Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 401: Are You Serious?

Looking at the joyful gaze in Xia Yingbai’s eyes, a sense of happiness also arose in Gu Ningyue’s heart.

Xia Yingbai didn’t ask from whom Gu Ningyue had snatched it, nor did he say much about it.

"Alright, I have things to do tomorrow, so I’ll leave now. Goodbye, Miss Gu." Xia Yingbai waved his hand, turned around, and opened his car door, "Oh, by the way, I’ll be teaching at the Lu Family next month on the 6th, for a total of three months. After that, I’ll stay in City A for a while. If Miss Gu also needs a teacher, you can contact me!"

A trace of surprise flashed in Gu Ningyue’s eyes, "Really?"

Xia Yingbai smiled faintly, "Of course, as long as Miss Gu can afford the price."

Gu Ningyue tried hard to suppress the joy in her heart, but her fingers still couldn’t help but tremble slightly due to the sudden surprise, "Has Teacher Xia already found a place to stay in City A? If not, you can stay there."

Xia Yingbai was taken aback, "Is Miss Gu living alone?"

Only then did Gu Ningyue realize that she still had Ling Tianyou at her place. Damn it! How could she forget about that!

"No..." Gu Ningyue quickly responded, "I previously bought a house, and it’s been vacant. If Teacher Xia doesn’t mind, you can stay there."

Thinking about the dates carefully, although it’s a bit rushed, it’s still doable.

Xia Yingbai laughed lightly, "No need to trouble yourself, staying at a hotel is more convenient. Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Gu."

Gu Ningyue felt a bit disappointed as she watched Xia Yingbai get into the car and drive away in a cloud of dust. The joy she just felt was replaced by bitterness.

Indeed, she didn’t like farewells.

Even if this meeting was a trial, she still didn’t want to part with her mentor.

"Reluctant?"

"Hmm."

"The way you looked at your mentor just now was really weird?"

"Was it?"

"Anyone who didn’t know better would think you were looking at a boyfriend, so mushy. You’re not a lesbian, are you!"

"Get lost! I like men!"

"...Are you going to stroll around here or go back now? The night is pretty nice today."

"Let’s stroll around!"

Just as well, she couldn’t sleep when she went back; having someone to talk to might be better.

In any city, the night market is always a highlight.

Gu Ningyue walked while leisurely looking at the dazzling stalls by the roadside, "I didn’t expect things to go so smoothly; I thought I’d have to put in a lot of effort."

Lin Ruixian smiled, "You should thank your current status; if you weren’t Ling Tianyou’s fiancée, your mentor might not have so easily helped you with this. I guess your mentor might need something from Ling Tianyou this time in City A."

Gu Ningyue stopped and turned to look at Lin Ruixian, "Did you offer my mentor any benefits?"

Lin Ruixian’s smile froze momentarily on his face, seemingly surprised by the sudden question.

Before he could answer, Gu Ningyue already provided the answer, "So you did! Tell me, what did you promise my mentor?"

"No, didn’t give anything." Lin Ruixian turned his head and continued walking on his own, "Your mentor lacks nothing, what could I give her?"

Gu Ningyue said blandly, "I certainly know my mentor lacks nothing, which is why I want to know what benefit you provided to make my mentor agree to this?"

If it were merely because she was Ling Tianyou’s fiancée, her mentor would definitely have set a clear price, but after a meal, her mentor not only didn’t mention it but also offered to be her teacher before leaving?

It all seems odd!

It’s just a pity that she was so overwhelmed by joy just now that she didn’t realize this.

"I said I didn’t; don’t overthink it," Lin Ruixian denied, "Your mentor has her needs; it’s just selling you a favor. What’s there for me to say, you’re overestimating me."

"Do you not know what kind of person your mentor is? Even if anyone wants to give your mentor any benefits, it depends on whether she is willing to accept them!"

Gu Ningyue casually picked up a small card from a street stall, "Whenever you get nervous, you talk more than usual. Seems like what you promised my mentor isn’t money or any material thing. Let me think, what could it be?"

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue’s face, not expecting today’s biggest challenge wasn’t at the dinner table but after Xia Yingbai had left, in how to respond to Gu Ningyue.

Given the current situation, no matter what he said, Gu Ningyue wouldn’t believe him anymore.

Since that’s the case, silence is the best option.

Sometimes, nothing works better than silence.

Gu Ningyue, without a change in expression, picked out a blue metallic card with a clown printed on it, asked for the price, haggled, and paid before handing the card to Lin Ruixian, "For you."

Lin Ruixian was taken aback, not expecting Gu Ningyue to give him the card, "What’s the meaning? Are you hinting at me? Am I the clown?"

Gu Ningyue rolled her eyes at him speechlessly, "Whenever you need something, show me this card, and I’ll always side with you no matter when."

Lin Ruixian laughed, not quite understanding Gu Ningyue’s intention, "Why do I need a card if I can just tell you directly if I need help?"

"Not every time offers a chance to speak out."

In a foreign land, an unspeakable determination shone in Gu Ningyue’s eyes.

Lin Ruixian’s previously smiling lips slowly pressed into a line, "Are you serious?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Of course, but you only have three chances, once used, the card becomes invalid."

Although she has no clue what Lin Ruixian has promised him, ever since they reunited, unintentionally, he has owed Lin Ruixian many things.

She doesn’t know when she’ll be able to repay this kindness, she can only wait patiently for opportunities with this method.

Of course, she hopes this card is never used in a situation that forces her into a dilemma.

Faintly, Ling Tianyou’s face appeared in her mind.

After a while, Gu Ningyue heard Lin Ruixian respond, "Alright."

Before she could speak, Lin Ruixian already asked, "But why did you choose this one?"

Gu Ningyue pointed to the heavily made-up clown on the card, "Don’t you think I’m just like him? Only when the mask is lifted is the true self revealed."

But how long will this mask have to stay on?

A strange sadness crossed Lin Ruixian’s heart, "It’s okay, everything will be fine. What you want will eventually be yours..."

Gu Ningyue smiled faintly, "Of course, I believe that too."

Whether it’s the cause of her past death or her current situation, she now has a chance to become who she wants to be.