Chapter 580: Chapter 580 It’s time to settle accounts

Lin Zhiyi stared at the content and froze in place for a long time.

It was Liu He who pushed her and signaled: “Look ahead.”

Lin Zhiyi looked up and saw Gong Yao supporting Old Mr. Gong as they walked over.

Gong Chen and Gong Shiyan stood on the other side.

Lin Zhiyi and Liu He immediately moved to the side.

As a guest, she still possessed the necessary courtesy.

Old Mr. Gong walked straight past her, without stopping or casting any glances.

But Gong Yao next to him gave her a meaningful look.

She pretended not to see, lowering her gaze.

Soon, the familiar presence paused in front of her for a few seconds, long fingers brushed her hand.

It tickled.

When she looked over, Gong Chen had already moved on.

Instead, her phone vibrated twice.

“Your hand seems a bit cold, don’t stay outside.”

Lin Zhiyi could not care about Gong Chen’s concern and hurriedly informed Li Huan of the news.

“Ren Xiya is missing.”

After sending the message, she looked up at Gong Chen walking away, a hint of anxiety growing in her heart.

After a while, Gong Chen finally replied.

“Don’t worry. She left on her own.”

Lin Zhiyi put down the phone and looked towards the lively courtyard.

She vaguely felt something big was happening.

She grabbed Liu He: “Mom, later, no matter what happens, stand to the side.”

Though Liu He did not know the specifics, she trusted Lin Zhiyi.

“I know.”

“Let’s go.”

Lin Zhiyi took her arm and headed towards the front courtyard.

…

Dining room.

After taking her seat, Lin Zhiyi noticed an unfriendly gaze.

Looking up, she found Bai Ruoshu and Yang Jingwei sitting opposite.

She instinctively glanced at another table.

Sure enough, Bai Zhengxian was seated among the Gong Family.

But in an instant, Bai Zhengxian seemed to be searching for her, quickly capturing her gaze.

She pretended to smile calmly.

Just as she quickly withdrew her gaze, she met Yang Jingwei’s eyes.

Originally, Yang Jingwei had a smile on her face, but now it was full of coldness.

Lin Zhiyi pretended to drink water and murmured to Liu He beside her: “Why is the Bai Family here? Isn’t this a family banquet?”

Liu He glanced at the Bai mother and daughter.

“What else? They just want Gong Yao and Bai Ruoshu to be together.”

“Bai Ruoshu doesn’t seem like someone who would willingly marry an adopted son.”

Otherwise, when Gong Yao lost, she wouldn’t have immediately turned to Gong Chen.

The Bai Family are the most realistic people.

Liu He shook her head, indicating her uncertainty.

Lin Zhiyi was pondering when there was movement at the head seat, and everyone looked up.

Old Mr. Gong slowly stood up and raised a glass to everyone.

“Thank you all for coming to the family banquet.”

He took a sip of wine and continued: “Since it’s a family banquet, we’re all family; I don’t want to hide anything.”

“Today I solemnly introduce my youngest son, Gong Yao.”

After speaking.

Everyone’s expressions varied.

Gong Yao stood up to explain: “Dad had me under unexpected circumstances. Originally, I just wanted to be around as an adopted son, but Dad has seen a lot after his illness, so he decided to formally recognize me. Moreover, my mother now has her own life and can’t be disturbed.”

These words were indeed spoken cleverly.

An affair was termed an accident.

He didn’t forget to mock Gong Chen for angering Old Mr. Gong, giving him the chance to acknowledge his kin.

Finally, he informed everyone present that Old Mr. Gong only recognizes him, not his mother.

Maintaining the Gong Family and Old Mr. Gong’s reputation.

No wonder even Gong Chen said Gong Yao’s mother, Fu Xiuzhu, was a formidable woman.

She endured for over thirty years.

Even if she ends up without a name or title, she wants her son to be recognized.

Even without seeing his face, Lin Zhiyi could hear endless arrogance in his voice.

No wonder they were eager to get rid of Ren Xiya; one illegitimate child can be explained as an accident.

