Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Getting Something for Nothing

Fifteen minutes later.

Chen Jin and Zhou Zhao returned to the venue.

They weren’t let off until they had memorized all the survival moves.

Afterward, they went to the bathroom to shower and change back into their clothes.

After Lin Zhiyi finished blow-drying her hair, she noticed two cartoon band-aids placed next to her bag.

It was obvious that Chu Yin had put them there.

She glanced at the bathroom, only to see Liao Yi tying his shoelaces.

“Where’s Chu Yin?”

“She left. Zhou Zhao was probably really worried she’d spill the beans about Mr. Sang’s affairs, so he went quite harsh on her, and she was limping when she walked out,” Liao Yi said.

“Did she leave on her own?”

“Yeah, I heard her calling for a car.”

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyi quickly walked out of the bathroom, just in time to see Sang Li approaching.

“Are you guys done?”

He glanced behind Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi understood: “Chu Yin left by herself. Mr. Sang, you should go check on her.”

Sang Li hesitated.

Lin Zhiyi smiled and said, “She seems to be hurt. No matter what, her well-being is important.”

“See you.”

“Okay.”

Lin Zhiyi waved her hand.

At this moment, a man’s voice came from behind.

“Everyone’s gone far, do you want to catch up and see?”

Lin Zhiyi immediately put her hand down and turned around, saying, “No need, no need. I shouldn’t disturb others. Let’s leave too.”

Just then, Liao Yi came out.

“I’ll go with Doctor Li, you three can take your time to chat as a family.”

She sensibly ran off.

Lin Zhiyi reached out to hold Xingxing.

But Xingxing leaned against Gong Chen without moving, frowning, “Mom, does it hurt? I felt so sorry just now.”

She reached out her hand to touch Lin Zhiyi’s cheek.

Lin Zhiyi felt warmth fill her heart, giving her tired body some strength.

“It doesn’t hurt, am I awesome for mastering it so quickly?”

“Mom, you’re amazing, I’ll give you a thumbs up.”

Xingxing raised his thumb and pushed it against Lin Zhiyi’s forehead.

Gong Chen couldn’t help but interject, “What about me?”

“Sigh, you’re a grown-up already.”

Xingxing sighed, like he had no choice, and gave Gong Chen a little thumbs up.

Lin Zhiyi couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

Gong Chen couldn’t say anything and had to thank his daughter.

While leaving the martial arts gym, Lin Zhiyi inadvertently glanced at the electronic screen beside and found a rental advertisement.

It was just for this gym.

“Is the gym closing?”

“Yes.”

“The location’s so good; how did it suddenly close?” Lin Zhiyi peered through the window outside.

“Originally, there was a private elite school nearby, and this building ran extracurricular activities for it. But when the school moved away, there were no students, and naturally, no business. Especially after upstairs turned into office space—do you think white-collar workers would come to learn these?”

Gong Chen pointed to the building’s sign.

Besides the business area, there were also activities suitable for white-collar workers.

Yoga, Pilates, swimming pool, restaurants.

Plus some luxury buyer’s shops, independent designer studios.

The activity area was quite comprehensive.

It seemed the building’s owner intended to transform it.

No wonder the gym couldn’t go on.

Lin Zhiyi turned to look at the gym behind her. Opposite was a small plaza of the building, with several buyer’s stores and brand shops around.

An immature idea formed in Lin Zhiyi’s mind.

“Third Young Master, is rent expensive here?”

“Expensive, very expensive,” Gong Chen nodded.

“You…”

Truly not good at conversation.

Gong Chen put Xingxing down, “You can talk to the owner.”

Lin Zhiyi laughed, “But I don’t know them, how can I talk?”

“You know.”

“Who…” Lin Zhiyi paused, “could it be you?”

“Yes.”

“How expensive?”

Lin Zhiyi looked at Gong Chen with a bit of hope.

A friendship discount should be possible, right?

Gong Chen said blandly, “You probably can’t afford it, but you could have your boyfriend pay; he has money.”

“Mr. Sang?” Lin Zhiyi teased deliberately.

