Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 276: Not Very Convenient

Looking at the almost erupting anger in Gu Ningyue’s eyes, Ling Tianyou suddenly realized that this was the first time Gu Ningyue spoke to him so frankly about her thoughts.

It wasn’t like before - subtle and suppressed; it was direct and expressed her dissatisfaction.

This isn’t bad. This... feels like a real couple.

"What are you laughing at?"

Seeing Ling Tianyou suddenly raise the corner of his mouth slightly, Gu Ningyue shivered.

"Nothing." Ling Tianyou casually said, "I just think you look quite cute when you’re jealous!"

Gu Ningyue was slightly stunned, then her face turned a shade of crimson: "Who is jealous! I just feel like you’re not valuing me enough. I’m your fiancée, after all! How can I face people like this?"

Jealous, she was not jealous. She just didn’t like being disregarded!

Yes, exactly!

The arc of Ling Tianyou’s smile grew wider, "Meeting people? Besides the Shen Family, do you have other acquaintances? Also, Chen Rui came to our house; it wasn’t like she walked the red carpet and got photographed. How does this affect you?"

Gu Ningyue was at a loss for words, her face flushed even more: "You... You brought her home, so late! If I brought Lin Ruixian back, claiming it’s to look at my collection of dresses, would you let me off so easily?"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, regretting that she hadn’t confronted Chen Rui when she left.

"Alright, that was my fault. I have some unspeakable concerns. I promise you, this was the first and last time I brought her home. Is that okay?" Ling Tianyou softened his tone, seeing Gu Ningyue so furious: "Trust me, just this once."

If Gu Ningyue hadn’t reacted so strongly, maybe he wouldn’t have said something like this.

In any case, Gu Ningyue’s attention to him made him happy.

Gu Ningyue was noncommittal, feeling as if Ling Tianyou, usually so strong and unyielding, was dreaming by lowering himself just to make this promise.

"Really? Just this once?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Yes, just this once."

Since Ling Tianyou had given her an out, Gu Ningyue chose not to press further.

After all, continued entanglement would only make their relationship increasingly strained.

"Alright, I believe you."

The two stood in the same place, the atmosphere silent for a moment, and Ling Tianyou broke the awkwardness first: "Weren’t you here to get something? Why aren’t you going?"

"Ah, right!" Gu Ningyue slapped her forehead, finally recalling why she’d come back, and turned to head upstairs to her room.

Seeing the door close, the butler approached Ling Tianyou: "President Ling, Miss Chen asked me to give this to you before she left."

A sealed envelope was handed to him, Ling Tianyou opened it to see a stack of cash and a note.

"Deposit for the wine; make sure to give it to me someday!"

Ling Tianyou placed the cash and note back into the envelope and handed it back to the butler, "Keep it safe!"

The butler nodded, returning to Ling Tianyou’s side as Gu Ningyue had yet to come down.

"President Ling, about what Miss Chen mentioned, regarding Young Master Lin, should we investigate? Just in case..."

If Gu Ningyue really had something going on with Lin Ruixian, wouldn’t that mean Ling Tianyou had been played for a fool?

If this rumor spread, it wouldn’t be a trivial blemish.

Ling Tianyou waved it off, "No need. Just let things take their natural course."

The butler was momentarily stunned but dared not say more and retreated.

Since Gu Ningyue came into this house, President Ling seemed to have transformed.

Not only had the smiles on his face increased, but even his work habits and methods had begun to differ from before.

Could it be, President Ling really plans to marry Gu Ningyue?

But... Miss Chen had returned!

A few minutes later, Gu Ningyue came out with a large, fully packed bag.

Initially, she thought she had nothing to take, but after some organizing, she found she needed quite a few things.

Since she was here, might as well bring them all back!

"It’s so late, just stay here tonight!"

Watching Gu Ningyue with the bag, Ling Tianyou frowned slightly.

Gu Ningyue paused, initially ready to agree, but a slight pain from her waist reminded her she needed to go back to change her dressing.

"No, I have some things to attend to tomorrow, so it’ll be more convenient for me to stay at my place!"

Ling Tianyou asked, "What things? Even staying here one night is inconvenient?"

Gu Ningyue: "..."

How could she explain she needed to go to the hospital for a follow-up the next day?

If she said it, Ling Tianyou was likely to freak out!

With these thoughts, Gu Ningyue replied to Ling Tianyou: "It’s not inconvenient, it’s just that some necessary items are over there, so I need to go back and get them. So, I’ll go back to stay!"

Seeing Gu Ningyue’s determined eyes, Ling Tianyou pondered for a long while, "I’ll take you."

He didn’t know what items she spoke of, as the villa had everything she could need, yet she insisted on making another trip?

But since Gu Ningyue had said so, he didn’t want to force her to stay.

"It’s okay, I... okay, thank you."

Originally about to refuse, but seeing Ling Tianyou’s half-threatening gaze, she changed her mind and agreed immediately.

After all, Ling Tianyou’s patience was about to run out, it’s best not to challenge him further.

Once in Ling Tianyou’s car, Gu Ningyue remembered something: "Oh, what about my car? Should I..."

Ling Tianyou silenced her with a sharp look and Gu Ningyue wisely shut her mouth.

Forget it, I’ll come by tomorrow to fetch it!...

Ling Tianyou drove her back to where she was staying, helped carry her things upstairs, but didn’t leave immediately, instead, he stood and surveyed the place.

When his gaze landed on a particular drawer, Gu Ningyue’s heart skipped a beat.

Inside still lay the goods she bought from Bai Chengfan in the old part of town!

If Ling Tianyou discovered it, no matter what, whether Chen Rui or Lin Ruixian was involved, her relationship with Ling Tianyou would likely be over!

"Is this drawer not closing properly? Have someone fix it tomorrow!"

Gu Ningyue sighed with relief, "No need, I’ll just reorganize the things inside tomorrow."

Fortunately, Ling Tianyou nodded and turned his gaze elsewhere without lingering long: "Seems you’re quite comfortable living here, not planning to go back?"

Gu Ningyue: "...No."

As they were talking, Ling Tianyou suddenly pointed at the trash bin: "Are you hurt?"

In the trash, several blood-stained bandages lay resting quietly.

Gu Ningyue’s breath caught, and she stood frozen in place...