Reborn to Outshine My Ex and His White Moonlight novel Chapter 417

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Zhiyi, You Shouldn’t Have Done This

Du Qian certainly knows how to hit where it hurts.

He clearly understands how important Xingxing is to Lin Zhiyi. Controlling Xingxing is equivalent to controlling her.

Lin Zhiyi gripped the coffee cup in her hands tightly, wishing she could throw its contents directly in his face.

But after a brief thought, she immediately calmed down.

What makes Du Qian think his medical connections can compare to Sang Li and Gong Shen?

Lin Zhiyi took a sip from her coffee, her expression unreadable.

"Doctor Du, regardless of whether the tracking device was deliberate or accidental, considering how dedicated you’ve been to caring for Xingxing in the past, I won’t hold it against you."

"However, regarding treatment, you don’t need to concern yourself. Mr. Sang has already promised to hire foreign cardiac specialists to treat Xingxing."

"I’m also planning to take Xingxing abroad with him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Du Qian knocked over his cup of coffee, spilling it onto his pristine trousers.

He acted as if he felt nothing, his hands clenched tightly, a flicker of something terrifying in his gaze.

Lin Zhiyi pretended not to notice and hurriedly grabbed some napkins to clean up the table.

In her "clumsiness," she managed to spill coffee on her expensive high heels.

"My shoes," she lamented, "they’re brand new and cost over thirty thousand."

She stared at the stained surface of her shoes, sighing, though her expression betrayed little genuine care.

Du Qian fixed his gaze on her for a few seconds, then grabbed some napkins and began vigorously wiping his trousers.

Perhaps he was using too much force—veins bulged faintly on the back of his hand.

After a moment of tense silence, he lowered his head, continuing to wipe as he muttered, "Zhiyi, you shouldn’t do this."

Lin Zhiyi feigned confusion. "Shouldn’t do what? What are you even talking about?"

"Leaving your phone behind in the hotel—you’re not worried about leaving evidence?" Du Qian stopped wiping, lifting his gaze to meet hers. "Are you hiding at Hai Yue Bay just because of a quarrel with Mr. Sang? Or did you do something you shouldn’t have—against him?"

Lin Zhiyi’s chest tightened, but she gritted her teeth and resisted the urge to react.

"Doctor Du, what exactly are you implying?"

"Xingxing. She has nothing to do with Mr. Sang, does she?" Du Qian countered.

Lin Zhiyi’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring directly at Du Qian. "What are you trying to do?"

Du Qian’s gaze softened unexpectedly. "Zhiyi, I truly care about Xingxing. The only wish I’ve had, after taking care of her for so many years, is to personally cure her. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have spent all this time searching for research and begging my mentors for help. Right?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi furrowed her brows, her lips pressed tightly together.

Finally, an expression of compromise flitted across her face. "Doctor Du, my life is complicated. I hope you won’t say anything reckless. Even if you installed a tracking device on my phone, over the past three years, you’ve been good to me and Xingxing. I’ll always remember that."

She had read Du Qian’s history.

His ex-girlfriend had started compromising over seemingly insignificant matters, only to find herself gradually controlled more and more.

Lin Zhiyi’s sudden change in attitude straightened Du Qian’s posture.

"Zhiyi, I’ve never wanted to harm you. I only want to help you."

As he spoke, he waved over a waiter and said gently, "The coffee’s gotten cold. Could you bring this young lady a fresh hot one? Low caffeine—she gets cold easily."

The waiter smiled at him appreciatively. "Of course."

Du Qian moved the coffee in front of Lin Zhiyi to the side. "Don’t drink this anymore. You start feeling chilly as soon as fall comes."

"Thank you," Lin Zhiyi replied with a meek nod.

Du Qian smiled faintly, his eyes trailing down to where Lin Zhiyi’s legs were crossed.

"Zhiyi, this outfit doesn’t suit you. It’s like a shackle on you. Besides, it’s not practical for taking care of a child. You looked much better before—clean and comfortable. You’re not the same as you used to be."

Feeling a wave of disgust under his scrutiny, Lin Zhiyi forced herself to remain calm. "Mr. Sang bought it for me. He said a man should give the best to the woman he loves. Don’t you think so?"

"What kind of man lets his woman show off her figure? Unless he just sees her as a trophy. A man who truly cherishes a woman ensures everything is taken care of for her; all she needs to do is be well. You’re probably just blinded by these illusions," Du Qian said casually, as though they were merely exchanging small talk.

Lin Zhiyi paused before playing along. "You do have a point."

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