Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 536: Special Gift

On the other side, Gu Ningyue and Ling Tianyou were on their way back.

Because the assistant called, there was an urgent document needing Ling Tianyou’s immediate signature, so there was no choice; they had to return to the company once again.

After signing, Ling Tianyou unhappily reprimanded a few incompetent managers, then left the company holding Gu Ningyue’s hand amid silence.

Gu Ningyue looked at Ling Tianyou’s unfriendly face and suddenly laughed out loud; "Didn’t expect that even as a CEO, you have to be on call, really tough, huh!"

Ling Tianyou turned his head to glance at her; "Are you gloating?"

Gu Ningyue laughed and shook her head: "I wouldn’t dare, right!"

"You wouldn’t dare?" Ling Tianyou snorted, but didn’t really seem angry: "Is there anything you’re afraid to do? I still remember when we first got together, you wanted me to act as your shield!"

Bringing up old stories, Gu Ningyue blushed, "That’s because there was no other way! I didn’t have anyone to help, so I had to lean on you!"

Thinking about it, this was the first time in years that she had ended up so embarrassed.

Even thinking about that night now, Gu Ningyue still feels unsatisfied.

Vicious stepmother, scheming sister, and a completely unreasonable father who didn’t take her seriously.

Just thinking about it, Gu Ningyue’s blood boils, wanting to go back and teach those people a lesson once more.

Ling Tianyou helped Gu Ningyue open the car door and looked at her: "How about now? Still need me? My Miss Gu?"

Gu Ningyue leaned on the car door and gave an enchanting smile: "Of course, my Mr. Ling, after all, the engagement party can’t go without the groom."

Ling Tianyou nodded with satisfaction, "That’s a good answer, let’s go home."

Gu Ningyue got in the car, fastened her seatbelt, and suddenly the image of the cake shop owner flashed into her mind: "Did you feel that the cake shop owner today looked a bit like me?"

Especially those eyes, exactly like hers in the past. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Ling Tianyou started the car and shook his head at that: "Didn’t feel like it, maybe I didn’t notice her."

Gu Ningyue responded, "I just feel like I’ve seen her somewhere, feels very familiar."

"Really?" Ling Tianyou didn’t feel much about it, "If the cake is good, you can go there again."

Speaking of that, Gu Ningyue swiftly opened the gift Gu Lingxue gave: "I want to taste this, do you mind?"

Ling Tianyou smiled slightly; "Go ahead, it’s fine."

Gu Ningyue nodded, took out a spoon, and tasted the special gift from Gu Lingxue. As soon as she tasted it, she couldn’t help but praise: "This is the best cake I’ve ever had! Really! You must try it when we go back!"

Sweet without being overbearing, with something like ice cream inside, perfect for this weather.

"How did she do it? It’s still so cold inside after so long?" Gu Ningyue dug another spoonful, still tasting as good as before: "So delicious, just for this gift, I need to visit again."

Ling Tianyou laughed, "Do you love to eat so much? Buy more next time?"

Gu Ningyue nodded emphatically, "Absolutely! The shop owner seems about the same age as me? Yet so serene and gentle."

"Someone patient enough to create such delicious cake can’t be too bad." Ling Tianyou looked at the cars ahead and said, "The waiter next to her, however, seemed more interesting. You can pay more attention next time."

Gu Ningyue, with cream around her mouth, felt curious hearing this: "What’s up with the waiter?"

While driving, Ling Tianyou explained: "Didn’t you notice? That waiter wasn’t really listening to you when you were picking the cake, but the owner was attentive. A cake shop would hire such a waiter? I think that’s unlikely. Even if the owner is very good-tempered, it’s hard to keep them long!"

Gu Ningyue, with her mouth full of cake crumbs, thought for a moment and then realized, indeed, the waiter seemed a bit off.

Perhaps she’s been too complacent, lacking the vigilance she once had.

Especially today, as it’s just an ordinary cake shop, she hadn’t paid much attention.

"Maybe the owner’s relative?" Gu Ningyue said while taking another bite of cake: "After all, the waiter seems only in their twenties."

Ling Tianyou nodded, "That’s possible too."

All the way back home, Gu Ningyue had finished the portion she had.

She took out a wet wipe to clean her mouth, got out of the car and tossed the box into the trash bin at the door.

Ling Tianyou was carrying some stuff nearby and, seeing Gu Ningyue so natural, he suddenly smiled: "I remember you were quite awkward when we first got together."

Gu Ningyue didn’t even turn her head: "Of course! At that time, besides your name, I hardly knew anything about you, okay! Anyone would feel awkward."

Ling Tianyou laughed a little: "And now?"

Gu Ningyue turned her head to glance at him: "Like an old married couple, right?"

Ling Tianyou was taken aback, and the smile on his lips deepened: "Yeah."

They walked side by side into the villa, where Aunt Zhang was cleaning the bathroom downstairs with a few maids.

Seeing them return, she came over with a greeting, and Gu Ningyue asked Aunt Zhang, "Where’s Ji Qianqian? Still sleeping?"

Aunt Zhang nodded, "Yes, Young Madam."

Gu Ningyue furrowed her brow and turned to Ling Tianyou: "Don’t you think Ji Qianqian’s symptoms are similar to what I experienced before?"

Before bringing Ji Qianqian here, Gu Ningyue had already explained Ji Qianqian’s current situation to Ling Tianyou.

She was merely suspicious, but now seeing it happen, Gu Ningyue felt uneasy.

Ling Tianyou placed the cake on the table, and looking at Gu Ningyue said, "I’ll go with you to check up on her."

Gu Ningyue nodded, and the two of them went to Ji Qianqian’s door and knocked: "Qianqian, are you awake? Your sister is back with some cake, do you want some?"

"Qianqian?"

Knocking several times without any response from inside.

Luckily, when leaving, Ji Qianqian hadn’t locked the door, Gu Ningyue hesitated for a moment and pushed the door open.

Inside, Ji Qianqian was indeed sound asleep, her beautiful face showing a sense of deep dreams.

Gu Ningyue exchanged a look with Ling Tianyou, leaving him at the doorway, and approached the bed alone, "Qianqian, wake up..."