Chapter 626: Chapter 626: Even More Awkward
At noon, before Ling Tianyou came back, Gu Ningyue found that the trending search about herself had disappeared.
Gu Ningyue flipped through her phone, and not only had her trending search vanished, but the one about Chen Rui had been pushed up instead.
Now, there were rampant speculations about Chen Rui, forcing someone as aloof as her to come out and make a statement herself.
But unfortunately, the previous rumors were so vivid that her clarification seemed rather weak now.
Most importantly, Gu Ningyue had added more fuel to the fire, causing Chen Rui’s words to be completely disbelieved.
Looking at those comments, Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but chuckle. As expected, no matter how pure someone is, they will eventually be destroyed by rumors.
Many people asked Chen Rui how she got the injuries on her face, but Chen Rui couldn’t explain.
After all, Chen Rui herself didn’t know who had hit her or why.
Sitting at home and seeing these comments, she must be fuming.
Thinking of this, Gu Ningyue shook her head and said, "See! People can’t get too complacent, or they’ll face backlash."
Not long after, Ling Tianyou came back.
Gu Ningyue greeted him personally, took his coat, and hung it up, "How’s it going? Did you manage to sort things out at the company?"
Ling Tianyou nodded, "By the way, I also handled your matter."
Gu Ningyue understood and said, "I knew it was you. This morning, Chi Xingtong called, saying you hadn’t helped suppress the news for me. I didn’t expect the trending search to disappear by noon!"
Ling Tianyou paused, turning to Ning Yue, "Chi Xingtong called? What did she say?"
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "Nothing much, just asked about the domestic situation, said she already bought a ticket back."
Probably Chi Xingtong saw those news articles and called to ask me!
After all, even Shen Hanyin thought the engagement party would be called off, likely Chi Xingtong thought the same!
"I see." Ling Tianyou nodded, said nothing further, and sat on the sofa with Gu Ningyue.
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou’s face, he watched TV calmly, seemingly without much emotion.
But because of this, Gu Ningyue felt unusually concerned about Ling Tianyou.
Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, but Ling Tianyou didn’t mention going home, Gu Ningyue guessed he didn’t want to return, but if I don’t mention it... the atmosphere seems even more awkward!
But how to bring it up?
Even if it’s for Ling Tianyou’s good, it sounds quite awkward.
While she hesitated, Ling Tianyou’s phone suddenly rang.
Gu Ningyue glanced at the caller ID, silently turned her head and said nothing.
"Hello, Dad... Yes, I arranged for someone to send the things back, I won’t be going back. Yes, there’s a lot to do at the company, and tonight I have to visit the Gu Family with Ning Yue. I’ll go back after a while... Yes, I understand... Yes, I’ll be careful... Okay, we’ll leave it at that, goodbye Dad!"
After hanging up, Ling Tianyou, expressionless, placed his phone aside and continued focusing on the TV.
Gu Ningyue hesitated for a moment and asked, "Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, won’t you go back to see them?"
Ling Tianyou shook his head, "No, Liu Liu is not in a good state, going back will only add to their troubles. Let it be!"
Gu Ningyue responded, "Alright."
Maybe the atmosphere was too awkward, Gu Ningyue turned her head and asked a nearby servant, "Is the food ready?"
The servant promptly replied, "Please wait a moment Young Madam, I’ll go check in the kitchen."
Gu Ningyue nodded, and after a while, the servant came out with a platter of braised ribs, "Young Madam, President Ling, dinner is ready!"
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "Tianyou, let’s go! Time to eat."
Ling Tianyou agreed, washed his hands with Gu Ningyue, and sat at the dining table, "Do we need to go to the company this afternoon?"
Ling Tianyou shook his head and said to Gu Ningyue, "No need, we can stay home or go out, do you want to go out?"
Gu Ningyue thought for a while, "Let’s stay home! You should enjoy your break and not go out."
Ling Tianyou nodded, "Okay, I’ll listen to you."
Gu Ningyue glanced at Ling Tianyou, wanted to say something but eventually didn’t.
The lunch was eaten in silence, a silence so profound it was almost oppressive.
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "Should I go beat up Chen Rui again?"
"What?" Ling Tianyou paused slightly, puzzled as he looked at Gu Ningyue: "Why beat up Chen Rui again?"
Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "To vent for you! You’ve been looking gloomy, let’s charge some interest!"
Ling Tianyou paused for several seconds: "No need, she won’t be free for long."
Gu Ningyue asked, "Are you planning something? Or have you already planned it?"
Ling Tianyou nodded, "Almost ready. In a few days, I’m planning to have dinner with Chen Rui. But you can’t come... you mustn’t appear in this matter. Sorry, Ning Yue."
Though Gu Ningyue didn’t know what Ling Tianyou was planning, she had come to understand Ling Tianyou’s relationship with Chen Rui by now.
Even if unaware, she trusted that Ling Tianyou wouldn’t harm or betray her.
"It’s fine, I understand you." Gu Ningyue said while eating.
