CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: EVEN SHE GETS SCARED?

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

The car drove farther and farther, soon approaching the mountain road. Gu Ningyue was a bit flustered, "Is it safe to go up the mountain this late?"

Ling Tianyou shook his head, "No, we’ll be there soon."

Five minutes later, the black stretch limo stopped halfway up the mountain.

Ling Tianyou draped a coat over her shoulders and held her hand, "We need to walk a bit, watch your step."

Gu Ningyue responded and held Ling Tianyou’s hand in return.

His hand was much warmer than his person, making her want to hold it walk down this path forever.

After walking a bit, a pavilion appeared in front of Gu Ningyue.

Ling Tianyou led her up the steps and then stood with her in front of the railing.

Looking from here, the bright lights below the mountain seemed so small, yet the full moon in the sky appeared within reach.

"It’s so beautiful here!" Gu Ningyue had seen many landscapes, but for some reason, she felt her heart calm down at this moment.

"When I was unhappy as a child, I would come here alone to enjoy the view, sometimes staying for an entire day." Ling Tianyou hugged her shoulder, "Here, you can clearly see the whole of City A, but it feels distant from the hustle and bustle. It’s very close to the night sky; I like it very much here."

Gu Ningyue looked at the moon on the horizon, bathing entirely in its glow, "I like it too, thank you."

"Glad you like it." Ling Tianyou touched his head, reached for his phone, and dialed a number, "It’s fine, you can start!"

Three seconds after he finished speaking, numerous fireworks exploded in the not-so-distant sky.

Gu Ningyue covered her mouth in surprise, "Oh my God!"

The fireworks were intensely brilliant, as if they would never wither, constantly blooming in the night sky, turning the originally somewhat bleak night into a vivid picture.

She looked up, her smile dazzlingly beautiful.

The fireworks like a painting, the beauty like this.

Unexpectedly, a kiss fell on her lips, lingering and passionate.

Gu Ningyue was initially surprised, then immersed in his embrace.

Vaguely, she heard Ling Tianyou’s deep and husky voice gently whisper in her ear, "Starting to like me? Hmm?"

Ling Tianyou reached out, wrapped his arms around her waist; she didn’t respond but buried her head deeper.

He wasn’t in any hurry, waited until the fireworks ended, then quietly stood for a while in the moonlight before taking her hand and leading her down the mountain.

Neither of them spoke on the way down, but neither felt the awkwardness like before.

On the drive back, Gu Ningyue looked out at the street lights flashing past and gradually began to speak, "Actually, my dad might be a bit heartless, but he sees some things quite clearly. Li Yulan and her daughters spent so many years in the Gu Family and barely got any property in their hands."

Ling Tianyou said, "But he didn’t protect you, and that’s still unforgivable."

A man who cannot protect his own daughter, letting her suffer abuse and criticism for so many years, Ling Tianyou found this utterly intolerable.

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Yes! Although he understands things, he’s heartless."

The original had such a father, tagged with such a stepmother and her brought children, life was really bitter beyond words.

Ling Tianyou: "It’s okay, you have me in the future, that’s enough."

His words were earnest, making Gu Ningyue’s heart swell with warmth.

She initially didn’t want to rely on anyone, but somehow, as long as Ling Tianyou was by her side, she felt at ease.

This feeling was too wonderful, making her even a little suspicious if at some point, she actually liked Ling Tianyou.

That night, after bidding Ling Tianyou good night, Gu Ningyue directly jumped into bed.

Shen Hanyin sent several WeChat messages asking what she was doing.

Gu Ningyue thought for a while and told her what happened tonight.

Just after sending it, Shen Hanyin’s voice message came through.

"Yueyue, is your bad luck turning good? When are you and President Ling getting married? I want to be your bridesmaid! Did you hear me?"

"Not that soon! I haven’t finished dealing with things at hand. But seriously, with Ling Tianyou pulling such a power move, it really makes it hard to hate him."

"Who would hate him? If it were me, I’d be so happy I’d ascend to heaven on the spot!"

"Is it that exaggerated? I still don’t know if I like him or not."

"What? If you spread this, do you believe the girls of the whole City A would rip you apart?"

"I really don’t know! He’s great, but I’m not sure about the future, I’m a bit afraid to like him. What if... what if he just wants to be a superficial couple with me?"

"How could that be? If that’s the case, would he take you to see the moon and set off fireworks tonight? Goodness, even my family’s maid asked who was so extravagant to set off such long fireworks! What are you afraid of?"

"Afraid? I’m afraid?"

"Yeah! You seem afraid! Afraid he doesn’t truly like you, just a moment of novelty."

Gu Ningyue lay on the bed scrolling through Weibo, somewhat confused.

Could Shen Hanyin be right?

...

The next morning, when Gu Ningyue got up, Ling Tianyou was still rarely at the villa.

The two of them had breakfast together before preparing to go to the office.

After getting dressed in a suit, Ling Tianyou looked at Gu Ningyue standing there and asked, "Aren’t you going to see me off?"

"See you to the office?" Looking at Ling Tianyou’s ardent eyes, Gu Ningyue pretended to be clueless, "Is that appropriate?"

Ling Tianyou: "..."

Ling Tianyou: "I meant, see me to the door."

Gu Ningyue: "..."

Ling Tianyou: "Forget it, I’m leaving."

Originally hoping for a kiss, but it seemed impossible today.

There’s always tomorrow, he’d speak again in the future.

Seeing Ling Tianyou’s slightly disappointed eyes, Gu Ningyue pursed her lips, "Be careful."

Ling Tianyou replied softly and stepped out of the villa.

Aunt Zhang happened to bring a freshly heated cup of milk over, "Young Madam, President Ling may seem cold, but you don’t need to be afraid."

Gu Ningyue received the milk and asked, puzzled, "Do I look like I’m afraid of him?"

Aunt Zhang nodded, "You didn’t before, but recently, it seems like you’re avoiding President Ling. If this goes on, he might become sad."

Gu Ningyue held the milk without moving, her eyes somewhat conflicted.

Aunt Zhang observed her expression and said sympathetically, "President Ling loves hand-ground coffee, I can teach you. Would you like to learn?"

Gu Ningyue thought for a while and nodded, "That’d be good."

Aunt Zhang smiled comfortingly, "After all, you’ve just started living together. You’ll get used to it over time. President Ling really is a good person."

Gu Ningyue acknowledged her, not knowing what to feel inside.

She, a dignified top assassin of Country Z, could she be afraid?

If word got out, people might laugh until they lost their teeth!