CHAPTER 153: CHAPTER 153: JUST A MOMENT

After being reborn for so long, she hadn’t encountered any real adversaries.

The people from the Gu Family might have some combat skills, but even with half her effort, she could easily defeat them. If she used her full strength, it would be a crushing victory.

Now, with Chen Rui, the first beauty of City A, returning to the country, she was interested in seeing the role this person played, especially being someone Chi Xingtong spoke so highly of.

The next morning, Gu Ningyue changed her clothes and took a cab to the restaurant Chi Xingtong mentioned. As soon as she walked in, she saw Chi Xingtong waving at her from a corner: "Here!"

Gu Ningyue pulled out the chair and sat opposite her, glancing around: "Why pick such a secluded spot? Did you get into trouble?"

Chi Xingtong always used to prefer sitting by the window, so why the change today?

Chi Xingtong glanced at the approaching waiter and lowered her voice: "These days, my parents have been keeping a very close watch on me. They even sent someone to follow me when I went out. I sneaked out today..."

"Ha?" Gu Ningyue almost laughed: "What, got caught while dating someone?"

Chi Xingtong nodded painfully, "It seems like it! That day, when he dropped me home, our servant might have seen us."

It’s odd, who would be out so late? How did they get found out?

Gu Ningyue took the menu from the waiter and handed it to Chi Xingtong: "Let’s order first!"

Su Heng is quite popular right now, and seeing how Chi Xingtong is even keeping Ling Tianyou a secret shows how persistent her parents are about her choice in partners!

If they knew Chi Xingtong was dating someone like Su Heng, the least they might do is ground her.

Worse, they might send her back abroad quickly to completely cut ties with Su Heng.

"Alright, just these," Chi Xingtong finished ordering, "Do you want to add anything?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head: "No, that’s enough."

Chi Xingtong returned the menu to the waiter, giving her a look, "Stingy!"

After the waiter confirmed the order and left, Gu Ningyue then spoke to Chi Xingtong: "You also didn’t consider how expensive this restaurant is, with ice water costing one hundred eighty. Is this the African desert?"

Chi Xingtong laughed: "Look how much it’s hurting you, the dishes haven’t even been served yet. Should we switch places?"

"No need," Gu Ningyue looked at her: "I’m definitely not coming again, but I don’t mind spending on a beauty. Don’t worry! I’ll pay the bill."

Although Chi Xingtong has occasional spoiled moments, she is inherently good, or she wouldn’t have reminded her yesterday.

Even if she’s already with Su Heng, she still has known Ling Tianyou for so many years.

She could completely ignore it, letting things unfold without any blame coming to her.

"Honey-tongued?" Chi Xingtong leisurely said: "Go ahead, what do you want to know?"

Gu Ningyue’s eyes shifted: "You’re overthinking. It’s just an innocent meal. By the way, didn’t you say you had something to tell me?"

As she mentioned this, Chi Xingtong’s smile dimmed: "Su Heng knows your identity now. Also, I plan to go back. Staying here while being watched by my parents every day, going back feels more free."

Gu Ningyue was slightly surprised, "You’re leaving?"

She thought with Su Heng around, Chi Xingtong would stay in City A.

And that she wouldn’t leave.

Chi Xingtong nodded, "During that meal, I noticed he doesn’t like me. He seems more interested in you. He’s probably keeping in touch with me just to find a way to get close to you!"

Though this thought is painful, after thinking about it over and over, she found calm.

Gu Ningyue did not anticipate this outcome, not knowing what to say for a moment.

After a while, she looked at Chi Xingtong and said: "Really made up your mind? Not waiting any longer?"

Logically, Chi Xingtong had competed with Chen Rui for Ling Tianyou for quite some time, why give up so easily this time?

Is it because she isn’t interested in Su Heng, so there’s no sense of rivalry?

If that’s truly the case, it’s rather twisted.

Chi Xingtong sipped her ice water: "I’ve made up my mind, even bought the ticket. I’ll spend these days at home with my parents, and leave at the end of the month."

Gu Ningyue sighed: "Actually you..."

"Stop!" Chi Xingtong interrupted Gu Ningyue: "I know what you want to say, no need, it’s all in the water!"

Su Heng doesn’t like her, it has nothing to do with Gu Ningyue.

It’s Su Heng’s choice. Holding a grudge against someone who once saved her is a bit ungrateful.

"..." Looking at the water costing one hundred eighty, Gu Ningyue was speechless: "I’m saying, you’re leaving just as Chen Rui returns, what if she thinks you left because you’re afraid of her?"

Chi Xingtong froze, "Haha... I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for reminding me!"

Recently, all her energy had been focused on Su Heng, nothing else had taken much thought.

"So!" Gu Ningyue said: "Want to reconsider decisions? You’ve battled her for years!"

"No, I’ve decided. Whatever she thinks is up to her! I’m leaving, out of sight, out of mind." Chi Xingtong looked up at Gu Ningyue: "It’s you; you’re with Tianyou now. The task of battling her falls on you! You must win! Don’t let that bitch succeed."

"Yes, sir!" Gu Ningyue responded enthusiastically: "I’ll complete the mission!"

Seeing her relaxed demeanor, Chi Xingtong reminded her once again: "I hope so, I don’t want to hear news of your breakup, with Ling Tianyou getting with Chen Rui."

"Don’t worry, I’ll firmly guard my fortress!" Gu Ningyue watched as dishes were served, picking up a piece with her chopsticks and placing it in her bowl: "So after you return, what are your plans? When will you come back?"

Chi Xingtong appeared suddenly and left just as suddenly, like a gust of wind, catching others off guard.

Chi Xingtong said: "I’ll continue my old career! A company has been wanting to recruit me, I’ll give them a chance this time!"

Though she spoke casually, the underlying reluctance was noticeable.

"That’s not bad." Gu Ningyue ate slowly: "Maybe once you leave, Su Heng will realize your worth, he might regret it then."

Chi Xingtong felt a pang: "He won’t."

In the end, they only met a few times, shared two meals; why would he regret?

He would only slowly forget her, then end up with someone else.

"Possibly." Gu Ningyue said earnestly: "Sometimes, feelings arise in a moment."

Just like her feelings for Ling Tianyou, it’s unpredictable.