CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 99: SUFFERING IN SILENCE

The atmosphere began to turn silent, Ling Tianyou was obviously displeased, and Gu Ningyue didn’t know what to say at the moment.

He had always treated her well, yet she treated him like this. If she were in his shoes, she’d probably react just like Ling Tianyou.

Seeing the situation was about to reach a stalemate, Gu Ningyue looked at Mr. Chen as if asking for help.

Mr. Chen sipped his tea, lightly looking at Ling Tianyou and said, "Is President Ling worried about Miss Gu, or is he worried about the old man?"

Ling Tianyou’s lips moved a bit, but in the end, he didn’t say anything.

After a while, he stood up and left, and the door to the inner room closed again.

Gu Ningyue breathed a sigh of relief, narrowly escaping a calamity.

Mr. Chen observed her, found it amusing, "What’s wrong? It’s too much for you? Days like this are plenty in the future."

With this sentence, Gu Ningyue was almost certain that Mr. Chen knew her secret.

Though shocked in her heart, over the past two days, her internal confusion had long surpassed the present shock.

"I’ve been in a strange state recently," Gu Ningyue started straightforward, "I always sleep deeply, and yesterday I had a very long, long dream."

Mr. Chen held his teacup without any reaction, "I seem to have told you not to leave your floor."

Gu Ningyue nodded, not only had he said it, but Mr. Chen also told her that not just one person was watching her now.

"So, you never listened to the old man’s words, who could you blame?" Mr. Chen sipped his tea again, "The fact that you’ve lasted till now is thanks to the Jade Pendant I gave you!"

Gu Ningyue’s heart skipped a beat, completely shocked by Mr. Chen’s words, "Are there others who know my secret?"

If that’s the case, wouldn’t she be doomed?

Mr. Chen wasn’t aware of the situation, and now there’s another one?

"You could say that," Mr. Chen said indifferently, "So, why did you leave your hospital floor?"

Gu Ningyue felt a chill all over her blood, "I thought, Mr. Chen, you were talking about those people who used to trouble me, so..."

So, did she misunderstand?

What Mr. Chen told her and what she understood weren’t the same thing?

"Then there’s no helping it," Mr. Chen looked at Gu Ningyue and said, "That person has been looking for something for years, probably seeing hope in you, that’s why they’re targeting you."

Gu Ningyue asked, "Who is that person? Can you tell me, Mr. Chen?"

Mr. Chen shook his head, "This, I can’t tell you. If you truly care, I can tell you his surname, then you have to investigate yourself. But his name, I absolutely can’t say."

Gu Ningyue thought it’s better to have a surname than nothing, "Okay."

"His surname is Li."

Gu Ningyue asked, "Is he a man or a woman?"

Mr. Chen smiled without answering, "This, it’s up to your ability. Investigate slowly yourself!"

"..." Gu Ningyue: "How do I investigate? There are tens of thousands of people with the surname Li in the entire City A!"

Mr. Chen said indifferently, "That’s none of the old man’s business. I’ve told you everything I can."

Gu Ningyue looked at Mr. Chen’s face, seriously suspecting that Mr. Chen deliberately didn’t tell her, wanting her to suffer more.

"So, what should I do now?" Gu Ningyue pinched her brow, "I feel like I’ll go crazy one day!"

Mr. Chen calmly said, "The old man has a way, but what benefit does Miss Gu give to the old man?"

Gu Ningyue was taken aback, "What does Mr. Chen want? As long as it’s not murder or arson, I’ll do my best."

Mr. Chen gave a faint smile, "Don’t worry, the old man is not that ruthless! The old man just wants to retrieve an old item, as long as Miss Gu can do it, I’ll help Miss Gu, how about that?"

Gu Ningyue had no reason to refuse, "Mr. Chen, please tell me."

"Five years ago, the old man got a Jade Token made of Blood Jade, but for some reason, the Jade Token made of Blood Jade fell into the hands of the old man’s rival. Now he has passed away for two years, and the Jade Token was given to his little grandson before his death. As long as Miss Gu can retrieve this Jade Token, I’ll help Miss Gu break the curse."

"Break the curse?" Gu Ningyue suddenly realized, "Has someone cursed me?"

Mr. Chen nodded, "The person left something in that hospital, it doesn’t affect ordinary people, but it has a strong effect on special people like you."

Gu Ningyue said, "What does he want to get from me?"

Mr. Chen looked at her, "Investigate yourself, trying to probe into the old man?"

Gu Ningyue pouted, "So, won’t I be in danger of life?"

Having been reborn once, if she were to perish now, it would be too tragic!

Mr. Chen said, "No, just keep your spirit up for the next few days and read this Diamond Sutra several more times when you return."

Gu Ningyue took the sutra and flipped through it, "Will this really help?"

"It depends," Mr. Chen said expressionlessly, "sincerity brings success."

"Oh!" Gu Ningyue responded, picking up the teacup, "What’s the name of that person’s grandson? Where does he live?"

Mr. Chen said, "Right here in City A, his surname is Lin, called Lin Ruixian!"

"Cough, cough..." Gu Ningyue almost choked to death, "Lin Ruixian? Mr. Chen, are you sure it’s this name?"

Could it be so coincidental? What kind of fate is this?

This person turned out to be her former life partner’s partner?

Mr. Chen glared at her, "The old man isn’t that muddled to remember even the name incorrectly. I heard he’s now taken over his father’s business and is the chairman of Lin Group."

Gu Ningyue wiped the water off her lips, "I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If it doesn’t work, I can only fend for myself."

Lin Ruixian is simply her nemesis; during the period they were partners, she was completely suppressed by him.

If one had to describe him in a word, it would be—rogue.

No, no, it would be more fitting to use him to describe rogue.

His ability in the organization was average, but he had plenty of petty tricks.

After partnering with Lin Ruixian for a while, she was assigned a task on a cruise ship and never saw him again.

Unexpectedly, fate brought them together in such a way?

Mr. Chen observed her expression, "What? Did you know him before?"

Gu Ningyue quickly shook her head to deny, "No, I just have a rough understanding of what kind of person he is."

Although Mr. Chen was capable, Gu Ningyue didn’t believe he knew her past life like the palm of his hand.

Some things, the less she said, the better.

Mr. Chen smiled and didn’t speak, "Compared to his father, Lin Ruixian is not that terrifying, dealing with him shouldn’t be a problem for you."

Gu Ningyue was tearful, feeling unspeakable bitterness.

Mr. Chen, you overestimate me!