CHAPTER 112: CHAPTER 112: SOMETHING FEELS OFF

"Do I look good?"

Ling Tianyou’s unexpected question interrupted Gu Ningyue’s thoughts.

Gu Ningyue awkwardly lowered her head, not daring to look at Ling Tianyou.

No matter how she answered Ling Tianyou’s question, it seemed off somehow.

Most importantly, his tone was just too cold!

After thinking for a long time, Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "Well, I think there’s something I need to tell you."

Ling Tianyou was practically transformed into an iceberg. As soon as he appeared, she could feel the temperature drop even without air conditioning.

Continuing like this, she might not be able to handle it.

"What is it?" Ling Tianyou’s eyes flashed with a hint of expectation he didn’t even realize, could it be that this girl finally understood, ready to rely on him?

Gu Ningyue took a sip of the hot milk beside her, and warmth spread through her body: "I know why you’re unhappy, but I can promise, I will never betray you. There are just some things I have to do."

It’s not like she’s cheating on him or putting a green hat on him, why keep acting so cold?

Ling Tianyou’s expression, just gaining a bit of warmth, turned cold again, "Oh!"

Oh??? What does "Oh" mean!

Gu Ningyue’s face was full of confusion, "I know you feel awkward because I didn’t let you listen to my conversation with Mr. Chen, but... I really have difficulties. This matter, I want to solve it myself."

Ling Tianyou didn’t speak, unclear on what he was thinking.

After who knows how long, just as Gu Ningyue was about to say something else, she suddenly heard Ling Tianyou say, "Li Yulan is hospitalized."

Gu Ningyue was startled, "When? Is she ill?"

Ling Tianyou raised his eyes, his gaze as bright as obsidian: "She went swimming at the pool, got drunk afterward, and drowned in the deep end."

"Drunk? Went swimming?" Gu Ningyue felt this wasn’t deliberate, then it must mean Li Yulan has a problem.

"Perhaps she’s too excited because her daughter finally became the young madam of the Ye family." Ling Tianyou casually remarked.

Gu Ningyue: "...Did you do it?"

No matter how happy Li Yulan was, she wouldn’t be involved in such accidents.

Ling Tianyou didn’t speak, waited till he finished his sandwich, then looked at her and asked, "Li Yulan is in the ICU now, are you happy?"

Gu Ningyue’s expression remained calm, "I should be happy, but you don’t seem happy. I can’t really be happy."

Li Yulan hoped endlessly, finally her daughter was free from the titles of illegitimate child and mistress, becoming the rightful Mrs. Ye.

But, fate was cruel, she ended up in the hospital the day before the engagement party, unable to witness this moment personally.

Logically speaking, she should indeed be happy.

Whether from the original owner or from these people making things difficult for her, she should feel happy.

However, seeing Ling Tianyou like this, her heart is inexplicably heavy.

The original joy was mostly gone, even if she could laugh, it would mostly be somewhat stiff.

"Do you care whether I’m happy?" Ling Tianyou, as if hearing a funny joke, "I thought you only cared about other people’s joy and sadness."

Cared so much, that in dreams you even wanted to die for that person?

"You’re my fiancé, why wouldn’t I care if you’re happy?" Gu Ningyue took a deep breath: "Are you saying this to erase the significance of my existence?"

Ling Tianyou casually picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corner of his mouth, "The significance of everyone’s existence is given by themselves, I can’t erase it, nor can I define it. Alright, I’m going to the company now."

He seemed to transform into the high and mighty president again, seeing others even a second was their good fortune.

Gu Ningyue watched his disappearing figure at the villa entrance, inexplicably a mist of tears appeared in her eyes.

After who knows how long, Gu Ningyue stood up: "I’m full, clean it up!"

Aunt Zhang responded, instructing others to clean up the dining table.

"Young Madam, don’t be sad, President Ling has just been in a bad mood lately."

Gu Ningyue nodded, "It’s okay, this matter is actually my fault."

"President Ling is actually a good person, if Young Madam could soften up, maybe things would pass."

Gu Ningyue didn’t speak, knowing better than anyone else, this matter couldn’t be solved with a few soft words.

"Forget it, I really haven’t done anything for him, if ignoring me makes him feel better, then let it be!"

Gu Ningyue shut the door, ignoring the housekeeper’s words.

For so long, it had always been Ling Tianyou taking care of her.

What he said was indeed right, she seemed to only care about others.

She never did anything for Ling Tianyou, instead got many benefits from him.

Once this matter is settled, or find an opportunity, give him a great gift back!

Thinking like this, Gu Ningyue dialed Chi Xingtong, asking what time she would come over.

Chi Xingtong seemed still groggy, took a while to report a time.

Gu Ningyue was ready to change her clothes when Ji Qianqian suddenly called through video.

After chatting a bit with Ji Qianqian, Gu Ningyue’s mood, which had been gloomy due to Ling Tianyou, was slightly better.

Picking up the Diamond Sutra, she read for who knows how long, when a servant knocked on her door: "Young Madam, Miss Chi is here to see you."

"Invite her up." Speaking, Gu Ningyue put the scripture away in the drawer.

Not long after, the door was pushed open by a jade hand, revealing a captivating fair face: "Did you urgently call me over for something planned?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "I want to go for a walk, it’s getting hotter lately."

Chi Xingtong didn’t think much, just looked at her face while casually pulling out a chair to sit by her bed: "Your complexion doesn’t look right?"

Gu Ningyue touched her cheek, "Really? Does it look bad?"

Gu Ningyue had just checked in the mirror, didn’t feel anything was wrong!

Like usual, her face was rosy, seemed no different.

Chi Xingtong pointed at the corner of her eye, "Here, what’s wrong?"

Gu Ningyue reached for the small mirror on the table, seeing a red spot below her eye.

Though the red spot was small, carefully looking at it, couldn’t ignore its existence.

She rubbed it, but the red spot persisted.

She remembered, the original owner didn’t have this mark.

How could this be? What is this?

"Allergic?" Chi Xingtong puzzled, "Or was it there before?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "Maybe I haven’t been sleeping well lately! But my complexion looks fine!"

Chi Xingtong shrugged, "Maybe I haven’t seen you for days, so I have an illusion!"

Gu Ningyue sighed bitterly inside, unable to voice her troubles: "Let’s go! Let’s go for a walk, staying here is so stifling."