Gong Lin drove back to the Gong Family residence at breakneck speed, Mrs. Luo's words sending a tremor through her heart. She hadn't noticed the tabloid news about Jiang Chen and Yè Yùwǎn, as she was still preoccupied with the affairs of Sky Venerate City and simply had no time to check those news stories.

Within the company, including her secretary, everyone knew that the relationship between Jiang Chen, Gong Lin, and Yè Yùwǎn was very good, and no one would bring up such a matter to Gong Lin. This was her private family matter, the chairman's personal affair—who would dare to gossip about it? Moreover, they all assumed she was already aware, given how widespread the news had become!

Upon entering the Gong Family's gates, Gong Lin headed straight for the Gong Family's conference hall, but before she could reach the villa's interior, she was intercepted by Mrs. Luo and Gong Zijun in the courtyard.

"Gong Lin, do you know what has happened?" Mrs. Luo stared directly into Gong Lin's eyes.

Gong Lin paused, frowning as she responded, "Grandmother, what are you talking about?"

Mrs. Luo didn't speak, instead thoroughly observing Gong Lin's reaction to confirm she was unaware, and feeling a burst of joy before her expression turned frigid as she barked, "What are you talking about? You still have the face to ask what's happening? See for yourself!"

The moment Mrs. Luo finished speaking, Gong Zijun handed his phone to Gong Lin, whose screen displayed the news about Jiang Chen and Yè Yùwǎn that he had already prepared.

Gong Lin took it and glanced at it, her expression subtly changing.

Then, a mist of grievance welled up in her eyes. She was not unaware of Jing Yi's fondness for Jiang Chen, but she also knew that Jiang Chen had always rejected Jing Yi. She wouldn't oppose Jiang Chen accepting Jing Yi, but she certainly hadn't expected Jiang Chen to do so this soon—he hadn't accepted her yet, but had already accepted Jing Yi, filling her heart with desolation and resentment!

"Gong Lin, your husband has cheated. Do you know how much this affects our Gong Family's reputation?"

Seeing Gong Lin's complexion change, Mrs. Luo immediately spoke with righteous indignation, "Now, immediately, divorce Jiang Chen and let him leave with nothing! He has wronged you, he has no right to share any of your assets anymore, kick him out of Yi Chen, out of Dingjing!"

Gong Zijun spoke with a show of concern, "Lin Lin, don't be sad. It's Jiang Chen who has wronged you. We have so many good young men in Dingjing, much better than that heartless and ungrateful Jiang Chen!"

"Jiang Chen is not heartless and ungrateful!"

Gong Lin, expressionless, spoke as she handed back the phone to Gong Zijun and turned to Mrs. Luo with a direct gaze.

"Grandmother, I know that Yu Wan likes Jiang Chen. Even if they are together, I am willing to accept it. If Jiang Chen and I divorce, I will be the one to leave with nothing. All of Jiang Chen's assets, including Yi Chen and everything within Sky Venerate City, belong to him. They were in the past, they are now, and they will continue to be in the future! So, you should stop coveting these assets!"

"You..." Mrs. Luo's face turned dark with anger as she pointed at Gong Lin ready to scold, but Gong Lin, having said her piece, turned around and headed straight for the front door.

"She... How can she be like this! So wasteful! Truly a wasteful daughter!" Mrs. Luo fumed and cursed.

But Gong Lin had already left, leaving Mrs. Luo with the back of her head.

At this moment, in the Ye Family residence in Dingjing.

Ye Jianzhong and others were also cursing Yè Yùwǎn.

"Yè Yùwǎn, I knew there was something wrong between you and Jiang Chen last night. Have you two been having an affair for a long time? Have you no shame? Jiang Chen's ex-wife is your cousin, and now you're seducing him while he's married to someone else? Are you trying to disgrace our entire Ye Family?" Ye Tianliang pointed accusingly.

Yè Yùwǎn glanced at the group of Ye Family members raging around her, her initial panic stabilizing, and she offered a slight smile, "I admit it, I like Jiang Chen, and I love being with him!"

