CHAPTER 159: CHAPTER 159: HALF AWAKE, HALF ASLEEP

The night wind blew in, making Gu Ningyue’s stomach churn. She tried hard to suppress the urge to vomit.

"It’s not much, don’t make a fuss..."

Looking at Gu Ningyue’s expression, Lin Ruixian turned his gaze to Ling Tianyou. "Since President Ling is here, I’ll take my leave. Also, don’t believe her, she’s drunk!"

Their eyes met for the first time, and Ling Tianyou scrutinized the young master of the Lin Family before him.

Even though he was only wearing a simple white T-shirt, his face was quite striking.

Just as Lin Cheng had mentioned, his complexion was fair, handsome like a jade-faced scholar from ancient times.

Especially his alluring peach blossom eyes, they were indeed the type most girls would like.

Gently pulling Gu Ningyue into his arms, Ling Tianyou looked at Lin Ruixian, his voice devoid of emotion: "Thank you. I will invite Young Master Lin for a meal another day, as an apology on Ning Yue’s behalf for being so late."

Lin Ruixian stared into Ling Tianyou’s eyes, seeming to see through all his thoughts: "Sure, I’ll be waiting for President Ling."

When Ling Tianyou came back to his senses, Lin Ruixian had disappeared into the vast night.

Ling Tianyou shook his head, what did he just say? It seemed he agreed to have dinner with Lin Ruixian in three days?

In his arms, Gu Ningyue seemed to have fallen asleep on his chest.

Her eyes were tightly shut, her eyelashes quivering slightly, casting shadows over her eyelids.

He placed her in the passenger seat, buckled her seatbelt, hesitated for a moment, and drove back to his villa.

Perhaps it was because of the strong air conditioning in the car, Gu Ningyue, feeling uncomfortable, slowly opened her eyes: "Stop the car, I... I want to vomit."

Ling Tianyou was startled, then pulled over to the roadside.

But before they could get out, Gu Ningyue couldn’t help it and vomited in the car.

The stench was overwhelming, and Ling Tianyou’s brows furrowed deeply.

By the time the seatbelt was unbuckled, Gu Ningyue had finished vomiting.

Frowning, Ling Tianyou got out of the car and made a call: "Aunt Zhang, have the butler drive the blue BMW to Zhongshan Road. I’m waiting on the roadside. Yes, immediately!"

After hanging up, Ling Tianyou opened the passenger door, grabbed a bottle of mineral water, and pulled Gu Ningyue out of the car.

Perhaps because she had vomited, Gu Ningyue’s mind had cleared by eighty percent.

Taking the water that Ling Tianyou had already unscrewed for her, Gu Ningyue rinsed her mouth, then moistened her throat before looking at him: "I’m sorry, I did drink a little too much today and messed up your car..."

Ling Tianyou’s eyes fixed on her, the dissatisfaction in them was unquestionable: "Your relationship with Lin Ruixian is already close enough to go out drinking together? You act quickly, don’t you?"

Bow her head hurriedly, Gu Ningyue seemed like a child who had done something wrong: "Isn’t this for obtaining the Blood Jade as soon as possible? I had no other choice. Up till now, I still don’t know where he keeps the Blood Jade. I wanted to get him to talk, but I didn’t expect him to hold his liquor so well."

Ling Tianyou looked down at Gu Ningyue with a sly smile: "Really? Just that, nothing else?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Of course not, why do you ask?"

Since she did not look at Ling Tianyou’s expression, she did not see the emotions swirling in his eyes.

But even so, she knew that her drinking with Lin Ruixian so late had already displeased Ling Tianyou.

"Lin Ruixian is different from other rich sons." Ling Tianyou replied.

Gu Ningyue looked up puzzled, "You felt it too?"

Ling Tianyou answered lightly, "He is better looking than other rich sons and more shrewd. You better, stop playing little tricks in front of him."

Hearing this, what Gu Ningyue wanted to say before got swallowed back.

She thought Ling Tianyou had discovered Lin Ruixian’s abilities, that’s why he was saying this to her.

"Hmm, I realized, I’ll be careful in the future."

Ling Tianyou scrutinized Gu Ningyue’s expression, "However, Lin Ruixian indeed seems a bit strange."

Just now, unknowingly, he had made an agreement with him.

This sort of thing had never happened before.

Was it because he was too angry and agreed along, or did Lin Ruixian himself have big issues?

Gu Ningyue casually asked: "In what way is he strange?"

"Can’t say clearly." Ling Tianyou shook his head and told her what had happened when she was passed out.

Gu Ningyue remained silent for a moment, then couldn’t help but looked at Ling Tianyou: "Next time when you meet Lin Ruixian, don’t let your guard down, stay focused."

Most importantly, don’t look into his eyes.

But this sentence, Gu Ningyue thought about it repeatedly and did not say it out loud.

Ling Tianyou was too smart, if she said this, he might be able to deduce a lot from this clue.

"Oh?" Ling Tianyou gazed at Gu Ningyue: "Seems like you know something? Care to share?"

Gu Ningyue said perfunctorily: "Didn’t know much, just felt he always unintentionally exploits others’ weaknesses, so just a reminder."

Ling Tianyou nodded, said no more on the matter.

After who knows how long, a blue BMW pulled up beside them.

The butler got out of the car: "President Ling, Young Madam, is there a car problem?"

Ling Tianyou shook his head, "Drive that car to get it cleaned, replace the cushions inside as well!"

The butler acknowledged, seeing the slightly tipsy Gu Ningyue, he understood.

Sitting in the blue BMW, Gu Ningyue asked Ling Tianyou at the wheel: "Is this road leading back to your place?"

Ling Tianyou’s gaze swept over, "Why? Is it not alright?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head quickly, "It’s fine, why not!"

She knew she hadn’t been back for a long time, and now caught in the act, naturally, Ling Tianyou was displeased.

If just staying for a night could make him happy, that was nothing.

Back at the villa, Aunt Zhang was pleasantly surprised to see Gu Ningyue: "Young Madam is back!"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Hmm."

Ling Tianyou gave her a look, "Aunt Zhang, take her upstairs to wash, she’s drunk."

Aunt Zhang acknowledged and helped Gu Ningyue upstairs.

Ling Tianyou watched Gu Ningyue’s figure, his lips pressed into a thin line.

Lin Ruixian had returned to City A a few years ago, and Mr. Lin had given the Blood Jade to him.

Since then, the Blood Jade had never again seen the light of day.

The only way to obtain the Blood Jade was through Lin Ruixian, or let Mr. Lin reclaim it.

Then, it could be taken by other means.

But how to make Mr. Lin retrieve the Blood Jade?

That item seemed to hold some significance.