But two children from different mothers being termed accidents.

Who would believe it?

Old Mr. Gong, seeing everyone silent, laughed: “No one should oppose, right? I’ve already asked someone to choose an auspicious hour. After we eat, we’ll go pay respects to our ancestors.”

“So it’s settled.”

He raised the glass again.

Upon hearing that the auspicious hour had been chosen, everyone knew there was no turning back.

They could only raise their glasses one after another.

Old Mr. Gong was very satisfied with everyone’s reaction, his eyes scanning Gong Chen with even a hint of warning.

Seeing this, Lin Zhiyi’s heart was raised.

Afraid that Old Mr. Gong would make things difficult for Gong Chen.

Unexpectedly, Gong Chen raised his glass in acknowledgment to Old Mr. Gong.

This left Old Mr. Gong and Gong Yao stunned.

Since when did Gong Chen concede so easily?

Lin Zhiyi was worried when, at the door, the crisp sound of high heels rang out.

“Dad, why didn’t you notify me about the family banquet, making me late.”

The woman’s cold and clear voice slowly sounded.

Gong Yao was shocked for a moment, the wine glass in his hand shattering on the table.

“Ren Xiya!”

“What, you don’t recognize me anymore?”

Ren Xiya walked forward in high heels, every step seeming to crush the Gong Family’s hypocrisy.

Finally, she stopped at the main table.

“Dad, fortunately, I’m dressed appropriately today; in the afternoon, when we visit the ancestors, I won’t be lacking in manners, right?”

Ren Xiya actually dislikes calling him Dad the most, but this address stirs Old Mr. Gong’s restless mind.

She likes it.

Old Mr. Gong took a deep breath, the glass in his hand shattering in front of Ren Xiya.

“Throw this babbling crazy woman out!”

But no one entered the door.

Ren Xiya spread her hands and shrugged.

Old Mr. Gong stared outside the door and frowned swiftly, calming down quickly.

“Ren Xiya, I don’t want to waste words with you; the Gong Family is not a place for your antics. Get out, or don’t blame me for being rude.”

His so-called rudeness refers to Ren Xue.

Ren Xiya’s mother.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, it was like he saw something terrifying.

Ren Xue, who should have been locked up, was now standing in front of everyone.

Over the past three years, Ren Xue had changed a lot.

Intelligent and graceful, she had also become more composed.

After quitting drug addiction, more of her emotions were guilt towards her parents and Ren Xiya.

She spent half her life, neither as a good daughter nor a good mother, almost harming herself and others.

After coming out, she went home.

Her parents were old, but there was always a room for her at home, with many things she used from decades ago.

They had guarded those things waiting for her for so many years.

Ren Xue started seeing a psychologist again, learning, working.

Then she wrote her half-real half-fantasy life into a novel.

Now, when she looked at the man who had trapped her, there was no longer fear or dependence in her eyes.

She said calmly, “Long time no see.”

Old Mr. Gong, upon hearing Ren Xue’s tone, knew he could no longer control her.

“You…” He realized, “You two colluded to deceive me!”

When he sent people to bring back Ren Xue, she seemed exactly the same as before, obeying his every word.

As a result, he had loosened his guard over her.

Little did he know the mother and daughter had long conspired together.

Ren Xue smiled faintly: “Compared to your deception, what is this deceit? It’s merely a daughter longing for her father, so I stayed by your side for a few more days, just like the past, when you sent me to Ma Chang Manor.”

After speaking.

The Gong Family knew about the role of Ma Chang Manor, and their faces were somewhat embarrassed, instinctively looking at Gong Yao.

Gong Yao and his mom returned to the country and stayed at the Manor.

Who owned that land, and who once gifted it to Old Mr. Gong, they knew clearly in their hearts.

The other foolish Gong family wives suddenly clenched their fists.

Not knowing how to raise people farther away, raising them in the deceased wife’s house, Old Mr. Gong was truly muddle-headed!

“Shut up! Are you crazy?” Old Mr. Gong said angrily.