Chapter 771: Chapter 771: I Am a Bird

Lin Zhiyi had just walked to the corridor outside the restroom.

She saw Gong Chen taking the tablet and warm water from Chen Jin.

Her mind hadn’t reacted yet, but she already rushed forward.

“What’s wrong? Why are you taking medicine?”

She could even sense the tremor in her voice.

Previously, Gong Chen concealed that he was poisoned, secretly taking medicine whenever he felt unwell.

Could it be… the side effects from the poisoning still haven’t gone away?

But Li Huan explicitly said it was fine; it was just an adaptation reaction from taking new medicine before.

It seemed severe, but it was just for show for Gong Yao.

Why is he taking medicine?

Gong Chen picked up the medicine box from Chen Jin’s hand.

“Stomach medicine, I’ve been socializing a lot lately, and my stomach doesn’t feel too good.”

“Really?” Lin Zhiyi asked.

“Really,” Gong Chen nodded.

Lin Zhiyi directly extended her hand to Gong Chen: “Let me see.”

Gong Chen placed the medicine into her hand.

Lin Zhiyi immediately picked a pill and popped it into her mouth.

It said it soothes stomach discomfort, so it shouldn’t be particularly strong medicine.

Gong Chen held her hand and pulled her close: “Spit it out.”

Lin Zhiyi frowned: “Since it’s just ordinary stomach medicine, what’s the harm in taking one? Are you trying to deceive me?”

Gong Chen sighed.

“You’re on your period, don’t take medicine randomly.”

Lin Zhiyi didn’t feel any discomfort even after taking the medicine.

She nodded: “Oh.”

Gong Chen raised his hand and pinched her cheek: “Too reckless.”

Lin Zhiyi rubbed her cheek and murmured softly: “It’s all because of you…”

Gong Chen understood her concern.

“Zhiyi, I’m really fine; my stomach discomfort is just from drinking a few too many cups these days at social gatherings. I’ll be more careful next time and won’t make you worry.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi made a sound of acknowledgment.

“Why didn’t you tell me your stomach wasn’t feeling well? I could have ordered different dishes earlier.”

“I didn’t want to worry you, but you’re clever now and even tried swallowing medicine to test me.” Gong Chen said helplessly.

“See if you dare hide things from me next time.”

“I wouldn’t dare. Where’s Li Huan?” Gong Chen asked.

Lin Zhiyi chuckled: “Had something come up and left. Let’s go too.”

“Okay.”

After taking the medicine, Gong Chen left the restaurant with Lin Zhiyi through the side door.

…

Su He Bay.

As soon as Gong Chen returned, he received a work call and headed straight into the study.

Yet his complexion hadn’t improved.

Indeed, anyone would struggle managing two major companies.

Especially the Jiang Group, which currently needs steady progress, without a single misstep.

Lin Zhiyi contemplated for a moment before turning and entering the kitchen.

Not long after, Xingxing also ran inside.

“Mom, what are you doing?”

“Cooking porridge and making some pancakes for dad. He didn’t eat much just now. Do you want to eat? Mom can make more.”

Lin Zhiyi lowered her head, stirring the flour in her hand.

Xingxing raised her hand: “I want to make some too.”

“Okay. Come, I’ll bring you a stool so you can be mom’s little helper.”

“Yay!”

Xingxing was very excited and made her pancakes into star shapes.

Lin Zhiyi praised: “So impressive, you learned it at once.”

“Of course, I’m smart.”

Xingxing stood on the stool with her hands on her hips.

Lin Zhiyi held her, looking at the flour on her face, and smiled: “Yes, little kitten.”

Xingxing wiped her face, glanced at Lin Zhiyi again.

Mom’s a little kitten too?

Hmph, not telling her.

After everything’s ready, Lin Zhiyi carried the porridge, and Xingxing insisted on carrying the star-shaped pancakes herself.

Then, the two knocked on the door and entered the study.

Gong Chen had just hung up the phone, but his eyes were still focused on the computer screen, reviewing documents.

The aroma wafted under his nose, he turned his head.

He found the mother and daughter duo each holding food, standing by the table.

He paused, his formerly calm gaze gradually softened.

“What’s wrong?”

“Have some porridge, it’ll help soothe the stomach.” Lin Zhiyi placed down the porridge.

