The slap seemed to hit Lin Zhiyi, causing her whole body to tremble.
After pausing for a few seconds, she left the apartment normally.
Chu Yin had said that no matter what happens, pretend you don't know.
Lin Zhiyi walked briskly out of the building, deeply breathed in the fresh air, and then calmed down.
She got into the car, and when she looked up, she met Sang Li's gaze, her eyes quickly reddened.
Sang Li paused, and asked, "How is she?"
Lin Zhiyi shook her head.
Sang Li's face turned cold: "I'll figure out a way to get her out."
On the other side, Gong Chen raised his hand to interrupt.
"She's already involved, it's too late. Let's first hear what she said."
Both looked at Lin Zhiyi.
"She said President Bai has privately roped in many dignitaries and officials from Jing City. Haven't you noticed any commotion?" Lin Zhiyi continued, "She also said Mrs. Bai knows all about the women around President Bai and plans to take action against me at the banquet."
"Oh, and Chu Yin also mentioned there are eighteen or nineteen-year-old girls around President Bai, who are very skilled in that area."
Gong Chen and Sang Li exchanged a glance.
"It seems Bai Zhengxian is playing a big game."
"If it involves the official circles, it's probably not just a business issue," Sang Li said gravely.
"Continue investigating."
Gong Chen signaled Chen Jin to drive.
Sang Li pushed open the car door instead: "You all go first, I'll leave later."
Gong Chen wanted to remind him, but was stopped by Lin Zhiyi.
"Alright, alright, be cautious."
After speaking, she watched Sang Li exit the car.
...
On the way back, Lin Zhiyi was still pondering over Chu Yin's words.
Gong Chen asked, "Thinking about the banquet?"
Lin Zhiyi: "Yes, if it weren't to ensure Chu Yin wears the jewelry, I definitely wouldn't go."
"That Mrs. Bai dares to say such things, implying she has a reason you can't refuse."
"What reason?"
Buzz——
The phone rang.
It was Liu He.
Lin Zhiyi immediately answered the call: "Mom, what's up?"
"The old man called and told me to attend the Bai Family's banquet."
"Just say it's inconvenient due to pregnancy," Lin Zhiyi suggested.
"I said, but the old man didn't agree, said I haven't seen guests, others might think I'm being imprisoned by the Gong Family, so I must show my face," Liu He replied, struggling.
"You agreed?"
"Yes, I had no choice; the old man kept urging, so I quickly told you."
Lin Zhiyi finally understood the reason she couldn't refuse.
She comforted Liu He with a few words, then hung up the call.
"My mom is also going."
Gong Chen's gaze lifted, firmly looking at her: "Bai Ruoshu has already approached Gong Yao."
Lin Zhiyi was momentarily stunned.
"Finally gathered together."
Gong Chen stretched out his arm, pulling her into his embrace.
His warmth, mixed with his unique scent, enveloped her.
"I won't let anything happen to you."
Lin Zhiyi leaned against his chest, looking at the desolate tree branches outside the car window, yet her heart felt secure.
"Hmm. I can't back down, Chu Yin is still waiting for me."
...
Apartment.
After being slapped by Bai Zhengxian, Chu Yin directly collapsed onto the sofa.
Before she could steady herself, he pulled her by the hair into the bedroom.
"Ugh!"
Her waist collided with the solid wooden bench at the end of the bed, causing her to inhale sharply from pain and fall to the ground.
Bai Zhengxian looked down at her with that smiling face, but his eyes revealed a sinister and accustomed look.
"A person who can't speak deserves punishment."
The next second, he began to unbuckle his belt.
Only then did Chu Yin realize Bai Zhengxian was blaming her for not keeping Lin Zhiyi.
Enduring the pain, she said, "I'm menstruating."
Bai Zhengxian sneered coldly: "Do you think I'll believe you? Don't forget your identity!"
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