CHAPTER 49: CHAPTER 49: TAKING YOU HOME

Ling Tianyou accompanied Chi Xingtong wandering in the building for who knows how long. Gu Ningyue glanced at the time on her wrist: "That’s about it, let’s go back! I’m a bit tired."

Chi Xingtong looked at the brand store opposite, a bit unwilling to leave: "Shall we come out again another day?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Alright!"

The two arrived at the initial meeting spot, and Chi Xingtong pointed in the northwest direction, "My car is parked over there, I’ll head out first!"

Gu Ningyue was about to nod, but her gaze swept across several middle-aged men around them.

They seemed ordinary, but there was a hidden murderous intent in their demeanor.

How long have these people been here? They’ve been standing here since we entered the mall.

Why are they still here in the afternoon?

"You should take my car back!" Gu Ningyue said, "I’ll see you off."

These people are obviously not to be trifled with. If something happens, I’d feel guilty for a lifetime.

Although Chi Xingtong can be somewhat annoying at times, it’s clear she has no ill intentions; she’s simply spoiled by her family.

Chi Xingtong pouted, "What’s up? Did you have a conscience awakening and finally realized how cruel it was to take me to watch horror movies? No need, I can go back myself!"

"..." Gu Ningyue leaned closer to Chi Xingtong and whispered in her ear, "See those guys smoking behind you? They’ve been watching you since you stepped out. If you’re not afraid, then go back by yourself."

Chi Xingtong turned around, and the men who were staring at her instantly diverted their gaze.

Even so, some traces were noticed.

"Them..." Chi Xingtong asked in a low voice, "Have they been here a long time?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "They’ve been here all afternoon! Let’s go! I’ll take you."

Chi Xingtong, already timid, felt a chill in her heart under the gaze of those men filled with malicious intent: "Mm, mm, let’s go quickly! They’re so scary!"

Gu Ningyue laughed, "I feel like you’re younger than me."

"Maybe... I maintain my youthful looks well?" Chi Xingtong said, touching her face, "My friends abroad all think I’m just over twenty."

Gu Ningyue walked to the parking spot and opened the car door, "I guess they think you look young, and you could be sold for a good price!"

Chi Xingtong: "..." She seemed to be mocked, but she had no evidence.

At the entrance of the mall, one of the middle-aged men watched the two leave and tossed his cigarette butt: "Isn’t the car here yet? Call them and tell them to hurry!"

"Boss, I heard even Nan Shaoyue got beaten by Gu Ningyue! We..."

"Nan Shaoyue smoked too much and became useless, we’re not scared with so many of us!"

"Y-Yes!"

"The deposit on that side is already twenty-thousand, make sure to find a way to separate Gu Ningyue and Chi Xingtong later, got it!"

"Got it, boss!"

"The car’s here, get in!"

The drive went on for who knows how long. Gu Ningyue turned to see Chi Xingtong’s anxious expression and asked, "Are you scared?"

Chi Xingtong stared at the black van in the rearview mirror; her palms were sweating profusely: "Didn’t you notice? A car has been following us the entire time."

Gu Ningyue said calmly, "Oh, I noticed. What’s the issue?"

Chi Xingtong looked shocked: "Seriously? How can you be so calm?"

To the uninformed, it seemed like Gu Ningyue was just out for a leisurely drive, with an entirely composed demeanor.

"Being unsettled won’t help!" Gu Ningyue laughed, "Would being unsettled make them spare you? Don’t worry, I’ll take them for a little ride."

"How do you know they’re after me?" Chi Xingtong puzzled, "Maybe they’re after you?"

After all, Gu Ningyue is Ling Tianyou’s girlfriend now.

Gu Ningyue made a turn: "Someone just troubled me recently, and no one’s daring enough to provoke me at the moment."

These people are obviously targeting Chi Xingtong. Why exactly is unclear.

Chi Xingtong was confused: "So, why are they after me? I haven’t been back in the country for many years."

Gu Ningyue smiled lightly, "Maybe they’re dazzled by your beauty and want to sell you off to some remote place!"

"... I think you want to do that more!" Chi Xingtong said, but her eyes remained on the van.

"Exactly! Didn’t you notice I’m driving farther away?" Gu Ningyue changed routes among the traffic, ignoring the tailing vehicle.

"..."

In the following hour, Gu Ningyue showed no sign of stopping.

The initial tension Chi Xingtong felt had dissipated mostly, thanks to Gu Ningyue’s calm demeanor, and her grip on the seatbelt loosened.

As darkness began to fall, Gu Ningyue finally turned the car into a sparsely populated alley, "Whatever happens, don’t get out of the car, okay?"

Chi Xingtong was slightly stunned, "What do you mean? What are you going to do?"

Gu Ningyue didn’t answer until she drove out of the alley. The car slowed down upon reaching an open area, "Simply make sure they never dare bother you again! Otherwise, how could you live in this city? Constantly living in fear?"

Resolving this sooner rather than later was better.

With those words, the car stopped.

Chi Xingtong just barely grabbed her before Gu Ningyue had already got out of the car.

The moment the door closed, she had already pulled out the folding knife from her bag.

Chi Xingtong pressed the button to lower the car window, watching Gu Ningyue leaning against the car door—alarmed, "What are you going to do? It’s too dangerous, quickly get back in the car. Let’s go home!"

Why does this girl have such courage? Doesn’t she know fear?

Gu Ningyue didn’t answer, but instead smiled at the approaching van, "Roll up the window. Don’t let it get covered in blood."

Unlike Nan Shaoyue’s men, the sense of foreboding from these men was intense.

While perhaps not career criminals, they definitely weren’t benign.

Hearing Gu Ningyue’s suggestion, Chi Xingtong hesitated for a moment but ultimately closed the window, "Be careful, don’t handle them alone."

While saying this, Chi Xingtong had already dialled 110 on the screen, prepared to call.

Soon, the few middle-aged men exited the van.

Gu Ningyue whistled, her mood apparently quite upbeat, "Do you need so many to deal with two girls?"

The man leading the group regarded her. Though she was merely a young girl, her confidence caught the eye.

"You’re Gu Ningyue?" Heh, it’s just youthful arrogance! What’s there to fear!

"Yes, that’s me!" Gu Ningyue played with the folding knife in her hand, "Are you looking for me or the beauty inside the car?"

"Better get lost if you know what’s good for you," the leader sneered, "Or we’ll deal with you too!"