Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 318: Forget What I Said

Two hours later, the banquet was about to begin, and Gu Ningyue followed Ling Tianyou into the already decorated banquet hall.

As soon as they appeared, large applause erupted.

Gu Ningyue didn’t expect a company banquet to be arranged like a film award ceremony, with everyone dressed like they had just stepped off the red carpet.

Many eyes fell on her as Gu Ningyue straightened her back and sat beside Ling Tianyou.

Having been accustomed to such scenarios in her past life, she wasn’t bothered by it now.

She wore a meticulously beautiful gown, her makeup flawless, exuding a sultry charm just by silently sitting there.

But she was more lively and captivating than any idol, making it impossible for anyone to avert their eyes after a single glance.

"President Ling’s wife is too beautiful! My gosh, this figure, this look, even celebrities aren’t any better!"

"Yes, yes! I saw her last time President Ling brought her here, but she wasn’t wearing any makeup then!"

"How was she? Did she look good?"

"Honestly, even without makeup, she was stunning as ever. President Ling has great taste!"

"But I heard there’s just... something’s off with President Ling’s wife’s mental state?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, do you still want to work here?"

"Ah, is it true? What a pity..."

The people below buzzed with chatter, and a couple of comments reached Gu Ningyue’s ears. She glanced at Ling Tianyou.

The meaning was clear, isn’t it? Your subordinates are gossiping about your personal matters! It seems your authority isn’t that firm!

Ling Tianyou frowned slightly, summoning his assistant to whisper a few words in his ear. The assistant nodded, then turned and left.

Watching him weave through the crowd, in less than two minutes, the chatter in the banquet hall was reduced by half.

He couldn’t control their thoughts, but he could control their mouths.

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Actually, I don’t mind. After all, it’s been so long now."

Ling Tianyou said, "You don’t mind, but let me mind for you!"

How could his woman suffer such grievances?

Moreover, having spent so much time with her, he had long confirmed Gu Ningyue had no mental illness.

Not only did she have no mental illness, but he was certain Gu Ningyue had no other ailments.

However, because of Ye Mingchen and Gu Wanwan, Gu Ningyue had always been the subject of gossip till now, and he would surely hold Ye Mingchen and Gu Wanwan accountable for it!

While they were talking, two women wearing gowns approached with wine glasses to greet them, "President Ling, madam."

Ling Tianyou nodded slightly, his authoritative presence naturally shifting their gaze to Gu Ningyue.

"Madam is truly beautiful, I’ve been in City A for many years and haven’t seen many women more beautiful than you."

"Indeed! President Ling has great taste."

Gu Ningyue smiled politely, "You’re both very beautiful."

The original owner of this body was already accustomed to it, but like her, the original owner didn’t like makeup, so most of the time she appeared bare-faced even at such events.

Still, being bare-faced, this body’s beauty remained outstanding.

Unfortunately, the original owner was clueless about her own beauty and didn’t know how to cherish it, allowing others to exploit it.

"Madam, you’re too kind." One of the women looked at Gu Ningyue and quietly asked, "Could you share your secret to skincare? Madam, your skin is as smooth as a boiled egg; just looking at it makes one envious."

Gu Ningyue smiled lightly, "It’s nothing special, just normal moisturizing lotions. I haven’t done anything specifically."

This must be the famed natural beauty! Gu Ningyue mused, in her past life, although she looked pretty good, she had to put quite an effort into skincare.

In that regard, she felt she had delighted in unexpected benefits.

The other woman continued, seeing Gu Ningyue’s response, "Are your eyebrows tattooed? They look so beautiful."

Gu Ningyue replied, "They’re natural, not tattooed."

The two women exchanged glances, revealing mutual envy in their eyes.

"Well then, President Ling, madam, continue your conversation, we’ll head over there first."

Ling Tianyou and Gu Ningyue nodded, and once they left, Gu Ningyue turned to Ling Tianyou and quietly asked, "What do you think of me?"

Ling Tianyou was taken aback by the question and instinctively said, "You’re wonderful!"

Gu Ningyue curled her lips, "Of course, I know I’m great. I mean, do you think I’m beautiful?"

Ling Tianyou doubtfully pondered, probably for the first time faced with such a direct question, and after a few seconds, playfully teased her by pinching her face, "Not pretty, terribly ugly!"

Gu Ningyue huffed and turned away, "Then hurry and leave! Don’t stand next to me, lest you be uglified by me."

Her demeanor was playfully cute, completely at odds with the banquet atmosphere, yet Ling Tianyou inexplicably felt delighted.

If not for the crowd, he would’ve wanted to kiss her.

Just as he was about to appease his charming ’little princess,’ the banquet hall’s doors were suddenly opened by a server.

A woman in a long black gown slowly appeared before the crowd, her features like a painting, her aura frosty, exuding a tall and beautiful presence.

With just a few steps into the room, she exuded a queenly aura.

Gu Ningyue’s mind flashed the words ’protagonist’s halo,’ this was definitely the presence of a protagonist.

Everyone’s gaze converged on her, just like when Gu Ningyue entered earlier.

This time, beyond astonishment, there was a hint of desire in their eyes.

Pleasing both men and women, amazing!

Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but glance at Ling Tianyou, seeing his gaze fixed on Chen Rui, she angrily pinched his arm.

Ling Tianyou winced in pain, looking at Gu Ningyue for a couple of seconds confusedly, "What’s wrong? Jealous?"

Gu Ningyue spun around, lowering her voice to ask him, "Is she prettier than me?"

She didn’t think Chen Rui, apart from in height, had any advantage over her. She was vibrant like a peach blossom, cold like frost, while she herself was alluring and graceful!

Ling Tianyou was stirred, smiling as he held her hand, "Of course not, I was only thinking if that rare fabric worn by her could be worn by you."

Gu Ningyue glanced at Chen Rui chatting nearby, pouting, "I don’t like black."

Ling Tianyou smirked, "Really? But I seem to remember you wore black at your twenty-third birthday banquet?"

Gu Ningyue: "...Pretend I didn’t say that!"