Chapter 971 - 968

Chapter 971: Chapter 968

Early the next morning, Gu Xiaoning hurried out of her room.

She was going to the door to pick up ingredients, the ones she arranged with the butler yesterday: rainbow trout.

Because the ingredients needed to be fresh, she gave particular instructions.

The butler was waiting early, "Miss Gu, don’t worry, it’s very fresh. It was kept overnight, and the mud has been completely cleaned off."

"Okay."

Gu Xiaoning nodded with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."

She carried the ingredients back and bumped into Le Zhengsheng when she looked up.

Le Zhengsheng had a towel around his neck, having returned from his morning exercise.

Thinking about the kiss that was not completed yesterday, Gu Xiaoning lowered her head shyly.

Le Zhengsheng came over, glanced at the bucket in her hand, silently bent over and took it. "Let’s go."

"Hmm?" Gu Xiaoning didn’t react at once, "Oh."

Following behind Le Zhengsheng, Gu Xiaoning couldn’t understand... Was Ah Sheng suddenly being so nice to her?

Le Zhengsheng looked down at her, "Is it going back to the room?"

"Hm." Gu Xiaoning nodded.

Le Zhengsheng smiled, "Did you come out to get things? Where’s Ling Yu? Not helping?"

"Ah?" Gu Xiaoning was confused and explained, "I’m his chef, so naturally I come out to get them... How could I ask the employer to do it."

These words pleased Le Zhengsheng a lot. Of course, Gu Xiaoning didn’t need Ling Yu’s affection; they were not in a romantic relationship!

"Hm." Le Zhengsheng’s tone softened, "What’s inside? It’s a bit heavy."

"It’s rainbow trout." Gu Xiaoning explained, "It wasn’t necessary to go through so much trouble, but the nutritional value of rainbow trout is high, and Young Master Ling was injured a while ago. Using this to make soup is beneficial for his wound healing."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Le Zhengsheng suddenly stopped.

He frowned in displeasure, "Is it something he wanted to eat, or is it prepared by you?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning didn’t know what happened to him, so she could only answer truthfully, "Young Master Ling doesn’t understand these things. I’m responsible for his diet, so I made the decision myself..."

With a ’bang’, Le Zhengsheng let go of the bucket and placed it on the ground, "Carry it back yourself."

This girl, being a chef is one thing, but why put in so much effort?

"Ah?" Gu Xiaoning was confused, what was wrong? Did she say something wrong? Why did Ah Sheng seem angry?

Le Zhengsheng put down the bucket and walked away, leaving Gu Xiaoning standing there awkwardly, unsure of what to do, watching his back.

Unexpectedly, Le Zhengsheng took a few steps forward, then turned back, "Gu Xiaoning!"

"Ah?" Gu Xiaoning nervously twisted her fingers, "Ah Sheng, what do you want to say?"

Le Zhengsheng yelled, "I haven’t had breakfast yet!"

Leaving those words, Le Zhengsheng really left this time!

Gu Xiaoning was stunned, what did he mean? Of course, at this time, there was no breakfast... But why was he so harsh on her? Shouldn’t his breakfast be with his girlfriend? They stayed together last night, they...

Her heart ached, not daring to think further.

...

In the suite, Cui Ruoya was already awake.

She was in the kitchen preparing breakfast while speaking on the phone with her father.

Dr. Cui was anxious, "Ruoya, you’ve been in the Holy City for two years, and you haven’t resolved your personal issues. Do you need Dad’s help?"

"Dad." Cui Ruoya chided, "How can you help with such things?"

"Ruoya, listen to Dad." Dr. Cui explained, "Wanting mutual feelings is good, but in this world, many couples don’t come together this way. Actually, as long as you can get married and spend a lifetime together, isn’t that enough?"

Cui Ruoya paused her actions, stopping to listen to her father.

Dr. Cui sighed, "Ruoya, you’re not young anymore. At your age, girls should be mothers. Listen to Dad’s advice, don’t be so stubborn. I’ll go and talk to Le Zhengsheng’s father."

Cui Ruoya felt tempted. It had been two years, and she indeed grew a bit impatient.

"Ruoya." Dr. Cui persuaded earnestly, "From two years ago, Ah Sheng has always thought it was your surgery that saved him, right?"

"Yes." Cui Ruoya’s heart raced, subconsciously straightening her back.

Not only did Ah Sheng think so, but without her father’s mention, even she would have believed it.

... Although it was true that Cui Ruoya’s surgery was successful, the key factor was her father, Dr. Cui’s research.

They used Gu Xiaoning’s special blood sample for the research.

Otherwise, how could a 26-year-old like Cui Ruoya surpass those veterans? Dr. Cui, for his daughter’s happiness, delayed the research results for a long time, and concealed certain aspects, indeed with painstaking efforts...

"That’s good." Dr. Cui was relieved, "It’s settled then. I will go and talk to Mr. Le Zheng, given your kindness to the Lezheng Family and your long-time affection for Ah Sheng, it’s enough to consider marriage. As for after marriage, I trust Ah Sheng’s character, you’ll be happy."

Cui Ruoya gritted her teeth, nodding in agreement, "Let’s do as you say."

Hanging up, Cui Ruoya was thoughtful...

The door opened, and Le Zhengsheng returned. But why did he look upset? He seemed angry?

"Ah Sheng, you’re back from exercising? Go take a shower; breakfast will be ready soon." Cui Ruoya smiled.

Le Zhengsheng nodded, "Hmm."

He clearly seemed absent-minded as he walked to the bathroom.

Cui Ruoya frowned, her smile stiffening on her face.

You see, after two years, this was Le Zhengsheng’s attitude towards her. In such a situation, she could only follow her father’s advice, hoping that after marriage, everything would improve.

But thinking of Gu Xiaoning, the girl who sacrificed everything for her ex-husband, Cui Ruoya hardened her heart. To find happiness, she couldn’t consider too much. She had liked Le Zhengsheng for over a decade and couldn’t retreat!

’Ding dong.’

The doorbell rang, and Le Zhengsheng just finished his shower.

"Coming."

Le Zhengsheng answered, going to open the door. The attendant stood at the door, smiling, "Director Lezheng, a Miss Gu asked me to deliver this to you."

"Hmm."

Le Zheng nodded slightly, taking the paper box from the attendant’s hands.

Once inside and opened, he found... little wontons?

Le Zhengsheng smirked, unable to hide his smile.

So, he had been angry just now, Ningning understood what it meant! She got it, and what does this little wonton represent? It represents that she never forgot him! She still remembers their past!

Cui Ruoya cautiously observed his expression, "Ah Sheng, is this..."

Le Zhengsheng held back a laugh, picking up a spoon and eating, "Little wontons, I ordered them... Suddenly wanted to eat these."

Is that so? Cui Ruoya was puzzled, hadn’t he never liked to have takeout?

Le Zhengsheng lowered his head, taking a bite, his eyes a bit moist... Ningning has become an even better cook than before.