"Knowing full well that I’m a ’widow,’ yet bringing along a new lover, isn’t that a bit excessive?" This update is available on NoveI-Fire.ɴet
Miss Lin glanced at Gu Tong behind her, a cold smile on her lips, and said, "Even if the Lin family isn’t what it used to be, Mr. Gong, there’s no need for such mockery!"
Miss Lin had a sharp tongue and knew how to adapt, deflecting with ease as she began to attack Gong Chenli.
Everyone thought Gong Chenli would get angry! However, he showed no reaction!
Gong Chenli walked towards the sofa, sat next to Miss Lin, snatched the wine glass from her hand, and said, "I’m not that fortunate, she’s meant for my nephew!"
The words hit the floor, and Miss Lin frowned. She widened her eyes, surprised, and said, "What are you up to this time..."
"What am I up to? You don’t know?" Gong Chenli replied with a question, a faint smile on his lips, "She’s even more fiery than you! I think he’ll like her!"
They chatted openly, without avoiding others, yet the topic of discussion was how to give Gu Tong away...
As the person involved, Gu Tong almost wanted to flip the table. It truly was as she thought; this Gong Chenli bought her just to give her to his nephew!
"He’s not an easy man to deal with!" Miss Lin snatched back the wine glass, her tone somewhat icy.
Don’t think she didn’t know what Gong Chenli was up to. It was nothing more than trying to take advantage when his nephew was still young!
"Don’t speak as if you know so well!"
Gong Chenli’s mood was unpredictable, and he disliked Miss Lin’s tone, showing it plainly.
Miss Lin was accustomed to it and wasn’t afraid. She took a sip of her wine and said, "I don’t know, but do you? Don’t forget! He hasn’t returned home in years, and no one knows his temperament anymore. He’s not someone you can easily manipulate! Your schemes are a bit too shrewd!"
"You all? My intentions! When have I ever involved others in them? You underestimate me!"
Gong Chenli raised an eyebrow, crossed his legs, and lazily said, "I just don’t want you to have another living fiancé!"
They discussed topics difficult for outsiders to engage in, with content only understood by those involved!
Miss Lin lowered her gaze, instantly understanding Gong Chenli’s meaning, but she wasn’t surprised, as it was what she had predicted all along!
"He’s been dead for so many years! I’ve already gotten used to it. If it’s because of me, it’s really unnecessary! Of course, I won’t meddle in your affairs, as long as you handle them cleanly and don’t drag me into this mess, I’ll be just fine!"
Miss Lin’s words were a concession, and Gong Chenli could clearly understand them. He tugged at the corner of his mouth with a faint smile, aware that his goal had been achieved!
His main purpose for attending this banquet was not to congratulate or discuss, but to notify!
This was Gong Chenli’s character! Everything was elusive, even hard to detect; if Miss Lin didn’t know him, the situation might not be now.
They continued chatting casually, but Miss Lin’s face was full of impatience.
Gu Tong observed everything, her heart mixed with all kinds of emotions!
She realized the complexity of this mission! More clearly, she understood that Gong Chenli was about to give her away!
Once she deviated from the mission target, this mission would lose its meaning...