CHAPTER 126: CHAPTER 126: WHAT A PITY

The air conditioning in the car was on full blast, causing Gu Ningyue to sneeze several times.

"Cold?" Ling Tianyou reached out to adjust the air conditioning, his eyes staring straight ahead, not showing any intention of looking at her.

Gu Ningyue felt a bitterness she couldn’t express, only able to sit blankly in her seat, each moment feeling like a year.

Perhaps because the atmosphere was so oppressive and silent, Ling Tianyou also felt a bit awkward.

But after thinking for a long time, he realized that he was never someone to initiate a conversation.

These days, it seemed like it was always Gu Ningyue chattering in his ear.

And as for him, he rarely took the initiative.

In silence, they arrived at the hotel where Gu Wanwan and Ye Mingchen’s engagement was held, and Ling Tianyou got out of the car to open the door for Gu Ningyue.

Surprise flashed in Gu Ningyue’s eyes, but she quickly said, "Thank you."

Ling Tianyou actually opened the car door for her? Did the sun rise from the west?

Gu Ningyue glanced at the guests from the Ye and Gu families standing at the entrance and suddenly understood Ling Tianyou’s intention.

Seizing the moment, she hooked her arm through Ling Tianyou’s and a bright smile blossomed on the corners of her mouth, "Let’s go!"

Ling Tianyou said nothing, just nodded slightly.

It seemed like Gu Ningyue had really let go.

In her demeanor, there wasn’t a trace of sadness.

Perhaps, in her heart, Ye Mingchen only left a sense of hatred!

"President Ling." Grandpa Ye saw Ling Tianyou approaching with Gu Ningyue and an unusual touch of awkwardness crossed his aged eyes.

"Congratulations." Ling Tianyou casually handed a red envelope to Mrs. Ye.

Mrs. Ye thanked him and then instructed someone to take them inside and show them to their seats.

When her gaze fell on Gu Ningyue, her eyes were full of pity.

Such a good girl, ten billion, never mind a little mental issue, even if it was truly a split personality, it could be cured!

Noticing Mrs. Ye’s gaze, Gu Ningyue turned her head and met her eyes.

Mrs. Ye smiled faintly, "Ning Yue is getting more and more beautiful."

Gu Ningyue replied indifferently, "Is that so? Thank you for the compliment, Mrs. Ye."

Her eyes seemed to see through Mrs. Ye’s thoughts, making Mrs. Ye subconsciously turn away to avoid her gaze.

For those ten billion, the Ye family couple didn’t hesitate to sacrifice their son’s happiness to keep him with the original host.

What good parents!

The original host’s father might have been biased, but he never committed such a beastly act.

After all, even a tiger doesn’t eat its cubs.

Guided to their pre-arranged seats by the server, Gu Ningyue looked at the name tags on the table and fiddled with them, "Quite cute."

Ling Tianyou said flatly, "You like this kind?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No, something more elegant would be better. This kind of pink, I don’t like it."

Ling Tianyou nodded, "Then when we get engaged in the future, let’s have one custom made!"

Gu Ningyue was a bit surprised; after what was said yesterday, Ling Tianyou still wanted to get engaged to her?

She thought Ling Tianyou had long changed his mind.

Seeing Gu Ningyue silent, Ling Tianyou looked at her and asked, "What? Unwilling?"

Gu Ningyue replied honestly, "No, I thought you were unwilling. After all, I always make you angry."

Since meeting at that birthday party, she hadn’t done anything to make Ling Tianyou happy.

If Ling Tianyou hadn’t truly gotten angry, she might not have realized what she had done to him.

Ling Tianyou said softly, "Who can guarantee that two people together will always be harmoniously in tune? That probably only exists in legends."

Though he was angry, fortunately, Gu Ningyue told him the truth, so he didn’t care that much.

It’s just that occasionally, when he thought about it, he would feel something was off.

As for what was off, he couldn’t say right now.

As the seats in the hall gradually filled, many gazes began to fall on Ling Tianyou and Gu Ningyue.

The murmuring comments around them reached Gu Ningyue’s ears, and she merely pursed her lips and chuckled, "A bunch of gossips!"

So fond of gossiping about others, their daily lives must be very dull!

Sometime later, Gu Wanwan and Ye Mingchen appeared in everyone’s sight.

She wore a champagne-colored fitted gown, her slender waist easily held.

Her delicate face was heavily made up, concealing the pallor of recent days.

But even such good disguise couldn’t hide the trace of weariness in her eyes from Gu Ningyue.

The banquet began, the host took the stage and spoke some formal words, then invited the elders of the Ye and Gu families up.

Watching Gu Zheng on stage forcing a smile, Gu Ningyue’s heart felt stabbed.

Li Yulan wasn’t dead yet, and he couldn’t keep his composure.

Thinking of the original host’s mother during her severe illness, Gu Zheng was out living it up with wine and song.

Gu Ningyue gripped the wine glass in her hand, unable to suppress a flicker of hatred in her eyes.

Ling Tianyou gently patted her arm, bringing her back to her senses, "Don’t dwell on it, being angry is bad for your liver."

Gu Ningyue nodded perfunctorily, lowering her head without knowing what she was thinking.

As Gu Wanwan and Ye Mingchen finished speaking and started making rounds to toast at each table, Gu Ningyue finally looked up at Ling Tianyou and asked, "Can I curse?"

She was getting angrier; was the original host’s mother really less than a mistress kept outside?

Ling Tianyou was taken aback, "Who do you want to curse?"

Staring at Gu Zheng’s face, Gu Ningyue suddenly shook her head, "Forget it, nothing!"

After her own engagement party, she had to stay at the Gu house for a few more days, so for now, it was best to endure.

Soon enough, Gu Wanwan and Ye Mingchen came to their table.

Ye Mingchen was dressed in a crisp suit, standing out with his refined appearance and distinguished aura.

Only when Ling Tianyou stood up did Ye Mingchen suddenly seem shorter, as if he had become an utterly ordinary person.

"Thank you, President Ling, for coming," Ye Mingchen said while holding a wine glass, "Wanwan can’t drink, so I’ll drink this toast to President Ling on her behalf."

Gu Ningyue’s gaze fell on Gu Wanwan’s lower abdomen. After Ye Mingchen finished two glasses, she said, "How come I remember Wanwan having a good alcohol capacity before? Why can’t she drink suddenly?"

Gu Wanwan hid behind Ye Mingchen, looking like Gu Ningyue would transform into a tiger and devour her any minute.

Gu Ningyue scoffed, putting on an act!

"I’ve been unwell lately; the doctor prescribed medication, so I can’t drink," Gu Wanwan whispered.

"Oh~" Gu Ningyue elongated her response, "I thought the two of you had something else to celebrate!"

Gu Wanwan’s eyes flickered, and her fingers abruptly clenched into fists.