CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 255 DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS? (9)

Dong Xin Yan took the bag handed to her by the salesperson and answered without hesitation, "Of course, using the card for my man is only natural."

"Alright, alright, stop flaunting your romance in front of a single like me!"

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Dong Xin Yan returned to the villa a little after seven in the evening. As she opened the door and walked into the hallway, she saw a pair of men’s leather shoes and was slightly surprised.

Gu Ningyi hadn’t come home this early for quite some time.

As Dong Xin Yan was thinking about this, slow footsteps echoed in her ears. She instinctively looked up to see Gu Ningyi gracefully descending the spiral staircase, hands in pockets.

When he saw Dong Xin Yan, his steps paused, and he stood on the stairs, looking down at her somewhat condescendingly, and in an unexpectedly gentle tone, he said, "You’re back?"

Dong Xin Yan was not accustomed to his gentle tone, and was momentarily stunned before snapping back to her senses and nodding at him, "Yes, I’m back."

Gu Ningyi’s lips curved slightly, and his dark eyes moved from her beautiful face to the bag in her hand.

Following his gaze, Dong Xin Yan realized he was looking at the bag she was holding, and she quickly hid it behind her.

There was a faint flicker in Gu Ningyi’s eyes, and his thin lips moved slightly, but ultimately he said nothing and continued down the stairs.

Dong Xin Yan changed her shoes and quickly told Gu Ningyi she was going upstairs to change clothes, then took the bag and headed upstairs. Gu Ningyi’s dark eyes followed Dong Xin Yan’s figure until she disappeared at the top of the stairs, then slowly withdrew.

Soon, Dong Xin Yan came downstairs. Gu Ningyi was sitting on the sofa watching the news. She pondered for a moment, then slowly walked over and softly asked, "Mr. Gu, have you eaten yet?"

Gu Ningyi turned his dark eyes towards Dong Xin Yan, his gaze deep, "No."

"Then, shall I cook for you?"

Dong Xin Yan rarely took the initiative to cook for him. Usually, it was at his request. Today, she offered on her own accord. A quick hint of joy flashed in Gu Ningyi’s eyes, but his expression revealed nothing as he nodded slightly, "Okay."

Previously, Dong Xin Yan didn’t know Gu Ningyi at all, but now, after spending so much time together, she had come to understand his preferences. So this meal, Dong Xin Yan cooked all the dishes he liked.

While eating, Dong Xin Yan kept stealing glances at Gu Ningyi and noticed that there was a faint smile on his lips. Her heart couldn’t help but race with excitement.

After dinner, Dong Xin Yan deftly cleaned up the dishes and then went upstairs.

She returned to her room, took out the gift she bought today, and thought carefully. Based on her recent observations, Gu Ningyi’s good mood from the morning seemed to have carried through to now.

He usually maintained either a cold face or no expression in front of her, but he had smiled just now!

So now was definitely the right opportunity to speak up.

Dong Xin Yan took a deep breath to steady herself, then picked up the bag and headed out of the bedroom towards the study.

The villa was very quiet. Dong Xin Yan could clearly hear her own footsteps as she approached the study step by step. Once she reached the door, her hands unconsciously squeezed the bag, then she raised a hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Dong Xin Yan took another deep breath and then pushed the door open.

Gu Ningyi sat behind the large desk, his demeanor elegant and composed. He lifted his dark eyes slightly, looking at her indifferently, his thin lips parted lightly, "Is there something you need?"