C7 Gong Lingye Saved Her!

His chiseled face remained expressionless, the profile exuding a stoic indifference. His formidable presence, as cold and powerful as the black night around him, seemed to command the world below.

This was Gong Lingye, the man Soong Yiren had encountered just ten minutes earlier.

He glanced at the lighter in her hand, his eyebrows lifting slightly.

Soong Yiren followed his gaze, then calmly pocketed it, offering a sincere thanks, "Thank you for saving me. About your bumper..."

She was about to offer compensation, but Gong Lingye cut her off with a detached, "No need."

His voice was low and magnetic, carrying an intangible weight.

With that, he rolled up the window, the engine roared to life, and he drove off at speed.

Soong Yiren inhaled deeply, quickening her pace to leave the area and avoid further trouble.

Along the way, she checked the date and realized it was the seventh day since her 'death.' She had never been one for superstitions, but now, she was a believer.

In life, she belonged to Ning Country, but now she found herself in Hua Country. Could the sea have carried her to this unfamiliar land across the waters?

Soong Yiren pushed aside her tumultuous emotions and started scanning the news.

Three years ago, Chu Mingyao had imprisoned her. Despite having a television in her room, she was largely unaware of the events that had transpired during her captivity.

As she absorbed the news, the current state of affairs became clearer. Haisheng Group's operations had long been established, so the sudden death of the former CEO hadn't plunged the company into chaos.

Chu Mingyao, having taken the reins for three years, continued to steer the company along its original strategic course.

Yet, Soong Yiren couldn't help but think that Haisheng must have been Chu Mingyao's domain during that time.

Haisheng Group had its hands in many sectors, but its heart lay in technology, focusing increasingly on artificial intelligence in recent years.

Meanwhile, Hua Country had only begun to prioritize such technologies recently, lagging behind Ning Country's foundation. Even the Heavenly Palace Group, owned by the Gong Family, had started developing autonomous vehicles, but they were still a good two years behind Haisheng Group's advancements.

It appeared that her former comrades had truly ceased to help anyone after her 'death'.

Hope flickered within Soong Yiren's heart. Chu Mingyao was now the president of Haisheng Group, a formidable figure in Ning Country's business landscape.

And in Hua Country, the Gong Family was akin to deities. So, what if she could align herself with the Heavenly Palace Group and leverage their influence to contend with Chu Mingyao?

She wasn't just looking to hire someone to kill Chu Mingyao; she aimed to reveal his true nature and reclaim the agony he had inflicted upon her and her loved ones a thousandfold!

As she approached the school gates, Soong Yiren's phone rang. It was Yu Ruonuan's father, Yu Chengzhi.

"Yu Ruonuan, have you left the Gong Family?!" Yu Chengzhi's voice was accusatory over the phone.

From Yu Ruonuan's memories, Soong Yiren knew that her mother had divorced her father years ago. Despite her father's consistent coldness, Yu Ruonuan had always been obedient to Yu Chengzhi.

Now, shortly after her departure from the Gong Family, her father's call came through. Clearly, he was aware that she hadn't managed to secure ties with the Gong Family.

"Yes," she responded coolly.

Yu Chengzhi's anger flared. "Didn't you know how to use the wine I gave you? How could you squander such an opportunity?!"

Soong Yiren felt a chill. Her own father had given her a bottle of wine to deliver her into another man's bed.

When his daughter remained silent, Yu Chengzhi blurted out harshly, "Since you've failed to connect with the Gong Family, you might as well marry your second brother-in-law!"