Chapter 970 - 967:

Chapter 970: Chapter 967:

Le Zhengsheng saw it, and naturally, Cui Ruoya saw it too.

Cui Ruoya smiled lightly and hooked Le Zhengsheng’s arm, "Ah Sheng, let’s go in."

Le Zhengsheng’s face was somber, "Hmm."

The idea of booking a separate room was thus scrapped.

Gu Xiaoning stopped in her tracks, her eyes a little sore...

Ling Yu looked down at her in confusion, "What’s wrong?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning shook her head blankly, "I feel a bit uncomfortable from the ride."

"Then go inside and rest for a while; there’s nothing scheduled for the afternoon." Ling Yu’s voice was gentle, showing genuine concern for her.

"Okay."

Inside the suite, it was just like an ordinary three-bedroom home. Ling Yu let Gu Xiaoning use the master bedroom, but Gu Xiaoning hesitated, "This doesn’t seem appropriate."

"Why not?" Ling Yu raised his hand and patted her head, "You’re a girl, and younger than me by quite a bit, it’s only right... go to sleep."

"...Alright."

Yet lying in bed, Gu Xiaoning tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Her mind was filled with thoughts of what Ah Sheng might be doing with his girlfriend right now.

"Ah..." Gu Xiaoning grabbed her head, "Stop thinking about it, please stop thinking!"

Eventually, she fell into a fuzzy sleep for a while.

When she woke up, it was around three or four in the afternoon. Gu Xiaoning stepped out of the room, "Young Master Ling? Young Master Ling?"

No one answered; it seemed Ling Yu wasn’t there.

Feeling a bit stifled, Gu Xiaoning threw on a coat and left the room.

Guanlan Garden was set amid mountains and water, offering a splendid view.

...

At that moment, Ling Yu was with Le Zhengsheng.

Le Zhengsheng smiled faintly, "Young Master Ling, what a coincidence?"

Ling Yu had one hand in the pocket of his suit pants, "Coincidence? Director Le Zheng, there’s no need to beat around the bush with me. Why be so circuitous between us? It’s not like you first wanted to catch me today or yesterday."

"Heh." Le Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow, "Young Master Ling, what are you saying? You’re always so busy; meeting you is quite difficult. Isn’t it only natural that I’d rack my brains?"

Ling Yu paused, then said seriously, "There’s no need to speak formally with me. I understand what’s going on in your mind... Might as well be frank: Guan Chao wanting to interfere with the Ling Family isn’t that easy, remember, the Ling Family behind me isn’t that simple!"

Of course, it wasn’t simple, otherwise, they wouldn’t be causing so much trouble.

Le Zhengsheng smiled faintly, "Young Master Ling, do I need to spell out your current situation? Aren’t you isolated in the Ling Family? Otherwise, what’s the reason for holding this team-building event today?"

At those words, Ling Yu’s face darkened.

After all, nobody likes having their sore spots touched.

Ling Yu turned to leave, "Director Le, I have other matters... pardon me."

"Young Master Ling." Le Zhengsheng called after him, "If you need a collaborative partner, consider me."

Ling Yu, with his back to Le Zhengsheng, faintly smirked... Could he trust him?

After all, the Ling Family had a shady background, whereas Le Zhengsheng represented Guan Chao. If he collaborated with Le Zhengsheng, what would become of the Ling Family? Ling Yu couldn’t imagine, nor dare take the risk.

...

After parting with Ling Yu, Le Zhengsheng didn’t return to his room.

He made a call to Liao Jingqing along the way.

"Yes, it’s me." Le Zhengsheng spoke leisurely, "Yes, getting a gift for a girl... What to buy? You’re asking me? I’m asking you to handle this! And you’re asking me instead?"

On the other end, Liao Jingqing didn’t dare to speak.

Le Zhengsheng sighed, "Take care of it yourself, put some thought into it. Something valuable would be best... That’s all."

After hanging up, he looked up and saw Gu Xiaoning.

Why was she... here?

Gu Xiaoning panicked immediately, turning to leave.

"Gu Xiaoning!"

Le Zhengsheng shouted, quickly catching up to her, "Where are you going? Why run away when you see me?"

Gu Xiaoning’s wrist was gripped so tightly it hurt, and she retorted, aggrieved, "Weren’t you the one who didn’t want to see me?"

"..." Le Zhengsheng was slightly stunned, "You’re so obedient? Gu Xiaoning, you’re not usually this obedient. Is there anyone who knows you better than me?"

"Ah Sheng." Gu Xiaoning didn’t want to argue with him, "Can you tell me, is Jiujiu doing well now?"

"Hmph!" Le Zhengsheng sneered, "Do you have the right to ask about Jiujiu now? I told you, if you found another man, you’d never be able to see Jiujiu again!"

"I haven’t!" Gu Xiaoning quickly denied, "If you’re talking about Young Master Ling, there’s nothing between us... There are three rooms in the suite, we’re not staying together! I’m just his chef, I don’t know what he’s up to either, he said he doesn’t trust anyone in the Ling Family... That’s all I know!"

She was tired of being misunderstood; the events from two years ago couldn’t be spoken of, but at the very least, she could clarify things now.

After listening, Le Zhengsheng felt a trace of joy in his heart.

"You’re... not lying to me?"

Gu Xiaoning’s brows furrowed, nodding firmly, "Yeah. Jiujiu..."

"She’s doing well." Le Zhengsheng’s tone softened, "However..."

His tone shifted, making Gu Xiaoning tense up, "However what?"

"Ahem." Le Zhengsheng, in a pleasant mood, "She’s looking for her mom."

"..." Gu Xiaoning was stunned, her eyes turned red. It was her fault, she wasn’t a good mother.

Seeing her like this, Le Zhengsheng panicked, "Don’t cry. What did I say?"

"Nothing... It’s not your fault." Gu Xiaoning wiped at her eyes.

Le Zhengsheng’s palms tightened nervously, unsure of what to do. Remembering Lu Jinxuan’s ’earnest teachings’... His Adam’s apple bobbed; he needed to do something, he couldn’t just watch Gu Xiaoning be taken by someone else again!

"Ningning." Le Zhengsheng reached for his sleeve and reached out to Gu Xiaoning, "Don’t cry..."

Gu Xiaoning was stunned, what did he just call her? Ah Sheng, how could he be so gentle?

"Ningning."

Le Zhengsheng’s Adam’s apple gently bobbed, his fingers moved down, pinching her chin, feeling and slowly lowering his head.

Gu Xiaoning froze, watching his handsome face come closer and closer...

Suddenly, Cui Ruoya’s face appeared before her!

"..." Startled, Gu Xiaoning pushed Le Zhengsheng away.

Le Zhengsheng frowned, glaring at her.

Gu Xiaoning didn’t look at him, her head lowered, "I have to go..."

With that, she ran forward as if escaping.

Le Zhengsheng was stunned, noticing the suspicious blush on Gu Xiaoning’s face... Was Ningning shy? She was still so adorable. Although she was already a mother, she truly was still a young girl!

Le Zhengsheng had to admit, even though she once betrayed him, after reuniting, his heart was still stirred by her! This feeling was even stronger than back then.

Gu Xiaoning clutched her chest, gasping as she ran forward.

Her phone chimed, and she hastily pulled it out to check. It was a message from Le Zhengsheng...

It was a photo.

Jiujiu making a playful face, with deep dimples on each cheek... just like Ah Sheng.

"Hehe." Gu Xiaoning laughed, gently stroking the photo, "Jiujiu, sweet baby."

The door opened, and Ling Yu looked up, "Ningning, you’re back? I was just about to look for you."