CHAPTER 134: CHAPTER 134: I’D RATHER BE ALONE

Watching Ling Tianyou’s car disappear into the darkness, Gu Ningyue turned around and returned to the Gu Family’s villa.

Starting today, she’s going to become the eldest young lady of the Gu Family again.

A brilliant smile appeared on her face, she looked confident and determined, seemingly unaffected by the injury on her hand.

"I’m going to rest now, is the room ready?"

Upon entering, Gu Ningyue asked the butler.

The butler nodded, looking a bit guilty as he glanced at Gu Ningyue: "It’s ready, Miss."

Gu Ningyue responded lightly, "That’s good."

Upstairs, leaning against the railing, Gu Wanwan watched Gu Ningyue walk up towards her, and her heart unexpectedly skipped a beat when their eyes met.

How did it turn out like this?

"Wait!" Gu Wanwan exclaimed as she watched Gu Ningyue reach out to open the door, realizing suddenly: "Your room isn’t..."

Gu Ningyue didn’t wait for her to finish and interrupted, "That room isn’t suitable for me to recuperate, I’ve changed. What, do you have a problem with that?"

Gu Wanwan felt choked, and before she could respond, Gu Ningyue had already turned and entered her room.

After all this time, it’s a miracle that Gu Wanwan still hasn’t learned her lesson.

Looks like some people never learn until they face the consequences.

Closing the door, Gu Ningyue looked at the neatly tidied room and reached for her phone to send Ling Tianyou a WeChat message: "Have you made it home?"

Since she’s back now, she has to keep up appearances.

"Ding dong—"

Ling Tianyou didn’t reply, but Chi Xingtong sent a message.

"Need help—Ning Yue, I’ve sneaked out from home, and my mom will call Tianyou soon. Can you make him say we’re together?"

Gu Ningyue felt a bit helpless: "I really can’t help you with that, I’ve returned to the Gu Family! I’m not with Ling Tianyou right now at all."

Is Su Heng really that charming? Making Chi Xingtong sneak out just to go on a date.

Chi Xingtong: "Ahhhh! Then what do I do?! Tianyou won’t help me. Beg him for me, just this once, please. I’ll do whatever you want!"

Listening to Chi Xingtong’s near-begging tone, Gu Ningyue wondered when this pampered young lady, who never took men seriously, had become so anxious.

"Alright, I’ll help you this once," Gu Ningyue considered for a moment, "but you must promise me that you won’t tell anyone about anything I say to you. If you can’t do that, I’ll expose your affair with Su Heng, how about that?"

The condition wasn’t too harsh, and Chi Xingtong agreed: "Alright, alright, don’t worry, I’m really good at keeping secrets!"

"Okay."

Ten minutes later, Gu Ningyue sent Chi Xingtong a message: "Done, have fun outside! Remember not to come back too late!"

Chi Xingtong replied almost instantly: "Ahhhh, I love you! MUA!"

Then she closed their chat window and looked at the message from Ling Tianyou on the screen: "Has something been up with Xing Tong recently? Why is she always acting so secretive?"

Gu Ningyue chuckled, "Seems like it, maybe she’s found someone she likes."

"Ding dong—"

Ling Tianyou: "No wonder you’re helping her so much—it’s to clear obstacles for yourself?"

Gu Ningyue: "There’s actually nothing wrong with thinking that way."

If Chi Xingtong still had her eyes on Ling Tianyou, things naturally wouldn’t go smoothly for me.

Even if I helped Chi Xingtong once, how long could that guilt sustain her?

Human desire is limitless, and eventually, that guilt would be devoured by their own desires.

Rather than that, Gu Ningyue would naturally choose to let Chi Xingtong pursue her true love fully.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Chi Xingtong, gasping for breath, lifted her skirt hem and ran to a banyan tree.

"Sorry, sorry, I’m late!"

Wearing a white shirt, Su Heng didn’t seem impatient from the wait; instead, he smiled warmly, "It’s alright, are you hungry? Let’s go out to eat something?"

Chi Xingtong nodded, catching her breath before saying, "Where do you want to go? I’m really sorry for rescheduling the date so many times. Something came up at home, so I could just come out now."

Finally finding an opportunity to sneak out, but I was almost caught in the end.

I didn’t dare even drive my own car and couldn’t get a taxi, so I ran half the way here to finally meet Su Heng.

Lucky that Su Heng has an unusually good temper and didn’t fuss about it.

Su Heng shook his head, "Actually, another day would be fine too. If you can’t leave home, I understand."

Chi Xingtong wore a plain long dress today, the wine-red hem swayed with the wind in the darkening sky.

It was like a flower of desire that drew all eyes towards her.

Yet, Chi Xingtong was oblivious, her eyes only on Su Heng.

Su Heng suddenly felt a slight pang in his heart.

"It’s okay," Chi Xingtong quickly explained, "See, I’m here now. I’m just sorry to have kept you waiting so long."

Su Heng’s smile grew brighter, "No worries, shall we go then?..."

Chi Xingtong awkwardly touched her long hair, "I didn’t drive today. Can I ride with you? Or should I call another taxi?"

Su Heng is very popular right now, and it would be quite troublesome if a paparazzi caught a photo of me getting into his car!

Su Heng thought for a moment, "It’s fine. Should one really hide when meeting friends? Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to eat with anyone."

A hint of joy flashed in Chi Xingtong’s eyes, "Okay."

Sitting in Su Heng’s car, just about to fasten her seat belt, Su Heng looked at her and said, "Sorry, could you sit in the back?"

Chi Xingtong was taken aback, feeling a bit awkward inside but obediently moved to the backseat.

Su Heng started the car, glanced back at her, and explained, "Sorry, I have a little quirk—I’ve always felt that the passenger seat is for girlfriends only."

Chi Xingtong remained composed, "I see! Your girlfriend must feel very lucky then."

A trace of laughter was in Su Heng’s voice, "Not sure about that yet, though I hope so! I don’t even know where my girlfriend is right now."

In her heart, Chi Xingtong screamed, "Look at me! Please just look at me!"

But outwardly, Chi Xingtong only said calmly, "If you’re willing, plenty of girls would love that. Maybe your standards are too high? Regular girls can’t catch your eye!"

Su Heng shook his head, "Not that exaggerated. I just believe more in fate and feelings. If I don’t meet the right one, I’d rather stay single and grow old alone."

The moment he said this, Chi Xingtong found it very familiar, like she heard it somewhere before.

But no matter how hard she thought, she couldn’t recall who said it.