CHAPTER 213: CHAPTER 213: DON’T REGRET IT

As night fell, Gu Ningyue, dressed in casual attire, flipped over into the neighborhood.

The beautiful silver Butterfly Knife was tucked in her pant pocket, and she had a feeling that tonight would be a blood battle.

Since arriving in Y City, many upheavals had occurred, changes she never imagined before they happened.

Lu Qingqing, posing as a buyer, came to exchange an opportunity for Ji Qianqian to become normal, and the Heimu Organization resurfaced, seemingly wishing to extract something from Cheng Yihan.

Then there was the sudden appearance of Tan E, becoming Cheng Yihan’s ’bodyguard.’

Additionally... the fact she inadvertently learned that Lin Ruixian had always liked her.

These things caught her off guard, turning originally simple matters incredibly complex.

And today, no matter what, she couldn’t let the people of Heimu succeed.

Even if Blood Jade was destroyed, it must not be at their hands.

Strangely, from what she gathered from the underlings, the Heimu Organization appeared chiefly focused on Cheng Yihan.

Otherwise, the phone taken from him wouldn’t have shown such a message.

"—9 PM, disrupt the transaction! Unless absolutely necessary, do not harm Cheng Yihan."

This meant that Cheng Yihan was a crucial link to the Heimu Organization.

What was the Heimu Organization after? What did Cheng Yihan truly know?

Standing at the corridor corner, Gu Ningyue pondered the connection between the two.

"Zzzt zzt" The lights in the hallway flickered twice before suddenly going out. Quickly, someone came out shouting: "What’s going on? Why’s the power out?"

"Did the breaker trip?"

"Probably not!"

"I’ll ask in the group..."

"The outside wires are down, they’re fixing it!"

"Oh, I see! Let’s go back then!"

"..."

Gu Ningyue furrowed her brows; how could it be such a coincidence at this moment?

With the power cut, the elevator was naturally out of use, so Gu Ningyue quickly ran up the stairs.

She climbed ten floors in one breath, already out of breath, but even so, she dared not stop her steps.

With only forty minutes until the transaction time, in hindsight, she should have taken the elevator up earlier rather than waiting here.

Not seeing the people from the Heimu Organization, missing the transaction would be troublesome.

Seven minutes later, Gu Ningyue had climbed to the twenty-seventh floor.

Sweat drenched her back, and before catching her breath, she saw two familiar faces amid the wavering light.

It was Lu Qingqing bringing Ji Qianqian, followed by seven or eight men dressed in black, one carrying a black suitcase.

Inside, likely held the cash needed for the transaction.

It seemed Cheng Yihan hadn’t changed, still preferring cash to electronic transfers or other payment means.

"Gu Ningyue?" Lu Qingqing was somewhat surprised, "Why are you here?"

Gu Ningyue wiped the sweat from her forehead, steadied her breath, and looked at her: "I originally came to see Qianqian, but I didn’t expect the power to go out just as I got in!"

Lu Qingqing walked closer, not harboring much suspicion of her answer.

After all, how could Gu Ningyue know their transaction time?

"I have some matters now; if you’re willing, you can stay with Qianqian in the room for a while, have a chat!"

Gu Ningyue didn’t respond but asked, knowing full well: "Where are you all heading?"

Lu Qingqing tilted her flashlight towards the opposite door number: "What do you think?"

Gu Ningyue smiled, "Can I take a look as well? I’ve never seen it before, and I’m curious about how that jade looks."

Lu Qingqing remained silent, the expression on her face suggesting she was thinking about how to get rid of her.

Ji Qianqian at the side tugged at her sleeve: "Sister, let Sister Ning Yue go!"

Gu Ningyue felt very gratified, thinking Lu Qingqing was about to relent, only to suddenly hear her say: "Sorry, no way! Even if President Ling came, my answer would be the same."

Lu Qingqing seemed to fear she’d play the Ling Tianyou card, and so added this at the end.

Gu Ningyue shook her head inwardly; she hadn’t planned to invoke Ling Tianyou’s name today anyway.

"Is that so! That’s really too bad." Gu Ningyue’s gaze fell on the people behind her; somehow, it seemed a new face had appeared among them?

She rarely forgot faces, and even without good lighting, she was sure she hadn’t seen him in the elevator before.

"What are you going to do with these people you brought?" Gu Ningyue glanced at the stranger, refocusing on Lu Qingqing, "But those subordinates of yours aren’t bad-looking!"

Lu Qingqing looked back, seemingly at a loss as to who she was referring to: "Alright, I’m in a hurry, heading in first, let’s have tea together when we get the chance!"

Saying this, Lu Qingqing bypassed Gu Ningyue with Ji Qianqian’s hand in hers, heading for Cheng Yihan’s room.

The stranger at the back brushed past Gu Ningyue without sparing her a glance.

Gu Ningyue watched as Cheng Yihan’s door opened, allowing Lu Qingqing and the others inside; faintly, she didn’t see Tan E in sight.

At such an important moment, how could Tan E not be present?

Just as she thought this, footsteps sounded from behind her.

Though light, they did not escape her ears.

Lu Qingqing turned her head, seeing Tan E approaching from afar.

Tan E was somewhat surprised by her appearance: "It’s you?"

Gu Ningyue shrugged, "It’s me!"

Tan E seemed to have climbed the stairs as well, beads of sweat on her forehead, her breathing uneven: "What are you doing here?"

Gu Ningyue looked at Tan E, time seeming to rewind to many years ago: "Believe it or not, I’m just here to watch."

Of course, that’s provided the transaction proceeds smoothly.

Tan E calmly said, "It’s not safe here, young lady, better head back!"

"No worries." Gu Ningyue shook her head, "I just like this kind of unsafe situation, thrilling!"

Tan E’s expression changed slightly; those words indeed seemed like something that girl would utter.

"No way! You better go back to the hospital and take care of Lin Ruixian!"

Saying this, Tan E was about to knock on Cheng Yihan’s door.

Gu Ningyue grabbed his arm, "Wait, I have the skills to protect myself, don’t underestimate me. I’m here on behalf of Lin Ruixian; if I return without doing anything, I can’t face him taking that stab."

After all, that incident was because of her request for him to return that it happened.

Tan E was skeptical, "Really?"

Looking such a frail girl, even escaping danger would be tough for her, right? Could she truly defend herself?

Gu Ningyue pulled out the Butterfly Knife, flicked it skillfully in her hand, and asked Tan E with a smile, "How about it? Do you believe me now?"

Her agility was evident, indicating she had some skills.

Tan E hesitated for a moment, "If you lose your life, don’t regret it."

Gu Ningyue calmly smiled, "Of course not."