CHAPTER 158: CHAPTER 158: DON’T BE TOO MOVED

After downing the second glass of strong liquor, Gu Ningyue’s body began to protest.

She stumbled to the bathroom to vomit, and when she came out, she finally felt a bit clearer.

Looking at Lin Ruixian, who was only slightly flushed, a phrase almost slipped out: "How did your alcohol tolerance get so good? You weren’t like this before."

Clearly... Clearly, he wasn’t her match when it came to drinking before.

Lin Ruixian looked at Gu Ningyue, who had plopped down onto the sofa, the wine glass in his hand reflecting a beautiful light under the chandelier: "Oh? Did we drink together before?"

Gu Ningyue realized she had misspoken and shook her head sharply: "No, never."

Lin Ruixian stood up and sat beside her; despite the noisy environment, his voice clearly reached her ears: "Really? But I think we might have met somewhere."

His voice seemed like an ancient spell, drifting into her ears.

Gu Ningyue knew clearly he was again trying to hypnotize her.

Yet her body still uncontrollably turned to face him.

No, it’s not right, it can’t be like this.

"Don’t resist me. I won’t hurt you, we did sign the contract, didn’t we? We’re partners, I’ll protect you..."

Gu Ningyue’s struggling emotions slowly calmed down at these words, yes! They had signed a contract, he wouldn’t harm her...

"Tell me, why did you come to me? Was it really just a coincidence?"

Gu Ningyue parted her lips lightly, "I..."

Just as her soft words fell, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

He was wearing a white shirt, his handsome face adorned with gold-rimmed glasses, and he looked very refined.

"Ning Yue, what are you doing here?"

Gu Ningyue lifted her head, in the swaying light, she barely made out the person’s face: "Ye Mingchen?"

Perhaps because of his sudden appearance, Lin Ruixian’s hypnotism didn’t succeed.

A sense of fear arose in Gu Ningyue’s heart, thank goodness he came, otherwise, would she have said everything?

"Unexpectedly, after you left me, your life seems quite pleasant." Ye Mingchen smiled, but the smile was full of sarcasm: "This man looks quite decent."

He still hadn’t forgotten, since that birthday party, how he suffered contemptuous glances, being teased by his friends for a long time.

Especially after Ling Tianyou hooked up with Gu Ningyue and Gu Wanwan released a plagiarism scandal at the art exhibition, he became everyone’s object of ridicule even more.

He didn’t expect that being dragged out forcibly by friends today for a night out, he’d come upon such an unexpected discovery here.

Only Gu Ningyue’s charming face full of drunkenness, was indeed making one’s blood quicken!

Gu Ningyue frowned, this man’s gaze, truly annoying!

She steadied herself against the sofa and pulled Ye Mingchen’s tie to bring him closer: "What did you just say? I couldn’t hear! Can you say it again?"

Behind the scenes, Lin Ruixian remained seated, watching the unfolding drama with keen interest.

The smell of alcohol permeated, but a faint smile appeared on Ye Mingchen’s mouth: "What, President Ling got bored of you so soon, so you couldn’t wait to come out and find another man?"

"Slap!" Amidst the chaotic environment, the sound was still clear. Very soon, five imprints revealed on Ye Mingchen’s face.

The next moment, Gu Ningyue lost her footing and fell back onto the sofa.

Without showing any emotion, Lin Ruixian put down his glass and steadied her, "Miss Gu, you’re drunk. We should be leaving."

Gu Ningyue seemed oblivious as all her attention was focused on Ye Mingchen: "Even if Ling Tianyou got tired of me, it’s not your damn business to gossip here. Who do you think you are?"

Although she was drunk, her imposing energy only increased.

Having been humiliated twice consecutively by the same woman, how could Ye Mingchen possibly let it slide!

Just as his hand touched Gu Ningyue’s arm, the man behind them suddenly grabbed his hand.

Lin Ruixian’s voice leisurely came through, carrying endless chill, permeating the bone: "Brother, raising a hand against a woman is no act of a gentleman."

Somehow, Ye Mingchen’s body felt frozen.

Stunned, he regained his senses only to find himself already driving to his doorstep.

Inside the bar, Gu Ningyue rubbed her forehead, silent for a long time.

Lin Ruixian was sitting beside her, doing nothing, just quietly accompanying her.

The clock hit ten, Gu Ningyue lifted her head, looking at Lin Ruixian: "Sorry about today for allowing you to witness such a joke."

Lin Ruixian smiled lightly: "No worries. Feeling better? If better, let’s go! It’s getting late."

Gu Ningyue nodded and thanked him.

If it weren’t for Lin Ruixian earlier, Ye Mingchen might have ended up in the hospital.

His skills were indeed impressive. Winning without bloodshed.

Even if wanting someone to disappear, he could do it without dirtying his hands, truly convenient.

"No need for formality." Lin Ruixian helped her up: "Just doing my duty as per the contract, don’t be too moved!"

Gu Ningyue turned to him, "The contract doesn’t include protecting me."

Lin Ruixian smiled: "Really? Maybe I remembered wrong. But it’s only normal to protect my employer. If you’re in a good mood, maybe you’ll reward me with some bonus."

Gu Ningyue’s heart skipped, those words Lin Ruixian once joked about during a mission.

Just how did she respond back then?

She said: "Taking money privately from the employer, if the boss found out, might strip you of a layer of your skin."

The words barely left her mouth when Gu Ningyue suddenly halted.

Did she just say that?

Turning around, Lin Ruixian was looking down at her, smiling: "Shall we go already? Don’t want to head home?"

Gu Ningyue paused, "Did I... Did I just say something?"

Lin Ruixian shook his head, "No, with your drinking capacity, next time skip the liquor. I wouldn’t bear the responsibility if Master Ling found out I got you drunk."

Half-asleep and half-awake, Gu Ningyue seemed to vaguely see a familiar silhouette, leaning by the car and gazing at her.

"Speak of the devil." Lin Ruixian chuckled: "President Ling is here."

Today, such an unfortunate day indeed!

Meeting two of Gu Ningyue’s men!

Gu Ningyue stared in disbelief, "How do you know he’s Ling Tianyou?"

Lin Ruixian softly replied: "With such looks and demeanor, apart from Master Ling, I can’t imagine the entire City A having anyone else like him other than Master Ling."

No doubt, just by standing there, he’s a phoenix among people.

Seeing her drunk and being supported by Lin Ruixian out of the bar, Ling Tianyou frowned as his brows furrowed: "Why’d you drink so much?"

Moreover, it was with another man.