CHAPTER 113: CHAPTER 113: PLAYING WITH FIRE

Taking Chi Xingtong downstairs, the housekeeper and Aunt Zhang were tidying up the rooms with a few servants.

Seeing them come down, they immediately greeted, "Young Madam, Miss Chi."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Miss Chi and I are going out for a while, we probably won’t be back for lunch."

The housekeeper was taken aback, "This... Young Madam, this needs President Ling’s approval."

Chi Xingtong gave Gu Ningyue a curious look, why? Can’t even go out without Ling Tianyou’s permission now?

Could it be that it’s not safe outside lately, and someone is targeting Gu Ningyue?

Gu Ningyue recalled Ling Tianyou’s words from yesterday, pursed her lips and said to the housekeeper, "He already agreed for Miss Chi and me to go out. If you don’t believe it, you can call him to confirm."

The housekeeper looked troubled; Ling Tianyou had not been happy these days, how could he dare call Ling Tianyou about this?

Seeing him motionless, Gu Ningyue continued, "Suit yourself then! If you don’t call, Miss Chi and I are leaving."

"Please wait, Young Madam!" The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, then reached for the phone and dialed Ling Tianyou’s number, "Hello, President Ling... Miss Chi is here and wants to go out with the Young Madam. Hmm... Yes, President Ling... It’s just this... No, I don’t dare, President Ling, fine, I understand."

For some reason, looking at the housekeeper’s timid demeanor, Gu Ningyue felt a sense of foreboding.

Indeed, when the housekeeper hung up, he reached out to stop Gu Ningyue and Chi Xingtong, "Young Madam, I’m sorry, President Ling said without his order, the Young Madam is not allowed to leave the villa at all."

Gu Ningyue took a deep breath, "He actually went back on his word!"

Chi Xingtong nudged Gu Ningyue’s arm, "Have you upset Ling Tianyou recently?"

Listening to the housekeeper’s tone and his earlier attitude, it didn’t seem like Gu Ningyue was being kept inside because she was injured.

After all, Gu Ningyue had taken Ji Qianqian to visit her before. There was no restriction then, so why restrict now?

Thinking this, Chi Xingtong suddenly felt a bit of sympathy for Gu Ningyue.

"Being angry can restrict my personal freedom?" Gu Ningyue felt a rush of anger, "I have to go out today no matter what!"

Chi Xingtong was a bit surprised, "When did you become so fiery? Calm down."

In her impression, although Gu Ningyue wasn’t the most easy-going person, she definitely wouldn’t lose her composure over something like this.

Gu Ningyue didn’t answer Chi Xingtong’s question, swiping open her phone, she dialed the number that still felt somewhat unfamiliar to her, "Ling Tianyou, are you still a man? Going back on your word, is it fun?"

Chi Xingtong’s eyes widened instantly; from childhood to now, she had never seen anyone dare to speak to Ling Tianyou in such a tone.

"Ning Yue, are you crazy? Friendly advice, don’t play with fire."

Gu Ningyue turned her head, her eyes already icy cold.

Seeing Gu Ningyue’s displeasure, Chi Xingtong instantly dared not speak.

Experience showed that it’s best to avoid getting involved in couples’ quarrels.

Especially when both are quite formidable!

"I don’t want to hear this, do you think you can confine me?" It was unclear what Ling Tianyou said, but Gu Ningyue became even more aggressive, "I have hundreds of ways to leave here, do you believe me? If you want to trap me, you’d better cut off my hands and feet and turn me into a living dead!"

After those words, Gu Ningyue’s chest heaved slightly, and she pressed the button to hang up.

Chi Xingtong seemed as if she had just watched a great transformation, even clapping her hands, "I’ve seen people digging their own graves, but never someone as much as you. You’re doomed, truly!"

After calming down for a moment, Gu Ningyue looked at Chi Xingtong and asked, "In your eyes, is Ling Tianyou really that scary?"

Chi Xingtong glanced around at the housekeeper and the servants; Gu Ningyue waved to dismiss them before Chi Xingtong hesitantly said, "Actually, it’s not so much scary; it’s just that Ling Tianyou has always been inflexible. He has no patience for those who defy him."

Gu Ningyue saw in Chi Xingtong’s eyes her own charming face, her expression still indignant, "Even with his girlfriend?"

Chi Xingtong shook her head, "That I don’t know. Because, you... you might actually be Ling Tianyou’s first love!"

"That’s exactly why! I can’t let him develop such bad habits." Gu Ningyue looked at Chi Xingtong, "One thing is for another; why should my freedom be restricted every time he’s unhappy? In the future, does it mean he’ll imprison me?"

Thinking of this, Gu Ningyue felt that her indulgence might be fostering a pervert.

"Anyway, you better pray for yourself; if things really get out of hand, I’ll try to help you if I can!" Chi Xingtong patted her shoulder, "I’ll head out first, talk later!"

She had a hunch that Ling Tianyou would arrive at the battlefield soon.

She didn’t want to witness this drama.

After all, if she’s not careful, she might get caught in the crossfire.

She’s innocent, after all! She didn’t want to get burned.

Gu Ningyue suddenly grabbed Chi Xingtong’s hand, "Wait."

Chi Xingtong looked at Gu Ningyue in confusion, "You’re not thinking about going shopping, are you?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "I’ve changed clothes, how can I not go?"

Chi Xingtong hesitated, standing still.

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Don’t worry, you won’t get involved. I invited you, it has nothing to do with you."

This statement from Gu Ningyue helped Chi Xingtong feel a bit more at ease.

Leading Chi Xingtong by the hand out the door, the housekeeper and servants chased after them, "Young Madam, you..."

"Uncle You, I’m of sound mind, don’t provoke me," Gu Ningyue turned around, interrupting the housekeeper’s words, "When I lose it, even I get scared of myself."

The housekeeper froze, "Young Madam, if you leave like this, when President Ling returns, how are we supposed to explain to President Ling?"

Gu Ningyue raised her eyebrows, "What’s the big deal? I’ll explain when I get back!"

With a wave of her hand, Gu Ningyue and Chi Xingtong strode out of the villa.

Once seated in the car, Chi Xingtong still felt a lingering unease, "Are you sure it’s okay? I just feel a bit unsettled."

Growing up with Ling Tianyou, she practically lived under his shadow.

In her eyes, Ling Tianyou was almost an invincible deity.

With Gu Ningyue ignoring his words, it seemed the consequences could be severe.

Being away from the villa, the place where she was with Ling Tianyou day in and day out, Gu Ningyue’s body relaxed, "The worst outcome might just be President Ling getting a new girlfriend. What else could he do, take my life?"

Chi Xingtong paused her hand on the ignition, "It might not be that simple. When you get back, maybe you should soften a bit, really. Tianyou is probably doing this for your sake!"

"We’ll see," Gu Ningyue smiled, seemingly not wanting to discuss the matter further.