Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 395: If Not for Me

Gu Ningyue, in truth, subconsciously wanted to take this opportunity to relax in the U country.

But when he heard Lin Ruixian mention Chen Rui’s name, his heart skipped a beat, and he recalled many unpleasant memories.

Chen Rui had repeatedly schemed against him, openly and secretly trying to snatch away Ling Tianyou from him.

Not only that, she and Ling Tianyou were childhood sweethearts.

Just thinking about those fantastical rumors made Gu Ningyue feel waves of discomfort.

At first, it was just a little, but as time went on, this discomfort multiplied exponentially.

What’s more, ever since Chen Rui returned, countless people privately compared her to Chen Rui.

Now, listening to Lin Ruixian speak like this was unbearably grating.

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue, somewhat unaccustomed to her sudden change of expression: "I was just joking with you, why so serious all of a sudden? If you don’t like it, just say so, don’t be so stern!"

Gu Ningyue nodded, stirring the coffee in her cup, but her expression didn’t soften, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward.

After a moment of silence, a blond, blue-eyed man approached Gu Ningyue, "Hello, miss, may I get to know you? This is my business card."

Gu Ningyue was taken aback, looked at the young man, and then reached out to take the card with its gold-foiled back: "A talent scout from U country’s XXX Film Group?"

Gu Ningyue read the name on it aloud in Mandarin to Lin Ruixian, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Lin Ruixian smiled and said, "Looks like they want to make you a star!"

Gu Ningyue declined the scout in U country’s language, then tossed the card into the trash can at her feet: "Didn’t expect to encounter something like this here, so boring!"

Perhaps due to the scout’s appearance, the atmosphere eased a bit, and the previous topic successfully shifted away. Lin Ruixian looked at her and said, "What’s wrong with being a star? You don’t want to?"

Gu Ningyue rolled her eyes: "It’s fine if it’s back home, but being a star in the U country, without family or friends, just thinking about it feels torturous. I’d rather return and serve my country!"

Not to mention whether she wanted to be a star, even if she did, she couldn’t do it in the U country!

After all, she was a person from Z country!

Lin Ruixian chuckled lightly: "Honestly, have you ever considered doing something for yourself?"

She was no longer Gu Weiwei, the number one assassin in Z country. She could abandon her past identity and live openly under the sun.

She no longer had to worry about being retaliated against after leaving the organization, nor worry about the potential dangers while on missions and whether she could come back alive.

She could live like a normal person, having her own life.

This was one of the reasons he left the organization back then.

The longer he stayed, the more grudges he accumulated.

Although from the current perspective, even after leaving the organization, he hadn’t been able to escape misfortune.

But for Gu Ningyue, he was willing.

Even though he had always despised this kind of silent sacrifice.

"Before getting the inheritance, taking orders on the X website still makes more than being a star." Gu Ningyue thought for a while and added, "But Ling Tianyou asked me this question too, and not just once."

"Oh?" Lin Ruixian suddenly became a bit interested: "And how did you answer?"

Gu Ningyue shrugged: "How else could I answer? Of course, I couldn’t tell the truth."

How could she straightforwardly tell Ling Tianyou, as she did to Lin Ruixian, that she was the legendary ’Night Ripper’ on the X website?

Nor could she tell him she had no plans for the future and wasn’t interested in any of the plans he had for her.

A slight smile involuntarily appeared on the corners of Lin Ruixian’s lips. Indeed! In this regard, Ling Tianyou could never surpass him.

He and Gu Ningyue had a bond of life-and-death from their ’past life.’

Even now, those things she couldn’t say to Ling Tianyou, Gu Ningyue confided only to him.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruixian’s once-jealous heart felt a bit more at ease regarding Ling Tianyou.

"Speaking of which, since you came to the U country, hasn’t Ling Tianyou taken any measures against you?" Lin Ruixian asked Gu Ningyue, "The renowned Master Ling, surely he has some way to find you even if he can’t personally come to the U country to drag you back!"

Gu Ningyue glanced at her phone on the table and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes: "With his hackers? Please! I bet they’ve burned through a good number of computers by now."

Lin Ruixian sipped his coffee: "Looks like Master Ling is quite displeased with what you’ve done! Be careful when you go back!"

Gu Ningyue pursed her lips: "He can’t beat me."

Lin Ruixian was taken aback: "How do you know?"

Gu Ningyue held her coffee cup and said: "Before coming here, I had a spar with Ling Tianyou. Judging by his moves, he’s no match for me."

Lin Ruixian was puzzled: "Why did you spar with Ling Tianyou?"

Gu Ningyue recounted the incident to Lin Ruixian, and Lin Ruixian couldn’t help but laugh: "You’re something, daring to hit even the president!"

"If I had your skills, I wouldn’t need to resort to fights." Gu Ningyue looked at Lin Ruixian, then suddenly said, "Your future girlfriend will probably listen to you."

Lin Ruixian rolled his eyes: "My girlfriend will always be right. How could I use my abilities on someone I love? You’re underestimating me."

A subtle emotion flashed in Gu Ningyue’s eyes, and under the crystal lights of the café, her face seemed exceptionally alluring: "So, when do you plan to find a girlfriend? After all these years, you’ve never met a girl you like?"

Lin Ruixian’s smile suddenly froze on his face, "Let’s not rush it, okay?"

Gu Ningyue nodded: "Your older brother, Lin Ziyue, already has a child who’s five. Aren’t your parents pressuring you?"

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue: "You’re not going to pressure me now, are you? I’d advise you to save your effort! I don’t listen to it, haha..."

Gu Ningyue acknowledged, placing her coffee cup gently on the table: "I’m not pressuring you, just want to talk to you about something."

Her voice was light, but Lin Ruixian knew Gu Ningyue was serious now: "What is it?"

Gu Ningyue sighed: "I owe you a lot, and this time, I hope to pay back a little interest."

Lin Ruixian was taken aback, not quite understanding what she meant.

"If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have been targeted by Lu Qingqing. So I’ve decided to introduce you to a girlfriend as compensation!"

Lin Ruixian’s eyes widened instantly: "What????"