CHAPTER 131: CHAPTER 131: A GRAND PERFORMANCE

Gu Ningyue’s fingers clenched suddenly, the fire in her heart burning stronger, wishing she could punch the man in front of her right in the face.

This was the man who once said he’d spend his life ensuring her mother’s happiness! Now he let others smash her mother’s room and idol!

"Chairman Gu, Ning Yue is yearning for her mother; you don’t have to say such things." Ling Tianyou couldn’t listen anymore either. He reached out and held Gu Ningyue’s hand, signaling her not to get angry. "Ning Yue has quite a good temper. If someone smashed my mother’s room, I’d surely break his legs and make him lie in bed for life!"

As he spoke, Ling Tianyou’s gaze slowly traveled down to Gu Heng’s knees.

Gu Heng drew a sharp breath, snapping his neck and shouted, "I was drunk that day, I don’t know anything. The ignorant are innocent!"

Gu Ningyue didn’t speak, what a good ’ignorant are innocent’! She remembered!

Taking a deep breath, Gu Ningyue forced herself to smile, "Forget it, Dad, I want to stay a few more days at the Gu Family. Aren’t you going to redecorate my mother’s room? Perfect, I’ll supervise and provide some suggestions here!"

Gu Zheng’s face stiffened; he hadn’t expected Gu Ningyue to change her plan from just coming to pay respects to staying temporarily.

Seeing this, Gu Ningyue smiled faintly, "Dad, you’re not unwilling, are you?"

Gu Zheng shook his head, "How can that be, you’re justified to stay at home. Butler, go tidy up the room the eldest lady used before!"

The butler responded, and just as Gu Ningyue was about to nod, she suddenly remembered something and said, "No, tidy up the room facing south, I have injuries, staying in the shade isn’t conducive to my recovery!"

The butler hesitated, "But that’s the place where the second lady takes her afternoon naps!"

Gu Ningyue smiled mildly and leaned on Ling Tianyou, "Seems like I’m not welcome here, shall we go back?"

Ling Tianyou saw her little expression and naturally understood her meaning. He immediately joked as he supported her shoulder, "Alright!"

Seeing this, Gu Zheng dared not say anything else and immediately waved to the butler, "Hurry and tidy up!"

"Yes, yes!" The butler responded repeatedly and turned to bring people to clean the room.

Gu Ningyue watched the hurried figures, finally feeling a little more comfortable inside.

The room she previously used wasn’t even half the size of Gu Wanwan’s nap place, couldn’t see much sunlight, and was slightly damp at night.

The only good thing was during summer; she couldn’t feel much outside vapor.

Most importantly, the original owner foolishly believed in Gu Wanwan’s siblings, swapping rooms after the original owner’s mother’s death.

That shady room she stayed in should’ve been Gu Wanwan’s in the first place.

But after all this time, she was too lazy to bother anymore.

Since she’s staying in the Gu Family for a few days, she won’t let Gu Wanwan and Gu Heng off easily!

Gu Zheng looked at Ling Tianyou and said, "Is President Ling staying here with Ning Yue? Have dinner before leaving! Ning Yue has been with President Ling for so long and never returned home to eat together, right?"

Ling Tianyou thought for a moment and gently nodded.

"Then, President Ling, have a seat, I’ll change my clothes. Xiao Heng, come over here!" Gu Zheng said and called someone to entertain Ling Tianyou and Gu Ningyue, taking them to sit on the sofa.

The study door slowly closed, leaving only Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou in the living room.

"Clearly coming home, why does it feel like being a guest?" Gu Ningyue murmured softly while holding the remote control.

The people in this villa weren’t just cold-hearted.

It seemed everyone thought she was some terrible eastern beast, avoiding her at all costs.

Ling Tianyou said flatly, "Maybe because I’m here too! It might get better once I leave."

Gu Ningyue disagreed with Ling Tianyou’s explanation, "Not necessarily! If you weren’t here, maybe Gu Heng would have cursed me out by now!"

Ling Tianyou turned his head, "With Gu Zheng around, would he dare be that arrogant?"

Smashing Gu Ningyue’s mother’s room and then insulting Gu Ningyue in front of Gu Zheng, it was utterly brazen!

Gu Ningyue nodded, responding, "What wouldn’t he dare? In the past... forget it, not talking about those. Anyway, he’s long been spoiled by my dad!"

Ling Tianyou didn’t speak; after a while, he looked at the big screen and lowered his voice to ask, "Are you really going to stay for three to five days before going back? I think just stay one night then leave!"

This oppressive atmosphere wasn’t suitable for Gu Ningyue’s current condition.

Gu Ningyue chuckled, "I’m fine, aren’t you worrying about me? Have you forgiven me?"

"What do you think?" Ling Tianyou curled his lips, "I’ve always been powerless against you..."

Seeing his expression, Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but squeeze his face, "Really?"

Ling Tianyou grasped her hand, "You’re the first to dare squeeze my face!"

Gu Ningyue raised an eyebrow, "What? Even a fiancée can’t squeeze it once?"

Ling Tianyou slowly wrapped her slender fingers in his palm, "Sure, as long as you’re happy."

His hand was very warm, making her feel at ease.

Gu Ningyue grinned widely, leaned on Ling Tianyou’s shoulder, and watched TV together.

Behind them, several maids watched the scene and whispered in the corner.

"Does President Ling really like the eldest lady?"

"Seems like it. He looks at the eldest lady differently from others!"

"What blessing did the eldest lady cultivate! She actually got him!"

"I think it’s just a novelty! There’s no engagement party held yet; might get bored soon and ditch her! Why else would the eldest lady suddenly decide to stay?"

"I think that’s the logic too. Maybe all these are just for show. After all, President Ling also needs to save face!"

"Yes, yes! The façade has to be maintained!"

"..."

After who knows how long, the sound of a car driving in came from outside the villa.

Gu Ningyue’s eyes remained fixed on the big screen, not turning her head, "Gu Wanwan’s back!"

Today was only the engagement banquet; according to A City’s customs, the bride doesn’t need to return with the groom to dine.

Sure enough, after a short while, the sound of high heels ’click, click, click’ approached from far to near, "I’m exhausted, where’s my dad and Xiao Heng?"

"Second Miss, they’re in the upstairs study discussing things." The maid paused and glanced inside, "The eldest lady and President Ling are back, staying for a few days."

The sound of high heels stopped abruptly, "She’s back?"

The maid nodded silently.

Gu Ningyue leaned against Ling Tianyou’s chest, pretending not to hear anything.

Looks like there’s going to be quite the dramatic performance tonight!