Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 322: Is He Afraid?

Gu Ningyue sneered, "You’ve never experienced poverty, so of course, you don’t know how important money is."

Before she met her mentor, she lived such a life that she herself hardly wanted to recall.

Someone like Ling Tianyou, born with a silver spoon, of course, wouldn’t understand the depths of human suffering.

Ling Tianyou thought for a moment: "No matter how bad things get, the Gu Family wouldn’t lack enough money to support a girl like you, right?"

Moreover, previously the assistant found out that after Gu Ningyue’s mother passed away, aside from the ten billion inheritance, there was also some liquid funds left for her.

But a large portion of it was seized by Gu Wanwan and her brother.

Yet despite this, Gu Ningyue still didn’t lack in finances.

Why would Gu Ningyue speak in such a manner then?

Gu Ningyue glanced at Ling Tianyou and said, "What good is that money, forget it, let’s not talk about that... When does this banquet end?"

Although Ling Tianyou’s eyes still held doubt, he answered Gu Ningyue’s question, "After the game ends, typically it will wrap up in about an hour."

Gu Ningyue nodded: "That’s good."

Ling Tianyou chuckled: "You still haven’t told me why you said those words earlier? You always seem to be very preoccupied with money?"

Ever since he had been with Gu Ningyue, she seemed obsessed with financial matters.

He couldn’t understand why; it didn’t seem like the behavior of a Gu family daughter.

Gu Ningyue turned slightly, her eyes enchanting under the moonlight: "I’ve already left the Gu Family, naturally, I need a foundation to stand on. Money is the firmest base, don’t you think?"

She was simply speaking from her heart just now, not expecting to touch on Ling Tianyou’s sensitive nerve and bring up old matters again.

Given the current situation, she could only obfuscate the truth and try to fool Ling Tianyou.

Ling Tianyou softly nodded, although he agreed with Gu Ningyue’s words, he was still somewhat dissatisfied with her response: "I always feel you’re hiding something from me! Ningyue, am I not worthy of your trust?"

Gu Ningyue: "... You’re overthinking it. I’m with you every day, what could I possibly hide from you?"

Ling Tianyou stayed silent, Gu Ningyue’s denial only deepened his suspicions.

He even once doubted whether the girl before him was truly the eldest daughter of the Gu Family.

But until now, he had no evidence.

It was the first time someone lingered in front of him every day, yet still remained a mystery.

Perhaps, this was one of the reasons he liked Gu Ningyue!

For so long, no one had managed to escape his keen observation; Gu Ningyue was the first.

Seeing Ling Tianyou’s silence, Gu Ningyue lightly coughed and looked at the moon in the sky, saying, "The moonlight tonight is really beautiful!"

Ling Tianyou regained his focus. He smiled, but somehow, Gu Ningyue still felt anxious looking at him.

"Indeed! The moonlight tonight is quite lovely."

As they chatted, a tall woman walked over slowly. "Under the moonlit flowers, President Ling is really enjoying himself!"

Gu Ningyue’s gaze sharpened. She turned her head and couldn’t help but mutter, "Persistent like a ghost, she’s everywhere."

Finally getting some fresh air with Ling Tianyou, yet Chen Rui followed them out. Annoying!

Facing Chen Rui’s sudden appearance, years of business experience kept Ling Tianyou composed, showing not the slightest displeasure: "Just found it a bit noisy inside, so came out for some air, that’s all."

Chen Rui smiled faintly, truly enchanting under the moonlight.

Gu Ningyue’s breath stilled, she turned to look at Ling Tianyou.

Only to see Ling Tianyou still calm, not swayed by beauty in the slightest.

Gu Ningyue gave a mental thumbs-up, impressive! Even as a woman, she felt tempted, yet Ling Tianyou had no reaction?

Indeed, it’s him! Such restraint!

But... is he really human?

"I see! I hope I’m not interrupting you and Miss Gu?" Chen Rui approached, height overshadowing Gu Ningyue by half a head, exuding absolute mature charm: "Miss Gu, you won’t be angry with me, will you?"

Gu Ningyue suppressed the urge to roll her eyes, her lips curling into a perfectly poised smile: "Why would I? With such a small matter, if I were angry with all of Tianyou’s admirers, I wouldn’t have survived!"

Chen Rui paused, then her smile deepened by two parts: "Indeed, there are so many who like Tianyou, perhaps Miss Gu is already used to it. But you know, Tianyou and I grew up together; we’re only friends, right, Tianyou?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, glancing at Gu Ningyue: "Ningyue was just speaking casually; she’s never misunderstood."

"Really?" Chen Rui smiled: "That’s best. Trust is the foundation of relationships."

"Indeed." Gu Ningyue raised her eyebrows, her voice gentle yet her tone quite firm: "Miss Chen, you’ve been back for quite a while, have you found someone you like emotionally?"

"Not yet!" Chen Rui said this but her gaze lingered on Ling Tianyou: "I prefer to concentrate on my career for now. After all, establishing a career before starting a family isn’t just a man’s prerogative."

Somehow, even though Chen Rui merely glanced at Ling Tianyou, Gu Ningyue felt quite displeased inside.

Looking at him, isn’t someone else’s fiancé just so good-looking?

"Miss Chen is so beautiful, with a career of your own, perhaps the entirety of A City would struggle to find someone suitable for you." Gu Ningyue smiled sweetly at Chen Rui: "But better to choose a partner early, otherwise the good ones might end up as someone else’s husband."

Chen Rui nodded while smiling: "Miss Gu is right, but life is unpredictable. What’s meant to be will eventually be mine. Even in this era, being married doesn’t guarantee that one’s heart stays with their spouse. No hurry, no hurry!"

This was already blatant provocation, as if marriage meant nothing to her; she wasn’t Chi Xingtong, treating marriage as something monumental.

Gu Ningyue curled her lips into a half-smile: "Miss Chen’s thoughts are intriguing. Seems like Miss Chen’s parents think the same; it’s good, no one urging marriage, life should be quite carefree."

Hearing Gu Ningyue mention her parents, a hint of coldness flickered through Chen Rui’s smile.

This girl was insulting her parents!

"Ningyue, the wind is picking up, why don’t you go inside and have a seat?" Ling Tianyou, noticing the tension, interjected promptly.

Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou, this famed Master Ling of A City, was he just now a bit fearful?

What is he afraid of, afraid she’ll target Chen Rui and hurt her?

Or is it fear of offending Chen Rui, that she’ll retaliate?