Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 303: Going Too Far

At this time, the last show at the theater was just ending, and Gu Ningyue was leaning against the ticket booth, her sunglasses nearly covering most of her face.

"Miss Gu?"

A moment later, a man dressed in blue work clothes appeared in front of her.

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Thank you for coming out to meet me. Shall we find somewhere to talk?"

This was Cheng Qingyuan, a male dancer from Shen Hanyin’s troupe, who had always had a crush on Shen Hanyin. Even the original character knew this.

Though he was exceptionally attractive and very popular in the troupe, he had grown up in an orphanage and had no background whatsoever.

If he ever lost this job, it would be like losing everything, so for him, this job was like his life!

But when recalling the past, this person’s character was said to put Ji Zhiye to shame countless times.

"Alright." Cheng Qingyuan looked at Gu Ningyue. "If Miss Gu doesn’t mind, you can wait for me backstage. Once I’ve changed, we can go to the café nearby."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Of course, I don’t mind."

The two of them went backstage. After the troupe leader gave a brief talk, he left the theater.

Everyone went to change clothes, and Gu Ningyue casually found a corner to sit in.

Soon after, a woman in black clothing appeared behind her.

Before she could speak, Gu Ningyue had already turned her head.

The black tank top outlined her well-proportioned figure, her palm-sized face was fair and delicate, and her eyes were full of arrogance.

Just by looking at her eyes and the strong perfume scent on her body, Gu Ningyue knew who she was without having to ask—Li Ru, the new assistant of the troupe leader.

Li Ru looked at the girl in front of her, whom she had seen a few times before, but each time she was either weak and gentle or tearful.

But this time, her eyes were sharp, making even Li Ru want to step back.

An inexplicable fear grew in her heart, and Li Ru’s originally questioning tone softened: "This is backstage; unauthorized persons are not allowed."

Gu Ningyue looked at Li Ru with a faint smile and said, "But when your troupe leader came over just now, I was already here, and he allowed it!"

Ridiculous, even without considering her identity as the Gu family’s eldest daughter, he would still have to consider Ling Tianyou’s influence.

Trying to kick her out? He must be joking if he wants the entire troupe to never have any commercial performances again.

Li Ru was stunned. Was it her illusion? Did Gu Ningyue’s tone carry a hint of provocation?

Was this the Gu family eldest daughter who used to hide behind Shen Hanyin? Even though rumors said that the Gu family’s eldest daughter had long changed, given her family’s situation, which had some influence, it certainly wasn’t part of the upper class.

If it weren’t for Shen Hanyin being in this troupe, she probably wouldn’t see Gu Ningyue at all.

No, it couldn’t be; maybe she was just bluffing.

How could someone change so quickly? She was probably still insecure inside.

After all, at her own birthday party, her fiancé had gotten involved with her sister.

Thinking of this, Li Ru somehow suddenly felt emboldened: "Miss Gu, the troupe leader probably thought Miss Gu had enough self-awareness. After all, there’s a ’No unauthorized entry’ sign on the door, no matter how ignorant Miss Gu is, she should recognize it!"

Ignorant? Gu Ningyue slightly curved her lips. This was the first time Li Ru had described her this way.

But it’s okay; in the next ten minutes, she would show Li Ru what real ignorance was.

Seeing the instant shift to a gloomy gaze from Gu Ningyue, Li Ru instantly regretted her words.

How could this woman’s eyes be so frightening?

Fifteen minutes later, when Cheng Qingyuan came out after a quick shower and change, Gu Ningyue was tidying her slightly disheveled long hair with a calm demeanor.

Smelling the lingering fragrance in the air, Cheng Qingyuan slightly furrowed his brows: "Did Li Ru just come by?"

Gu Ningyue pretended not to know, looking at Cheng Qingyuan: "What? Who came?"

Thinking that Gu Ningyue and Li Ru were not acquainted, Cheng Qingyuan shook his head: "It’s nothing, Miss Gu; sorry to keep you waiting; let’s go!"

Gu Ningyue nodded, and as she followed Cheng Qingyuan out of the backstage, she glanced at the public restroom in the hallway; retching sounds came from inside, sounding as if someone was about to vomit their entire stomach out.

Gu Ningyue, unfazed, put on her sunglasses, effectively hiding the glint in her eyes.

Having been by her master’s side all these years, she might not have learned much, but she excelled at leaving no physical wounds while casting shadows on people.

Li Ru was indeed annoying, with her superiority ingrained in her bones, even more so than Gu Wanwan, making her fingers itch to act.

Moreover, from what Li Ru had just said about Shen Hanyin, it seemed what she did was too mild.

After arriving at the café with Cheng Qingyuan, Gu Ningyue looked at the man in front of her and got straight to the point: "You haven’t visited Han Yin during her hospital stay, have you?"

Cheng Qingyuan was taken aback, then sheepishly scratched his head: "I went once, but didn’t know which ward she was in. I finally found out, but her parents were there, and I was too embarrassed to go in, afraid of being misunderstood, so I left. Is she... alright?"

Although he was very striking, when mentioning Shen Hanyin, there was an inexplicable shyness and bashfulness.

Gu Ningyue thought this might be what liking someone should be like.

Not like Ji Zhiye, who hid schemes even within romance.

"She’s alright; she’s been transferred to a regular ward." Gu Ningyue finished ordering and looked at Cheng Qingyuan, "But since her injuries are quite serious, it might still take a month or two before she’s discharged."

A heavy sense of heartache flashed across Cheng Qingyuan’s eyes, "I see! Then... I’ll visit her in a few days. Which ward is she in?"

"No need to rush." Gu Ningyue chuckled, "Waiting a bit longer won’t hurt. After all, even if Han Yin recovers, she might not be able to return to work."

Cheng Qingyuan, puzzled, asked, "What do you mean?"

Gu Ningyue smiled faintly, "The troupe leader’s assistant now has quite a temper. She even went to the hospital, saying anyone could replace Han Yin’s position, and that even if Han Yin got better, she had ways to keep her out of the troupe. Han Yin, as you know, never competes with others. Considering this, it’s likely Han Yin won’t return. She looked so heartbroken today, which is why I specially came to the theater. I hope you don’t mind."

Cheng Qingyuan shook his head firmly: "No, it’s Li Ru who went too far; how could she go to the hospital just to spite Han Yin!"

This woman is becoming more outrageous!