CHAPTER 195: CHAPTER 195: WHY DOES MY HEART HURT

Ling Ziyue came up, and Gu Ningyue’s mind recalled what Ling Tianyou had said to her.

"Speaking of, what’s the real deal with you and your brother? Are you close or not?"

Why did Ling Tianyou say their relationship was great, but from Lin Ruixian’s demeanor, it always felt like there was something strange between the brothers?

Lin Ruixian took a sip of his drink, as if pondering this question: "My big brother is very considerate towards me, so most of the time it’s good."

Gu Ningyue asked, "And in those rare times? When isn’t he considerate?"

"Probably the time my dad wanted me to inherit the Lin Group! My big brother has been managing it for so many years, how could he willingly step aside? Let’s not talk about that, let’s talk about you! How far have you and Ling Tianyou gotten?"

Gu Ningyue: "..." So that was the real focus of today’s conversation.

"What do you hope for?" Gu Ningyue clinked bottles with him: "I see you’ve changed too; you never used to gossip about these things."

Lin Ruixian took a sip of his drink, "No, I’ve always been like this, you just don’t really know me."

Gu Ningyue laughed lightly, "You used to wrap yourself up like a hedgehog, never giving anyone the chance to know you."

"Did I?" Lin Ruixian didn’t agree, "I thought it was okay."

"You still haven’t answered my question, how far have things progressed?"

Gu Ningyue was silent for a moment, then shook her head, "I’m not telling you."

Lin Ruixian promised her he wouldn’t use his abilities, so of course, there were some things she chose not to answer.

Lin Ruixian didn’t mind, smiling as he said, "Seems like everything that needs doing has been done, that’s why you’re avoiding my question. Alright then, blessings to you both."

"Don’t be absurd, I haven’t!" Gu Ningyue was anxious.

Lin Ruixian raised an eyebrow smugly, "So just hand-holding and kissing then?"

Gu Ningyue looked at his expression, realizing she’d been tricked. "You! You led me into this!"

"You said it yourself, I was only wishing you happiness." Lin Ruixian was in good spirits, taking a sip of his drink, "But aren’t your standards a bit too high, don’t even care for a dragon among men like President Ling? He’s much better than that Ye Mingchen."

He had heard some things about Gu Ningyue’s past with Ye Mingchen, and Ye Mingchen was almost worthless in his eyes.

Thinking about it, the time Gu Ningyue behaved unusually coincided with the day of her incident, something he should have considered earlier.

However, he completely overlooked it.

Luckily, there was that elderly person at the hospital...

"You haven’t been seeing anyone either? And still have the mood to meddle in my love life!" Gu Ningyue looked at Lin Ruixian with some dissatisfaction, "Doesn’t your family push you?"

Lin Ruixian shook his bottle, "Do you think anyone can control me?"

The old man in his family had hurried him a few times, even forcefully introducing a few girls to him, but ultimately he dispatched them with various means.

Now, his family’s old man had probably already given up.

Because before coming to Y City, the old man didn’t even bother asking anymore.

Unlike before, when he wouldn’t let go of him, forbidding him to go anywhere.

Well, anywhere was the same when you’re alone; what difference did it make?

After drinking a couple rounds, both of them were somewhat drunk.

Lin Ruixian stood up to go to the washroom, while Gu Ningyue hugged her bottle, her cheeks slightly flushed.

A familiar sound came, and the phone left on the table lit up.

"Ling Tianyou?" Gu Ningyue shook her head, and her previously blurry eyes became a bit clearer.

She looked around the noisy setting, thought for a while, and still didn’t press to answer.

Listening to this would land her in a bar, if Ling Tianyou knew, he might very well skin her alive.

Better not, leave it alone.

"What’s up? Lost in thought?"

Unaware of when, Lin Ruixian had returned.

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "Nothing, Ling Tianyou just called, and I didn’t answer. I’m a bit nervous."

Lin Ruixian replied, "What are you afraid of? He won’t come to Y City to drag you back."

Gu Ningyue smiled bitterly, "He definitely won’t come to Y City to drag me back, but very likely when I return to A City, he might not let me out again."

Based on her understanding of Ling Tianyou, he would absolutely do such a thing.

Lin Ruixian thought for a while, "Then call him back later! You should consider your fiancé’s feelings; besides, President Ling isn’t someone who bows down easily."

He saw what Gu Ningyue said in the afternoon; if it had been anyone else, Ling Tianyou probably wouldn’t have called.

It seemed Gu Ningyue was indeed significant to him.

Gu Ningyue pondered for a long time but ended up shaking her head, "Forget it, let him think I’m mad! After the business is done, I’ll deal with him when I get back!"

Returning the call now would probably lead to days of conversations with Ling Tianyou.

Better to avoid unnecessary issues, let things be for now!

Lin Ruixian smiled, "Alright, it’s up to you. I’ve already told you, you might lose this big shot Ling Tianyou. Think carefully and don’t blame me for not reminding you."

Ling Tianyou was always ruthless; being capable of unconditionally protecting someone was already a miracle.

And this miracle had befallen Gu Ningyue; Lin Ruixian didn’t know if she felt devastated about losing it, but if it was him, he’d surely be quite upset.

Someone who could make A City tremble with a single stomp wasn’t easy to come by.

Gu Ningyue nodded; she knew these principles well.

But things had reached this point, so she could only try to keep Ling Tianyou unaware to preserve her identity as Ling Tianyou’s fiancée.

If not, she’d have to accept it.

The matter began because of her; she couldn’t irresponsibly shove everything onto Lin Ruixian.

If he hadn’t given up the Blood Jade, she’d likely end up either dead or insane within three months or half a year.

He had, in a way, saved her life; repaying kindness, this was enough.

"Do you actually like Ling Tianyou?" Lin Ruixian looked at her, "What you told me before, somehow felt unreal."

Gu Ningyue bowed her head, thinking for a while, "Truthfully? I’ve had feelings for him."

But in this world, is there anything more fragile than feelings?

Those feelings couldn’t save her life.

Lin Ruixian felt a sudden pang in his heart, a pain that came unexpectedly.

Clearly, clearly this face was completely different from the one he liked; why did his heart ache?

He preferred, didn’t he, her previous icy beauty image?

"I see!" Lin Ruixian forced a smile, "Well, may you both have a long-lasting relationship! Provided, of course, the task doesn’t get exposed."