Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 292: Can’t Lose Face

Ling Tianyou finished tidying up the kitchen nearly an hour later, and he finally understood why the employees at his company said that cooking was less convenient than ordering takeout.

Indeed, cooking takes five minutes, and cleaning the pots takes an hour.

If it’s just for one person, then ordering takeout is indeed more cost-effective.

But if the person cooking is Gu Ningyue, he wouldn’t mind tidying up the kitchen for a lifetime if possible.

As long as she’s by his side, willing to cook for him, that’s enough.

Even better if she cooks only for him.

"Oh no, your shirt’s dirty."

Gu Ningyue noticed the stain on Ling Tianyou’s shoulder as soon as he walked in, a mark accidentally splashed on.

Ling Tianyou glanced to the side and saw a yellow stain, probably from when he was washing pots: "It’s okay, I’ll just change it before going to the company."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "It’s half-past one already. Are you heading off?"

The Ling Family’s company had working hours similar to public institutions. Going back to change clothes and then going to work would be just in time.

Ling Tianyou seemed to see through her thoughts, gazing into her eyes, "The afternoon board meeting has been postponed for an hour. I can stay with you a bit longer."

Gu Ningyue blushed, "If you’re busy, you should head back first!" Why stay here with her and neglect work?

She didn’t know why, but even though she didn’t really want Ling Tianyou to leave, she still instinctively refused when he offered to stay.

Ling Tianyou sat beside Gu Ningyue, "What, don’t you want me to keep you company? Or... do you have other plans and want me to leave?"

There was a hint of laughter in his voice, an unmistakable tease at Gu Ningyue.

But his face was so distractingly charming that Gu Ningyue was momentarily dazed, "No..."

What plans could she have? Shen Hanyin was in the hospital, Lin Ruixian had gone into hiding, Chi Xingtong had gone abroad.

Now, in the entire city of A, all she had left were her enemies.

She couldn’t possibly call Gu Wanwan for shopping, now could she?

"That’s good," Ling Tianyou chuckled, "When the house was renovated, I specifically had a room set up as a home theater. Have you tried it out?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head awkwardly, "No."

Ling Tianyou was surprised, "I thought you would have checked it out long ago."

After all, Gu Ningyue had lived here without telling him for quite some time.

Gu Ningyue gave a slight cough and stood up, "Wanna go take a look now?"

She had been so busy with her tasks that she had only gone into the storage room and the kitchen for a peek. She hadn’t even explored the other areas, let alone indulge in watching a movie there.

Ling Tianyou nodded, naturally holding Gu Ningyue’s hand as they walked to that room.

Gu Ningyue instinctively wanted to pull away, but Ling Tianyou didn’t give her the chance.

It wasn’t until they entered the room that he released her hand and went to adjust the projector.

About five minutes later, everything was set up, and Ling Tianyou sat beside Gu Ningyue, "What do you want to watch?"

Gu Ningyue said, "Anything is fine."

After all, it was just to pass the time, so it didn’t matter what they watched.

Ling Tianyou was silent for a moment and then picked a category that led to the horror section.

He remembered how, when Gu Ningyue went with Chi Xingtong to the movies, they ended up picking a horror film that made Chi Xingtong cry. He couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.

After browsing for a while, Ling Tianyou looked at the screen and said, "This one! It looks good."

Gu Ningyue glanced at the screen displaying blood-red letters, turned to Ling Tianyou, and asked in surprise, "How did you find resources for this childhood trauma of a film?"

She remembered that the movie was known for being too scary and revealing of human nature, causing such social panic that it got banned.

The film was indeed great, but its level of horror could justify it being banned for another hundred years. She was amazed that Ling Tianyou had such resources.

"I don’t know either; my staff collected it," Ling Tianyou recalled asking his assistant to gather some high-quality films, seemingly misunderstanding his request.

Gu Ningyue said, "This film is really scary; are you sure you can handle it? I’ve heard of people being scared to death by it."

She herself didn’t mind, having watched it three times before it was banned, significantly reducing her fear.

At least, she could guarantee it wouldn’t scare her to death—at most, just give her nightmares for a few days.

However, she couldn’t quite guarantee the same for Ling Tianyou.

Ling Tianyou raised an eyebrow, "Do I seem that timid?"

It was the first time someone had underestimated him like this!

Gu Ningyue stared at the movie on the screen and fell into thought: "... That’s hard to say!"

After all, those who were scared to death probably thought the same! Even the fearless younger version of herself was taught a harsh lesson by the film’s director and dedicated actors.

She still remembered curling up in fear when she watched it for the first time.

Ling Tianyou hadn’t expected Gu Ningyue to look down on him over something trivial, so he pressed the play button without another thought.

A piercing scream shattered the silence of the room, and Gu Ningyue shivered, inexplicably spooked by the chilling atmosphere inside the film.

Having not watched it in ages, she’d forgotten about this scene. A miscalculation!

Ling Tianyou, seeing her expression, couldn’t help but chuckle, "You’re not watching because you’re scared?"

Who would have thought that thrill-seeking Gu Ningyue also had fears?

It seemed he’d chosen the right movie!

Gu Ningyue immediately shook her head, "No way, how could I be afraid!"

Though during her first viewing even mundane tasks made her nervous, by the second time it had improved—at least she didn’t drag her mentor with her to the bathroom at night.

By the third time, she only had trouble sleeping for several nights, being afraid solely at night!

Ling Tianyou said with a soft smile, "If you are scared, I could lend you my shoulder to lean on."

Gu Ningyue, looking at the ghost climbing the window, gritted her teeth, "I definitely don’t need it!"

As the number one assassin in Z Country, how could she fear a horror movie?

Besides, she’s well-versed in the world of horror films.

If she had a vulnerability, it would only be this particular film—and yet she believed that if she could watch it a third time, she could handle a fourth!

Especially with Ling Tianyou around, she definitely couldn’t lose face!!!

Absolutely not!!!