CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 86: TOO NAIVE

Ling Tianyou sat down next to Gu Ningyue, reached out and pinched her cheek, "Okay! What are you up to this time?"

If this girl had nothing to do, she would have gone to sleep long ago. What reason could she have for sitting here like a corpse waiting for him?

Upon hearing this, Gu Ningyue giggled. Who would have guessed that Ling Tianyou understood her this well?

"Do you know Shangguan Wuyue?" Gu Ningyue asked him, "I heard his family has been renowned doctors for generations. Perhaps he can cure Ji Qianqian’s illness. Can you find someone to track him down?"

Ling Tianyou crossed his arms and sized up Gu Ningyue, "Lu Qingqing has already agreed to give you the bracelet, so why worry about Ji Qianqian’s illness? Whether Ji Qianqian lives or dies, what does it have to do with you?"

Ji Qianqian’s appearance was purely a coincidental mishap. Even if Gu Ningyue had a kind heart, it wouldn’t be worth the effort for her.

Gu Ningyue knew Ling Tianyou would ask this question, and she was prepared with a response, "You’ve been so good to me, I should share some of your burdens, right? Lu Qingqing’s family is influential and powerful, you’ll definitely benefit from them in the future. If Ji Qianqian is cured, even if Lu Qingqing doesn’t help you later, she won’t hinder you! Even if she can’t be cured, Lu Qingqing would be grateful to you for bringing Shangguan Wuyue, the miracle doctor, to her."

Ling Tianyou said leisurely, "So, should I thank you for considering all this for me?"

He didn’t seem to care about the things Gu Ningyue mentioned, which made Gu Ningyue inexplicably feel a bit lacking in confidence due to his dismissive manner.

What’s up with this guy, why does he seem to know everything?

"Come on, just tell me if you will or not!" Gu Ningyue tugged at Ling Tianyou’s sleeve, "This is all beneficial for you, no harm at all."

This evening, while Ji Qianqian was asleep, Gu Ningyue took the opportunity to open her computer and use some technical skills to research some information.

The reason Ji Qianqian ended up like this is indeed due to some stimulus, but that stimulus was a pharmaceutical one.

Few people know about this. Even finding clues from back then took some effort.

Poisonous Grass, a plant hidden in the desert, with branches and leaves usable in medicine but outwardly indistinguishable from ordinary wild grass.

Only careful observation would reveal slight differences in the vein patterns.

Before this, Ji Qianqian fell into depression due to her parents’ departure and took antidepressant medication.

Coincidentally, the name of that medication could be seen in pictures she posted on social media.

Through those clues, Gu Ningyue traced how Ji Qianqian purchased the drugs and identified the recipient of the funds behind the transactions.

Although this person couldn’t be found since they used a fake name, the drug contained ingredients of Poisonous Grass.

She had suspected it; how could someone deteriorate cognitively from a simple stimulus to this extent?

If she hadn’t known about this, it would be fine; now that she knew, she couldn’t bear simply watching such a good girl like Ji Qianqian spend her life like this.

This is just a small effort, so why not lend a hand!

"I can help you find him, but how are you going to thank me?" Ling Tianyou showed no expression on his face, though his eyes were stunningly beautiful, "I don’t like working for free."

Gu Ningyue suddenly remembered what Aunt Zhang had mentioned, "Are you not my husband! Over such a small matter, you want to haggle with me?"

They’re a married couple, not business partners, so why is Ling Tianyou always thinking about asking for returns?

Ling Tianyou was amused by her words, "You remember I’m your husband now? Why didn’t you treat me like your husband before?"

Usually, she would blush just with a peck and call him a rogue. Quite the change now!

Gu Ningyue blushed at his words and couldn’t help but retort, "Even if I don’t treat you as my husband, I consider you my closest person! Isn’t this something that comes gradually? I’m a slow warmer!"

Words like husband and marriage were indeed concepts Gu Ningyue lacked.

But after spending so much time together, even the coldest person couldn’t be completely devoid of feelings.

Moreover, Ling Tianyou treated her well. Was she really that ungrateful?

Seeing her expression, Ling Tianyou stopped teasing her, "Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. I’ll have someone look into it tomorrow, but I can’t guarantee that they’ll find him. Shangguan Wuyue is elusive; I can’t assure you we’ll locate him."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "He should be in K City now. Sending people there might yield some news."

She had found out his identity and that he had bought a one-way ticket to K City.

Most likely, he’s still in K City!

Ling Tianyou asked while looking at her, "How do you know he’s in K City?"

Her hand was injured now, so she had to stay at home. Where did she get that information?

Gu Ningyue replied, "Well, I found it online."

As for which website, she definitely wouldn’t say.

Ling Tianyou gazed steadily at her eyes, his expression rather serious, "I don’t like being lied to, Gu Ningyue. If you tell the truth, I won’t blame you."

He always felt that this eldest daughter of the Gu Family wasn’t the same as before. She had many secrets he had no knowledge of.

This feeling, he didn’t like.

Gu Ningyue was silent for a long time before finally lifting her head to say, "Actually, I know a little bit about hacking, enough to find out a bit of information. I had nothing to do last night, so I checked on Shangguan Wuyue."

Ling Tianyou smiled lightly, "A little bit of hacking skill? I think it’s more than just a little bit!"

Gu Ningyue guiltily touched the tip of her nose. Compared to her master, it really was just a little.

"Compared to a real expert, it’s nothing, or else I could just tell you where Shangguan Wuyue is on the spot."

Ling Tianyou suddenly asked, "Have you checked on me?"

"No! Really never!" Gu Ningyue raised her hand, "I swear!"

Honestly, she had just crossed over at that time and hadn’t caught her breath before meeting him; no time at all to investigate him.

Ling Tianyou studied her little expression and chuckled, "Alright, alright, I believe you. I’ll look into it!"

"You actually suspect me!" Gu Ningyue said aggrievedly, "I’m so hurt!"

All this time, he had been taking advantage. Now, it’s her turn!

"Is that so!" Ling Tianyou laughed and leaned close to her, "Smooch! Here’s a kiss for you, feeling any better?"

Gu Ningyue: "?????" What is this nonsense? Does this man have no shame? How does he do it so naturally!

"Not enough?" Ling Tianyou pecked again, "Still upset?"

"Not upset anymore, I’m going to sleep now, goodnight!"

Gu Ningyue stood up expressionlessly and left the hall without looking back.

A soft laugh came from behind, making Gu Ningyue want to slap herself.

Should have known earlier, Ling Tianyou is just a rascal, and she actually thought she could take advantage of a rascal?

Naïve, too naïve!