Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 523: Don’t Even Think About It

Driving all the way back home, as soon as they entered the door, they saw Aunt Zhang standing at the entrance, not knowing how long she had been waiting.

Gu Ningyue got out of the car with a puzzled look: "Aunt Zhang, why are you standing here? Aren’t you cold?"

Aunt Zhang looked at Gu Ningyue, a hint of shock crossing her eyes: "Young Madam, are you injured?"

Gu Ningyue then remembered that her clothes were scorched black in several places, "No, it’s just that the clothes have been burned in a few spots."

Aunt Zhang quickly said: "I’ve made some chicken congee, would Young Madam and President Ling like some? It’s still on the stove, just freshly made."

Gu Ningyue shook her head: "No need, Tianyou and I have already eaten outside."

Aunt Zhang followed the two into the villa, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at them: "Young Madam, President Ling, Xiao Yun hasn’t returned. Is she alright?"

Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou exchanged a glance. It seemed Aunt Zhang had also seen that news.

Gu Ningyue hesitated for two seconds, then looked at Aunt Zhang and said: "Xiao Yun is slightly injured and has been sent to the hospital. She probably won’t be coming back in the next few days."

Ling Tianyou also nodded along, "Thankfully, Ning Yue rushed in on time. Xiao Yun is not in any life-threatening danger. I’ve asked someone to watch over her at the hospital. She can come back once the injuries heal a bit."

Aunt Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou: "That’s good, I’ve been having a twitch in my right eye all night, feeling like something was going to happen."

Especially after receiving a call from Ling Tianyou, she felt even more uneasy.

After all, Xiao Yun is still a child and has already had a hard life. If something else were to happen, it wouldn’t be worth it. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"It’s nothing major." Gu Ningyue didn’t want Aunt Zhang to worry, hesitated for two seconds, then added: "She’ll be back after a while."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhang repeatedly said: "As long as everything’s okay, everything’s okay. Now I can finally have a restful sleep."

"It’s really late now, Aunt Zhang, you should hurry and rest!" Gu Ningyue said to her, "Good night."

Aunt Zhang gave a response, went into the kitchen to turn off the stove, checked the door lock again, and then returned to her room to sleep.

Gu Ningyue stretched lazily: "Aunt Zhang has a good heart, call some more people over tomorrow! This villa is too big, and Aunt Zhang is getting older, it’s quite laborious for her to clean."

It’s like tonight, with Aunt Zhang staying up late, waiting for them to come back before she can sleep; it seems a bit cruel no matter how you look at it.

"Alright." Ling Tianyou reached out, gently brushing her head: "I’ll call some reliable people over first thing in the morning."

Gu Ningyue responded, glanced at the clock on the wall, and said to Ling Tianyou: "Then I’ll go up to rest first, what about you?"

Ling Tianyou said: "I need to organize some stuff, you go ahead and sleep!"

Gu Ningyue was a little confused: "It’s almost one o’clock, and you still have things to prepare? Be careful about going bald!"

Ling Tianyou smiled faintly: "It won’t take long, just some documents needed for tomorrow’s meeting. You go ahead and sleep! Good night."

Seeing that Ling Tianyou said so, Gu Ningyue just said ’Good night’ and went upstairs to her bedroom.

After throwing the ruined clothes aside, Gu Ningyue lay in the bathtub filled with freshly poured hot water. A day’s fatigue flowed into her body with the warm heat, and for a moment, everything was cast aside.

Gu Ningyue closed her eyes, quietly savoring this fleeting serenity.

Not knowing how much time passed, the water in the bathtub gradually cooled, and only then did Gu Ningyue dry herself off and come out.

This body, though young and exquisite, had passed almost half a year, and the scars on it remained quite glaring in the mirror.

Though capable of wearing gowns, backless dresses were out of the question.

All of this was caused by Li Yulan and Gu Wanwan, that sibling duo. It seems this time going back for the Mid-Autumn Festival, more interest needs to be collected from Li Yulan.

With that thought, Gu Ningyue picked up her robe, turned off the only lamp in the room, and lay on the bed.

Maybe the stories Ling Tianyou told her left too deep an impression; as soon as Gu Ningyue closed her eyes, they appeared in her mind.

Could such a person really exist? Someone who, even after his wife’s long passing, still transfers his love to an absent lover.

For some reason, besides respect, Gu Ningyue felt many other emotions towards such affection.

Perhaps, after experiencing so much, she still yearns for such affection!

She wishes for someone who, even if she’s no longer in this world, would still be so dedicated and passionate towards her.

Although longing might be painful, Gu Ningyue feels that she’s not a selfless person.

If there really was someone like that for her, she would be very happy.

It’s just, someone like Ling Tianyou, naturally admired by people, it would be difficult for him to achieve this, right?

What if, by then, she’s not completely dead, watching from another’s body while Ling Tianyou slowly falls for someone else, how heartbreaking would that be?

Gu Ningyue thought, feeling a slight sorrow in her heart.

She hopes that, in Ling Tianyou’s eyes and heart, there’s only her alone, even if one day she’s gone, she still wants it this way.

For some reason, Gu Ningyue suddenly realized that from the very beginning she only wanted to cling to someone powerful, but now, she desires a lifelong commitment.

But it’s also good, just like Ling Tianyou said, some things you can’t avoid even if you’re afraid.

She decides to take things step by step, living in the moment!

With this thought, Gu Ningyue slowly drifted into sleep.

At dawn the next day, when Gu Ningyue opened her eyes again, it was already twelve noon.

Since the last time she broke the curse, this was the first time Gu Ningyue had slept for so long.

She grabbed her phone and took a look, there were more than a dozen messages on WeChat. Gu Ningyue quickly sat up: "Oh no, I forgot Lu Qingqing is supposed to bring Ji Qianqian over today!"

She quickly dialed Lu Qingqing’s number, but the tone rang for a long time without anyone answering on the other end.

Gu Ningyue opened WeChat and saw a few messages from Lu Qingqing: "Reply to me on WeChat when you wake up. I have things to handle at noon, so I might not answer the phone."

"By the way, there’s a card without a password in Qianqian’s bag. Her expenses can be covered from that."

"President Ling treats you well, you’re very fortunate."

Gu Ningyue looked puzzled as she replied to Lu Qingqing, got dressed, and left the room.

Just as she came out, a crisp, familiar voice echoed downstairs: "Sister! You’re awake?"

A strikingly beautiful face appeared in Gu Ningyue’s sight as she turned around. Seeing Ji Qianqian waving at her from downstairs, Gu Ningyue was momentarily stunned, then she too revealed a smile.