Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 340: Just as Terrifying

When the rain eased a bit, Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou reopened the umbrella and quickly left the hospital.

As they got into the car, Ling Tianyou’s phone suddenly rang abruptly inside the car at the moment Gu Ningyue was fastening her seatbelt.

The sound of rain outside was loud, but in this enclosed space, Gu Ningyue watched Ling Tianyou take out his phone from his pocket. The word ’assistant’ flashing on the screen inexplicably made Gu Ningyue breathe a sigh of relief.

"What’s up? ...I know about this matter, I’ll personally handle it at the company tomorrow. ...Yes, let Manager Chen chair the afternoon meeting, I’ve already sent the specifics to his email."

Listening to Ling Tianyou speak made Gu Ningyue realize why she had just breathed a sigh of relief.

What am I worried about? Am I afraid that Chen Rui will call and once again disrupt the atmosphere between me and Ling Tianyou?

Ugh, when did I become so weak and incompetent?

She’s just Chen Rui, why would she be so scary?

As soon as she thought this, another voice in her mind suddenly said to her: "Did you forget? Every time Chen Rui appears, the man beside you immediately adopts an inexplicable attitude, even his love for you is no longer certain."

Looking back at past experiences, it seems to be true.

Every time Chen Rui appears, the distance between her and Ling Tianyou immediately stretches far.

No matter how he treats me, I feel there’s an ocean between Ling Tianyou and me.

Why is this happening? Is it because of me? Or does Ling Tianyou feel differently about Chen Rui?

For the first time, Gu Ningyue starts to doubt her judgment, and even begins to doubt herself.

"Yes, hmm..."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Tianyou put down the phone and turned the key, noticing Gu Ningyue in a daze in the passenger seat.

This was different from Gu Ningyue’s demeanor earlier; she now had her brows furrowed.

"What’s wrong? What are you thinking?" Ling Tianyou looked at Gu Ningyue and asked.

Gu Ningyue came back to herself, sat up straight and said, "Nothing, just thinking about the meeting with Nan Shaoyue this afternoon."

Every time Chen Rui is mentioned, the two inevitably have disagreements.

With so many times, Gu Ningyue has now chosen not to discuss anything related to Chen Rui.

If there’s never a resolution, then why bring it up?

"Really?" Ling Tianyou looked at Gu Ningyue skeptically, not fully convinced of her words.

Gu Ningyue quickly returned to her previous state: "Of course, hurry home and change clothes! Otherwise, if you get sick, what will happen to the Ling Family? Everyone’s waiting for you!"

Ling Tianyou chuckled: "You’re overthinking. I’m not that important. As long as Dad is around, the Ling Family won’t fall."

Even though he manages the Ling Family business vigorously, it doesn’t mean his father retired because he’s incapable.

"Besides, if my collapse leads to the downfall of the Ling Family, years of effort would be wasted. Don’t worry, it’s fine!"

Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "I only meant don’t get sick, just joking with you! Look at you, going on like that."

Ling Tianyou smiled gently, "I know, we’re going home."

Due to the heavy rain and coinciding with the lunch hour peak, the road was jammed completely.

Gu Ningyue looked at the long line of cars ahead, turned and teased Ling Tianyou: "I always thought money could solve all problems, but now it seems there are times when even money is powerless. Wouldn’t you say?"

Ling Tianyou responded lightly, "Yes!"

He actually could find a way out of the long queue, but sitting together closely like this with Gu Ningyue, he thought it nice to be stuck a bit longer.

Besides, he had freed up the day, so even dragging it out wouldn’t matter.

After waiting about ten minutes, the cars ahead finally moved a few meters.

"By the way, what did the assistant need you for earlier? Don’t you need to go to the company today?"

Ling Tianyou shook his head: "A meeting, and some other trivial matters that need my personal handling, nothing urgent."

Gu Ningyue acknowledged casually and then continued, "Last time, did you argue with your dad?"

Ling Tianyou said nothing, but silence was the best answer.

Gu Ningyue asked, "Why? Can you talk about it? It’s okay if you can’t."

"Because of some company matters, there have been some changes recently. I dismissed a few of Dad’s subordinates, who then complained to him." Ling Tianyou’s words were a mix of truth and fiction, yet convincingly spoken.

Gu Ningyue looked at the pouring rain outside and mused, "A new leader brings new associates. In such family businesses, many things are unspeakable and intangible. Your dad surely understands this; it might be those people stirring up trouble, causing your dad to momentarily lose sight. But since the Ling Family is now in your hands, respecting your decisions might be the best outcome."

Though she hadn’t run any businesses, she had seen some of the intricacies during tasks.

Moreover, historically, new rulers didn’t easily grasp control.

If emperors faced such issues, then so would Ling Tianyou.

"Hmm, Dad probably understands by now." Ling Tianyou casually replied.

He wasn’t planning to let Gu Ningyue know about what he did.

Perhaps one day she would find out on her own, but he would never intentionally bring it up.

The car in front moved again, and Ling Tianyou promptly followed.

Time slipped by unknown, and finally they broke free from the exasperating traffic jam.

Upon arriving home, the rain had significantly lessened.

Not only that, their clothes had dried under the car’s air conditioning.

Aunt Zhang greeted them with an umbrella, "President Ling, Young Madam, I’ve had ginger tea prepared."

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Serve the Young Madam first, I’m going upstairs to change clothes."

Aunt Zhang acknowledged. Ling Tianyou walked a few steps, then turned back to Gu Ningyue and said, "You should change clothes too! This heavy rain brings too much chill."

"Okay." Gu Ningyue set down the ginger tea the servant had just handed her and went upstairs.

About ten minutes later, they nearly simultaneously opened their respective doors and emerged.

Gu Ningyue changed into casual attire, and Ling Tianyou rarely without his shirt and suit, wore a clean, loose T-shirt as he joined her downstairs.

"I think it’s the first time I’ve seen you dressed...dressed so young."

Ling Tianyou glanced at her, "Am I that old?"

Gu Ningyue quickly shook her head: "No!"

This person, even with a change of clothes, is still intimidating!