Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 453: Traces of Clues

The next day at dawn, Gu Ningyue opened her still drowsy eyes, recalling the information she found on the computer last night, and her mind was already starting to plan today’s scheme.

Most of the time, Jin Chenglong is busy with his shady business, while Jin Chenghu is left to the care of their elderly mother.

Logically speaking, Jin Chenglong is so wealthy that he should hire a caregiver or nanny for his brother.

But strangely, ever since a cook was hired for the family, there has been no one else.

Everything is attended to by a woman in her sixties, which seems rather unusual no matter how you look at it.

Gu Ningyue reviewed many things last night but still couldn’t find a single clue.

If there’s anything to say, it’s that Jin Chenghu seems to have more than just polio, possibly other ailments as well.

But what exactly, Gu Ningyue couldn’t quite say.

All she knew was that Jin Chenghu rarely went out, and every time he did, he was accompanied by Jin Chenglong.

There wasn’t a single exception!

In one instance, even during a regular meeting when Jin Chenglong was on duty, he left immediately once the meeting was adjourned.

He didn’t even complete the final report before vanishing from everyone’s sight.

This was also the only time Jin Chenglong used his brother as an excuse to disappear from public view.

Besides being with his mother and brother, Jin Chenghu was completely isolated from the outside world.

It’s unclear whether this is due to his nature or if Jin Chenglong is simply being cautious, hence not letting him out.

Interestingly, after yesterday, the Jin Family suddenly released news about hiring a nanny for Jin Chenglong.

Moreover, the nanny had to be around the same age as Jin Chenghu.

With this in mind, Gu Ningyue stretched lazily, threw off the covers, and got out of bed — ready to get to work!

After washing up, Gu Ningyue tied her long, wavy hair into a bun at the back of her head, changed into a loose, white casual outfit, and went downstairs.

As usual, Ling Tianyou was already sitting at the dining table, reading a newspaper.

Hearing the sound of footsteps coming downstairs, he casually looked up and said, "Awake?"

But just that one glance, and Ling Tianyou couldn’t look away anymore.

If Gu Ningyue used to be charming and gentle, at that moment, she was as refreshing as a mint candy.

Her clear, fair face, exquisite brows, and eyes deeply captivated him in the morning sunlight.

Gu Ningyue noticed Ling Tianyou’s entranced gaze and couldn’t help but smile slightly, "Good morning."

She gently pulled out a chair and sat across from Ling Tianyou. She reached for the milk Aunt Zhang had just poured for her and leisurely said, "Let me report to you, I’m taking someone to Jin Chenghu’s house this morning."

Ling Tianyou snapped back to reality, a bit puzzled by Gu Ningyue’s words, "What?"

Gu Ningyue took out her phone, showed the carefully compiled information to Ling Tianyou, and half-jokingly, half-seriously said, "Look, Jin Chenglong is ’arranging a date’ for his brother."

Ling Tianyou said nothing, just looked at the records on Gu Ningyue’s phone, and after a while, said to Gu Ningyue, "Who are you taking?"

In his impression, Gu Ningyue didn’t have anyone available to her at the moment.

Gu Ningyue gave a mysterious smile, "I don’t, but don’t you? How about lending me someone reliable?"

Ling Tianyou chuckled, "Waiting for me to say that here?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, speaking boldly, "Otherwise, where would I find someone to go? That’s a den of wolves. What if an ordinary person gets into trouble?"

"Alright," Ling Tianyou agreed, "I’ll send Xiao Yun with you."

Gu Ningyue was startled, turning to look at the girl polishing the vase, "You mean her? Don’t joke, how could she handle it!"

Xiao Yun had come with Aunt Zhang and hadn’t spoken much during her time in the villa. Even in the house of four, she seemed almost invisible.

But she worked diligently and meticulously.

Though she was genuinely a servant, how could such a young girl be called to risk her life?

Ling Tianyou smiled faintly, "Xiao Yun, come over here."

Upon hearing Ling Tianyou call her, Xiao Yun immediately put down her task and came over to them, "President Ling, Young Madam."

Ling Tianyou looked at Xiao Yun and said, "Tell the Young Madam what you used to do!"

Xiao Yun responded and looked at Gu Ningyue, "Li Ziyun, studied at the First Women’s Military Academy. I won the national Sanda championship twice while in school and graduated successfully a month ago."

Gu Ningyue’s eyes widened for a moment, totally disbelieving as she looked at this usually quiet girl who followed Aunt Zhang. Then she turned her head to Ling Tianyou, her eyes unspoken: You arranged such talent to be a maid in the villa?

Ling Tianyou smiled knowingly, seemingly understanding the meaning in her eyes, "The salary I offer Xiao Yun is higher than my company’s managers’. Besides, she came here primarily to protect you."

Ever since knowing there was a break-in at Gu Ningyue’s house, Ling Tianyou had been uneasy.

For this reason, he specifically asked Aunt Zhang to bring Xiao Yun along.

For a moment, Gu Ningyue didn’t know what to say, and Ling Tianyou waved his hand for Xiao Yun to leave.

"So, satisfied?" Ling Tianyou asked Gu Ningyue, "She’s the most suitable choice. Most people under me are males. The females are either too young or completely clueless about caregiving. I think it’s just right for Xiao Yun to go."

She was capable of fighting, and she had acting skills.

In all her time at the villa, Gu Ningyue had not noticed anything unusual about her.

It wasn’t until she finished her sandwich that Gu Ningyue looked up at Ling Tianyou and said, "Alright, she’ll do!"

For now, there really wasn’t a better candidate.

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Okay. When do you plan to leave?"

"No rush," Gu Ningyue smiled at Ling Tianyou, "I want Xiao Yun to get to know Jin Chenghu and his family. Know thyself and know thy enemy, and you will win countless battles."

Figuring out how to understand them while subtly gaining their favor was not an easy task.

Xiao Yun was two years younger than herself. Although her abilities were impressive, her understanding of social relations was yet to be proven.

Ling Tianyou nodded, after the meal, called Xiao Yun over again. After Gu Ningyue questioned her, he asked if she’d be willing to accompany Gu Ningyue.

Xiao Yun appeared very gentle, with no visible trace of malice, "I follow the Young Madam’s orders."

Gu Ningyue glanced at Ling Tianyou, "Looks like you’ll need to give Xiao Yun a raise."

Ling Tianyou smiled softly, "Alright."