Rebirth! The Assassin's Revenge-Chapter 465: It Still Happened

Gu Ningyue looked at Lu Qingqing; she seemed indifferent to everything else other than matters concerning Ji Qianqian.

More than that, neither events nor people could sway her emotions.

Perhaps, in her heart, Ji Qianqian might have become akin to her own sister!

Thinking of this, Gu Ningyue suddenly recalled what her master had told her, that the Lu Family had invited her master to give lectures and that Lu Qingqing was going to leave the country.

If Lu Qingqing left, what about Ji Qianqian?

With Ji Qianqian’s current condition, could she adapt to life abroad?

"I heard you’re planning to go abroad?"

Gu Ningyue asked, and Ji Qianqian’s gaze followed onto Lu Qingqing’s face.

Lu Qingqing seemed surprised at Gu Ningyue’s question, paused for two seconds and then replied leisurely, "No, Qianqian’s illness isn’t cured yet. We’ll discuss it once she’s better!"

Gu Ningyue scrutinized Lu Qingqing’s expression; her eyes were evasive, clearly not speaking the truth.

Could it be that she really intends to abandon Ji Qianqian and just head to a foreign country?

However, with Ji Qianqian beside her at the moment, she didn’t want to make Ji Qianqian sad, so she merely nodded and then chatted with Lu Qingqing about some recent trivial matters. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

As they talked, the items they ordered were gradually served.

Gu Ningyue took a sip of the coffee by her hand, contemplating how to broach the topic surrounding Lin Ruixian.

Apart from Ji Qianqian’s current situation, Lu Qingqing’s mood appeared rather good, showing interest in Gu Ningyue’s relationship with Ling Tianyou: "How are things with Ling Tianyou?"

Gu Ningyue smiled faintly: "Same as before, neither good nor bad."

Lu Qingqing nodded slightly, "That’s good. By the way, I haven’t thanked you in person for the last time!"

Gu Ningyue was somewhat puzzled: "The last time? What thing?"

"It’s the Jiuyue Flower!" Lu Qingqing looked at Gu Ningyue and said, "If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had the face to have such a precious flower delivered to my place by Ling Tianyou’s senior."

Gu Ningyue suddenly realized, feeling quite ashamed; if it weren’t for her connection with Lin Ruixian, perhaps Ji Qianqian would have been cured long ago.

She gave the Jiuyue Flower to Lu Qingqing merely as a gesture—like presenting a prayer.

Yet, she couldn’t say this between herself and Lu Qingqing.

"I didn’t help you much." Gu Ningyue stirred the coffee in front of her slowly, glancing at her without betraying any emotion, and said, "You seem to be in a good mood? Is there something pleasant happening?"

Lu Qingqing lowered her head, chuckling lightly: "I wouldn’t call it a joy, but there’s something that has indeed made me happy."

Gu Ningyue’s heart felt like it was suddenly grasped tightly; although her face remained calm, her heart was already turbulent.

"What’s the matter?" She looked at Lu Qingqing and asked, "Can you tell me?"

Lu Qingqing didn’t answer but lowered her voice and asked Gu Ningyue instead: "Are you close with the young master of the Lin Family?"

Gu Ningyue felt a twitch in her heart. As expected, here it comes!

"Quite okay." Gu Ningyue’s voice sounded hoarse, unsure of how to respond to the question.

After all, in Y City, she acted together with Lin Ruixian.

Seeing Gu Ningyue like this, Lu Qingqing understood partly: "Don’t worry, I have no intention of implicating you. Moreover... I investigated, and it was Lin Ruixian who snatched the Blood Jade; it has nothing to do with you."

"You... did you do something to Lin Ruixian?" Gu Ningyue tried hard to control herself so her voice wouldn’t tremble.

Lu Qingqing lowered her head, looking at the coffee cup, her voice sounding plain: "Actually nothing much, just letting Lin Ruixian stay a few extra days in the hospital."

"After all... if he wants to oppose me, he should prepare to best not see the sun again!"

Gu Ningyue didn’t speak; these days, Lin Ruixian hadn’t replied to her, it seemed something indeed happened.

Now, in U Country, how is Lin Ruixian doing alone? Would he end up with a disability?

Damn, if she knew it would be like this, she shouldn’t have advised him to fling his phone away!

Gu Ningyue was deeply regretful inside, not noticing Lu Qingqing lifting her head to scrutinize her intently.

"Are you worried about Lin Ruixian?"

Lu Qingqing’s voice came from above, and Gu Ningyue suddenly snapped back to clarity, "No, it’s just that he’s been absent for a while without any news; it seems odd."

Lu Qingqing chuckled lightly, looking at Gu Ningyue, "He thinks hiding would mean no trouble, but in the end, didn’t I still find him? Hehe..."

Gu Ningyue took another sip of coffee, trying hard to keep her voice and expression very calm: "No wonder you seem to be in a good mood; turns out the grudge has been avenged."

Lu Qingqing didn’t deny it, merely looking at Gu Ningyue and said, "Speaking of which, why were you with Lin Ruixian in Y City?"

This doubt has been in her mind for quite some time.

Gu Ningyue smiled, she had been prepared for this question from Lu Qingqing long ago.

After a simple explanation, Lu Qingqing’s gaze held an added layer of puzzlement: "When did you meet Lin Ruixian? Does Ling Tianyou know about your relation?"

Gu Ningyue said softly, "Yes, Ling Tianyou knows we only met by chance. He helped me once, and in Y City, I merely wanted to return the favor. But I didn’t expect, the world has too many surprises..."

Lin Ruixian was already hurt, and if at this time she had any impulsive conflict with Lu Qingqing, it would be truly foolish.

Right now, the priority should be to make Lu Qingqing believe what she says, and only then can her plans proceed step by step.

Ji Qianqian, with a mouthful of cake covered in cream, caught Lu Qingqing’s peripheral vision as she reached for a napkin to clean her mouth: "Don’t worry, I’m not blaming you. After all... you are Ling Tianyou’s woman."

Gu Ningyue looked at Lu Qingqing and said, "Just because of that?"

Lu Qingqing smiled, "Of course not, you’re good to Qianqian, and based on that, whether the Y City incident had anything to do with you or not, I can pretend it didn’t."

Gu Ningyue breathed a sigh of relief, "I have some leads regarding Qianqian’s illness."

Lu Qingqing’s hand paused, her gaze turning stern: "What are you talking about?"

Gu Ningyue looked at Lu Qingqing’s face: "I found Shangguan Wuyue. Today I called you here to discuss this matter."

Lu Qingqing gripped the coffee cup, visible white knuckles under her force: "What terms did he set?"

She had had several encounters with Shangguan Wuyue already, and she was aware of his tendencies.

Even though Gu Ningyue was Ling Tianyou’s woman, Shangguan Wuyue wouldn’t do her any favors.

Gu Ningyue glanced around, then typed a line on her phone and showed it to Lu Qingqing.

Lu Qingqing’s eyes lit up, "Just this?"

Gu Ningyue nodded, "Yes. Just this!"