Reborn and Counterattack: The CEO's Powerful Sweetheart

Gong Qingwan swallowed her anger, a fake smile plastered on her face as she glared viciously at Gu Tong, wishing she could eat her alive. She said, ”Since you just got back, let’s not talk about these things.”

She quickly changed the subject, no longer giving Gu Tong a chance to retort, and instead said to Li Yan, ”All these years, you weren’t home, unaware of the family’s situation. Now that you’re back, it’s bound to bring some trouble...”

With that, she sighed and said, ”After you were born, the Lin Family arranged a marriage with our Li Family for their daughter, Lin Meiren. You’ve been missing for so long, she’s waited for as many years. Now that you’re back, the Lin Family is still an issue...”

If she didn’t bring up this matter, it wouldn’t be in Gong Qingwan’s nature. She was clearly and covertly trying to break down Li Yan’s defenses and ruin his reputation.

Gong Qingwan used the Lin Family as leverage, making it the best weapon for her attack.

It’s important to know that the Lin Family’s status is no longer what it once was, belonging to the lowest tier among aristocratic families. Gong Qingwan held the power of three prominent families, leaving the Lin Family with no choice but to obey.

Gu Tong had anticipated this, so she wasn’t surprised. She thought to herself, in this day and age, playing such tricks? She was ready to respond with a smile when suddenly someone outside hastily said, ”Madam... Mr. Lin is here...”

First, lay the groundwork, suggesting they were in the wrong initially, then promptly have Mr. Lin appear—what a clever strategy.

Gu Tong was quite satisfied with Gong Qingwan’s overall combat skills; indeed, a cunning opponent.

Thinking of this, she smiled sweetly at Li Yan, sharing an unspoken understanding.

In fact, before they came to the Li Family this time, they had discussed the division of roles long ago, sticking to a complete traditional strategy, with the male handling external affairs and the female dealing with internal matters, without interfering with each other.

Li Yan was a decisive and formidable presence on the battlefield, famously known as the Devil King. If he were to handle these affairs of aristocratic women, it would be a waste of his talents.

Moreover, with Gu Tong present, a natural troublemaker and a gifted speaker, it would be a pity not to make good use of her.

Because of this, they had a mutual understanding, each assuming their responsibilities with a balance between attack and defense.

A faint smile appeared on Li Yan’s thin lips as he picked up his hot tea and swirled it, showing no concern for the little woman’s ’combat’ prowess.

’Click, click—’ Leather shoes stepped onto the tiles.

Lin Weihai, dressed in a suit, appeared before everyone, glaring as he surveyed the room. He declared, ”I heard the Eldest Young Master of the Li Family has returned, so I came especially to pay a visit!”

Visit? It was entirely a look of picking a fight.

Gu Tong glanced at him indifferently but didn’t speak, instead turning to refill Li Yan’s tea, maintaining an unaffected demeanor.

That little brat!

Gong Qingwan watched Gu Tong’s behavior, her teeth grinding in anger, yet she had to say, ”Master Lin, why did you visit in person without notifying us in advance?”

”Madam, you’re too polite.” Lin Weihai bowed slightly and said without hesitation, ”Rumors outside say the Eldest Young Master of the Li Family has returned, but not by his own accord. Initially, I didn’t believe it, but now I see, the rumors aren’t false!”

As the Family Head, Lin Weihai was well aware of his purpose, so he proceeded in an orderly manner, leaving no room for idle chatter, directly and proactively inquiring.

He focused his gaze on Gu Tong for a few moments, then continued, ”The Eldest Young Master of the Li Family broke his promise and failed in the marriage contract with the Lin Family. I would like to ask Madam, how do you plan to account for this?”