CHAPTER 41: CHAPTER 41: WHY DON’T YOU CARE?

As soon as they arrived at Ling Tianyou’s company, Ling Tianyou naturally took her hand as they got out of the car.

She looked at Ling Tianyou’s hand, "Is this okay in broad daylight?"

Ling Tianyou raised an eyebrow: "In broad daylight, is there a problem with me holding my own wife’s hand?"

Gu Ningyue glanced at him. There was nothing wrong with that statement, but she felt like it was a bit threatening!

With everyone’s eyes on them, they walked hand in hand to Ling Tianyou’s office, and quite a few people were already casting glances at Gu Ningyue.

There’s no denying it, the external conditions of this body are really marvelous.

She could casually dress up and still be the standout in a crowd.

It’s just a pity the original owner really didn’t know how to leverage her own advantages.

Pushing open the door, there was already a tall woman sitting in the president’s chair, her back facing them.

Just from the back view, you could tell she’s definitely a beauty, and Gu Ningyue suddenly became a bit interested.

"Miss Chi, President Ling is here."

The chair spun around, and Gu Ningyue’s eyes were involuntarily drawn.

Golden wavy hair, amber eyes, a small oval face.

The enchanting lipstick on her cherry lips made her look more captivating than in advertisements.

If one were to say she herself embodied innocence and allure, then the woman in front could only be described as seductive and dazzling.

Beautiful with an aggressive vibe, yet when she smiled, the dimples exuded an enticing allure.

"Long time no see! President Ling."

"Xing Li." Ling Tianyou greeted, then turned to nod at the assistant, who thoughtfully went out and closed the door.

Chi Xingli walked from behind the desk to Ling Tianyou, her gaze landing on Gu Ningyue: "President Ling, aren’t you going to introduce me?"

Before she returned to the country, she’d heard that Ling Tianyou got engaged, but this fiancée was somewhat unique, with some mental issues.

Now upon seeing her, she felt the woman in front was unbelievably beautiful.

White, delicate, small face, brown wavy hair, a shapely figure.

Even just standing there quietly, she seemed like a silently blooming mandrake — beautiful yet poisonous.

"This is my fiancée, Gu Ningyue."

Gu Ningyue naturally extended her hand, "Hello."

Chi Xingli shook her hand, "Hello."

Their eyes met, and it seemed they both saw something different in each other’s gaze.

"Sit down! What would you like to drink?"

Chi Xingtong glanced at his coffee machine, "I don’t drink instant coffee. It’s hard for me to come back, aren’t you going to take me out for a meal?"

"What do you want to eat?" Ling Tianyou checked the time, "I’ll have someone book a restaurant."

Chi Xingtong tilted her head and thought for a moment, "How about the place we always went to during school? It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten there, and I’m kind of craving it."

"Alright." Ling Tianyou turned to look at Gu Ningyue: "Xingtong and I went to the same school before. The fish stew at the little store by the entrance was really good. You should like it."

Gu Ningyue nodded without fuss, "Sure, I’m fine with anything!"

Chi Xingtong looked at Gu Ningyue, who didn’t show any vigilance towards herself.

For the first time in years, she felt like she’d met a formidable opponent.

At Jingtian First High School, Ling Tianyou parked the car, and the three headed to a nearby little shop.

"I can’t believe this place is still open!" Chi Xingtong looked at the redesigned shopfront and lightly licked her lips, "I wonder if it still tastes the same."

Casually finding a seat, a waiter soon came over to take their order.

Perhaps the three of them together were too captivating, the waiter got distracted two or three times.

As they left, Chi Xingtong couldn’t help but laugh, "Tianyou, do you remember? On graduation day when we came here, the new waitress got so distracted she broke several plates! Haha..."

Ling Tianyou, usually very aloof, was somewhat different with Chi Xingtong: "That was a long time ago, what would you like to drink?"

Chi Xingtong called over the waiter, "Bring a dozen ice-cold beers."

Soon, a dozen beers were placed on the table.

With a flick of her thumb, the cap fell off smoothly; she obviously had experience.

"Want some?"

Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No, you drink. I’ll drive when we go back."

She sensibly opted to stay out of it, remaining just an observer without needing to get involved.

Besides, she wasn’t really interested.

Ling Tianyou glanced at her subtly; did Gu Ningyue really not like him? Why was she so calm?

With that thought, he downed his drink.

After a while, all the dishes were served, and Ling Tianyou and Chi Xingtong chatted about the past, occasionally glancing at Gu Ningyue.

Gu Ningyue enjoyed her fish stew, with a piece of sauced bone on the plate, completely ignoring their conversation.

The dozen beers quickly turned into empty bottles, Chi Xingtong ordered another dozen.

This time the lady boss entered, "Ah, girls, it’s really you! I was just thinking I might have mistaken someone!"

"Aunt Zhang!" Chi Xingtong was also surprised: "You still remember us!"

"Of course! You’re so beautiful, it’s hard to forget!" The lady boss laughed jovially, carrying the special amiability of someone in hospitality, "It’s been so long, you finally thought to bring your boyfriend to see Aunt Zhang!"

As the words fell, Ling Tianyou couldn’t help but glance at Gu Ningyue.

Only to see her munching on the sauced bone, her mouth covered in grease, without even lifting her head.

Ling Tianyou felt a bit displeased and simply abandoned any thoughts of correcting the lady boss.

Chi Xingtong noticed all his little expressions, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, "Aunt Zhang, he’s not my boyfriend. I’ll bring my boyfriend to show you in the future!"

"Alright!" With that, the lady boss didn’t say more, "Enjoy your meal, today’s drinks are on the house!"

"Thanks, Aunt Zhang!" Chi Xingtong said with a smile.

After the lady boss left, Chi Xingtong turned to Gu Ningyue: "Don’t mind her, Tianyou and I used to come here often, so the lady boss always assumed we had a relationship!"

Gu Ningyue drowsily raised her head, sauce covering her mouth, "What?"

This sauced bone tastes so good. She didn’t expect such great craftsmanship from such a small shop; she must pack a couple when leaving.

Chi Xingtong: "...Never mind."

Ling Tianyou took a sip of his gloomy drink. In her eyes, she saw him as less important than a few sauced bones?

The meal went on till noon, the two drank until they were quite tipsy.

As they stood up, Chi Xingtong practically fell into Ling Tianyou, who looked at Gu Ningyue, deliberately holding on to Chi Xingtong’s waist, "Careful!"

Gu Ningyue glanced at where his hand was placed, turning her head to shout out, "Waiter, has my sauced bone been packed up yet?"

So delicious, truly delicious.