Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 870

Chapter 870: Chapter 870: Like the Head of the Family

Ancestral Hall.

Once Lin Zhiyi and Gong Chen arrived with their child, they exchanged a few words with Liu He and Gong Shiyan.

Suddenly, Gong Yao arrived.

He moved amongst the Gong Family and guests like the head of the family.

When he saw them, he acted as if he hadn’t, walking straight past.

Originally, Lin Zhiyi and the others didn’t plan to engage with him.

Who knew he would come back.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, sorry, I’ve been too busy to notice you."

"..."

Lin Zhiyi was speechless.

It wasn’t that he didn’t see them, his eyes were sharp, he passed by just to come back and step on them.

Gong Chen remained expressionless, "Hmm."

Gong Yao feigned helplessness, raising his voice unexpectedly.

"Third Brother, don’t be angry. Dad was upset seeing the issues online about the Wu sisters. He hopes you can quickly handle this negative publicity, so he entrusted me with the family affairs."

The surrounding people listened, turning their heads.

Although they dared not speak ill of Gong Chen, there was a sense of discontent.

Furthermore, with Gong Yao being heavily relied upon by the elder, some people’s loyalties began to waver again.

Gong Chen showed no expression, nor did he bother to refute Gong Yao’s words.

This made Gong Yao even more complacent.

Seeing this, Gong Shiyan immediately tried to mediate, "Isn’t it almost an auspicious time, why hasn’t Dad arrived yet? Should someone go urge him?"

Gong Yao retracted his smug look and smiled, "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, don’t worry, we won’t miss the right time, Dad is on his way. But later, Third Brother might have to step aside a bit, Dad asked me to accompany him."

Everyone was stunned.

The position beside the patriarch was always reserved for the heir, so why Gong Yao?

People started speculating about the current situation.

Lin Zhiyi wanted to refute, but Gong Yao noticed beforehand.

He seemed to smile gently.

"Zhiyi, as a step-daughter, it’s better to avoid this. After all, today is for Second Brother’s first child’s entry into the family register."

The implication was that Lin Zhiyi was not qualified to refute him here.

Lin Zhiyi held her breath, veins appearing on her fair neck.

Gong Chen held her hand firmly, signaling her with lowered eyes.

At this moment, the elder slowly walked over, surrounded by his entourage.

"What are you doing? It’s such an important day, don’t delay."

Gong Yao stepped forward quickly, reaching out to support the elder.

"Dad, you’re right, let’s go."

People noticed the elder had no objection to Gong Yao standing beside him and were afraid to say more.

The ceremony went smoothly.

The child’s name was successfully added to the family register.

Gong Sheng.

Many thought he wouldn’t survive due to being born prematurely.

Yet he is still here thanks to his first cries.

And now his cries are especially loud.

Every time they hear it, they marvel at his resilience.

Amidst the fragrant smoke, the child smiled.

As if he understood everything.

In the previous life, this child did not exist at all.

In this life, Lin Zhiyi only hoped he could always be happy and joyful.

After the ceremony, everyone exited the ancestral hall.

They moved to the front yard together, where Gong Yao had set up a press area.

It seemed he was eager to prove something.

As they moved forward, Gong Yao suddenly quickened his pace, squeezing in front of Gong Chen, standing shoulder to shoulder with the elder before the reporters.

Though Lin Zhiyi stood at an inconspicuous spot in the back, she clearly saw the astonishment on the reporters’ faces.

But seeing the elder did not oppose, they continued to ask the pre-prepared questions.

The elder responded fluently, sometimes even laughing heartily.

The rumors about his illness were dispelled without effort.

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