"You... You really have no shame! Get out!" Ye Jianzhong pointed towards the door and bellowed.

"Do you think I wanted to be here?" Yè Yùwǎn retorted without reservation and walked resolutely out the Ye Family's front door.

Stepping outside the Ye Family's door, Yè Yùwǎn got into her car, a trace of hesitation crossing her face.

After a moment's hesitation, she bit her lip and took out her cellphone to dial a number.

"Hello, Yu Wan!" The call was quickly answered, and Gong Lin's voice came through the receiver.

Yè Yùwǎn opened her mouth, hesitated again, her eyes flickering briefly before settling with determination, and she said gently, "Gong Lin, could you come down to the coffee shop below the company? The one we always go to, I..."

"Alright."

Before Yu Wan could finish, Gong Lin agreed.

Then, the call was disconnected.

Looking at the phone emitting a busy tone, Yu Wan realized that Gong Lin already knew, and moreover, it was very likely she took it seriously.

Her face filled with urgency, Yu Wan stepped on the accelerator and hurried towards Yi Chen Company. She had called Gong Lin to explain the situation. Originally, she wanted to wait until Gong Lin was off work before looking for her, but the Ye family summoning her over made her fear that the scandal had blown up. Worried that Gong Lin might misunderstand, Yu Wan decided to talk now, but she hadn't expected that Gong Lin would indeed misunderstand!

The car stopped in front of the café, and as soon as Yu Wan got out, she saw Gong Lin's car and rushed into the café.

"Yu Wan."

A call came through, and Yu Wan turned her head to see Gong Lin sitting in the corner, looking at her with complex eyes.

Yu Wan hurried over, and before even sitting down, she started to explain, "Gong Lin, don't misunderstand, the news is fake. Yesterday, I drank a bit too much and couldn't control myself, but Jiang Chen did not accept me. Please don't misunderstand!"

Gong Lin was taken aback for a moment and then chuckled, "Sit down first, catch your breath!"

Yu Wan's heart skipped a beat as she sat opposite Gong Lin, looking at her worriedly. If Gong Lin was angry, that could be troublesome!

Keep in mind that Gong Lin was currently Jiang Chen's wife in name and already had the moral high ground. What's more, Yu Wan greatly admired Gong Lin; if Gong Lin asked her to leave Jiang Chen, she really wouldn't know what to do.

"Yu Wan, I'm aware of your feelings for Jiang Chen. My love for Jiang Chen is no less than yours!" Gong Lin began softly.

Yu Wan's heart skipped another beat, and the worry on her face deepened.

"However… if you really want to be with Jiang Chen, I won't object. I don't have the right to object!" Gong Lin continued, "Though Jiang Chen and I are husband and wife in name, you should know that ours is just a marriage of convenience, and…"

Gong Lin gave a wry smile, "The one Jiang Chen has always loved in his heart is Ye Jingyi!"

"I know, I…"

Yu Wan sighed in relief, knowing Gong Lin was not angry, but Gong Lin's words filled her with a sense of powerlessness.

Ye Jingyi!

She was an obstacle in the hearts of all the women who loved Jiang Chen that they could never overcome!

"Gong Lin!" Yu Wan's eyes flashed with determination as she stared straight into Gong Lin's eyes.

"Hmm?" Gong Lin responded in confusion.

Yu Wan spoke seriously, "Gong Lin, if, I mean if Jing Yi wakes up and agrees to let us love Jiang Chen together, and is willing to have us stay by Jiang Chen's side, would you, would you be willing?"

Gong Lin was stunned for a moment, looking at Yu Wan foolishly.

Anxiousness appeared in Yu Wan's eyes.

"Pff…"

Suddenly, Gong Lin laughed softly, while laughing, she took Yu Wan's hand, "So you were thinking the same thing?"

"What?" Yu Wan was taken aback, then quickly understood, grasping Gong Lin's hand tightly, "Gong Lin, you…"

Gong Lin nodded, and the two women looked at each other and smiled. Though they didn't speak again, both had made the same decision in their hearts.

That was: to stay by Jiang Chen's side together!

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