CHAPTER 103: CHAPTER 103: DEPENDS ON YOUR PERFORMANCE

Arriving at the Japanese restaurant in the eastern district, you can already see two chefs putting up a sign without getting out of the car.

There are several long and thick steel rods standing at the entrance, and the door isn’t installed, clearly indicating the restaurant is not open for business.

Gu Ningyue felt a bit disappointed, "Looks like we won’t be able to eat here today."

Ling Tianyou nodded, "What made you suddenly crave food from this place?"

"I just suddenly wanted to eat here!" Gu Ningyue leaned against the seat, "Let’s head home then!"

Ling Tianyou said, "If you want Japanese food, I know another good place. Shall we give it a try?"

Gu Ningyue thought for a while, "Let’s go then! We rarely come out anyway."

Once home, she might fall asleep soon again.

It was then she realized why she had no reaction in the hospital, but at home, the feeling grew stronger.

In the hospital, the curse hadn’t triggered yet, plus Ji Qianqian was by her side.

With that noisy kid around, most of her energy was focused on her.

Moreover, Ling Tianyou and his assistant usually surrounded her, making her unaware of her changes.

Now back home, with Ling Tianyou heading to the company, this contrast slowly emerged.

Fortunately, she had that dream, which served as a wake-up call.

Otherwise, if it got serious before she realized, it would be a lot worse.

As the car sped away, Gu Ningyue looked out at the scenery and suddenly saw a young man in a T-shirt coming out of the shop.

He had a youthful face and looked only seventeen or eighteen.

But only Gu Ningyue knew that this person was about the same age as her and had already graduated from university and ventured into the ’world’.

Lin Ruixian stood at the entrance, instructing the workers, holding a handkerchief over his nose and mouth, seemingly quite concerned about the surrounding dust.

Who would’ve thought, after all these years, Lin Ruixian is still such a neat freak.

As the car drove farther away, Gu Ningyue turned her head back, "What do you think I should gift at Gu Wanwan’s engagement party?"

Ling Tianyou glanced at her, "No need, I’ve already prepared it. Just stay by my side!"

Gu Ningyue chuckled, "How could that be the same? I’m her ’sister’, it’s such an important occasion. How could I go empty-handed?"

"What kind of mischief are you up to now?" Although Ling Tianyou said this, his voice was filled with fondness, without a hint of reproach.

Gu Ningyue tilted her head in thought, "I haven’t decided yet, it feels wrong to go empty-handed."

She was determined to avenge the original owner, after all they’ve tormented the original owner for years, even now wanting to keep using her. How could she let them off easily?

Even if going to Hell, she’d make sure they pave the way!

After a moment of silence, Ling Tianyou suddenly said, "I’ve heard that Li Yulan has been frequently swimming at a newly opened pool called Yashang. The environment is nice, highly praised, but the paperwork is not yet complete, still being processed!"

Gu Ningyue’s eyes lit up, "So, you’ve already thought of a plan? Tell me about it?"

Ling Tianyou turned his head and smiled, "That’s a matter of your performance."

Gu Ningyue thought for a moment, "How should I perform then? Tell me, won’t you? I’m begging you!"

"..." Ling Tianyou said, "If you keep talking like that, I’ll throw you out of the car now!"

Gu Ningyue giggled, "Then tell me! What are you planning?"

Ling Tianyou didn’t answer, sticking to his earlier reply: "Let’s see your performance!"

Gu Ningyue pouted, "So stingy, you promised to protect me, treat me well, and now you’re like this, hmph!"

Ling Tianyou didn’t even glance at her, quietly driving the car.

Seeing that neither soft nor hard approach worked on him, Gu Ningyue could only stay silent as well.

Indeed, this man is an ice mountain.

When they reached the Japanese restaurant Ling Tianyou mentioned, as soon as they walked in, someone approached and said: "President Ling, upstairs please."

Gu Ningyue looked at him and asked, "Tell me, what other wild women have you brought here before, for them to be so familiar with you?"

Ling Tianyou replied without changing his expression, "My mom!"

"..." Gu Ningyue took a sharp breath, "Sorry, pretend I didn’t say anything."

Once inside the private room, Gu Ningyue realized the place was beautifully decorated.

In the Japanese style, there was even a very lovely screen.

Sitting cross-legged on the tatami after taking off her shoes, Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou, who leaned in, "Shouldn’t you be sitting across from me? Why are you sitting beside me?"

Ling Tianyou raised an eyebrow, "Is there a rule that says I have to sit across from you to eat with you?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Yes!"

Ling Tianyou leaned closer and asked, "Who set that rule? You?"

"My mom doesn’t care about that." Gu Ningyue looked at the menu and calmly replied, "Only I do."

"..." Ling Tianyou said, "Order something!"

The door opened, and a kimono-clad waitress entered to take orders.

With a beige kimono and a pretty face, even Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but glance twice.

Though the waitress’s gaze was fixed on Ling Tianyou without moving.

But she didn’t mind. Look, look! Understandable! She also likes handsome guys!

Ordering a bit of food and a bottle of green plum wine, it wasn’t until the kimono-clad waitress left that she looked at Ling Tianyou and asked, "Did you come here because the food is good? Not for other reasons?"

Of course Ling Tianyou knew what she meant, chuckled, and said, "It’s that my mom likes the food here, every time she returns to the country she visits. What kind of nonsense is in your little brain again!"

Speaking, he flicked her forehead.

"Ouch!" Gu Ningyue rubbed her head, "I’m just curious, you’re so handsome, have such a good background, why have you never had a girlfriend before?"

Ling Tianyou said nothing, seemingly secretive about this topic.

Seeing he didn’t answer, Gu Ningyue’s curiosity grew, "Did you get hurt before? Is that why you don’t want a girlfriend anymore?"

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Exactly, if you speak to me like that several more times, I might soon stop liking women."

"..." Gu Ningyue paused, "Comrade, don’t change the topic, we’re discussing your issue!"

Ling Tianyou firmly replied, "There’s no issue with me."

"..." Gu Ningyue said, "Why haven’t you had a girlfriend? Is it because they’re not good enough or..."

Before finishing her sentence, Gu Ningyue swallowed the latter half under Ling Tianyou’s sharp gaze.

Terrifying, so terrifying.

When gentle, he’s unbelievably soft, when scary, he doesn’t seem human!