CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 22: HEART RACING

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

In the evening, as soon as Ling Tianyou came back he went straight into the study and didn’t even have dinner.

Gu Ningyue spent a good while building up her courage before finally bringing him a cup of coffee she had made herself.

Looking at the latte art in the cup, unsure if it was a bear or a cat, Ling Tianyou raised his gaze and asked, "You made this?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Aunt Zhang taught me, it might not taste very good, so don’t have too high expectations."

For someone like Ling Tianyou who is accustomed to high-quality coffee, he probably wouldn’t even look at her skills!

Ling Tianyou gently stirred inside with a spoon, picking up the coffee cup with his long fingers and taking a sip: "It’s really good."

His expression didn’t show any signs of deceit, Gu Ningyue was skeptical, "Really?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, "It’s really good, can you make it for me again tomorrow?"

"I can’t guarantee!" Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "When I’m upset, I don’t feel like doing anything."

Ling Tianyou raised the corners of his mouth, "Then I’ll make sure you’re in a good mood every day."

Besides Aunt Zhang, it’s the first time someone had made this for him personally, he really liked it.

Perhaps because of Ling Tianyou’s sincere gaze, Gu Ningyue’s cheeks blushed slightly, "Then you carry on with your work, I’m going to watch some drama."

"Alright. Get some rest early!"

After closing the door, Gu Ningyue gently patted her chest, why was her heart racing so fast?

Could it be that this young body already has an irregular heartbeat?

Back in her room, Gu Ningyue was soaking in a rose bath and watching a short drama, laughing merrily when a WeChat message popped up: "Ning Yue, did you talk to President Ling? When will there be time?"

The smile froze on her lips instantly, Ling Tianyou frowned slightly, why is this person being so annoying?

"Yes, you can go tomorrow morning, arrange a time with the Ye Family in advance!" After a pause, Gu Ningyue added: "There’s only time from nine to noon, if you want another day, we’ll talk next month!"

For a family industry like the Ye Family, to meet the family head definitely requires making an appointment several days in advance.

Now she was deliberately being difficult, Li Yulan must be silently cursing her from behind the screen!

However, if it has to be postponed another month, even if she wishes, Gu Wanwan will certainly force her to come find herself.

Sure enough, it took five minutes for the other side to reply: "Okay. I’ll arrange a time!"

Gu Ningyue curved her lips into a smile and continued watching the drama.

After finishing her bath and putting on pajamas, Li Yulan had already sent over the agreed time.

"Ten in the morning, Wuyue Hotel Room 629."

Gu Ningyue didn’t reply, completely treating it as if she hadn’t seen it.

It wasn’t until the next morning that under Li Yulan’s frantic and relentless calls did Gu Ningyue respond: "Mmhm, I got it."

After greeting Ling Tianyou, Ling Tianyou, while eating breakfast, showed concern and said: "To be safe, bring some people with you! Your stepmother is not a kind-hearted person."

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No need!"

With her skills, does she need bodyguards? She can take on ten people at once!

Seeing this, Ling Tianyou didn’t insist, and after finishing his breakfast, he prepared to leave.

"Can you see me off today?"

Gu Ningyue was momentarily stunned, then stood up, "Sure..."

Ling Tianyou raised the corners of his mouth, wanted to reach out and pat her on the head, but ultimately didn’t, he just whispered: "Alright."

After seeing him off into the car and watching his car drive out of the gate, Gu Ningyue turned and went back to her room.

Opening the closet, inside it was filled with designer clothes that Ling Tianyou had bought for her.

Since it’s the Ye Family she’s visiting, naturally she’s dressing as splendid as possible.

Gu Ningyue picked out an ivory tight silk long dress, the neckline was somewhat low, but once she paired it with a shawl, she looked elegant and untouchable.

Just to be safe, she tucked a folding knife into the inside of the shawl.

Gu Ningyue actually couldn’t understand why the original owner, a weak person, would buy such things, but it looked pretty good and suited her, so she didn’t dwell on it.

However, she genuinely missed the weapon she used in her previous life, small and exquisite, able to cut through iron like mud.

Most importantly, it was coated with a special poison.

Even if it just lightly grazed the skin without breaking it, it can quickly paralyze the enemy’s brain, leaving them defenseless.

Putting on some light makeup, adjusting her clothes, Gu Ningyue drove to Wuyue Hotel.

Li Yulan might have been anxious; she called right on time to ask if she had arrived.

She gave some perfunctory answers and pressed the button for the sixth-floor elevator.

As soon as she stepped into the lobby, many eyes seemed to be glued onto her.

"Is she a celebrity? Her figure is just too good!"

"Such a divine beauty, I want to go ask for an autograph."

"Pinch me, is she really real?"

Gu Ningyue curved her lips, the original owner had been goaded by those people, never even realizing how beautiful she was.

Now, she’ll represent the original owner and properly enjoy the praise from the world!

A minute later, Gu Ningyue arrived at Room 629’s door.

With a jade-like hand, she pushed the door open and slowly appeared in front of everyone.

Her stunning face, exquisite figure, and the brilliant sunlight streaming through the window all seemed to become her backdrop at this moment.

The Ye Family’s elder couple looked at Gu Ningyue’s splendid appearance, no need to think to know whose handiwork this was.

It’s all their unmotivated son’s fault; having someone like her and yet choosing the illegitimate daughter born to a mistress!

Ye Mingchen was full of awe; she seemed even more beautiful than she had been a few days ago.

Gu Wanwan clenched her fingers tightly; has this woman had cosmetic surgery? How can she be this gorgeous!

"Sorry!" Gu Ningyue brushed back the hair on her forehead, "There was a bit of traffic on the way, I was late."

Old Master Ye nodded slightly, "Take a seat!"

Gu Ningyue glanced around and realized only Li Yulan and Gu Wanwan had come.

Gu Zheng hadn’t come, probably thinking this mother and daughter duo was really embarrassing!

Casually pulling out a chair, Gu Ningyue looked at the Ye Family’s elder couple and said, "Uncle, Aunt, I have some other matters later, so let’s be brief. Actually, Mingchen never had any improper relationship with Wanwan initially; I didn’t want to trouble Mingchen because my mental state wasn’t good, so I secretly paired them up. It’s not that Wanwan seduced Mingchen, these were all my faults. But later when they were together, I regretted it, so I did what I did. Wanwan is the real victim here."

Old Master Ye glanced at Li Yulan and her daughter, "Is that so? So we misunderstood Wanwan."

"Yes!" Gu Ningyue showed a smile: "Actually, Wanwan has always been a very kind person!"