Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 253: Somewhere Else to Go

That afternoon, the two elders of the Ling Family arrived at the detention center where Ling Tianze was held.

Seeing her youngest son who had lost a significant amount of weight in just a few days, Mrs. Ling couldn’t help but feel heartache.

"Mom, you’re back. Find a way to get me out of here! This place is simply unfit for anyone!"

Upon seeing his parents, Ling Tianze seemed to see his saviors, and hope began to sparkle in his weary eyes.

Mrs. Ling glanced at Ling Chengyang and Ling Tianyou beside her; one was frowning, and the other expressionless. Both were silent, showing no intention to speak.

Mrs. Ling could only shake her head and sigh, "Just a few more days, Tianze, try to endure it."

Ling Tianze continued pleading, but seeing even his wife unresponsive, he finally realized he had hurt his family this time. Without a lesson, even if he got out, this incident wouldn’t just pass.

Rather than that, it might be better to just endure the remaining days here.

With this thought, Ling Tianze said to the two elders, "Mom and Dad, could you visit me more often?"

The elders nodded, and Ling Tianze’s gaze fell on Liu Liu.

Unlike the dependency he felt towards his parents, his eyes showed guilt and self-reproach towards her, even his voice softened a bit: "You’ve lost weight, eat more, and wait for me."

Liu Liu nodded but pursed her lips without speaking.

Thinking about Ling Tianze’s deceit and concealment and the mistakes he made, Liu Liu felt a twisting pain in her heart.

The visitation time was limited, and without much conversation, they found themselves standing outside the detention center.

Ling Tianyou looked at his father and said, "Dad, I know you care for Tianze, but for his sake, we have to endure!"

Ling Chengyang gave a bitter smile, "Network with some people to make sure he’s not too uncomfortable inside."

His son, whom he had raised himself, ended up in a detention center. If word got out, wouldn’t it be a huge joke?

Ling Tianyou nodded, "I have arranged for that."

Ling Tianze’s weight loss was only because he couldn’t accept the environment; he wasn’t subjected to any abuse inside.

Upon hearing this, Ling Chengyang said no more. His son’s condition was worse than he imagined, prompting him to truly consider whether taking him out was the right decision.

Perhaps Ling Tianyou was right.

Returning home, the family gathered around the dining table.

With neither Ling Tianze’s harassment towards Liu Liu nor Ling Xuan’s vivacious playfulness, the atmosphere felt oppressive and somber.

After an unknown amount of time, Ling Chengyang finally looked at Ling Tianyou and asked, "Lately, you’ve been close to the Chen family’s daughter. What’s going on? Did you break up with Gu Ningyue?"

Ling Tianyou was slightly startled, "No. We haven’t broken up!"

Although from Gu Ningyue’s demeanor, it seemed she was ready to break up with him.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t about to give Gu Ningyue that chance.

"Since you haven’t broken up, keep a proper distance from the Chen family’s daughter. Don’t let rumors fly like before."

Ling Chengyang didn’t particularly like Gu Ningyue, who was to be a daughter-in-law, but he didn’t want to see Ling Tianyou recklessly damaging his reputation either.

Some things, once marked, can never be erased.

Ling Tianyou had bitter words he couldn’t express; perhaps only he and Chen Rui knew what truly happened, "Yes, I will be careful."

After all those words, only this sentence remained.

Ling Chengyang nodded, thought for a while, and said to Liu Liu, "You’ve worked hard these days. Tomorrow, bring Xiao Xuan back! When Tianze returns, he can stay at your mother’s place for a while."

Liu Liu agreed, her eyes slightly red, "It’s not hard, I’m sorry, Dad, Mom, I should have told you sooner."

If this matter had been spoken of earlier, perhaps it wouldn’t have developed to this point.

All along, Ling Tianze had obediently heeded his parents.

Things he was forbidden from doing, he did not do; nothing major ever happened.

She always thought she was happy, although Ling Tianze couldn’t be associated with career success, he was definitely not a debauched son.

She never imagined that one day Ling Tianze would turn into an addict.

This matter was like a huge rock, sharply crashing onto her heart.

Mrs. Ling sighed deeply, her daughter-in-law had always managed the household well, but she trusted Ling Tianze too much.

Young love remained undiminished over the years, which should have been a good thing, but at times it turned into a sharp blade.

She shook her head; the fault lay in her unmotivated son. Even if Liu Liu wanted to divorce him one day, she, as the mother-in-law, wouldn’t oppose.

As long as she could frequently see Xiao Xuan, it would be enough.

At night, Ling Tianyou drove away from the Ling Family villa.

For some reason, seeing the city lights, a wave of longing surged in him.

He missed Gu Ningyue’s smile and the scent she carried.

On a whim, Ling Tianyou’s black sports car changed direction at the next intersection, heading towards the Gu Family.

At this time, Gu Ningyue should be home!

Half an hour later, Ling Tianyou appeared in front of the Gu Family villa.

The housekeeper greeted him warmly upon his arrival.

Ling Tianyou looked at the housekeeper’s eager face, only to say expressionlessly, "Is your young lady home?"

The housekeeper was taken aback, "No."

Ling Tianyou turned his head, "Did she go to the hospital to see Shen Hanyin?"

The housekeeper hesitated again, "Sorry, President Ling, I’m not sure. The young lady hasn’t returned for a long time."

What was going on that Ling Tianyou suddenly came to inquire about the young lady?

Were they having a disagreement?

Upon hearing this, Ling Tianyou finally showed some emotion, "You mean she hasn’t been staying at home for a long time?"

The housekeeper nodded, "Yes! Earlier, the young lady said she had gone to stay at President Ling’s place. Aside from coming back one evening a few days ago to fetch something, she hasn’t returned since."

Ling Tianyou squinted his eyes and mentioned a date: "Did she come back on that day?"

The housekeeper thought for a moment and then replied, "Yes!"

A cold smile appeared on Ling Tianyou’s lips, "If that’s the case, I’ll be leaving now. Send my regards to Chairman Gu!"

Seeing Ling Tianyou seemed angry, the housekeeper was curious but did not dare to inquire further.

He only respectfully saw him off before going back to call Gu Zheng to report that Ling Tianyou had just visited.

Gu Zheng was slightly surprised, "So Ning Yue didn’t actually go to President Ling’s place?"

The housekeeper replied, "It seems so, according to President Ling."

Gu Zheng was thinking deeply; where could she have gone if not to President Ling’s place? Could she have another place to go?