CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 125: I WANT TO GO HOME FOR A VISIT

The next morning, when Gu Ningyue was woken up by the alarm clock, it was already 7:30 AM.

Aunt Zhang brought up the clothes, and Gu Ningyue was somewhat surprised to see her: "Aunt Zhang, why are you bringing such a fancy dress?"

In such hot weather, wearing this outfit would certainly make someone break out in heat rash.

Moreover, with her hand still in a cast, it was quite inconvenient.

Aunt Zhang didn’t find her question strange because lately, Young Madam’s memory has been poor, "Young Madam, did you forget? Today is Second Miss Gu’s engagement party, and you’re attending it with President Ling!"

Gu Ningyue suddenly realized, yes, today is Wanwan’s engagement party, how did she forget it after just one night’s sleep?

She wasn’t sure if the curse had worsened or if it was due to some other reasons.

After getting up and freshening up, Aunt Zhang helped Gu Ningyue put on the dress and go downstairs.

"Young Madam, your figure is really great. If I had half of Young Madam’s figure when I was young, I wouldn’t have ended up marrying that old man of mine," Aunt Zhang praised.

Gu Ningyue said, "Aunt Zhang looks quite pretty now, you must have been even prettier when you were young!"

Aunt Zhang was naturally pleased to be complimented, but she didn’t dare to show it too obviously: "Young Madam, don’t joke around, I’m nowhere near it! Please sit here for a moment, I’ll go call President Ling."

Gu Ningyue nodded and watched Aunt Zhang go to Ling Tianyou’s room.

Gu Heng had tried to plot against her before, but unexpectedly, Li Yulan ended up in the hospital first; he must be feeling resentful.

Today is Wanwan’s engagement party, and it’s uncertain if that brat Gu Heng will try to pull any tricks.

However, with Ling Tianyou present, Gu Ningyue felt somewhat unsure.

After all, despite Gu Heng being reckless, he wouldn’t dare act up in front of Ling Tianyou!

If something really were to happen, not only would Ling Tianyou be angered, but the Ye Family wouldn’t tolerate it either.

It’s already troublesome enough having a mistress’s illegitimate daughter become the Young Madam of the Ye Family; adding a troublemaker like Gu Heng, this marriage would surely become a laughing stock throughout City A.

Thinking of all this, Gu Ningyue felt that today she could probably relax a lot.

"The dress looks really nice on you." Ling Tianyou had somehow appeared opposite her, pulling out a chair to sit down: "It’s just a pity your hand isn’t healed yet."

After the ’battle’ last night, Gu Ningyue still felt anxious seeing Ling Tianyou.

Even though his tone had returned to its former gentleness, Gu Ningyue still felt quite terrified.

"Really?" Gu Ningyue twitched her lips, "I think it’s alright."

After Gu Ningyue finished speaking, Ling Tianyou continued to ask, "Are you uncomfortable?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No, why do you ask?"

Ling Tianyou raised an eyebrow, looking at her: "If you’re not uncomfortable, why does your expression look so strange?"

As if he were a man-eating tiger, her whole demeanor was defensive.

Gu Ningyue was never like this before, perhaps he had scared her yesterday?

If that’s the case, it might be a good thing; it’s time for the girl to learn a lesson.

Otherwise, who knows how many times such incidents like the other day might happen?

Gu Ningyue lowered her head, eating the porridge in her bowl, and said lightly: "You misunderstood, I wasn’t! I was just thinking about what blessing I should give my dear sister at the engagement party. After all, she’s finally marrying her dream man, and as a sister who has lived under the same roof for so many years, I ought to express something."

Gu Ningyue pondered that it would be best to find an opportunity to stay with Gu Zheng for a few days.

Always hanging around Ling Tianyou makes Gu Ningyue feel uneasy.

Ling Tianyou scrutinized Gu Ningyue’s expression, seeming to weigh the truthfulness of her words: "I don’t know what you’re planning, but don’t rely on small tricks."

There was always a sense that Gu Ningyue was plotting something, her fear from yesterday appeared not fully effective.

Gu Ningyue smiled broadly: "I wouldn’t dare. By the way, after the engagement party, I want to go home to have a look. I kind of miss my mom!"

Ling Tianyou didn’t speak for a while, then heard Gu Ningyue say again: "You’re not going to prevent me from going home, are you?"

Ling Tianyou looked up, somewhat amused, and asked her: "Did I ever say you couldn’t go home?"

Gu Ningyue pouted, he hadn’t said no, but he hadn’t said yes either!

But Gu Ningyue didn’t dare voice that complaint.

Ling Tianyou thought for a moment and looked at her: "You can go back, but you can’t stay too long."

Gu Ningyue was puzzled, "Why?"

Ling Tianyou looked at her and said, "I don’t quite like your father."

Having abandoned wife and daughter, he really had no favorable impression.

When Gu Ningyue’s mother passed away, Gu Zheng was nowhere to be seen.

Upon hearing this news for the first time, Ling Tianyou was quite surprised.

In his eyes, Gu Zheng had always seemed like a very respectable person.

Unexpectedly, behind the scenes, he turned out to be such a heartless and unprincipled man.

Gu Ningyue looked at him and said: "Then, why don’t you drop me off there, and I’ll return by myself?"

This was a great opportunity, with Ling Tianyou gone, she’d have the freedom to decide whether to return.

After all, no matter how influential Ling Tianyou was, he couldn’t forcibly drag her back!

Ling Tianyou remained silent, only after a while did he take a sip of the milk beside him and said: "Let’s discuss it when the time comes!"

Gu Ningyue lowered her head, a trace of disappointment flitting across her heart.

But that disappointment quickly vanished from her eyes.

No problem, there’ll be other opportunities.

Once back home, she’d find a way to temporarily leave Ling Tianyou’s villa.

After finishing her food, Gu Ningyue glanced at Ling Tianyou and asked: "When are we leaving?"

Ling Tianyou looked at the watch on his wrist: "In fifteen minutes, why don’t you rest here for a bit!"

Gu Ningyue nodded, her thoughts on Shen Hanyin, she took out her phone and sent Shen Hanyin a message: "Busy?"

"Ding dong—"

"Hmm, there’s a performance in an hour. Going to the engagement party? Stay safe."

Gu Ningyue asked: "Hmm, shall we hang out tomorrow?"

"Ding dong—"

Shen Hanyin: "Okay! Wait for you."

Gu Ningyue exhaled slightly in relief, things didn’t seem too bad.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Ningyue got into Ling Tianyou’s car.

The hotel chosen for Wanwan and Ye Mingchen’s engagement party is quite a distance from the Gu Family home; driving back takes about forty minutes.

And it’s even farther from the Ye Family home, taking an hour, assuming there’s no traffic.

Who knows why the Ye Family chose such a hotel, it’s inconvenient for both sides.

The only one it’s convenient for is Ling Tianyou, as it only takes twenty minutes from here, unintentionally creating an advantage for them.