Strictly speaking, Sang Li was still her fiancé now.

“Lin Zhiyi!”

“…”

Lin Zhiyi was about to run when her waist was caught by the man.

He turned Xingxing’s face towards him, leaning close to her ear, hot breath lingering.

“I was going to give you a discount, but since you said that, it’s the full price. Initiate once, get a discount once.”

Lin Zhiyi pressed her lips, thinking.

Once or twice didn’t make much difference.

“How much of a discount?”

Gong Chen paused, then hugged her with one arm and held Xingxing’s hand with the other as they walked towards the parking lot.

Lin Zhiyi asked, “Where are you going? In such a hurry?”

“Home. It’s too stuffy inside; I’m sweating.”

“…”

What does that mean?

When they got home, it was already dark.

The housekeeper had just finished making dinner, calling out, “Third Young Master, Miss Lin, you’re back. I’ll serve you soup.”

“Take care of Xingxing for us. We need to discuss something.”

Gong Chen handed Xingxing over to the housekeeper.

The housekeeper nodded, “Okay, take your time.”

Before Lin Zhiyi could speak, Gong Chen led her straight to the bedroom.

The housekeeper peered after them and said, “I don’t know how long they’ll take, I’ll keep their soup warm.”

Xingxing instinctively climbed into the chair, and calmly picked up a spoon to eat.

“No need to wait, they’ll take a long time; let’s eat.”

…

As soon as they entered the room.

Gong Chen began to take off his clothes.

Lin Zhiyi remembered he said he was sweating, so he was probably going to take a shower.

She took clothes out of the closet and handed them to the bathroom door, but was pulled inside.

The man looked down at her, “Shower together.”

Before Lin Zhiyi could react, there was a click as the bathroom lock was turned.

She was trapped under the showerhead by him.

His long hands tugged at her sweater, moving restlessly.

Warm water flowed down, soon filling the bathroom with steam.

Water dripped from his hair tips as he leaned down to nudge her lips, igniting instant fire.

He kissed down immediately.

Lin Zhiyi’s cheeks turned red, her hands lifted and dropped several times.

Not knowing where to put them.

Gong Chen’s shirt was already soaked, clinging to his waist, exuding an indescribable allure.

When she raised her hand again, Gong Chen directly grabbed her wrist and pressed her hand against his belt.

“Help me take it off.”

“…”

Lin Zhiyi’s eyelashes trembled, and after taking a deep breath, she didn’t struggle or resist, grabbing his belt buckle.

Because she was a bit nervous, her fingers were almost groping blindly.

Unintentionally, she touched his navel.

Gong Chen drew a sharp breath, his whole being was restrained yet dangerous.

“How do you know?”

“Know what?” Lin Zhiyi panted a bit, lowering her gaze.

“You know what? Always touching there.” He grasped her hand, applying slight pressure, “Want to try yours?”

“No…”

Before Lin Zhiyi could stop him, his hand reached the skin of her lower back.

She instinctively tilted her head, exposing her vulnerable neck.

In the stream of water, he kissed her neck.

Lin Zhiyi struggled to maintain a shred of sanity, “Half price.”

Gong Chen paused, “Depends on your performance.”

After the shower, Lin Zhiyi was gritting her teeth.

But Gong Chen was refreshed.

Upon leaving the room, Xingxing was reading a picture book with the housekeeper.

The housekeeper heated up their meal again, giving Lin Zhiyi a smile as she noticed the red mark on her neck before leaving.

Lin Zhiyi felt both frustrated and annoyed.

Gong Chen patted her shoulder, “Go eat first, I’ll put Xingxing to bed.”

After father and daughter left, Lin Zhiyi was eating while checking her phone.

When Gong Chen came out, he found a piece of paper on the dining table.

“IOU?”

“I just checked online for the rent of that area. Even at half price or one-tenth price, I can’t afford it. So, I wrote an IOU. I found the formal format online, with both numerical and written amounts.”

Lin Zhiyi pointed to the number on the paper.

Gong Chen looked at it briefly and placed it aside.

“Using my money to pay for my space, a big sham?”

“…”

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