Chapter 572: Chapter 572: Can’t Figure It Out
Perhaps because I always danced on the edge of a blade in my past life, after having Ling Tianyou, Gu Ningyue had a particular longing for this aspect.
After all, aside from the partners the organization set up before joining, most people worked solo.
Except for the big jobs assigned from above that required all to act together, only when she returned home could Gu Ningyue spend more time with her master.
This feeling didn’t seem like much at the time, but when she became Gu Ningyue, this sense of loneliness became increasingly apparent.
Previously being secretly honored on the assassin ranking and on the X website could not completely erase this loneliness.
Were the days of the past life really meaningful? Gu Ningyue asked this question for the first time.
It’s like planting a small seed in the heart, slowly waiting for the opportunity to sprout over time.
Probably seeing Gu Ningyue’s silence, Ling Tianyou couldn’t help but ask, "What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Gu Ningyue shook her head, "It’s nothing, just suddenly thought of something, but it’s nothing important."
Ling Tianyou looked at Gu Ningyue suspiciously, paused, and said, "When we arrive at the meeting place later, don’t make a move, the people I arranged are enough. Don’t be stubborn."
Gu Ningyue nodded, "Don’t worry! I don’t want to add a few more scars on my body either, it’s too ugly."
Because of those new and old scars, choosing a dress was a real headache for Gu Ningyue.
It was then she realized how much effort Ling Tianyou put into sending clothes to her before.
To perfectly avoid those scars and also look beautiful was not an easy thing.
Even though the designers had been instructed, they still made some stunning dresses that couldn’t hide all the scars.
Not to mention, under no restrictions, the other pieces were indeed more beautiful.
But Gu Ningyue could only sigh at them, unable to choose.
"When we see Shangguan Wuyue today, you might ask him for medicine." Ling Tianyou took a sip of the lukewarm water by him and said to Gu Ningyue, "No matter the condition, I’m here."
In this world, there hasn’t been anything he wanted that he couldn’t get.
Being with Ling Tianyou for so long, Gu Ningyue already knew that Ling Tianyou had her best interests in mind.
After all, anyone with eyes could see my reluctance when I looked at those dresses.
Not knowing when it happened, Gu Ningyue was no longer hiding her feelings in front of Ling Tianyou.
This realization surprised even Gu Ningyue herself when she recognized it.
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "What if he wants shares of your Ling Corporation? Would you give them to him?"
Though she knew in her heart that the odd old man Shangguan Wuyue wouldn’t want these things, she was still curious about Ling Tianyou’s answer.
Gu Ningyue quietly waited for Ling Tianyou’s answer, looking at him.
Ling Tianyou just smiled lightly, his expression calm and collected, "Depends on how much he wants, and whether he’s worth the price! If he is, of course, I can. After all, this is about your lifetime. If I can’t spare a bit of money, how could I marry you?"
These shares are ultimately up to him. If what Shangguan Wuyue gives isn’t worth the price yet he demands it, then even if he takes the shares of Ling Corporation, he will find a way to make Shangguan Wuyue cough it up.
Gu Ningyue didn’t speak, but a smile couldn’t help but appear on her lips.
After dinner, Gu Ningyue went upstairs to change into more action-friendly clothes before heading back downstairs.
"Sister, where are we going?" Ji Qianqian held Gu Ningyue’s hand, "Are we going to the amusement park?"
Seeing Ji Qianqian’s innocent face, Gu Ningyue reached out to pat her head, "We’ve arranged to meet Sister Qingqing to go see a show. We’ll see her in a little while."
Upon hearing Lu Qingqing’s name, Ji Qianqian’s smile grew even brighter by two degrees.
Ling Tianyou didn’t drive today but had two cars leave with drivers one after the other.
It only occurred to Gu Ningyue then that, indeed, how come whenever Ling Tianyou was with her, he was the one driving?
Logically, shouldn’t the driver be the one to pick them up?
Is it to have a space to be alone with me?
Soon, the car pulled up to the location previously specified by Shangguan Wuyue, where a red sports car was already parked.
Needless to say, Gu Ningyue already knew whose it was, having seen it many times before.
As soon as she got out of the car, Ji Qianqian broke free from Gu Ningyue’s hand and ran toward the red sports car, "Sister Qingqing!"
The door of the red sports car slowly opened, and a pair of slender legs stepped out, revealing a beautiful face, "Qianqian."
Ji Qianqian threw herself into Lu Qingqing’s arms, like a child finally seeing their mother.
Lu Qingqing looked slightly embarrassed as she glanced at Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou not far away, "This child is like this, hasn’t seen me for a long time, misses me a bit."
Gu Ningyue nodded in understanding, and Ling Tianyou looked at Lu Qingqing and Ji Qianqian, "Their people have already arrived, take Ji Qianqian and walk around nearby! Gu Ningyue and I will go in, I’ll contact you when it’s over."
Lu Qingqing, who was softly asking Ji Qianqian how she’d been recently, paused slightly at these words, "We’re not going in?"
Ling Tianyou looked at Lu Qingqing and shook his head, "No need, it doesn’t concern your Lu Family, best not to get involved."
Lu Qingqing hesitated for a few seconds and said to Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou, "Alright. I’ll wait for your call!"
Ling Tianyou nodded and took Gu Ningyue’s hand, preparing to go in, when Lu Qingqing unexpectedly called out to Gu Ningyue and said, "You’re going in too?"
Gu Ningyue responded, "Mm, I have to see Shangguan Wuyue about something."
Lu Qingqing was silent for a moment before saying to Gu Ningyue, "Be careful."
Gu Ningyue smiled calmly, "Thank you, I will."
Following Ling Tianyou into the agreed location, the clamor of the street outside gradually became isolated.
Gu Ningyue looked at the patterns on the four walls and couldn’t help but mutter softly, "Why is this old man still so eccentric, liking to meet in such insane places?"
Ling Tianyou, with keen ears, heard this and turned to Gu Ningyue, "Are you very familiar with Shangguan Wuyue?"
Gu Ningyue shook her head upon hearing this, "It’s just that my master is very familiar with him. I only know a bit from my master’s mouth; the actual interactions with Shangguan Wuyue can be counted on one hand."
Gu Ningyue herself couldn’t quite understand whether Shangguan Wuyue’s personality was innate or developed later.
