Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 426: I’ll Handle It

Gu Ningyue stared blankly at Ling Tianyou, still unable to believe what she had just heard.

After a while, she looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "You won’t regret it, will you?"

Although Ling Tianyou wasn’t an impulsive person, who could stay rational in every choice throughout their life?

If one day Ling Tianyou regretted it, what would she do?

Ling Tianyou gave a faint smile, "No, I’ve never regretted my choices."

Gu Ningyue lowered her head, silently looking at the leftover rice in her bowl for a long time.

She liked Ling Tianyou, and Ling Tianyou liked her. But now, reaching the engagement step, she suddenly felt a bit anxious.

"What’s wrong? You don’t want to?"

Ling Tianyou’s voice came from above as Gu Ningyue shook her head, "I do, it’s just that I feel inexplicably anxious, like I’m dreaming."

"Are you scared? Are you afraid I won’t treat you well?" Ling Tianyou guessed accurately, touching Gu Ningyue’s secret worries.

Gu Ningyue trembled and looked up at Ling Tianyou, "Yes, I’m afraid you’ll know my secrets and gradually stop liking me."

From a young age, she hadn’t loved anyone, but she’d seen many couples come together and fall apart.

The initial passionate emotions all dissolve with time, becoming strangers at best. At worst, they became enemies.

Ling Tianyou gazed at Gu Ningyue’s figure, his voice gentle yet firm, "You are the first person I’ve liked in so many years. I’ve always been faithful. Even—I’m saying even if one day I stop liking you, I would still treat you well. I’ll protect you for life. No matter what you do, as long as you’re by my side, I’ll forgive you."

Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but raise her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Ling Tianyou, "Really?"

This was the first time Ling Tianyou had made such a promise to her; to say she wasn’t moved would be a lie.

If it were truly possible, she wanted her life to be related to Ling Tianyou’s.

Ling Tianyou nodded solemnly, "I keep my promises and would never deceive the one I love most."

Gu Ningyue was instantly moved by these sweet words, her hand weakened, almost dropping the chopsticks onto the table.

"Okay, then... let’s get engaged."

Ling Tianyou’s lips curled up, "Alright, then let’s go home together the night after tomorrow and tell my parents."

Gu Ningyue was taken aback, "Don’t your parents already know about this?"

Ling Tianyou smiled, "Of course they know, but with you not in City A, how could I handle the engagement alone? You should bring your dad too! Just for formality."

Gu Ningyue’s initially sweet expression turned reluctant, "Let’s not. I don’t want to see him and Li Yulan on my happiest day."

Recalling Gu Zheng’s repulsive face made Gu Ningyue feel nauseous.

Ling Tianyou was silent for a few seconds, "Alright, if you don’t want to, then don’t! I’ll handle my parents."

Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but ask, "Won’t your parents make it difficult for you? After all... your dad never liked me."

Especially after Ling Tianyou severed ties with the Chen Family, Ling Chengyang probably disdained her even more!

Ling Tianyou served her some food, "Don’t worry about that. I’ll take care of it. Just show up on the engagement day."

Gu Ningyue nodded, looking at the rice in her bowl, "Okay. I’ll listen to you."

After speaking, Gu Ningyue suddenly raised her head, "Oh, if we get married, my dad probably won’t give me any dowry. I don’t have much money, as you know."

The money she earned from the X website had long been spent, and what was left was sent to her master in U Country.

If it was just an engagement, it was fine, but for marriage, she had little to offer as a dowry.

Ling Tianyou didn’t lift his head, "The one billion inheritance your mother left you is the best dowry. My parents won’t mind about that."

Gu Ningyue thought for a while, "But that’s to be realized only after marriage and children!"

If marrying alone was enough, she wouldn’t be this poor now.

Ling Tianyou smiled, "If you’re worried, I’ll transfer you eighty million to your account tomorrow. It can be your dowry then!"

Gu Ningyue was stunned, "What are you talking about? What kind of dowry comes from the husband?"

Ling Tianyou said nothing, instead looking deeply at her.

Gu Ningyue was puzzled, "What?"

Ling Tianyou smiled, "What did you just call me?"

It had been a long time since he’d heard that word come from Gu Ningyue’s lips, and it stirred him unexpectedly.

Gu Ningyue realized and blushed, "It’s nothing! Let’s eat before the food gets cold."

Ling Tianyou said nothing more, nor did he continue the topic. Still, throughout the meal, Gu Ningyue could feel Ling Tianyou’s intense gaze even without looking up.

As soon as Gu Ningyue laid down her chopsticks, she quickly said, "I’m a bit tired, going to bed now, goodnight!"

With that, Gu Ningyue swiftly headed upstairs.

"Wait, I have something serious to discuss with you." Ling Tianyou sat quietly, watching Gu Ningyue who was already standing on the stairs, "Wash up and come to my room."

Though one was sitting and the other standing, Gu Ningyue felt as if Ling Tianyou was a head taller.

"What’s the matter?" Gu Ningyue asked, "Can it wait till tomorrow? I’m a bit sleepy."

Under Ling Tianyou’s gaze, Gu Ningyue even stuttered slightly.

Ling Tianyou said calmly, "No, it can’t wait till tomorrow! I have to go to the office early. I still have some files to finish. You go wash up first."

Having said that, Ling Tianyou also left his chair and turned to the study, leaving no room for Gu Ningyue to refuse.

"Ling Tianyou..."

Gu Ningyue reached out looking at Ling Tianyou’s retreating back, but he pretended not to hear and shut the study door behind him.

Gu Ningyue sighed, then walked quickly to her room to wash up.

Currently, her wounds had healed, and the scabs were about to completely fall off.

Once she got some scar-removal ointment, everything would be perfect.

After her bath, Gu Ningyue looked at the neatly folded robe, hesitated for two seconds, but still picked up the previous white T-shirt.

What did Ling Tianyou want to talk about? She had already told him everything she could! Oh wait, she forgot to mention Jin Chenglong.

But how could Ling Tianyou have caught wind of it?

After all, she hadn’t taken any action yet!

Upon returning home, she’d been dragged from Gu Zheng’s company to the villa, leaving no time to trouble Jin Chenglong.