Xingxing tiptoed to put down the plate: “And the pancakes. Daddy, try them.”

Gong Chen moved the documents away from his face and started drinking the porridge, tasting a piece of pancake.

Lin Zhiyi glanced at him, looked at the pancake, then at Xingxing.

Gong Chen understood.

“This pancake is the best tasting, the most beautiful. After eating it, my stomach feels warm. It must be made by my Xingxing.”

Xingxing felt a little shy.

“Just average, it’s probably because I’m as smart as dad, everything I make turns out well.”

Lin Zhiyi didn’t like hearing this.

“What do you mean? Am I not smart?”

Xingxing quickly addressed: “No, mom is smart too, just a little less than dad.”

“How much less?” Lin Zhiyi pursued.

“A little bit, a little bit bit…” Xingxing pouted, “But mom, you’re pretty. No one is prettier than you.”

“Such flattery.”

Lin Zhiyi pinched her little face.

Xingxing jumped into Gong Chen’s arms and made a face.

She looked up and said: “Dad, I want to go to school.”

Gong Chen hugged her: “Okay, after the next health check, if the doctor says you’re fully recovered, I’ll arrange for you to attend school.”

“Great! I can go to school!”

“But I…”

Lin Zhiyi wanted to interject, Gong Chen silently looked at her.

Seeing Xingxing so happy, she didn’t continue.

Xingxing jumped out of Gong Chen’s arms, turned around and said: “I want to tell Aunt Liao the good news.”

“Slow down.”

Lin Zhiyi worryingly reminded, but Xingxing had already dashed off.

Just as she was about to turn around, her body bumped into the man’s embrace.

A deep voice from above descended.

“I know you’re worried about her health, but she needs companionship from peers just as much, which can also aid her recovery.”

Lin Zhiyi thought about how Xingxing recently kept asking about her old friends from kindergarten, missing them.

She had been overly concerned with Xingxing’s health, neglecting her psychological needs.

“Then it seems like we don’t need to look for a teacher, just find a good school. However… I’m still not very supportive of sending her to a prestigious nursery, since they conduct background checks, and if the father’s section is blank, it might become difficult for Xingxing later on.”

Back when Liu He and Gong Shiyan had just married.

Gong Shiyan sent her to a prestigious school too.

Every time she filled out forms, she hesitated over the father’s column.

She didn’t want people to think Liu He was climbing up the social ladder, so she left it blank.

Later, unpleasant rumors circulated, causing her grades to drop repeatedly.

Liu He later immediately transferred her back to a regular school.

Gong Chen lowered his gaze, raised a hand to brush away the flour on her face: “Little kitten, am I so inadequate?”

“I’m not a cat, I’m a bird!” Lin Zhiyi quickly wiped her face and murmured, “You know I don’t mean it like that.”

Gong Chen chuckled, nodded: “You’re a bird, Designer Lin, rest assured, I’ll find a public school with collaborations, concealing Xingxing’s identity, giving her a peaceful and happy childhood.”

“That sounds better, you eat first, I’ve got some work to handle too.”

Lin Zhiyi flicked her hair and sat back at her desk, with quite a flair.

But her ears were red.

Gong Chen chuckled softly while eating, watching Lin Zhiyi seriously working, and outside sounds of Xingxing playing with Aunt echoed.

This home was no longer cold and empty.

…

Restaurant.

Ren Xiya had just finished a social event, reeking of alcohol, and the client next to her started behaving inappropriately.

“Manager Ren truly deserves to be recognized as the adopted daughter of the Gong Family, capable indeed. How about another drink, I’ve got some cooperation details that need in-depth discussion.”

Saying that, the client’s hand already crept up on Ren Xiya’s shoulder.

Ren Xiya raised an eyebrow and seized the client’s wrist.

Exerting subtle force, the client’s body tilted to the other side in pain.

“Do you know how I became the Gong Family’s adopted daughter?”

“I…”

“If you know nothing then don’t assume, otherwise…” Ren Xiya said as she released him, laughing, “You drank too much; I won’t take these drunken words to heart.”

“Yes, yes.”

The client clutched his hand and turned to leave.

Ren Xiya wiped her hand and turned, saying: “Come out.”