Chapter 579: Chapter 579: Ren Xiya Is Missing

Lin Zhiyi was so frightened that she sat up from the bed.

Before her breathing could calm down, she was held tightly by someone.

“It’s me, don’t be afraid.”

Gong Chen’s voice softened, and his warm hand gently stroked her back a few times.

Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Zhiyi thought she was hallucinating.

“Am I still dreaming?”

Wasn’t Gong Chen supposed to be at the Gong Mansion?

The man rubbed her cheek silently: “What do you think?”

Lin Zhiyi met his eyes, looked at his slightly weary face, and reached out to touch his face.

It still carried the chill of the cold night, a bit cool.

The man’s hand paused, quietly letting her caress him.

In the quiet room, their breathing was magnified, seemingly triggering something inadvertently.

Gong Chen held the back of Lin Zhiyi’s head and dropped a kiss.

He pressed her against the bed and kissed her for a while before letting go.

“Does it still feel like a dream?”

His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of a lazy tone.

Lin Zhiyi gasped, as if awakening from a dream.

“You, why did you come back? Didn’t you say you were going to stay at the mansion for a night?”

Gong Chen smoothed Lin Zhiyi’s hair by her ear and whispered close to her ear.

“I missed you.”

“…”

Lin Zhiyi felt her ears burn and pulled the quilt up to hide.

Who knew he would directly take off his coat and lie down holding her.

“Did you have a nightmare?”

“Yeah. There were so many chaotic images, but I can’t remember them now.”

Lin Zhiyi leaned against Gong Chen’s chest, unable to recall the fragments from the dream no matter how hard she tried.

In the dim light, Gong Chen held her tightly in his arms.

“Don’t think about it, just sleep.”

Before coming to the Gong Family, Lin Zhiyi had a relatively simple upbringing and was quite sensitive due to being from a single-parent family.

At sixteen, she entered the Gong Family during her adolescence, making her even more sensitive.

She hadn’t really smiled since then.

Liu He wasn’t reliable, so she habitually kept everything to herself.

Gong Chen kissed her on the forehead, with no hint of desire.

“I’ll stay with you.”

“Then what about the Gong Family?” Lin Zhiyi mumbled softly.

It sounded sticky and very endearing.

Gong Chen closed his eyes, suppressing a strange feeling in his abdomen.

“Go to sleep. Otherwise, we can do something else to pass the time.”

Lin Zhiyi noticed his movement and immediately closed her eyes.

“I’m sleeping.”

Gong Chen smiled, indulging her.

Soon, Lin Zhiyi fell into a deep sleep.

At around three in the morning, the phone in Gong Chen’s pocket buzzed.

Time was up.

There were still a bunch of matters at the Gong Family waiting for him to handle.

He moved slightly, causing Lin Zhiyi in his arms to frown and nestle closer to him.

She became even softer.

Gong Chen lowered his head and gazed at her intently, feeling a bit reluctant to leave.

After watching for five minutes, his phone urged him again, and he had to carefully place Lin Zhiyi back on the pillow.

He instinctively patted her back.

When he got up, he startled himself.

He had never thought he would treat a woman so carefully.

He silently said goodnight and exited the room.

Gong Chen did not leave immediately but went to the children’s room, kissed Xingxing, and then left feeling satisfied.

In the garage downstairs, Chen Jin was instructing a few female bodyguards.

“Work a bit harder these two days.”

“No problem, Assistant Chen. Miss Lin is very nice to us, it’s not difficult.”

The professionalism of the female bodyguards was not inferior to that of the male bodyguards.

With a little dressing up, they blended into the crowd easily, providing more security when following Lin Zhiyi and Xingxing.

As Gong Chen approached, Chen Jin immediately opened the car door: “Third Young Master, the folks at the mansion called and said Gong Yao has already arrived.”

“He really couldn’t wait. What about the man from the police station?”

“He left.”

“Hmm. Today we’ll see how Ren Xiya turns the tables.”

Gong Chen got into the car.

As he closed the door, Chen Jin leaned over and whispered: “The Bai Family’s business in Europe doesn’t have anything special. Although the product prices are high, their sales are good. Even Miss Bai’s art gallery, boosted by her fame, has seen a significant rise in its following, including some people from wealthy families and famous stars and influencers.”

“An art gallery?” Gong Chen pondered.

“I’ll have someone investigate.”

“No need to alert them for now, check on Mrs. Bai instead.”

This woman had something suspicious about her.

“Understood.”

…

When Lin Zhiyi woke up, the spot beside her was already cold.

She glanced at her phone, which still had a message from Gong Chen.

“Remember to have breakfast.”

“OK.”

She replied with an emoji, got up, and washed up.

She had to go to the Gong Mansion today, so she chose an expensive yet low-key outfit.

Liu He had sent her many clothes after getting pregnant.

The cheongsam she wore to the grand event last time was one of Liu He’s.

Once she put it on, her aura immediately came out.

However, Liu He’s clothes were really precious and would be ruined if she so much as brushed against anything.

But the quality was undeniable, much better than what she usually bought.

Gong Chen wasn’t like some domineering CEOs who send high-end clothes every month.

She wore whatever she liked.

Once dressed, Xingxing and Liao Yi were having breakfast.

Xingxing exclaimed, “Mom, you’re so beautiful.”

Lin Zhiyi patted her cheek: “Thank you.”

Turning her head, she looked at Liao Yi.

“Please look after Xingxing today.”

“Okay. But… I heard the Gong Family’s chefs are as good as Michelin ones. Bring me some delicious treats to try.” Liao Yi grinned.

“No problem.”

After breakfast, Lin Zhiyi hugged Xingxing and took a car to the Gong Mansion.

As usual, there were many people this time, but when they saw Lin Zhiyi, they didn’t dare to speak carelessly as before.

Lin Zhiyi nodded politely and went straight in to find Liu He.

She discovered a strange atmosphere in the living room.

On one side, Liu He and several Gong Family members were sitting by the window chatting.

On the other side, a few people with airs were looking disdainful, whispering God knows what.

The large living room was thus divided into two halves.

Lin Zhiyi stepped forward, not having a chance to inquire before being complimented by those around Liu He.

“Zhiyi, long time no see, you’re getting prettier.”

“I always said Lao San treats you differently. After all the twists and turns, aren’t you together?”

Lin Zhiyi awkwardly smiled, glancing sideways at Liu He.

Liu He immediately got up, supporting her belly: “The doctor told me to walk more. I’ll let Zhiyi accompany me for a walk outside.”

The mother and daughter slipped away.

Under the corridor, Lin Zhiyi finally spoke: “What’s going on?”

“What else? They’re currying favor, Lao San returned to set things right. How can those people not be scared? But some can’t lower their pride.” Liu He said smugly.

“Mom, don’t speak carelessly, what if someone schemes against you?”

“I know, I’ll just play dumb, anyway they always think I’m foolish.” Liu He chuckled.

Lin Zhiyi looked around: “Where are Uncle and Third Young Master?”

“The old master was very upset this time. As soon as he got back, he insisted that your uncle and Lao San take turns keeping watch in front of the elders, your uncle for the first half of the night, Lao San for the second half.”

Liu He sighed.

The second half?

Didn’t that mean after accompanying her, Gong Chen had to return and stay up?

“Mom, where is Third Young Master now?”

Liu He clicked her tongue: “That one outside couldn’t wait to come back and show off, moved in overnight, now he and Lao San are at the old master’s room.”

“Gong Yao moved in?”

He just plotted murder, how dare he?

Did something else happen?

Thinking this, Lin Zhiyi received a message from Li Huan.

“Ren Xiya is missing.”