CHAPTER 23: CHAPTER 23: NOBODY GETS TO RUN

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

Uncle Ye gave Gu Wanwan a suspicious look, "This matter has already become widely known. Even if we relent, we’re bound to face criticism in the future, affecting the Ye Group."

Ultimately, it’s all for the sake of ’money’.

It seems that Ye Mingchen’s marriage had long had a price tag secretly attached.

But can something that can be solved with money still be considered a problem?

The one thing she’s not short of right now is probably money!

"Uncle Ye, you might not know yet! My husband, ahem, I mean, President Ling, offered a hundred million to break the engagement!" Gu Ningyue said leisurely, "My dad probably hasn’t had a chance to tell Uncle Ye and Aunt Ye yet. Please don’t mind, my dad’s been really busy lately."

Gu Wanwan’s face turned extremely pale for a moment. Is Gu Ningyue out of her mind? Why bring that up now?

What is she trying to do?

Uncle Ye and his wife exchanged a look; how could they have heard nothing about this?

Back then, because of the disgrace at the wedding, the marriage between the two families naturally fell through.

Who would have thought Ling Tianyou would give a hundred million to Gu Zheng for Gu Ningyue?

"Wanwan, is this true?"

Mrs. Ye looked at Gu Wanwan, a little more disgust in her eyes.

Gu Wanwan shook her head, looking innocent and wronged, "Aunt, I don’t know anything. Recently, I’ve been staying shut in my room all the time..."

Seeing the beauty with tears in her eyes, Ye Mingchen’s face immediately showed sympathy.

Gu Ningyue sneered; they are indeed a pair of star-crossed lovers!

"Aunt, don’t be mad. As long as you two are willing to accept Wanwan, I’ll persuade my dad to give fifty million as Wanwan’s dowry," Gu Ningyue smiled and asked, "Or, perhaps let my dad invest fifty million in Uncle Ye’s new project, what do you think?"

Upon hearing about the investment, the once cloudy eyes of Uncle Ye suddenly became clear, "Can Miss Gu truly persuade your father? From what I know, your relationship with him isn’t that good."

Gu Ningyue glanced at Li Yulan, "It’s not good, but where are eternal enemies in the face of interest? Besides, he’s still my dad. President Ling mentioned Uncle Ye’s new project at home, and I believe it will certainly be very profitable. President Ling plans to invest in it as well, and I believe my dad won’t miss such a good opportunity to earn money."

As he looked at Gu Ningyue’s face, Uncle Ye felt that the girl before him was quite different from the one they used to know.

When did she become so confident? So clear-headed?

What exactly changed her? What happened in between?

Mrs. Ye turned to Li Yulan, "Mrs. Gu, what do you think?"

The conversation had reached a point where Li Yulan actually had no choice left.

Or rather, from the beginning, she, someone who achieved her position as Mrs. Gu by being a mistress, had never had as much say as Gu Ningyue, who had been evicted from the Gu Family but was now Young Madam Ling.

"As Ning Yue said, if you two are willing, whether it’s fifty million as a dowry or fifty million as an investment, we will make it happen." Li Yulan held Gu Wanwan’s hand, "After all, Mingchen and Wanwan’s affair is of mutual affection."

Ye Mingchen looked at Gu Wanwan’s softly trembling eyelashes, and the tears hanging on her face, feeling heartbroken, "Mom and Dad, I just want to be with Wanwan, I don’t want anyone else."

Uncle Ye was silent for a while, then nodded lightly, "Alright, I hope the Gu Family will keep their word and invest fifty million in Ye Family’s new project. However, before that, I hope Wanwan stays away from Mingchen for now."

If she got pregnant at this time, it would all be Ye Family’s fault.

They wouldn’t take the blame.

Gu Ningyue curled her lips, as if seeing through his mind, "Uncle Ye, don’t worry. Wanwan’s actually a sensible kid and won’t do anything reckless anymore."

At most, she just couldn’t hold back and would secretly have an affair with Ye Mingchen again!

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave. Goodbye, everyone."

Gu Ningyue praised Gu Wanwan against her better judgment, and she was about to throw up.

Since the main topic had been discussed, she naturally left in a hurry.

After leaving Wuyue Hotel, as Gu Ningyue was about to drive away, she suddenly received an unfamiliar call.

"Miss Gu, our boss wants to meet you."

Gu Ningyue recalled the scene at Shenghua Club, "Who is your boss? Long Zhihai?"

The man on the other end didn’t answer, only provided an address: "If Miss Gu doesn’t come, our boss wouldn’t mind visiting you at a convenient time."

With that, a busy tone came from the phone.

Gu Ningyue frowned slightly; looks like trouble had found her!

After a brief hesitation, Gu Ningyue dialed Ling Tianyou’s number.

It rang for just a few seconds before the other side picked up, "Oh, so quick?"

Ling Tianyou’s deep, magnetic voice came through, "Don’t say I’m quick."

Gu Ningyue burst into laughter, "I just finished the negotiation, and I need to make an impromptu trip to a resort in the new suburbs. Just giving you a heads up!"

Ling Tianyou asked, "The place is under expansion and isn’t currently hosting guests. What are you going there for?"

Gu Ningyue thought for a moment and said, "Well, for a date. Haha, I’ll drive now! Bye-bye!"

Ling Tianyou: "..."

A date? With whom?

"Turn around, go to the new suburb resort!"

"Yes, President Ling."

After about forty minutes, Gu Ningyue’s car stopped in an open area.

Not far from the woods, a group of men dressed in black deep suits and black pants emerged.

Gu Ningyue pulled her shawl around her; under this sun, weren’t they feeling hot!

"Where’s your boss?" Gu Ningyue sized them up, "Tell him to come out and talk to me!"

Just from their demeanor, it was clear these were small fry.

The man at the forefront, with a leering look, had his eyes fixed on her chest, "Nice figure! Just too bad you’ve got no sense, daring to provoke just anyone! Today, let me teach you a lesson!"

Gu Ningyue’s eyes darkened slightly, "Teach me a lesson? With just you guys?"

"Xiao Qiang, quit the talk, just do her!" someone from behind couldn’t wait and stepped forward, "Let’s see if she dares to act arrogant again!"

Gu Ningyue stood still, without a trace of fear on her face, "I’ll give you three seconds to name your boss, or none of you will leave here today!"

Hearing this, the group burst into laughter, "Hahaha, rest assured, we’ll all stay here to keep you company today..."

Gu Ningyue sneered, her shawl slipped to her hand, and in the next moment, it whipped across the face of the man closest to her, "I hope none of you run!"