Chapter 628: Chapter 628: Admiration
Xiang Bei was someone Gu Ningyue had never interacted with closely. In Gu Ningyue’s mind, he wasn’t as good-looking as Gu Zheng, but he definitely outsmarted Gu Zheng.
Having such a rival, Gu Zheng would probably have a headache, wouldn’t he?
The woman he had pampered for so many years had ended up running away with another man.
For some reason, thinking about this scenario made Gu Ningyue feel a bit happy.
What goes around comes around, this time it was finally Gu Zheng’s turn!
"What you said makes sense, but I’m more curious about the real reason Gu Zheng called us back today." Gu Ningyue smiled, leaning back in the seat: "It definitely isn’t as simple as the Mid-Autumn Festival."
After all, when she was at home, she was always the one being ignored.
"We’ll find out once we get there." Ling Tianyou squeezed Gu Ningyue’s hand: "Don’t worry, I’ll always protect you no matter what."
It was a promise he had made to Gu Ningyue a long time ago, and he had never forgotten it.
Thinking of this, Ling Tianyou’s hand tightened slightly.
Gu Ningyue showed a faint smile, "Okay, I know."
The car drove straight to the Gu family’s villa, and half an hour later, they stopped in front of the villa gate.
The driver got out and handed the items from the trunk to Ling Tianyou’s hands, then parked the car in an empty space, waiting for the two to come out.
The Gu family butler saw the two arrive and immediately called the servants to welcome them.
Gone was the indifference from half a year ago, replaced by a warmth rarely seen.
You should know that the eldest miss was different now. In the past, she would endure bullying without a word, but now she was someone not to be trifled with.
"Where’s my dad?" Gu Ningyue asked.
"In the study, I’ve already sent someone to notify him." The butler smiled as he instructed a servant to take the items from Ling Tianyou’s hands, saying to the two: "Eldest Miss, President Ling, please come in."
Ling Tianyou and Gu Ningyue nodded and followed the butler inside.
As soon as they entered the living room, they saw Li Yulan gracefully descending from upstairs: "Ning Yue, you’re back! I was just talking to your dad about you! Please sit!"
"Xiao Yu, bring out the good tea I’ve been saving. It’s not every day President Ling visits, so we must enjoy it!"
Gu Ningyue looked at Li Yulan in her sapphire qipao, internally admiring her ability to play along no matter the situation.
The situation had escalated to this point, yet she could still greet her as if nothing happened, truly surprising.
Ling Tianyou also found Li Yulan’s demeanor quite ’admirable’, as not many could fake such an expression.
Indeed, the most venomous thing is a woman’s heart; you can’t judge people by appearances alone.
Ling Tianyou and Gu Ningyue settled on the sofa guided by a servant, and someone brought the brewed tea to them: "Eldest Miss, President Ling, enjoy your tea. The master will be here soon."
Gu Ningyue nodded, unsure why, but even though she was home, she felt like a guest.
No wonder Li Yulan spoke to her in such a tone, reality was just like that...
Li Yulan, as usual, took pleasure in disgustingly taunting her.
Gu Ningyue could already predict what Li Yulan would say next, likely urging her to visit home more often.
She might even feign affection to deliberately annoy her.
But it was okay; Gu Ningyue was ready to handle whatever came her way, and she was curious to see what tricks Li Yulan would pull.
Just as she thought of this, Li Yulan sat down opposite her: "President Ling, Ning Yue, how do you find the tea? It’s rather nice, isn’t it? I went through a lot of trouble to get it. Even the old master hesitates to drink it. If it weren’t for your visit today, who knows when it would have seen the light of day!"
Gu Ningyue chuckled, "Then I guess I’ll have to visit more often since fine tea deserves to be savored!"
"But Aunt Li, when did you get this tea? I tried to find it before, but there was no way."
Li Yulan’s expression changed subtly, a detail not missed by Gu Ningyue.
No need to say it, she knew the tea was given by Xiang Bei to curry favor with Gu Zheng.
"Oh Ning Yue, just say the word and President Ling would move heaven and earth for you." Li Yulan looked at Gu Ningyue: "Besides, it’s just some tea, nothing too big."
Why did this girl suddenly ask about the tea’s origin? And the way she looks at me, it’s as if she knows something.
No, it can’t be.
The girl should be focused on her daughter and son, otherwise my two children wouldn’t be so miserable!
Don’t scare yourself, Li Yulan comforted herself.
"Of course," Ling Tianyou smiled, "Whatever Ning Yue likes, I’ll get for her. Likewise, whatever she dislikes, I’ll make sure won’t appear before her."
Though Ling Tianyou said this lightly, Gu Ningyue believed it was enough to intimidate Li Yulan.
Looks like this time, victory would be effortless.
Even while Li Yulan maintained her smile, her fingers tightened slightly on the teacup: "President Ling is truly a good man, Ning Yue must cherish him!"
Gu Ningyue nodded proudly, "Of course, meeting Tianyou is perhaps the fortunate recompense for all those years of hardship!"
Li Yulan laughed aloud at this, her mouth twitching as she stood up: "You two sit here, I’ll check what your dad is busy with, why hasn’t he come out yet!"
Gu Ningyue nodded, watching Li Yulan’s retreating figure, almost bursting into laughter.
"Who would have thought my stepmother could lose her cool? A rare sight!"
After Li Yulan completely left, Gu Ningyue quietly said this.
Ling Tianyou glanced at Gu Ningyue: "This tea is indeed nice, what do you think?"
Gu Ningyue shook her head, "I don’t know much about tea, I prefer juice. But if you like it, you can take some back."
Since after today, Gu Zheng probably wouldn’t be in the mood to drink tea!
Ling Tianyou shook his head: "No need, a gentleman doesn’t covet what others treasure, let it be for your dad!"
Gu Ningyue asked: "But didn’t you say you wanted this tea?"
Ling Tianyou smiled slightly: "I prefer sharing juice with you!"
Gu Ningyue showed a sweet smile, lowering her head without speaking.
For some reason, the tea in her hand seemed sweeter, spreading warmth to her heart.
