CHAPTER 212: CHAPTER 212: MAKING FRIENDS

After rebirth, sometimes Gu Ningyue feels like her brain might have muddled up, leading her to make decisions she regrets afterwards.

Like just now, she accidentally dragged out a subordinate lurking in the neighborhood, and when taking action, she easily stamped him underfoot.

Now that he’s unconscious, Gu Ningyue regrets after searching him.

She was too impulsive; she shouldn’t have shown herself directly.

Although she obtained the information she wanted, her face was seen clearly by him; she will also become a target on the day of the transaction.

Sigh, indeed, after not acting for so long, she’s become ’savage’.

After waking the subordinate of Heimu, Gu Ningyue turned her back to the sunlight and said a few words, turning that man’s face as black as charcoal.

"You... are a special agent from U country?"

Gu Ningyue smiled lightly, leaned forward, and said to the man on the ground: "You better not say a word about what just happened, or your organization won’t be able to protect you."

The man nodded repeatedly, his Adam’s apple bobbing, unable to utter a word.

"Scram!"

The man scrambled away, Gu Ningyue clapped her hands, turned around, and entered the building of number thirty.

The sun had set, the molten gold moment...

Lin Ruixian, while eating an apple, looked at Gu Ningyue sitting by the bed and asked, "So, he believed with just one gesture? It’s really stupid to the extreme!"

"Not only that. I kept my eyes open, later using moves I learned from those special agents in U country. Fortunately, even though he was a subordinate, he had some insight." Gu Ningyue peeled the apple leisurely and said: "Because things are not calm lately, the transaction was moved forward. Tonight, Lu Qingqing will go to get the Blood Jade."

Lin Ruixian paused his apple-eating, "How do you plan to act?"

Gu Ningyue shrugged, "Still, the same sentence I mentioned earlier, go with the flow."

Lin Ruixian nodded, looking thoughtful.

The warm glow of the setting sun fell into the ward, instantly warming the originally pale and cold room.

The two quietly ate apples, had they not constantly chewed, it seemed as though time had stopped.

Once an apple was finished, the previously ordered takeout had arrived.

Gu Ningyue set up the small table and placed the dishes on it.

Lin Ruixian opened the disposable chopsticks and suddenly asked Gu Ningyue, "Have you ever taken care of anyone like this?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head; unaware of his secret affection for her, she’d probably think he asked casually.

But since Tan E said those words, Gu Ningyue already knew whom he referred to.

"No, Ling Tianyou beckons, and people swarm around, no need for me to care for him."

Even if he wanted her care, she wouldn’t be willing now.

With Chi Xingtong gone, came Chen Rui.

Forget it, she wants to live peacefully for a few days and doesn’t want to push toward him again.

Without him, maybe now she can live with less trouble.

"Then I’m very honored." Lin Ruixian smiled contentedly.

Somehow, Gu Ningyue blurted out, "Do you like me? You seem quite concerned over these trivial matters."

"Cough!" Lin Ruixian choked on his porridge, ears slightly red: "I’m not interested in other people’s women, don’t flatter yourself."

Gu Ningyue glanced at him: "Oh!"

Seeing her reaction, Lin Ruixian suddenly felt a pang of anxiety.

The air grew quiet, Gu Ningyue quietly ate, her expression hidden in the light, making it impossible for him to discern her sentiments.

"Ding-dong—"

Gu Ningyue’s phone suddenly rang, she swiped open the screen, Hua Ningcan’s name appeared before her.

Seeing the message she sent, the corner of Gu Ningyue’s mouth slightly curved, revealing a bitter smile.

This fast, she already arranged Chen Rui into the company? Seems like a plan to gain advantage from proximity?

Putting down the juice, Gu Ningyue replied a message: "Thank you."

"Ding-dong—"

Hua Ningcan seldom sent a casual message, "Miss Gu, actually I shouldn’t speak up on this matter, but now there are many rumors in the company, so after much contemplation, I decided to tell you. I hope you don’t think I’ve overstepped?"

Following that was a playful face with a tongue out.

Gu Ningyue was silent for a while, organizing her words: "No, thank you for the message, keeping me informed. After this, no need to tell me President Ling’s schedule anymore."

"Ding-dong—"

Hua Ningcan: "Many thanks."

Gu Ningyue isn’t foolish, Hua Ningcan usually only answers when she asks; this time she proactively shared the message, its purpose being obvious.

If she didn’t agree, Hua Ningcan might find ways to prompt her to give up.

For instance, providing vague or false information isn’t impossible.

Or perhaps, using harsher methods.

Of course, she has countermeasures, but suddenly she felt a bit tired.

Or maybe she sees no need for it; Ling Tianyou with Chen Rui together probably has no time to bother about her alive or dead!

"Ding-dong—"

Hua Ningcan: "If Miss Gu is willing, I’d be very happy to be friends with Miss Gu."

Gu Ningyue knows Hua Ningcan doesn’t want to completely offend her, hence this line.

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Of course."

More friends mean more paths, although it’s a path of mutual exploitation.

Somehow, after sending this sentence, Gu Ningyue suddenly felt like she was sinking deep into a vortex.

This feeling came abruptly, surprising her slightly.

Lin Ruixian ate his boxed sweet and sour chicken, mumbled unclearly: "Who are you chatting with? Not even eating?"

Gu Ningyue explained the situation to him, Lin Ruixian seemed a bit surprised: "You trust me this much?"

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Maybe I didn’t trust before, but now we’re aligned, I surely trust you."

He was her former partner, though she never understood why he seemed indifferent even after she took a knife for him, he hadn’t changed much.

But after Tan E said those things, Gu Ningyue recalled many details.

Though he didn’t say much, he hardly did anything during that time, day and night guarding by her side.

And those favorite fresh fruits, not matching the season, probably came through his various means!

And more and more, those she hadn’t truly pondered over, all had traces.

Lin Ruixian glanced at her, suddenly lowered his head and smiled.

Well, at least, she’s trusting him, not someone else.