-blame, "Old Mr. Gong said I didn’t teach you well, that I embarrass the family, and that if we speak carelessly, we won’t stay in the Gong Family. Zhiyi, I’m sorry! It’s my fault for being useless!"

Lin Zhiyi knew very well her position in the Gong Family and smiled bitterly.

"It’s okay, give me the porridge."

Taking the bowl, she lowered her head and started to eat, yet all she could taste was bitterness.

She deliberately chose a different path than she had in her past life, so why was it still so difficult?

After breakfast, Lin Zhiyi changed the dressing on her wrist and then asked Liu He to handle her discharge so she could go home and rest.

However, the footage of her arguing with Song Wanqiu in the hospital room was posted online.

Song Wanqiu’s fans went wild, attacking her and her studio.

Lin Zhiyi felt very sorry for Xue Man. She approached Xue Man to resign, but after Xue Man refused, she only said one thing.

"Lin Zhiyi, is your dream worth only the flippant remarks of online trolls? Remember, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi immediately withdrew her resignation letter.

At first, she faced malicious words online, and even her colleagues ignored her.

But after half a month, her efforts and dedication became evident, and her colleagues realized that ignoring her was meaningless.

Gradually, everyone returned to their usual work routine.

Until Song Wanqiu reappeared.

At this time, there were only two days left until her wedding with Gong Chen.

Her attire was fitting for the identity of the Third Madam of the Gong Family, and even the car and driver behind her had been replaced with those from the Gong Family.

She blocked Lin Zhiyi’s path in public and spoke warmly, "Zhiyi, I want you to be my bridesmaid."

Lin Zhiyi was stunned for a few seconds, then pushed her hand away as she snapped back to reality, "Sorry, I’m very busy lately, I don’t have time to be your bridesmaid."

"Zhiyi, I’ve already explained to the fans that it was an accident, I don’t blame you, and I don’t want anyone to think there’s a rift between us. Besides... your mom is also at the Gong Family. Let’s not make things difficult for them, alright?"

Song Wanqiu’s seemingly empathetic persuasion to Lin Zhiyi was actually laced with threats.

She threatened her with online harassment, threatened her with Liu He.

Lin Zhiyi sneered, "No time means no time. Did you fall and damage your brain too?"

"You..."

Song Wanqiu, almost in tears, looked toward the car behind her.

The car window rolled down slowly, revealing Old Mr. Gong’s stern face.

He eyed Lin Zhiyi askance, "What? Do I have to personally come down and invite you?"

Lin Zhiyi felt a chill down her spine, clenching her fists, she said, "Fine, I’ll be the bridesmaid."

Song Wanqiu feigned friendliness as she clasped Lin Zhiyi’s hand, smiling, "Then let’s go, we’ve arranged for Third Young Master to try on the wedding dress, you can just try on the bridesmaid dress too."

Lin Zhiyi forcefully withdrew her hand, "No need to go through so much trouble, just give me the bridesmaid dress when it’s time..."

"Ahem." Old Mr. Gong cleared his throat, glanced at the bodyguard in front, "Are you not going to invite Miss Lin to get in the car?"

When the bodyguard opened the car door, he nudged Lin Zhiyi in the process.

By this time, Song Wanqiu was already seated in the car, patting the leather seat, "Zhiyi, get in the car. It’s the wedding gift from Old Mr. Gong to Third Young Master and me, you’re the first friend I’ve invited."

A car worth over ten million, Old Mr. Gong was indeed generous.

Lin Zhiyi got into the car without saying a word all the way.

Upon reaching the bridal shop, Old Mr. Gong adjusted his clothes without a trace, "When others show respect, it’s decency. But keeping your own dignity is crucial, otherwise, it’s truly embarrassing."

Lin Zhiyi knew these words were meant for her.

She ignored them and directly got out of the car.

Just then, Gong Chen’s car also arrived.

The man, dressed in a long coat, got out of the car. After a month’s absence, through the spray of the fountain at the entrance of the store, he seemed almost like a stranger.

He walked slowly toward them, as dusk fell and the evening breeze brushed past.

A few droplets splashed up, adding an aura of coolness to the man in the last light of dusk.

Beside Lin Zhiyi, a graceful silhouette fluttered like a butterfly, flitting to his side and embracing him amicably.

"Third Young Master, Zhiyi said she wants to be my bridesmaid."

"Mm."

Gong Chen responded blandly, leading Song Wanqiu up to Old Mr. Gong.

"Dad, why are you here too?"

"Your wedding is such a big event, I must be attentive. Otherwise, how would I explain it to your mother in the future?" When Old Mr. Gong mentioned the wedding, he added a bit of a smile.

Gong Chen nodded, "Let’s go in."

The three of them entered the bridal shop in a lively mood, while Lin Zhiyi seemed like the necessary but overlooked witness in the background.

She looked up at the setting sun to the west, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forced a smile, and followed them into the bridal shop.