CHAPTER 102: CHAPTER 102: SAYING ONE THING, MEANING ANOTHER

Gu Ningyue’s gaze remained fixed on the magazine, the sunlight from outside falling on her face, which bore a delicate smile, resembling a piece of exquisite artwork.

"I’m not asking you to spy on President Ling, I just want to ensure that if anything happens here, I’m not the last to know."

She would soon be interacting with Lin Ruixian, so here with Ling Tianyou, she certainly needed to establish a precaution.

Hua Ningcan was clearly the type of strong woman who would never hope her secret crush would be exposed.

Most importantly, Hua Ningcan also knew in her heart that she was secretly in love with a married man.

Just from this, she absolutely didn’t want anyone to know about her feelings.

Comparatively, her requirements were actually straightforward; she believed Hua Ningcan wouldn’t refuse.

She knew this wasn’t the best way to go about things, but if not done, she might end up hurting Ling Tianyou more before matters resolved.

Hua Ningcan remained silent; such conversations were no less than threats.

If she agreed, she might end up getting deeper involved; who knows what Gu Ningyue might force her to do in the future?

Gu Ningyue lifted her head, her eyes as clear as ancient amber: "The deadline is three months. After three months, you don’t need to monitor things at the company. How is that? Besides, I won’t ask anything further."

If after three months she hadn’t sorted things out with Lin Ruixian, she herself would likely be close to losing her mind.

By then, her ’condition’ would be severe. Ling Tianyou might end up staying at home to keep an eye on her, so what’s happening at the company wouldn’t need reporting.

Just thinking about it gave her a bit of heartache!

Hua Ningcan’s expression was puzzled: "Why three months?"

Gu Ningyue chuckled, "I’m just a bit uneasy about your President Ling. After all, President Ling draws much attention, and there might be someone maliciously plotting during my absence, to seduce him somehow? Manager Hua, not every woman is as upright as you."

Hua Ningcan felt a bit embarrassed by the sudden compliment from Gu Ningyue and, after a moment of silence, replied, "Alright, I agree, Young Madam. But after three months, you cannot ask me to do the same thing again."

"Rest assured, I will keep my word." Gu Ningyue responded, shaking her phone slightly: "I recorded it. Do you want me to send you a copy? Might save you some unease?"

Hua Ningyue was taken aback, "What?"

Gu Ningyue burst into laughter, "Just kidding! Let’s exchange contact info, shall we? Easier to keep in touch."

Hua Ningcan realized she had been fooled, her face carried a mix of amusement and helplessness.

Unexpectedly, Ling Tianyou’s wife wasn’t at all like the rumors.

She had thought Gu Ningyue might be neurotic, which was why Ling Tianyou didn’t feel at ease and brought her to the company.

After exchanging WeChat and phone numbers, Gu Ningyue continued flipping through her magazine without speaking.

She was contemplating what she should say if she ran into Lin Ruixian later at his previously opened sushi restaurant.

Her status had changed now; she was Ling Tianyou’s fiancée, a fact she must let Lin Ruixian know.

This offered numerous benefits with one slight risk, though that risk could be the biggest wound, but if she’s careful, that day should never come.

After some unknown length of time, Ling Tianyou arrived at the lounge.

Hua Ningcan stood up: "President Ling."

Ling Tianyou nodded slightly, his face cold as ice, lacking any expression: "Manager Hua, you may leave now. Thanks."

Hua Ningcan responded to Ling Tianyou, "President Ling is too kind."

Then, she turned and left the lounge, conveniently closing the door behind her.

Gu Ningyue put down her coffee, "Why do you change completely when you arrive at the company?"

It’s like turning from someone alive and full of blood into an unfeeling deity.

Ling Tianyou, seeing she wasn’t asleep, felt relieved, "What, don’t like me like this?"

Gu Ningyue honestly nodded, "Yes!"

Ling Tianyou raised the corners of his mouth, showing a flawless smile: "I’m only gentle toward those I love."

Gu Ningyue’s face reddened, she lowered her head and drank a sip of coffee: "Why say such things in the company."

Ling Tianyou glanced at the door, then sat next to Gu Ningyue: "There’s no one here, what are you afraid of?"

Gu Ningyue mumbled ’rogue’ softly, then put down her cup, ignoring him.

Watching her adorable expressions, the smile on Ling Tianyou’s face deepened: "Recently, you seem to be getting more easily embarrassed, are you not falling in love with me?"

Gu Ningyue avoided looking at him, "I am not, I’m not, stop making things up."

"Oh?" Ling Tianyou said casually, "That day when you said you loved me, wanted to be with me forever, wasn’t that you?"

Gu Ningyue froze, stubbornly replied, "I—I suddenly changed my mind, is that not allowed?"

What’s with this person! Clearly seeing her blush, yet saying it all out loud!

Overboard, far too overboard!

Ling Tianyou reached out and turned her shoulder, his smile vanished, his deep and captivating eyes: "Look into my eyes and say it again."

Gu Ningyue’s face was flushed red, "Say, say what?"

Ling Tianyou stared into her eyes: "Say you changed your mind, don’t love me anymore, don’t want to be with me."

Gu Ningyue fell silent, his gaze seemed to engulf her entirely, making her heartbeat accelerate.

After a while, she pushed Ling Tianyou away, a bit petulant: "Alright, alright, I lied, I love you, I didn’t change my mind! I was purposely teasing you!"

Ling Tianyou’s smile returned, he knew she was always contradictory in her words and heart.

"Alright, let’s go! I’ll take you to eat something nice!"

Saying this, Ling Tianyou supported Gu Ningyue to stand.

Gu Ningyue was somewhat surprised, "So soon, you’ve finished with all your company matters?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, "The remaining tasks are left for them to solve. Otherwise, am I raising them just to eat idle meals?"

Gu Ningyue thought about it, indeed, no leader should handle everything personally.

"Let’s go!" Ling Tianyou held Gu Ningyue’s slender fingers and left the lounge, Gu Ningyue named a restaurant.

Ling Tianyou paused while opening the car door, "That place is closed."

Gu Ningyue was taken aback, "When?"

Ling Tianyou carefully supported the car frame, waiting for Gu Ningyue to sit before answering: "Closed a long time ago. However, it seems they opened a new store in the eastern district, currently under renovation. If you want to go, we can check it out."

Gu Ningyue fastened her seatbelt, asking: "You’ve been there too?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Went once with a friend, he really likes it there."

Gu Ningyue hesitated a moment, then suddenly fired off questions: "What friend? Male or female? How old? Look, you can’t answer, you’re guilty inside, you don’t love me!"

Ling Tianyou chuckled softly, this girl wasn’t someone to be messed with!