Chapter 583: Chapter 583: She’s Afraid
Back at the villa, Aunt Zhang had already prepared the meal and was waiting for them to return.
"Sister, where did you go!" Ji Qianqian looked at Gu Ningyue, her pretty eyes blinking innocently: "Did Sister go out to have fun?"
Gu Ningyue chuckled, reaching out to pinch Ji Qianqian’s cheek: "Oh you, why are you always thinking about going out to play! With such nice weather, of course, Sister went out for a morning exercise!"
Ji Qianqian rubbed her cheek, glanced at Gu Ningyue, and then at Ling Tianyou: "Did Sister go for a morning exercise with Uncle?"
Gu Ningyue nodded confusedly, "Yes! Why?"
Ji Qianqian lowered her head, unexpectedly at a loss for words.
Gu Ningyue noticed this and looked at Ling Tianyou with some confusion, her eyes clearly asking, ’Why is Qianqian asking this?’
Ling Tianyou shrugged, indicating he didn’t know either.
"Let’s eat!" Gu Ningyue took Ji Qianqian’s hand, "If we wait a bit longer, your Sister Qingqing will come to pick you up."
The three of them sat at the dining table, Aunt Zhang set up the breakfast, then brought a few cups of milk to the table before leaving.
Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou chatted idly for a while before noticing that Ji Qianqian didn’t have her usual appetite and hadn’t eaten half of her sandwich yet.
Even the milk beside her was still more than half full.
"Qianqian, what’s wrong? Not hungry?" Gu Ningyue asked.
Ji Qianqian nodded, "Sister, I can’t eat much. Qianqian is afraid..."
"Afraid?" Gu Ningyue was puzzled, "Afraid of what?"
Afraid that someone would poison the breakfast? It’s been days, why fear now?
Ji Qianqian looked up, her eyes on Gu Ningyue as she asked, "Sister Ning Yue, is Qianqian really sick? Why doesn’t Qianqian remember being sick?"
For so long, Sister Qingqing had been running around for her, but every hospital said her body’s indicators were normal.
Why did others still look at her so strangely?
What was wrong with her? Ji Qianqian never understood.
Except for some lost memories of the past, she was fine everywhere else.
Gu Ningyue stayed silent for a while after hearing this, then looked at Ji Qianqian and said, "Qianqian is indeed sick, but this illness will get better very soon, and Qianqian won’t have to go to the hospital anymore."
Ji Qianqian heard Gu Ningyue say this, but still shook her head in disbelief, "No... Qianqian is not sick... Sister, isn’t that right?"
Gu Ningyue looked at Ji Qianqian, "Is Qianqian worried about today’s treatment? Or is she afraid of this doctor?"
Ji Qianqian had been tormented by doctors before, which Gu Ningyue already knew about from Lu Qingqing.
Now, as she was about to undergo treatment again, it was understandable for Ji Qianqian to be afraid.
Hearing Gu Ningyue say this, Ji Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Mm, Sister, can Qianqian not go? Qianqian doesn’t want to..."
Before she could finish, Gu Ningyue interrupted her, "Qianqian, today’s treatment won’t require any examinations from you; you just need to eat some things that the doctor tells you to, and your illness will be cured. Qianqian won’t suffer!"
Ji Qianqian didn’t speak, it seemed she never believed that she was ’sick’.
Gu Ningyue sighed, persuaded Ji Qianqian for a while longer, but seeing no response from her, she decided to stop.
Not long after breakfast, Lu Qingqing arrived at the villa.
For the first time, Ji Qianqian didn’t show her usual enthusiasm towards Lu Qingqing, instead hiding slightly behind Gu Ningyue.
Lu Qingqing quickly noticed this and was somewhat surprised, "Qianqian, are you avoiding me?"
Ji Qianqian shook her head, reluctantly stepping forward, but with her head down, she didn’t say a word.
Seeing Ji Qianqian like this, Lu Qingqing was increasingly puzzled, "Qianqian..."
Gu Ningyue called Lu Qingqing to the side as she was about to ask, and in a lowered voice told Lu Qingqing, "Qianqian is afraid of today’s treatment, I think it’s better to find an excuse to let Qianqian go with you first, let’s not mention this for now."
Lu Qingqing furrowed her brows, "But how will that work? If we get to Shangguan Wuyue and Qianqian refuses to cooperate, the treatment can’t proceed, can it!"
Ling Tianyou came over to Gu Ningyue’s side and looking at the two of them said, "Ji Qianqian just has some trauma from previous treatments, find someone who makes her feel safe to accompany her, that should do."
Gu Ningyue looked at Lu Qingqing, clearly, Lu Qingqing was probably not suitable anymore.
Gu Ningyue hesitated for a moment, "I’ll go then!"
Ling Tianyou asked, "Don’t you still have things to do today?"
Gu Ningyue shook her head, "That’s not urgent, I’ll talk about it later! Let’s get Qianqian to Shangguan Wuyue first."
Hearing this, Lu Qingqing looked at Gu Ningyue and said, "Qianqian does rely on you a lot, things might be better with you there."
Gu Ningyue agreed, turned back to face Ji Qianqian, "Qianqian, if you’re scared, can Sister go with you?"
Ji Qianqian looked at Gu Ningyue, seemingly a bit hesitant.
Gu Ningyue reached out to touch Ji Qianqian’s head, "If anyone bullies Qianqian, Sister will take Qianqian away immediately, how about that? Qianqian, just consider it a trip, okay?"
"Really?" Ji Qianqian looked at Gu Ningyue, "If anyone bullies Qianqian, Sister will really take me away?"
Gu Ningyue nodded seriously, "Of course. Qianqian, don’t you trust Sister?"
Ji Qianqian extended her pinky finger to Gu Ningyue, "Sister, pinkie promise!"
Gu Ningyue smiled faintly, extending her hand towards Ji Qianqian, "Alright, pinkie promise!"
After making the promise, Ji Qianqian finally changed her clothes and left the villa with the group.
While Ji Qianqian changed her clothes, Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou beside her, "Are you going with us or to the company?"
Ling Tianyou smiled, "You all go ahead! I’ve got some work at the company today, a long-time partner is coming over to discuss a contract, I need to be there. Take care."
Gu Ningyue responded, nodded at Ling Tianyou, "Don’t worry, everything will be fine."
Lu Qingqing watched the interaction between the two, feeling a sudden pang of jealousy in her heart.
Once upon a time, she also had such a sweet relationship?
When would she be able to truly be with the one she loves?
At that thought, a deep sorrow flashed through Lu Qingqing’s eyes.
The sunlight gently fell on the shoulders of the group, Lu Qingqing stretched lazily, and looking at Ling Tianyou who sent them out, she said, "Your thank-you gift will be delivered to your office around 10 o’clock, remember to receive it, okay?"
Ling Tianyou nodded, "Alright, I will."
