Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 479: Terrible Luck

In the kitchen, Mrs. Shen guided Gu Ningyue step by step through the process of making drunken crabs. Gu Ningyue learned quickly and her skills were very proficient, quite different from how she used to be.

Even though Mrs. Shen had long noticed changes in Gu Ningyue, seeing her now, Mrs. Shen’s heart was still layered with confusion.

What could cause such a big change in a person? When did all this start?

"I heard you had your mother’s room completely redecorated?" Mrs. Shen shook the water droplets off her hands and looked at Gu Ningyue.

Gu Ningyue considerately handed over a towel and smiled, "Yes! My mother’s room was in disrepair, especially after I left, it became even more rundown."

There was an implied meaning in her words, and how could Mrs. Shen not understand?

Mrs. Shen sighed, thinking of her past good friend who suffered all kinds of abuse at home after marrying Gu Zheng, her heart ached: "When your mother wanted to marry your father, your grandfather was against it. But your mother insisted on marrying him, no matter how others tried to dissuade her." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Gu Ningyue’s initial relationship with Ye Mingchen looked exactly like her mother’s.

For a long time, Mrs. Shen thought Gu Ningyue would follow in her mother’s footsteps and end up on a dead-end road.

But unexpectedly, after Gu Ningyue broke everyone’s heart, she seemed to awaken suddenly as if possessed.

If she hadn’t witnessed it herself, Mrs. Shen wouldn’t have believed a person could grow up so quickly.

So quickly that it shocked her and everyone around her.

Especially when her precious daughter Shen Hanyin was hospitalized, Gu Ningyue’s actions surprised everyone even more.

At this moment, as Gu Ningyue watched the rising steam from the pot, a smile appeared on her face, a smile that seemed to understand past events completely, yet as if they didn’t matter at all: "My mother loved so fully that she left herself no escape route. I won’t be like her, Auntie. My fate is my own to control; I won’t give up my choices for anything."

Her mother was destined to have a great life, studying abroad, furthering her education, with her intelligence and wealthy background, a bright future was surely waiting for her.

But for Gu Zheng, a selfish and self-serving man, her mother gave up nearly everything, even breaking ties with her family to marry him.

What was the result? Without the support of her maternal family, after all the dowry was exhausted, when her last bit of utility was drained, her mother became a discarded pawn.

In that moment, she fell from heaven to earth.

Thinking of these things, Gu Ningyue felt genuine regret for her mother’s lost opportunities.

The saying goes, a man fears entering the wrong trade, a woman fears marrying the wrong man. This was vividly illustrated by her mother’s circumstances.

Mrs. Shen nodded, "It’s great that you think this way. Never learn from your mother. She was a foolish woman, too foolish to turn back even when she hit a wall!"

Even now, Mrs. Shen still regrets Gu Ningyue’s mother’s choices, feeling deeply disappointed in her.

Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but smile at Mrs. Shen, "Even though my mom wasn’t good at choosing a husband, she was great at choosing friends. Having a friend like you, Aunt Shen, is something others can only dream of, which is already wonderful."

Mrs. Shen lightly flicked Gu Ningyue’s forehead, "Just like your mother, sweet talker, always knows how to flatter me!"

Gu Ningyue stuck out her tongue, "I’m just speaking the truth, and Aunt Shen doesn’t even believe me."

Seeing Gu Ningyue act playfully, Mrs. Shen didn’t hold so much resentment over the past, just felt a little pity: "If your mother could see you now, she’d surely be very happy."

Gu Ningyue looked at Mrs. Shen and said, "Yeah, if my mom were still around, maybe everything would be different!"

Forty minutes later, Gu Ningyue helped Shen Hanyin to the dining table, "Take it slow, why the rush?"

Shen Hanyin pretended to sulk, "If not for your visit, my mom wouldn’t have made drunken crabs for me. The ones made by the home help can’t compare to my mom’s at all. I’m benefiting from your presence!"

Mrs. Shen laughed and said, "Oh, this kid, Ningyue rarely visits, and you’re getting jealous. How would I know you wanted to eat them if you didn’t say anything?"

Even as she was speaking, Mrs. Shen opened a crab and placed it on Shen Hanyin’s plate.

Gu Ningyue felt a subtle envy in her heart, if only her mother were still here...

"Auntie, is Uncle Shen’s company working on a new project?" Gu Ningyue asked while eating, looking at Mrs. Shen.

Mrs. Shen nodded, "Yes! But this project is just minor; it’s only for paving the way for future collaborations. It’ll just take these couple of days, and should be finished the day after tomorrow."

Gu Ningyue replied, "I see."

"By the way, Ningyue, have you traveled to U country recently? How was it?" Mrs. Shen asked, "Did you go with a tour group?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No, I went by myself."

Mrs. Shen looked at Shen Hanyin, somewhat surprised, "You went by yourself?"

In her impression, Gu Ningyue didn’t speak any foreign languages!

Gu Ningyue understood what Mrs. Shen meant and explained, "Yes, I studied some U country language at home beforehand. It wasn’t too difficult to communicate once I was there, just needed to know the basics."

"I see!" Mrs. Shen picked up some other dishes and placed them in Gu Ningyue’s bowl, "In the future, it’s best to have an interpreter; it’s not safe for girls abroad, especially in U country. A friend of mine went to U country for a vacation, and encountered a robber in the hotel lobby at night. Luckily, the police responded quickly, and he reacted fast and got on the elevator right away, or who knows what might have happened!"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Security in U country isn’t very good, can’t be compared to Z country. I realized once I was there how lucky I am to have been born in Z country. At least you don’t have to worry when you go out at night here."

"Yet Hanyin still wants to go alone to U country to relax! She hasn’t relieved my worries at all," Mrs. Shen finally got to the point, "See, even Ningyue says the security there is bad. You better stay at home."

"Oh, Mom!" Shen Hanyin said, "Ningyue returned safely, right? Not everyone has such bad luck to meet robbers."

And it was in the hotel lobby! That’s such misfortune!