Chapter 591: Chapter 591: Creating an Opportunity for Her

Gong Chen walked over holding two cups of tea.

There were some calming herbs added inside.

As he approached, a faint aroma of tea mixed with the scent of herbs instantly filled the surroundings.

Lin Zhiyi took the tea, had a sip, and felt completely at ease.

She handed her phone to Gong Chen.

“Something happened at President Xue’s studio.”

Gong Chen glanced at it, seemingly already aware.

“Xue Man drinks too much, many have advised her, but she doesn’t listen, so it’s not anyone else’s fault.”

Lin Zhiyi sighed, “What a pity, but Bai Ruoshu’s designs are very strange. Her designs are renowned for their contrast, but this is too extreme.”

She pointed to one of the necklaces, which had multiple intertwined strands.

But it was so tightly wound that wearing it would surely strangle the neck.

Though the jewelry world isn’t lacking in beautiful yet torturous pieces, this was too exaggerated.

She continued, “The thicknesses have no order and are not cohesive at all, as if it’s unfinished, and the hanging gem letters are chaotic.”

The whole series gives a suffocating feeling that takes one’s breath away.

It seems complete yet incomplete in design.

It doesn’t look like a design from someone like Bai Ruoshu who pursues perfection.

Gong Chen leaned in to take a closer look.

“Indeed.”

“President Xue wanted to regain her reputation through Bai Ruoshu, but now she’s dragged Bai Ruoshu down with her,” Lin Zhiyi remarked.

Gong Chen put down the phone, his expression remained unchanged.

“If something happens to Bai Ruoshu, who do you think she will turn to?”

“Turn to…” Lin Zhiyi looked at Gong Chen, hesitated, “You.”

“Hmm. Bai Ruoshu has an art museum, with remarkable profits. If her design abilities are questioned, then the museum could come under scrutiny too, with too much at stake. There’s no way she’d allow herself to suffer losses because of Xue Man, the best solution for her now is to come to me.”

Gong Chen added another comment, “But she won’t come to me.”

“Why?” Lin Zhiyi asked curiously.

“Once she asks for help, it means she’s used up her so-called life-saving favor with you.”

As he said those words, Lin Zhiyi suddenly realized.

“Right, after she got hurt for me, she never asked for anything. I thought it was because I found out she and Mrs. Bai were trying to harm my mother in the hospital, so she restrained herself. I didn’t think she was holding back for a big move!”

“What do they want to do with this ‘favor’?”

Gong Chen took a sip of tea, “If I’m not mistaken, Bai Zhengxian definitely wants to use the favor to negotiate business with me.”

“No, President Bai seems very strange.”

Lin Zhiyi immediately got up and walked to Gong Chen.

Every time Bai Zhengxian’s gaze crosses his mind, he feels a chill.

Gong Chen put down the teacup and suddenly grabbed her wrist, gently pulling her.

She fell defenselessly onto his lap.

With her eyes slightly raised, the handsome man’s face was already close at hand.

He said calmly, “Would I give him a chance?”

Lin Zhiyi was in a daze for a moment, then immediately understood his implication.

“You won’t give him a chance, so you’re creating an opportunity for Bai Ruoshu to see how she uses the favor.”

Gong Chen squeezed the back of her neck, his voice deep, “Hmm.”

“Of course, if she doesn’t want to use the favor, then she’ll have to find…”

Lin Zhiyi thought quickly and blurted out, “Gong Yao.”

“You’ve learned to answer quickly.”

Lin Zhiyi raised her neck slightly, “I have a strong ability to learn.”

“Hmm?”

The elongated tone sounded somewhat ambiguous in the spacious living room.

The man’s hand on her neck slowly moved downwards, gently rubbing her lower back.

Lin Zhiyi couldn’t help but straighten her body, pressing closely against his chest.

He leaned his head closer, his warm breath fell lightly on her face.

“So capable, did you secretly learn something else?”

Lin Zhiyi’s ears burned hot, recalling the night she took the initiative.

She had been teased terribly.

She really shouldn’t have learned the plots from manga.

“No,” she strongly denied.

“No?”

He whispered, the warmth swirling around her neck, each breath seemingly setting her skin on fire, causing her heart to race.

“No…”

Lin Zhiyi still wanted to deny it, but the remaining words were stolen by the man’s kiss.

He pulled her hand to encircle his neck, using an arm to lift her up.

She was startled, pounding his shoulder lightly.

“Put me down, I lost my slippers.”

If tomorrow Liao Yi sees two teacups on the table and her slippers haphazardly on the ground.

With Liao Yi’s imagination, he’s sure to conjure up a series of scenes.

Gong Chen carried her into the bedroom, holding one hand with the slippers.

When Lin Zhiyi lay on the soft bed, he immediately pressed close to her.

Enclosing her waist, kisses travelled from her lips downwards.

“Hmm…”

“Relax,” the man said hoarsely.

“You… don’t…” Lin Zhiyi breathed uncontrollably.

He merely restrained her flailing hands.

Lin Zhiyi clenched her grip, panting, “You’re the one who secretly learned.”

“Learning and applying.”

“…”

He went three rounds before finally finishing.

Lin Zhiyi was so exhausted she fell asleep immediately after her bath, even unaware when the person beside her left the bedroom.

…

Study room.

Gong Chen opened an email, then dialed Chen Jin’s number.

“How’s it going?”

“The email contains all the currently sold art pieces from the Bai Ruoshu Art Museum; some are designed by her, while others are from artists endorsed by the Bai Family. But the strange thing is… the majority are from obscure artists, yet the prices are exorbitantly high.”

As Chen Jin spoke, Gong Chen was going through the photos of the artworks one by one.

After viewing the pieces designed by Bai Ruoshu, he frowned.

“Bai Ruoshu’s design concepts are two extremes, with jewelry designs being bold and obvious, while the exhibited artworks are simple and plain.”

“I checked her previous interviews, she said most of the artworks in the gallery were created when she was a teenager, so they still seem a bit immature, but her fans are very receptive to this narrative,” Chen Jin explained.

Leaning back into his chair, Gong Chen’s robe hung loosely, exposing his sturdy chest.

His long fingers rested on his forehead, tapping lightly twice.

“Do you believe it? These works aren’t really valuable, or should I say the pieces themselves aren’t valuable.”

“Are you implying… money laundering?” Chen Jin’s voice turned cautious, “The museum is located in Jing Ying District, visited by wealthy individuals, if they have some agreement with the Bai Family, no wonder the Bai Family’s overseas business is so smooth.”

“It might not be that simple.”

Gong Chen moved the mouse, finally stopping at a bizarre painting.

Dark ink, with many multi-colored spirals, yet the center was empty.

The artwork’s title was ‘A Pure Heart.’

It’s truly puzzling for a moment.

Chen Jin’s words interrupted his thoughts.

“Third Young Master, I’ll keep people watching the art museum, but there’s another matter that’s quite tricky right now.”

“What is it?”

“The woman who was previously with Bai Zhengxian disappeared without a trace. I looked into his past women and couldn’t find any traces either,” Chen Jin stated.

Gong Chen pondered for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice, “A person like him won’t just lay low, check his recent activities.”

“Yes.”